THE MEXICO FUND, INC. PAYS DISTRIBUTION

Rhea-AI Summary

The Mexico Fund (NYSE: MXF) will pay a cash distribution of $0.35 per share on January 29, 2026 to holders of record as of January 21, 2026 under its Managed Distribution Plan.

Estimated sources: 51.96% net investment income, 37.41% combined short- and long-term gains, and 10.63% return of capital. Five-year average annual total return was 15.05%.

Positive

• Cash distribution of $0.35 per share paid January 29, 2026
• Estimated 51.96% of distribution from net investment income
• Five-year average annual total return of 15.05%

Negative

• Estimated 10.63% of distribution characterized as return of capital

News Market Reaction

+1.27%

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+1.27% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MXF gained 1.27%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Cash distribution: $0.35 per share Net investment income portion: $0.1819 (51.96%) Short-term capital gains portion: $0.0259 (7.40%) +5 more

8 metrics

Cash distribution $0.35 per share Paid Jan 29, 2026 to holders of record Jan 21, 2026

Net investment income portion $0.1819 (51.96%) Estimated source of Jan 29, 2026 distribution

Short-term capital gains portion $0.0259 (7.40%) Estimated source of Jan 29, 2026 distribution

Long-term capital gains portion $0.1050 (30.01%) Estimated source of Jan 29, 2026 distribution

Return of capital portion $0.0372 (10.63%) Estimated source of Jan 29, 2026 distribution

Total distribution $0.3500 (100%) January 2026 and current fiscal year-to-date

5-year avg total return 15.05% Average Annual Total Return for 5-year period ended Dec 31, 2025

Current FY cumulative total return 4.95% From Nov 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025 (NAV basis)

Market Reality Check

Price: $21.43 Vol: Volume 71,168 vs 20-day a...

normal vol

$21.43 Last Close

Volume Volume 71,168 vs 20-day average 59,704 indicates slightly elevated trading interest. normal

Technical Price at $21.97, trading above 200-day MA of $18.27 and near 52-week high of $22.06.

Peers on Argus

MXF gained 1.1% while peers showed mixed moves: AEF -0.62%, CAF +0.16%, IIF -0.3...

MXF gained 1.1% while peers showed mixed moves: AEF -0.62%, CAF +0.16%, IIF -0.38%, SABA -0.73%, ERC +0.53%, suggesting stock-specific trading around the distribution.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 29 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 29	Annual report update	Positive	-0.8%	Fiscal 2025 report with strong NAV and market price total returns and MDP increase.
Dec 11	Distribution increase	Positive	+2.4%	Quarterly distribution raised to $0.35 and continuation of MDP with history detail.
Oct 30	Distribution payment	Neutral	-0.4%	Payment of $0.25 cash distribution with detailed source breakdown and returns.
Sep 11	Distribution declaration	Positive	+1.8%	Declared $0.25 distribution with source mix and strong 5-year total return metrics.
Jul 30	Distribution payment	Positive	-0.7%	Payment of $0.25 distribution and disclosure of favorable multi-year performance metrics.

Pattern Detected

MXF news flow often centers on distributions and performance updates, with generally modest 1-day price reactions that sometimes diverge from positive distribution or performance headlines.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, MXF has regularly reported on distributions and performance. Prior releases highlighted quarterly cash distributions of $0.25 per share, later increased to $0.35, alongside strong 5-year average annual total returns and cumulative distribution history under the Managed Distribution Plan. Some positive distribution and performance updates, including the 2025 Annual Report and prior distribution payments, saw small negative next-day moves, while others aligned with modest price gains. Today’s payment notice continues this pattern of income-focused communication.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirmed payment of a $0.35 per share cash distribution under MXF’s Managed Distr...

Analysis

This announcement confirmed payment of a $0.35 per share cash distribution under MXF’s Managed Distribution Plan and detailed its estimated composition across net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. The fund also disclosed a 15.05% 5-year average annual total return and a 4.95% cumulative total return for the current fiscal year to December 31, 2025. Investors may monitor future distribution notices and performance updates to track consistency of income and returns.

Key Terms

managed distribution plan, investment company act of 1940, net investment income, capital gains, +3 more

7 terms

managed distribution plan financial

"according to the Fund´s Managed Distribution Plan (MDP)."

A managed distribution plan is a company’s program to pay regular, predictable cash amounts to shareholders by setting a fixed schedule and target payout, often funded from operating cash, reserves, or return of capital. Think of it like a household budget that guarantees a monthly allowance: it provides steady income for investors but can mask when distributions exceed sustainable earnings, which may reduce the company’s capital over time and affect long‑term value.

investment company act of 1940 regulatory

"However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund is required..."

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

net investment income financial

"Distributions may consist of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital..."

Net investment income is the money an investor or fund actually keeps from its investments after subtracting the costs of running those investments (like management fees, interest, and losses). Think of it as your paycheck from owning assets: gross returns minus the bills needed to earn them. Investors watch it because it shows how profitable the investment activities are, influences dividend payouts and cash available for growth, and helps compare true performance across funds or companies.

capital gains financial

"Distributions may consist of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital..."

Capital gains are the profit you make when you sell an investment—like a stock, bond, or property—for more than you paid for it. Investors care because these gains directly boost returns and can trigger taxes, so the timing and choice to sell affect how much money you keep; think of it like selling a house for a higher price and deciding when to close the sale to maximize proceeds after taxes.

return of capital financial

"Distributions may consist of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital..."

Return of capital is when an investor receives money from their investment that is not considered profit or earnings but rather a portion of the original amount they invested. It’s similar to getting back part of your initial savings rather than gains from it. This matters because it can affect how much money an investor still has in the investment and may have tax implications.

net asset value financial

"Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year..."

Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.

form 1099-div regulatory

"The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you..."

Form 1099-DIV is a U.S. tax document brokers, mutual funds and other financial institutions send to investors showing dividends and other distributions paid during the year. Investors use it like an annual receipt to report taxable income — including regular dividends, dividends that may qualify for lower tax rates, and capital gains distributions — so it directly affects tax liability and helps reconcile brokerage records with a tax return.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) announced that it will pay today a distribution of $0.35 per share in cash to stockholders of record as of January 21, 2026, according to the Fund´s Managed Distribution Plan (MDP).

As a general matter, the amount of distributable income for each fiscal period depends on the aggregate gains and losses realized by the Fund during the entire year. Distributions may consist of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital, but the character of these distributions cannot be determined until after the end of the Fund's fiscal year. 

However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund is required to indicate the source of each distribution to stockholders. The following table sets forth an estimate of the sources of the January 29, 2026, distribution and distributions paid in the current fiscal year:

Distribution Estimates	January 2026		Fiscal Year-to-date (YTD)1
Source	Per Share Amount	Percent of Current Distribution	Per Share Amount	Percent of Fiscal Year Distributions
Net Investment Income	$0.1819	51.96 %	$0.1819	51.96 %
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	$0.0259	7.40 %	$0.0259	7.40 %
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	$0.1050	30.01 %	$0.1050	30.01 %
Return of Capital	$0.0372	10.63 %	$0.0372	10.63 %
Total Distribution	$0.3500	100.00 %	$0.3500	100.00 %

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below:

Average Annual Total Return for the 5-year period ended on December 31, 20252	15.05 %
Current Annualized Distribution Rate (current fiscal year)3	-
Current Fiscal Year Cumulative Total Return4	4.95 %
Cumulative Distribution Rate (current fiscal year)5	-

^[1] The Fund's current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025.

² Average Annual Total Return represents the simple arithmetic average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the last five years. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

³ The Current Annualized Distribution Rate is the Cumulative Distribution Rate as of December 31, 2025, annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at the same date. As of the date of this press release, this rate is zero because the $0.3500 distribution has not been paid yet.

⁴ Current Fiscal Year Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from November 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

⁵ Cumulative Distribution Rate for the Fund's current fiscal period (November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025) measured on the dollar value of distributions in the period as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2025. As of the date of this press release, this rate is zero because the $0.3500 distribution has not been paid yet.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's MDP.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported above are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report the distribution for federal income tax purposes.

CONTACT:
Tofi Dayan
+5255-9138-3350
Email: investor-relations@themexicofund.com

Patricia Baronowski        Pristine Advisers, LLC
+1-631-756-2486
Email: pbaronowski@pristineadvisers.com

About The Mexico Fund, Inc.

The Mexico Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company with the investment objective of long-term capital appreciation through investments in securities, primarily equity, listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The Fund provides a vehicle to investors who wish to invest in Mexican companies through a managed non-diversified portfolio as part of their overall investment program.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Fund's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements including, in particular, the risks and uncertainties described in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Fund undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by The Mexico Fund or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.

 

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SOURCE THE MEXICO FUND INC

FAQ

What distribution did The Mexico Fund (MXF) declare for January 29, 2026?

The Mexico Fund declared a cash distribution of $0.35 per share paid January 29, 2026. According to the company, holders of record as of January 21, 2026 receive the payment under its Managed Distribution Plan.

What are the estimated sources of the MXF $0.35 distribution on January 29, 2026?

The distribution is estimated as 51.96% net investment income, 37.41% capital gains, and 10.63% return of capital. According to the company, these are estimates and final tax character is determined after fiscal year end.

How does the January 29, 2026 distribution affect MXF shareholders?

Shareholders received immediate cash of $0.35 per share on January 29, 2026. According to the company, distribution composition may affect tax reporting and NAV but final tax character is provided after year end.

What performance metrics did The Mexico Fund (MXF) disclose related to 2025?

The fund reported a five-year average annual total return of 15.05% and a current fiscal year cumulative total return of 4.95%. According to the company, these reflect NAV total return including reinvested distributions.

Will the $0.35 distribution from MXF be reported for tax purposes now?

The amounts are estimates and are not final for tax reporting; a Form 1099-DIV will show actual tax character. According to the company, final tax classifications depend on full fiscal-year investment results and tax rules.