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Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBH) is a closed-end management investment company that invests mainly in municipal securities and seeks to provide income exempt from regular federal income tax. The fund regularly issues press releases announcing monthly distribution declarations, detailing the per-share amount, payable date, record date and ex-date for its common stockholders.
News about NBH often focuses on its distribution policy and the tax characteristics of those distributions. The fund explains that each distribution may consist of net investment income, realized capital gains and return of capital. Its releases describe how, if distributions exceed net investment income during a yearly period, they may also include realized gains and/or a return of capital, which can affect net asset value per share and investor cost basis. NBH also highlights that some distributions may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain stockholders.
Another recurring theme in NBH news is regulatory disclosure around distributions. The fund notes that, in compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, it provides a notice for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. These notices are described as informational and not for tax reporting, and they outline estimated portions of each distribution attributable to income, gains and return of capital, with final determinations made after year-end.
NBH-related news has also covered corporate actions and governance matters. One release discussed the expected closing of reorganizations in which Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc. and Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. were to be reorganized with and into NBH, including how the distribution at that time would apply to stockholders receiving newly issued NBH shares. A separate communication from Saba Capital Management, L.P., identifying itself as the largest shareholder of NBH and another Neuberger Berman fund, commented on shareholder voting standards and preliminary results at a joint annual meeting, providing additional context on governance debates around the fund.
This news page aggregates such items so readers can review NBH’s distribution declarations, tax-related notices, corporate actions involving other Neuberger Berman municipal funds, and external commentary on shareholder governance. Investors and observers can use this record to understand how the fund communicates its income objective, regulatory compliance and shareholder matters over time.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBH) and Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) have announced the certified results of their 2024 Annual Meetings of Stockholders. The meetings, held on August 16, 2024, reached quorum and faced a challenge from a dissident stockholder who proposed an alternative nominee. For NBH, preferred stockholders re-elected Michael M. Knetter. The final results, certified by independent Inspector of Election First Coast Results, Inc., confirm that the incumbent Board members of both funds will retain their positions. These results will be included in the funds' next annual report to stockholders.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., the largest shareholder of Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund (NBH) and Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund (NBXG), has criticized the 2024 Joint Annual Meeting election process. Despite shareholders overwhelmingly voting for Saba's director candidate, Paul Kazarian, Neuberger Berman's majority vote standard prevented his appointment. At NBXG, Kazarian received more than twice the votes of incumbent directors, even without Saba's votes.
Saba argues that Neuberger Berman's impossible-to-achieve vote standard allows underperforming directors to retain their positions indefinitely. The company is fighting against proposals by fund managers to eliminate shareholders' right to annual elections. Saba emphasizes the importance of protecting shareholder rights and ensuring their voices are heard in closed-end fund governance.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBH) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.05417 per share of common stock. Key details include:
- Payment date: September 16, 2024
- Record date: August 30, 2024
- Ex-date: August 30, 2024
The Fund aims to provide income exempt from regular federal income tax. Distributions may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax for some stockholders and could include net investment income, realized capital gains, and return of capital. The final determination of the distribution's tax characteristics will be made after the end of 2024.
ISS has recommended shareholders of Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund (NBH) and Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund (NBXG) vote for Saba Capital's nominee, Paul Kazarian, to the Funds' Boards at the 2024 Joint Annual Meeting. ISS cited concerns with NBH's governance, performance, and fees, noting its significant NAV discount deterioration and underperformance. For NBXG, ISS highlighted performance issues and the Board's disregard for shareholder will. ISS concluded Saba "has presented a compelling case for change" at both Funds. Saba, the largest shareholder, aims to address persistent trading discounts and prioritize shareholder interests.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBH) has announced a significant 43.5% increase in its monthly distribution rate, raising it from $0.03774 to $0.05417 per share of common stock. This new rate translates to an annualized distribution of $0.65 per share, up from the previous $0.45288. Based on July 12, 2024 figures, this results in a distribution rate of approximately 5.91% of the Fund's market price and 5.38% of its net asset value.
The Fund's Board and Neuberger Berman aim to enhance stockholder value and narrow the discount between the Fund's market price and net asset value. They acknowledge that the higher distribution may include a combination of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. The next monthly distribution at the new rate is payable on August 15, 2024, with a record date and ex-date of July 31, 2024.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund (NYSE American: NBH) announced a monthly distribution of $0.03774 per share, payable on July 15, 2024. The record and ex-date for this distribution is June 28, 2024. The fund aims to provide income exempt from federal income tax, though some distributions may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax. In line with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, any non-net investment income distribution will be accompanied by a notice detailing the estimated portions of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. The final tax characteristics will be determined after the end of the year.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund (NYSE American: NBH) announced a monthly distribution of $0.03774 per share of common stock.
The distribution is payable on June 17, 2024, with a record date of May 31, 2024, and an ex-date of May 31, 2024.
The Fund aims to provide income exempt from regular federal income tax, although distributions may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for some shareholders.
A notice compliant with the Investment Company Act of 1940 will be issued if the distribution includes more than net investment income, for informational, not tax reporting purposes. The final determination of source and tax characteristics of all 2024 distributions will be made post year-end.
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