NEUBERGER NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY FUND ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN DISTRIBUTION RATE AND DECLARATION OF NEXT MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

The Fund intends the higher payout to support share trading and potentially reduce its discount to net asset value.

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Neuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund (NYSE: NBXG) increased its monthly distribution by 10% and declared its next payment at the new rate.

The monthly amount rises to $0.132 per share from $0.12, with the next payment due October 30, 2026. The record date and ex-date are October 15, 2026. The annualized distribution is $1.584 per share versus $1.44 previously. As of September 29, 2026, the new rate represents approximately 10.17% of market price and 8.77% of net asset value, the value of assets less liabilities.

The Fund anticipates regular monthly payments at the new rate, subject to market conditions and further action. Distributions may include return of capital; maintaining the rate depends on investment income, available capital gains and Fund expenses.

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• Moderate pointMonthly distribution increases 10% to $0.132 per share from $0.12, payable October 30, 2026.
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• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Maintaining the $0.132 monthly rate depends on investment income, available capital gains, fees and expenses.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the "Fund") has announced an increase in its monthly distribution rate to $0.132 per share of common stock from the prior monthly distribution rate of $0.12 per share, representing a 10% increase. The distribution rate increase approved by the Board is intended to help support secondary market trading in Fund shares, potentially reduce the trading discount of the Fund's common stock relative to its net asset value and enhance stockholder value. The Fund has also declared its next monthly distribution at the new rate, which is payable on October 30, 2026, has a record date of October 15, 2026, and has an ex-date of October 15, 2026.

The new monthly distribution rate of $0.132 per share represents an annualized distribution per share of $1.584 versus the prior annualized amount of $1.44 and results in a distribution rate of approximately 10.17% of the Fund's market price and 8.77% of its net asset value, as of September 29, 2026.

Under its managed distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.132 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund's ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income.

Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized short-term and long-term capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger

Neuberger is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with approximately 3,000 employees across 26 countries. The firm manages $613 billion of equities, fixed income, private markets, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger's investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm is proud to be recognized for its commitment to its two constituents, clients and employees. Again this past year, we were named Best Asset Manager for Institutional Investors in the US (Crisil Coalition Greenwich) and the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management (Pensions & Investments, firms with more than 1,000 employees). Neuberger has no corporate parent or unaffiliated external shareholders. Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of June 30, 2026.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund's performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund's investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

Contact:                                                                                  
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC                                                   
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How much is NBXG's new monthly distribution?

The new monthly distribution is $0.132 per common share, a 10% increase from $0.12. The annualized amount is $1.584 per share, compared with $1.44 previously.

When will NBXG pay its next distribution at the increased rate?

The next distribution is payable on October 30, 2026. Both the record date and ex-date are October 15, 2026.

When will NBXG determine the tax treatment of its 2026 distributions?

The final source and tax characteristics of distributions paid in 2026 will be determined after year-end. For any distribution not consisting solely of net investment income, a Section 19 notice would provide estimated components, including any capital gains or return of capital. That notice is informational, not for tax reporting.