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NEUBERGER HIGH YIELD STRATEGIES FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

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Neuberger High Yield Strategies Fund (NYSE American: NHS) declared a monthly distribution of $0.0905 per common share, payable May 29, 2026, with record and ex-date of May 15, 2026. Under its level distribution policy, the Fund expects to target monthly payments of $0.0905, subject to market conditions and available income.

The Fund cautions that distributions may include net investment income, net realized capital gains, and return of capital; final tax characterization for 2026 will be determined after year-end.

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Positive

  • Monthly distribution of $0.0905 per share
  • Payment scheduled for May 29, 2026 with May 15, 2026 record/ex-date
  • Level distribution policy targeting predictable monthly payouts

Negative

  • Distributions may include return of capital
  • No assurance Fund can maintain the $0.0905 rate
  • Ability to pay depends on income, leverage cost, and fees

News Market Reaction – NHS

+0.46%
+0.46% Session close to close

In the May 1 session, NHS gained 0.46%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement reaffirmed NHS’s level distribution policy with a monthly payout of $0.0905 per sh...
Analysis

This announcement reaffirmed NHS’s level distribution policy with a monthly payout of $0.0905 per share, payable on May 29, 2026 to holders of record on May 15, 2026. It emphasizes that distributions may blend net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital, with final tax characterization set after year-end 2026. In context of recent rights-offering activity, investors may watch how income coverage, leverage costs, and NAV trends support maintaining this payout level.

Key Figures

Monthly distribution: $0.0905 per share Payable date: May 29, 2026 Record date: May 15, 2026 +1 more
4 metrics
Monthly distribution $0.0905 per share Declared regular monthly payout under level distribution policy
Payable date May 29, 2026 Payment date for the declared monthly distribution
Record date May 15, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for May 29, 2026 distribution
Ex-date May 15, 2026 Ex-dividend date for the monthly distribution

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 20 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Apr 20 Rights offering results Neutral -1.8% Final results of over-subscribed transferable rights offering with $6.50 subscription price.
Apr 16 Rights offering update Neutral +0.1% Preliminary rights-offering results indicating over-subscription and expected $68M gross proceeds.
Mar 12 Rights offering launch Neutral -3.7% Announcement of transferable rights offering with 1-for-3 structure and discounted pricing formula.
Mar 12 Distribution declaration Neutral -3.7% Early declaration of regular $0.0905 monthly distribution and reminder of tax characterization process.
Feb 27 Distribution declaration Neutral +0.1% Monthly $0.0905 distribution declared for March 2026 under the level distribution policy.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has centered on a transferable rights offering alongside reaffirmations of the $0.0905 monthly distribution. Price reactions to these events have been modest, with small declines around rights-offering announcements and generally muted responses to distribution declarations, suggesting the market largely anticipated both the capital-raising and the level distribution policy.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, NHS has focused on balance-sheet and income-distribution actions. A transferable rights offering announced on Mar 12, 2026 set discounted subscription terms and led to preliminary (Apr 16) and final (Apr 20) results, with gross proceeds of about $68.0 million. In parallel, the fund repeatedly declared a regular monthly distribution of $0.0905 per share for March, April, and now May 2026, reiterating its level distribution policy and clarifying that payouts may include net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital.

Key Terms

net investment income, net realized capital gains, return of capital, record date, +2 more
6 terms
net investment income financial
"...may consist of net investment income, net realized 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.
net realized capital gains financial
"...may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital."
Net realized capital gains are the total profits an investor or fund actually locks in by selling investments at a higher price than they were bought, after subtracting any losses and transaction costs. Think of it like a garage sale where you tally the money made from items sold for more than you paid, minus the losses on items that sold for less; these net gains affect taxable income, dividend distributions and reported earnings, so they directly influence investor returns and tax bills.
return of capital financial
"...may consist of net investment income, net realized 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.
record date financial
"...payable on May 29, 2026, has a record date of May 15, 2026, and has an ex-date..."
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
ex-date financial
"...has a record date of May 15, 2026, and has an ex-date of May 15, 2026."
The ex-date is the specific day when a stock stops trading with the right to receive an upcoming dividend or other benefit. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won't get the upcoming payout; instead, the seller will. It’s like a cut-off point that determines who is entitled to receive the benefits of a company’s distribution to shareholders.
Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory
"In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice..."
Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 bars the resale or distribution of mutual fund or other investment company shares that were originally acquired in violation of the Act, and gives the fund certain remedies such as reclaiming profits or undoing the sale. For investors and intermediaries this matters because it can make otherwise tradable shares illiquid or subject to forced recovery, creating legal and financial risk similar to buying a product that can later be recalled and refunded.

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NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger High Yield Strategies Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NHS) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0905 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on May 29, 2026, has a record date of May 15, 2026, and has an ex-date of May 15, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.0905 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, the cost of leverage 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 only of 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 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 $567 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 in 2025, 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 March 31, 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
Investor Information
(877) 461-1899

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FAQ

What distribution did Neuberger High Yield Strategies Fund (NHS) announce for May 2026?

The Fund announced a $0.0905 per share monthly distribution payable May 29, 2026. According to the company, the record and ex-date for the distribution are both May 15, 2026.

Will NHS distributions always be $0.0905 per share under the level distribution policy?

The Fund targets monthly distributions of $0.0905 but does not guarantee them. According to the company, payments remain subject to market conditions and available investment income.

Could NHS's May 2026 distribution include return of capital?

Yes. The announced distribution may include net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. According to the company, final tax characterization for 2026 will be made after year-end.

What are the key dates shareholders should note for NHS's May 2026 distribution?

Record date and ex-date are May 15, 2026; payment date is May 29, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on the record date will be eligible for the distribution.

How does NHS say it will inform investors if a distribution is not solely net investment income?

The Fund will provide a notice compliant with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. According to the company, the notice will disclose estimated portions of income, capital gains, and return of capital for informational purposes.