NEUBERGER ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION
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Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund (NYSE American: NML) declared a monthly distribution of $0.07008 per common share, payable on September 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of and with an ex-date of September 15, 2026.
According to the Fund, it currently intends to make regular monthly cash distributions at a fixed per-share rate, based on projected net returns and other factors, with ongoing review and potential adjustment. Distributions are expected to be paid from distributable cash flow, and a portion is expected to be treated as non-taxable return of capital. The Fund notes it is subject to federal income tax and that such taxes reduce amounts available for distributions.
Positive
- Monthly distribution declared at $0.07008 per share payable September 30, 2026
- Stated intention for regular monthly cash distributions at a fixed per-share rate, subject to review
Negative
- Fund expects a portion of distributions may be non-taxable return of capital, reducing shareholder cost basis
- No assurance of any specific distribution amount or that payouts will be solely from earnings and profits
- Fund is subject to federal income tax, reducing cash available for distributions versus direct MLP investment
News Explained
The distribution's final tax characterization remains unresolved until after 2026: the Fund says it expects a portion to be return of capital but will determine the final sources after year-end. Any return-of-capital portion reduces a common holder's share basis, increasing a capital gain or reducing a capital loss when shares are sold.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | Monthly distribution | Positive | -0.1% | Declared $0.07008 monthly distribution payable August 31, 2026 |
| Jun 30 | Monthly distribution | Positive | -0.3% | Declared $0.07008 monthly distribution payable July 31, 2026 |
| May 29 | Monthly distribution | Positive | +0.3% | Declared $0.07008 monthly distribution payable June 30, 2026 |
| May 14 | Leverage facility amendment | Neutral | +0.0% | Increased lender commitment from $150 million to $175 million |
| Apr 30 | Monthly distribution | Positive | -1.1% | Declared $0.07008 monthly distribution payable May 29, 2026 |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Comparable monthly distribution announcements produced mostly negative 24-hour reactions despite the recurring payment declaration.
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The Fund currently intends to make regular monthly cash distributions to holders of its common stock at a fixed rate per share, to be determined based on the projected net rate of return of the Fund's investments as well as other factors, subject to ongoing review and adjustment from time to time. The Fund currently intends to pay its regular monthly distributions out of its distributable cash flow, which generally consists of (1) cash and paid-in-kind distributions from master limited partnerships ("MLPs") or their affiliates, dividends from common stocks, interest from debt instruments and income from other investments held by the Fund less (2) current or accrued operating expenses, including leverage costs, if any, and taxes on its taxable income.
The Fund expects that a portion of its distributions to stockholders will constitute a non-taxable return of capital. A "return of capital" is a distribution by the Fund which represents a return of a common stockholder's original investment and should not be confused with a dividend. To the extent the Fund pays a return of capital, a common stockholder's basis in Fund shares will be reduced, which will increase a capital gain or reduce a capital loss upon sale of those shares. 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 solely of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits.
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.
The Fund is subject to federal income tax on its taxable income, unlike most investment companies. Any taxes paid by the Fund will reduce the amount available to pay distributions to stockholders, and therefore investors in the Fund will likely receive lower distributions than if they invested directly in MLPs.
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
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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