NEUBERGER ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

Rhea-AI Summary

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund (NYSE American: NML) declared a monthly distribution of $0.0584 per share, payable March 31, 2026, with record and ex-date of March 16, 2026.

The Fund intends to make regular monthly cash distributions at a fixed per-share rate and expects a portion may be a non-taxable return of capital. Distributions are intended to be paid from distributable cash flow and the Fund is subject to federal income tax, which may reduce amounts available for distributions.

Positive

• $0.0584 per share monthly distribution declared
• Payment date set: March 31, 2026 with March 16, 2026 record/ex-date
• Fund intends regular monthly fixed-rate cash distributions
• Distributions intended to be paid from distributable cash flow

Negative

• A portion of distributions expected as return of capital, reducing tax basis
• Fund pays federal income tax, likely lowering distributions versus direct MLP investment
• No assurance distributions will continue at any particular amount

Key Figures

Monthly distribution: $0.0584 per share Payable date: March 31, 2026 Record date: March 16, 2026 +3 more

6 metrics

Monthly distribution $0.0584 per share Declared cash distribution for common stock

Payable date March 31, 2026 Payment date for the announced distribution

Record date March 16, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for distribution

Ex-date March 16, 2026 Ex-dividend date for the distribution

Section 19 Section 19 Referenced under the Investment Company Act of 1940

Investment Company Act year 1940 Year of the Investment Company Act referenced

Market Reality Check

Price: $10.22 Vol: Volume 311,085 is 1.87x t...

high vol

$10.22 Last Close

Volume Volume 311,085 is 1.87x the 20-day average, indicating elevated trading interest ahead of this routine distribution update. high

Technical Price at 10.22 is trading above the 200-day moving average of 8.68, reflecting a stronger trend into this announcement.

Peers on Argus

Peers in Asset Management showed mixed moves (e.g., THW up 1.19%, VVR down 2.22%...

Peers in Asset Management showed mixed moves (e.g., THW up 1.19%, VVR down 2.22%), while NML was up 1.22%, suggesting a stock-specific response rather than a broad sector trend.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 30 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 30	Monthly distribution	Neutral	-3.0%	Declared $0.0584 per share, payable February 27, 2026 with Feb 17 record date.
Dec 31	Monthly distribution	Neutral	+0.7%	Declared $0.0584 per share, payable January 30, 2026 with Jan 15 record date.
Nov 28	Monthly distribution	Neutral	-0.1%	Declared $0.0584 per share payable December 31, 2025 with Dec 15 record date.
Oct 31	Monthly distribution	Neutral	+0.6%	Declared $0.0584 per share payable November 28, 2025 with Nov 17 record date.
Sep 30	Monthly distribution	Neutral	+0.0%	Declared $0.0584 per share payable October 31, 2025 with Oct 15 record date.

Pattern Detected

Monthly distribution announcements at $0.0584 per share have produced small, mixed price reactions, with both modest gains and declines following similar news.

Recent Company History

Over the last five months, NML has repeatedly declared a monthly distribution of $0.0584 per share with varying payment and record dates from September 30, 2025 through January 30, 2026. Each release reiterated intentions for regular monthly cash distributions funded from distributable cash flow and noted that a portion may be a non-taxable return of capital. Price reactions to these routine announcements have been modest and mixed, indicating the market has largely treated them as maintenance updates rather than new strategic shifts.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement continues NML’s pattern of paying a monthly cash distribution of $0.0584 per share...

Analysis

This announcement continues NML’s pattern of paying a monthly cash distribution of $0.0584 per share with specified record and payable dates. The fund again highlights that part of distributions may be treated as a non-taxable return of capital and that it is subject to federal income tax at the fund level. Investors may monitor future notices for any change in the per-share rate, tax character, or distribution policy language.

Key Terms

master limited partnerships, return of capital, record date, ex-date, +3 more

7 terms

master limited partnerships financial

"distributable cash flow, which generally consists of (1) cash and paid-in-kind distributions from master limited partnerships"

Master limited partnerships are businesses that combine the tax advantages of a partnership with shares that trade on public markets, letting everyday investors buy units and collect regular cash distributions. They often operate in industries with steady, fee-like revenue (for example pipelines), so they can act like owning a rental that pays you income; investors care because MLPs are mainly used for predictable cash returns but can be sensitive to commodity prices and interest rates.

return of capital financial

"A "return of capital" is a distribution by the Fund which represents a return of a common stockholder's original investment"

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

"has a record date of March 16, 2026, and has an ex-date of March 16, 2026."

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 March 16, 2026, and has an ex-date of March 16, 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.

taxable income financial

"including leverage costs, if any, and taxes on its taxable income."

Taxable income is the portion of an individual’s or company’s income that remains after legally allowed deductions and exemptions and that the tax authority uses to calculate how much tax is owed. For investors it matters because it determines the actual tax bill that reduces an individual’s after-tax returns and a company’s net profit available for dividends, reinvestment, or valuation — like the amount left after the government’s share is taken out.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided"

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

"distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income."

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.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0584 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on March 31, 2026, has a record date of March 16, 2026, and has an ex-date of March 16, 2026.

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 27 countries. The firm manages $563 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, 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 December 31, 2025.

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 Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund (NML) declare for March 2026?

The Fund declared a $0.0584 per share monthly distribution. According to the company, the distribution is payable on March 31, 2026 with record and ex-date of March 16, 2026.

Will NML continue making regular monthly distributions after March 2026?

The Fund currently intends to make regular monthly cash distributions at a fixed per-share rate. According to the company, distributions are subject to ongoing review and may be adjusted based on returns and other factors.

How will the March 2026 distribution from NML be taxed for shareholders?

A portion of the distribution is expected to be a non-taxable return of capital. According to the company, return of capital reduces a shareholder's basis and affects capital gains on future sale.

What is the source of NML distributions and how might taxes affect them?

Distributions are intended to come from distributable cash flow such as MLP cash, dividends, and interest. According to the company, federal income tax on the Fund reduces cash available for distributions.

What are the key dates for NML's declared distribution in February 2026?

The declared distribution is payable March 31, 2026 with both record and ex-date on March 16, 2026. According to the company, shareholders must hold shares by the record date to receive the distribution.

Does the Fund guarantee distributions will be paid from earnings for 2026?

There is no assurance distributions will consist solely of current and accumulated earnings. According to the company, final tax characterization of 2026 distributions will be determined after year-end and disclosed as required.