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Royce Global Trust, Inc. (RGT) is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange. As an asset management vehicle investing in both U.S. and non-U.S. common stocks, the fund regularly issues news that is relevant to income-focused and equity investors who follow closed-end funds and global equity strategies.
News about Royce Global Trust frequently centers on its distributions to common stockholders. The fund has announced year-end or annual distributions per share, detailing whether payments are optionally payable in additional shares of common stock or in cash, based on stockholder election. Each distribution announcement typically includes an estimated breakdown of sources, such as net investment income and net realized capital gains, and emphasizes that these figures are preliminary and not intended for tax reporting purposes.
In addition to distribution updates, Royce Global Trust’s news flow has covered corporate and governance actions. The fund has reported on conditional cash tender offers for a portion of its issued and outstanding shares, including amended terms, extended expiration dates, and the final or preliminary results of those offers. These releases provide information on the number of shares tendered, the percentage of shares accepted, and the purchase price formula tied to net asset value per share.
Royce Global Trust also issues news related to investment policy changes and advisory arrangements. Examples include announcements of changes to non-fundamental investment policies affecting the allocation between U.S. and non-U.S. companies, and stockholder approval of a new investment advisory agreement with Royce Investment Partners. Investors and analysts who follow RGT can use this news page to review the fund’s historical communications on distributions, tender offers, policy changes, and governance matters.
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Royce Global Value Trust (NYSE: RGT) announced a conditional cash tender offer to repurchase up to 40% of its outstanding shares at the net asset value per share, contingent upon stockholder approval of a new advisory agreement with Royce Investment Partners. A Special Meeting for stockholders is scheduled for October 30, 2020. If more shares are tendered than the limit, purchases will be made on a pro rata basis. This announcement is not a solicitation to sell shares and does not guarantee the repurchase will resolve any market price discount.
Royce Global Value Trust (NYSE: RGT) announced the postponement of its Special Meeting of Stockholders, originally set for October 8, 2020, now rescheduled for October 30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This decision aims to solicit additional stockholder votes amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the meeting to be held virtually. The record date remains September 8, 2020, and previously submitted proxies can still be revoked. The meeting will address the approval of a new investment advisory agreement with Royce Investment Partners, which the Board recommends stockholders support.
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Royce Global Value Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RGT) has postponed its Special Meeting of Stockholders to October 8, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to gather more votes. The new record date for eligible stockholders is now September 8, 2020. The meeting will be held virtually to ensure safety due to COVID-19. The primary agenda is to approve a new investment advisory agreement with Royce Investment Partners. The Board recommends voting FOR this proposal, which is supported by major proxy advisory firms. Stockholders are encouraged to participate and vote using the provided proxy materials.
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Royce Global Value Trust (NYSE: RGT) has postponed its Special Meeting of Stockholders, originally set for July 29, 2020, to August 27, 2020, to gather more votes. The meeting will address a new investment advisory agreement with Royce Investment Partners, which is backed by leading proxy advisory firms recommending a vote 'FOR' it. This change coincides with Franklin Resources' acquisition of Legg Mason, requiring an interim advisory agreement to be enacted. Stockholders can participate virtually and are encouraged to vote by proxy ahead of the meeting.
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