Reaves Utility Income Fund Announces Regular Monthly Distributions of $0.20 Per Share

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Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American: UTG) declared three monthly distributions of $0.20 per common share for April–June 2026, unchanged from the prior quarter. As of April 1, 2026, the Fund's market price was $39.77 and NAV was $39.62.

The Fund implemented the 19b-1 exemption and said portions of distributions may include short‑term or long‑term capital gains or return of capital. The Fund reported $4.57 billion in assets and 91.97 million shares outstanding as of April 1, 2026.

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• Monthly distribution maintained at $0.20 per share
• $4.57 billion total assets under management as of April 1, 2026
• Investment policy: at least 80% assets in utility & infrastructure securities

Negative

• A portion of distributions may be return of capital, affecting after‑tax yield
• Distributions are not guaranteed and the rate may change

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DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American:UTG) announced today the next three, monthly, distributions at a rate of $0.20 per common share per month, unchanged from the per share rate paid for the previous quarter. As of April 1, 2026, the Fund's market price was $39.77 per share and its net asset value was $39.62 per share.

Tim Porter, the Fund's co-portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer of Reaves Asset Management, the Fund's investment adviser, commented, "We remain confident that our portfolio of utility and infrastructure companies will continue to support the Fund's monthly distribution to shareholders."

The Fund has formally implemented the 19b-1 exemption received from the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2009. A portion of each distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of these distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after the Fund's year end.

Not less than eighty percent of the Fund's assets will continue to be invested in the securities of domestic and foreign companies involved to a significant extent in providing products, services, or equipment for (i) the generation or distribution of electricity, gas or water, (ii) telecommunications activities or (iii) infrastructure operations, such as airports, toll roads and municipal services ("Utilities" or the "Utility Industry"). As a policy, the Fund continues to strive to provide a high level of after-tax income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation.

The following dates apply to the upcoming distributions that have been declared:

Ex-Date: April 17, 2026
Record Date: April 17, 2026
Payable Date: April 30, 2026

Ex-Date: May 18, 2026
Record Date: May 18, 2026
Payable Date: May 29, 2026

Ex-Date: June 17, 2026
Record Date: June 17, 2026
Payable Date: June 30, 2026

Reaves Utility Income Fund

The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation. There were approximately $4.57 billion of total assets under management and 91.97 million common shares outstanding as of April 1, 2026.

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.utilityincomefund.com or call 1-800-644-5571. Read them carefully before investing.

There is no guarantee that distributions will be paid or that the rate will remain the same.

Paralel Distributors LLC, FINRA Member Firm.

SOURCE: Reaves Utility Income Fund

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FAQ

What distribution did Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) declare for April–June 2026?

The Fund declared monthly distributions of $0.20 per share for April, May and June 2026. According to the company, the rate is unchanged from the prior quarter and payable on April 30, May 29 and June 30, 2026.

Will Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) classify distributions as return of capital?

A portion of distributions may be treated as return of capital or capital gains. According to the company, final source determinations, including qualified dividend percentages, will be made after the Fund's year end.

What were UTG's market price and NAV reported on April 1, 2026?

As of April 1, 2026, UTG's market price was $39.77 and NAV was $39.62. According to the company, these values reflect the Fund's market trading level and net asset value on that date.

How much assets under management did Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) report on April 1, 2026?

The Fund reported approximately $4.57 billion in total assets under management as of April 1, 2026. According to the company, this AUM figure corresponds with the Fund's reported size at that date.

What are the ex‑date and payable dates for UTG's April 2026 distribution?

The April distribution ex‑date and record date are April 17, 2026, with a payable date of April 30, 2026. According to the company, shareholders of record by April 17 will be eligible for the April payment.

What is UTG's investment focus and policy for asset allocation?

The Fund invests at least 80% in companies tied to utilities, telecommunications or infrastructure operations. According to the company, this policy aims to provide tax‑advantaged income and capital appreciation for shareholders.