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abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE American: VFL) generates a steady flow of news as a closed-end management investment company focused on municipal bond investing and tax-exempt income. Company communications and regulatory materials highlight developments in its distribution policy, governance, investment management arrangements, and proposed corporate actions, all of which are reflected in the news feed for VFL.
News items for VFL include regular monthly distribution announcements, where the fund declares per-share distribution amounts and payment dates for common shareholders. These releases restate the fund’s investment objective of providing current income exempt from regular federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital, and often discuss the fund’s ability to use leveraging techniques, including variable-rate preferred shares, in an attempt to obtain a higher return. Some news also covers changes in the distribution rate and the rationale considered by the Board and the investment manager.
The news record also documents governance and management transitions, such as the approval and execution of a new investment management agreement with abrdn Inc. and the election of new trustees. Releases describe shareholder meetings where these changes were approved and note the transition from Delaware Management Company to abrdn Inc. as investment adviser. In addition, a September 11, 2024 release announces an increase in the monthly distribution and the authorization of an open market share repurchase program, explaining how such a program may be used when the fund’s shares trade at certain discounts to net asset value.
A notable news item dated December 11, 2025 reports that the Board of Trustees approved a proposed reorganization of VFL into MFS Municipal Income Trust, identified as the surviving fund, subject to shareholder approval and other conditions. This release outlines the intended changes to the surviving fund’s adviser, board composition, and name, as well as the expected timing of a special shareholder meeting and a potential closing if the proposal is approved. Investors following VFL news can use this page to review these developments and other official communications that describe how the fund is managed and how its structure may evolve, based solely on information provided in company and regulatory disclosures.
The Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: VFL) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0450 per share, payable on April 29, 2022, to shareholders of record as of April 22, 2022. The ex-dividend date is set for April 21, 2022. The fund aims to provide current income exempt from federal income tax while preserving capital. It employs leveraging techniques to seek higher returns, though there is no guarantee it will meet its investment objectives.
Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE American: VFL) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0450 per share, payable on March 25, 2022, to shareholders recorded by March 18, 2022. The ex-dividend date is March 17, 2022. The fund aims to provide current income exempt from federal income tax while preserving capital and may employ leverage for higher returns. However, achieving investment objectives is not guaranteed.
The Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of the Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF) and the Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund (VMM) as of February 14, 2022. The acquisition, approved by shareholders in late 2021, was structured as tax-free and involves a conversion ratio for existing preferred shares. This consolidation aims to streamline operations and enhance returns through leveraging, with current assets for the National Muni Fund valued at approximately $300.75 million.
Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: VFL) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0450 per share, payable on February 25, 2022, to shareholders of record by February 18, 2022. The fund aims to provide income exempt from federal income tax while preserving capital. In a significant acquisition plan, VFL will acquire assets from the Colorado Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: VCF) and Minnesota Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: VMM), with the transaction expected to close on February 11, 2022. Following the acquisition, both VCF and VMM will be dissolved.
Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF) and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM) announced final distributions due on
Distributions will consist of undistributed tax-exempt interest income, ordinary income, and capital gain net income. The funds will be dissolved following an acquisition by Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), approved on
On January 7, 2022, Delaware Investments announced monthly income dividends for three municipal income funds: Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM). The dividends are $0.0425 for VCF, $0.0450 for VFL, and $0.0350 for VMM. Relevant dates include declaration on January 7, ex-date on January 20, record date on January 21, and payable date on January 28, 2022. Each fund aims to provide tax-exempt income while preserving capital.
The Boards of Trustees of Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) and its affiliated funds, Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF) and Minnesota Municipal Income Fund (VMM), announced the acquisition's closing on February 11, 2022, at 5:00 PM EDT. This tax-free transaction follows shareholder approval from the joint meeting held on October 11, 2021. Prior to the acquisition, the funds will distribute nearly all undistributed tax-exempt interest and capital gains, payable on February 4, 2022, to shareholders of record as of February 1, 2022.
Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM) are set to undergo reorganizations, with VCF and VMM merging into VFL. These reorganizations are anticipated to complete in early 2022, pending shareholder approval and customary closing conditions. Shareholders are advised to review forthcoming Proxy Statements for detailed information regarding investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The announcement emphasizes the focus on preserving capital while providing current income exempt from federal income tax.
On August 3, 2021, three municipal income funds, Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM), declared their monthly income dividends. VCF will pay $0.0425 per share, VFL will pay $0.0450, and VMM will pay $0.0350. Key dates include the ex-date on August 19, 2021, and the payable date on August 27, 2021. The funds aim to provide tax-exempt income while preserving capital and utilize leveraging techniques to enhance returns.
Three municipal income funds managed by Macquarie Investment Management have announced their monthly income dividends. The funds include Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund (VCF), Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II (VMM). Key dates are: Declaration on 07/02/2021, Ex-date on 07/22/2021, Record date on 07/23/2021, and Payable date on 07/30/2021. Dividends per share are $0.0425 for VCF, $0.0450 for VFL, and $0.0350 for VMM.