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abrdn Global Infra Fund sets 92.5% rights offer

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) has approved a transferable rights offering for existing common shareholders.

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abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) has approved a transferable rights offering for existing common shareholders. Shareholders of record on September 21, 2026 will receive one Right for each Common Share held, and may subscribe for one new Common Share for every three Rights, with no fractional shares issued.

The subscription price will equal 92.5% of the average closing market price of ASGI over the Expiration Date and the four preceding trading days, or 92.5% of NAV per share on the Expiration Date, whichever is higher. The subscription period is expected to run until October 15, 2026, with Rights trading on the NYSE as ASGI RTWI on a when-issued basis from September 18, 2026 and as ASGI RT on a regular-way basis from around September 22, 2026 through October 14, 2026. Common Shares issued in the offering will not be entitled to the Fund’s September 30, 2026 distribution or the expected October monthly distribution.

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Filing Explained

As of September 11, the rights offering was approved but not yet registered or priced, so future issuance could dilute nonparticipating holders.

The September 11 8-K reports board approval of the rights offering, but the shelf registration statement and final prospectus supplement had not been filed as of that announcement; the disclosed process therefore remained approved and planned rather than completed issuance.

The subscription price remains undetermined, and the filing says the documents needed to make the offering will be filed later. A shelf registration provides future issuance capacity, not a sale by itself.

If new shares are issued, the total share count would increase. Shareholders who do not maintain their proportionate participation could see their percentage ownership reduced, while the filing says existing shareholders can maintain that proportion through the rights, subject to the offering terms.

The fund also says common shareholders will indirectly bear the offering expenses, but it does not disclose an amount.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Record Date September 21, 2026 Date on which common shareholders become entitled to receive Rights
Rights ratio 1 Right per Common Share; 1 new share per 3 Rights Shareholders may subscribe for one new Common Share for every three Rights held
Subscription price formula 92.5% of market average or 92.5% of NAV Based on average closing market price over five trading days or NAV on Expiration Date
Subscription period end October 15, 2026 Expected Expiration Date for exercising Rights
Rights trading start (when issued) September 18, 2026 Rights expected to trade as ASGI RTWI on the NYSE
Last trading day for Rights October 14, 2026 Final expected day Rights trade under ASGI RT
Common Share par value $0.001 per share Par value of new Common Shares issuable under the rights offering
Distribution date excluded September 30, 2026 New shares will not receive this distribution to shareholders of record on September 22, 2026
transferable rights financial
"announced the terms of the issuance of transferable rights"
Transferable rights are tradable entitlements given to holders—often shareholders—that allow them to buy new shares, receive benefits, or participate in corporate actions, and can be sold or assigned to someone else. For investors they matter because they create a liquid way to capture value or avoid dilution: you can keep and use the right to maintain ownership, or sell it like a coupon to someone else, which affects potential share count, ownership percentage, and the company’s fundraising outcome.
over-subscription privilege financial
"may also subscribe for additional Common Shares through an over-subscription privilege"
An over-subscription privilege is a feature of a share offering that lets existing investors request more shares than their initial entitlement, with any extra allocation given only if other investors do not take their full allotment. It matters because it gives shareholders a chance to increase their stake and avoid losing ownership percentage, much like ordering extra slices at a party in case others pass—however, receiving the extras is not guaranteed.
shelf registration statement regulatory
"The Offering will be made under the Fund’s shelf registration statement"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
net asset value financial
"If that amount is less than 92.5% of the Fund’s net asset value"
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
when issued market
"expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange on a “when issued” basis"
When issued describes trading in a security after it has been announced but before the actual certificates or shares have been delivered and officially recorded. Think of it like buying a pre-sale concert ticket: you agree on a price now, but the deal only becomes final when the ticket is issued; for investors this allows early price discovery and liquidity but carries extra settlement and timing risk until the issue is completed.
regular way market
"will begin “regular way” trading under the symbol “ASGI RT”"
“Regular way” describes a trade executed to be settled on the standard exchange-defined schedule (for most stocks this is two business days after the trade). It matters to investors because that settlement date is when cash and ownership legally change hands, which affects when you must have funds available, when you become entitled to dividends or voting, and how risk is allocated—think of it as choosing standard shipping instead of overnight delivery.

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What did ASGI announce in this 8-K filing?

ASGI announced that its Board approved a transferable rights offering, allowing existing common shareholders to subscribe for new Common Shares at 92.5% of market price or NAV, subject to stated conditions, during a subscription period expected to expire on October 15, 2026.

Who is eligible to receive Rights in the ASGI offering and in what ratio?

Common shareholders of record on September 21, 2026 will receive one Right for each Common Share held. Record Date shareholders may subscribe for one new Common Share for every three Rights, and holders of fewer than three shares may still subscribe for one Common Share.

How will the subscription price be determined for ASGI’s rights offering?

The subscription price will be 92.5% of the average closing market price of ASGI’s Common Shares on the Expiration Date and the four preceding trading days. If that is lower than 92.5% of NAV per share on the Expiration Date, the price will instead be 92.5% of NAV.

When will ASGI Rights trade and under what symbols?

The Rights are expected to trade on the NYSE on a “when issued” basis under the symbol ASGI RTWI on September 18, 2026, then begin regular way trading under ASGI RT on or about September 22, 2026. Trading is expected to end on October 14, 2026.

Are new ASGI shares from the rights offering entitled to upcoming distributions?

No. Common Shares issued in the offering will not receive the September 30, 2026 distribution to shareholders of record on September 22, 2026, and shares issued after the expected record date around October 6, 2026 will not receive the Fund’s regular October distribution.

Does ASGI’s rights offering include an over-subscription privilege?

Yes. Shareholders who fully exercise their Rights may request additional Common Shares through an over-subscription privilege, which is subject to availability, allocation, and the terms of the offering described in the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 11, 2026 (September 11, 2026)

 

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   811-23490   85-1096312

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

   

1900 Market Street, Suite 200

Philadelphia, PA

  19103
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrants telephone number, including area code (800)-522-5465

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest ASGI New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

¨ Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events

 

On September 11, 2026, the Fund issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and by this reference incorporated herein, announcing the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund of the issuance of transferable rights to holders of the Fund’s common shares of beneficial interest (“Common Shares”) as of the record date, entitling the holders of those Rights to subscribe for Common Shares.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1 abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund Press Release, dated September 11, 2026. 
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund
     
Date: September 11, 2026 By: /s/ Robert Hepp
  Name: Robert Hepp
  Title: Vice President

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) Announces Transferable Rights Offering Terms

 

(Philadelphia, September 11, 2026) – abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) (the “Fund”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has approved the terms of the issuance of transferable rights (“Rights”) to the Fund’s common shareholders, allowing the holders of Rights to subscribe for new common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Shares”) of the Fund (the “Offering”). The Board of Trustees, based on the recommendations and presentations of Aberdeen Investments (the “Adviser” or “Aberdeen”), and others, has determined that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its common shareholders to conduct the Offering and seek to increase the assets of the Fund available for investment in accordance with the Fund’s long-term investment strategy. The Offering seeks to provide an opportunity to existing common shareholders to purchase Common Shares at a discount to market price (subject to a sales load).

 

The purpose of the Offering is to provide the Fund with additional capital to deploy selectively across a broad and evolving global infrastructure opportunity set across power generation and energy, communications, and transportation infrastructure, including listed securities and private investments positions and new and follow-on investments, in order to support the Fund’s investment objective of total return with an emphasis on current income while reducing the need to sell holdings that management believes continue to offer attractive long-term return potential.

 

The Offering will allow existing common shareholders to maintain their proportionate ownership. Shareholders who fully exercise their Rights may also subscribe for additional Common Shares through an over-subscription privilege, subject to availability, allocation and the terms of the Offering.

 

Common shareholders of record (“Record Date Shareholders”) on September 21, 2026 (the “Record Date”) will receive one transferable Right for each Common Share held. Record Date Shareholders may subscribe for one new Common Share for every three Rights held; holders of fewer than three Common Shares on the Record Date may subscribe for one Common Share. No fractional shares will be issued.

 

The subscription period is expected to begin on the Record Date and expire on October 15, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), unless extended, and the Rights may be exercised at any time during the subscription period. The Rights are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange on a “when issued” basis under the symbol “ASGI RTWI” on September 18, 2026, and will begin “regular way” trading under the symbol “ASGI RT” on or about September 22, 2026. The last day of trading for the Rights is expected to be October 14, 2026.

 

The subscription price will be determined on the Expiration Date and will equal 92.5% of the average of the closing market price of the Fund’s Common Shares on the Expiration Date and each of the four preceding trading days. If that amount is less than 92.5% of the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) per share at the close of trading on the Expiration Date, the subscription price will be 92.5% of NAV per share at the close of trading on the Expiration Date. The estimated Subscription Price has not yet been determined by the Fund.

 

Common Shares issued in the Offering will not be eligible to receive the distribution by the Fund payable September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 22, 2026 and Common Shares issued in the Offering after the distribution record date, which is expected to be on or about October 6, 2026, for the Fund’s regular monthly distribution for October will also not be eligible to receive such October distribution.

 

 

 

 

The Offering will be made under the Fund’s shelf registration statement, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), through a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. The shelf registration statement and final prospectus supplement have not been filed with the SEC as of the date of this release. The Fund expects to mail subscription certificates evidencing the Rights and a copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for the Offering to Record Date Shareholders shortly following the Record Date.

 

The Fund’s common shareholders will indirectly bear the offering expenses.

 

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. Any offer will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. Investors should read the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, when available, and carefully consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The information contained herein is subject to change.

 

For further information regarding the Offering, or to obtain a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, when available, please visit the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or contact the Fund’s Information Agent, EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at +1 (800) 848-3374.

 

For More Information Contact:

 

Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds

Investor Relations

1-800-522-5465

investor.relations@aberdeenplc.com

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | Aberdeen

 

 

 

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