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
June 12, 2026 (June 12, 2026)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Clough Global Equity Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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811-21712 |
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20-2248098 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1700 Broadway, Suite 2100, Denver, CO |
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80290 |
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(Zip Code) |
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(855)
425-6844 |
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| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 12, 2026, Clough Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”),
a closed-end fund, issued a press release in connection with the Fund’s Board of Trustees’ renewal of its open-market share
repurchase program pursuant to which the Fund may purchase, through June 30, 2027, up to 5% of its outstanding common shares in open-market
transactions. Details of the press release can be found in the attached Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements
and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following Exhibit is filed as part of this Report.
| Exhibit No. |
Description |
| 99.1 |
Clough Global Equity Fund - Press Release dated June 12, 2026 |
SIGNATURES
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.
| Date: June 12, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ Christopher Moore |
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Christopher Moore |
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Secretary |
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Clough Global Equity Fund 8-K
Exhibit 99.1
CLOUGH
CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE RENEWAL OF SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS
Denver,
CO - The Boards of Trustees (the "Boards") of the following closed-end funds (the “Funds”) advised by Clough Capital
Partners L.P. (the "Adviser" or “Clough Capital”) announced that each Fund has renewed its share repurchase program
under which it may purchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares in open market transactions through June 30, 2027:
| – | Clough
Global Equity Fund (NYSE American: GLQ) |
| – | Clough
Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: GLO) |
| – | Clough
Global Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE American: GLV) |
The
share repurchase programs were originally approved in June 2023 and have been renewed annually thereafter. These programs are designed
to enhance shareholder value by permitting the Funds to purchase their shares when trading at a discount to their net asset value per
share. Since the June 2023 commencement of the share repurchase programs through May 30, 2026, GLV, GLQ and GLO have repurchased 299,900,
386,500 and 779,500 shares, respectively.
The
amount and timing of repurchases will be at the discretion of the Adviser, subject to market conditions and investment considerations.
There is no assurance that the Funds will purchase shares at any particular discount levels or in any particular amounts. Any repurchases
made under these programs will be made on a national securities exchange at the prevailing market price, subject to exchange requirements
and volume, timing and other limitations under federal securities laws. The Funds' repurchase activity will be disclosed in the annual
and semi-annual reports to shareholders. The Boards will monitor the share repurchase programs on an ongoing basis, considering a range
of strategic options to enhance shareholder value in the long-term.
Certain
statements made on behalf of the Funds may be considered forward-looking statements. The Funds’ actual results may differ significantly
from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including but not limited to a decline in value in
the general markets or the Funds' investments specifically. Neither the Funds nor the Adviser undertake any responsibility to update
publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.
Clough
Capital Partners L.P.
Clough
Capital, investment adviser to the Funds, is a global multi-strategy alternative asset management firm founded in 1999 that manages over
$1.4 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. Clough Capital employs fundamental research to invest in public and private markets, across
various asset classes and manage an array of strategies for its clients. More information is available at www.cloughcapital.com.
An
investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a Fund. To obtain a Fund’s
prospectus, annual report or semi-annual report, which contains this and other information visit www.cloughcefs.com or call (855) 425-6844.
Read them carefully before investing.
This
press release is not a solicitation to buy or sell fund shares. Each Fund is a closed-end fund, which does not continuously issue shares
for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offerings, each Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing
to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's
value and often trade at a discount to their net asset value, which can increase an investor’s risk of loss. All investments are
subject to risk, including the risk of loss.
Inquiries:
(855) 425-6844 or cloughclientinquiries@paralel.com.
