ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS

Core Viewpoint - Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds announced distributions for shareholders, emphasizing a stable distribution policy based on current income and capital gains [1][2]. Distribution Details - The Funds paid distributions on July 31, 2025, with ASGI distributing $0.2100 per share and THQ distributing $0.1800 per share [1][2]. - The distribution policy aims to provide stable returns supplemented by realized capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital [2]. Estimated Sources of Distributions - For ASGI, the current distribution composition includes 15% from net investment income, 3% from net realized short-term capital gains, 36% from net realized long-term capital gains, and 46% as return of capital [5]. - For THQ, the current distribution is composed of 10% from net realized short-term capital gains and 90% as return of capital [5]. Fiscal Year to Date Distributions - For the fiscal year to date, ASGI has cumulative distributions of $2.0200 per share, with 15% from net investment income, 3% from net realized short-term capital gains, 36% from net realized long-term capital gains, and 46% as return of capital [5]. - THQ has cumulative distributions of $1.8000 per share, with 10% from net realized short-term capital gains and 90% as return of capital [5]. Fund Performance - ASGI reported an average annual total return on NAV of 10.29% for the 5-year period ending June 30, 2025, with a current fiscal period distribution rate of 11.40% [7]. - THQ reported an average annual total return on NAV of 5.85% for the same period, with a current fiscal period distribution rate of 12.13% [7]. Additional Information - The Funds may distribute long-term capital gains more frequently than the limits set by the Investment Company Act, which may include various types of income and returns of capital [10]. - The final determination of the source of all distributions will be made after the fiscal year-end, and shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting purposes [5][10].