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Global Dividend Growth Split Corp. Announces Extension of Term
Globenewswireยท2025-08-12 22:10

Core Viewpoint - Global Dividend Growth Split Corp. has announced an extension of the maturity date for its Class A Shares and Preferred Shares from June 30, 2026, to June 27, 2031, allowing shareholders to benefit from an attractive distribution rate and potential capital appreciation [1] Group 1: Shareholder Benefits - Class A shareholders will continue to receive a distribution rate of 10.7% based on the closing price as of August 11, 2025, and can defer potential capital gains tax until shares are disposed of [1] - Over the past five years, Class A Shares have delivered a 19.6% annual return, outperforming the MSCI World High Dividend Yield Total Return Index by 9.9% and the MSCI World Total Return Index by 5.3% [2] - Since inception, Class A shareholders have received cash distributions totaling $8.55 per share, with an option to reinvest these distributions commission-free [2] Group 2: Preferred Shareholder Insights - Preferred shareholders will benefit from preferential cash dividends until June 27, 2031, with a return of 5.1% per annum over the past five years [3] - As of July 31, 2025, Preferred Shares have a high level of downside protection, with 54% asset coverage [3] Group 3: Investment Strategy - The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities from large-cap global dividend growth companies, requiring a market capitalization of at least $10 billion and a history or potential for dividend growth [4] - Brompton Funds Limited manages the portfolio, focusing on income and growth investment solutions [5]