Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. Announces Dividends

Core Viewpoint - Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. has authorized a series of dividend payments, maintaining a consistent distribution rate of $0.07 per share, supported by a managed distribution plan established in 2015 [1][2]. Dividend Payment Details - The Fund will pay dividends of $0.07 per share on the following dates: January 30, 2026; February 27, 2026; and March 31, 2026, with payable dates on February 10, 2026; March 10, 2026; and April 10, 2026 [1]. - The managed distribution plan allows the Fund to distribute all available investment income to shareholders, and if investment income is insufficient, it will utilize realized capital gains or return of capital to maintain the distribution level [1]. Distribution Sources - For November 2025, the estimated sources of the $0.07 total distribution per share are as follows: - Net Investment Income: $0.034 (48.7%) - Net Realized Long Term Capital Gains: $0.036 (51.3%) - No contributions from Net Realized Short Term Capital Gains or Return of Capital [1][2]. Fund Performance Metrics - As of November 28, 2025, the average annual total return on NAV for the past five years is 11.94%, with an annualized current distribution rate of 5.68% as a percentage of NAV [2]. - The cumulative total return on NAV for the fiscal year is 4.16%, and cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV stand at 0.47% [2]. Fund Overview - Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. is a closed-end investment management company focused on achieving total return primarily through high current income and capital appreciation, investing mainly in equities of domestic and foreign utilities and infrastructure providers [4][5]. - The Fund typically invests at least 80% of its total assets in dividend-paying equity securities within the utility and infrastructure sectors, which include electric, gas, water, telecommunications, and midstream energy [5]. Investment Adviser Profile - Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. is a boutique investment manager specializing in listed real asset strategies, part of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. The firm has a long history dating back to 1932 and focuses on active portfolio management and customized investment strategies [6].