NEUBERGER ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN DISTRIBUTION RATE AND DECLARATION OF NEXT MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

Core Viewpoint - Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund has increased its monthly distribution rate by approximately 20%, raising it to $0.07008 per share from the previous $0.0584 per share [1][2]. Distribution Details - The new monthly distribution rate translates to an annualized distribution of $0.84096 per share, compared to the prior annualized amount of $0.7008 [2]. - The distribution rate now represents approximately 8.13% of the Fund's market price and 7.16% of its net asset value as of March 25, 2026 [2]. Distribution Payment Information - The next monthly distribution is payable on April 30, 2026, with a record date and ex-date of April 15, 2026 [1]. Distribution Composition - The Fund intends to make regular monthly cash distributions based on projected net returns from its investments, subject to ongoing review and adjustment [3]. - Distributions will primarily come from distributable cash flow, which includes cash and paid-in-kind distributions from MLPs, dividends, interest from debt instruments, and income from other investments, minus operating expenses [3]. Tax Implications - A portion of the distributions may be classified as a non-taxable return of capital, which reduces the stockholder's basis in Fund shares [4]. - The Fund is subject to federal income tax on its taxable income, which may result in lower distributions compared to direct investments in MLPs [6]. Compliance and Reporting - The Fund will provide notices for any distributions that do not consist solely of net investment income, detailing the estimated portions of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital [5].