Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (RNP) Notification of Sources of Distribution Und

Core Viewpoint - The press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. with details regarding the distribution sources for March 31, 2026, and cumulative distributions for the fiscal year to date [1]. Distribution Policy - The Fund has a managed distribution policy since December 2017, aiming to deliver long-term total return through regular monthly distributions at a fixed rate per common share, allowing for greater flexibility in realizing long-term capital gains [2]. - The Board of Directors retains the authority to amend, terminate, or suspend this policy, which could negatively impact the market price of the Fund's shares [2]. Distribution Composition - Monthly distributions may consist of long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital, with return of capital reducing a shareholder's tax basis in their shares [3]. - The amount of monthly distributions can vary based on portfolio changes and market conditions [3]. Distribution Estimates - For March 2026, the total current distribution per share is estimated at $0.1360, with the following breakdown: - Net Investment Income: $0.0582 (42.79%) - Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains: $0.0366 (26.91%) - Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains: $0.0412 (30.30%) - Return of Capital: $0.0000 (0.00%) [5]. - Year-to-date distributions amount to $0.4080 per share, with a similar breakdown in percentages [5]. Performance Metrics - The Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2026 (January 1, 2026, to February 28, 2026) is 7.58%, with a Cumulative Distribution Rate of 1.86% [8]. - The Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending February 28, 2026, is 7.01%, with a Current Annualized Distribution Rate of 7.45% [9]. Company Overview - Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, and commodities [11].