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Cohen & Steers UTF Discloses October Distribution Sources

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Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund reveals the sources behind its Oct. 30 distribution payment under SEC Section 19(a) requirements.

Cohen & Steers UTF Discloses October Distribution Sources

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: UTF) issued a regulatory notice Monday informing shareholders of the sources underlying its distribution scheduled for payment on October 30, 2026, as required under Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act.

The New York-based closed-end fund is obligated to notify investors when a distribution includes components beyond net investment income — such as return of capital or realized capital gains — a disclosure requirement designed to help shareholders understand the true nature of the payments they receive.

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Section 19(a) notices are a routine but legally mandated transparency measure for closed-end funds operating under the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight. Investors in infrastructure-focused funds like UTF are advised to review such disclosures carefully, as return-of-capital distributions are not taxable as ordinary income in the year received but can reduce an investor's cost basis in the fund.

UTF focuses on infrastructure-related equities and has maintained a managed distribution policy, which can sometimes result in payouts that draw from sources other than current income. The fund also disclosed cumulative distribution source data for the current fiscal year alongside the single-payment breakdown.

Shareholders seeking full details on the distribution components and cumulative fiscal-year figures should review the complete filing. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is a Section 19(a) notice and why does UTF issue one?

A Section 19(a) notice is a legally required disclosure under the Investment Company Act that closed-end funds must send to shareholders when a distribution includes sources beyond net investment income, such as return of capital or capital gains. Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund issues these notices to keep investors informed about the true composition of their payments.

Q.When is the Cohen & Steers UTF October 2026 distribution being paid?

The distribution covered by this Section 19(a) notice is scheduled to be paid on October 30, 2026.

Q.How does a return-of-capital distribution affect UTF shareholders?

A return-of-capital distribution is generally not taxable as ordinary income in the year it is received, but it reduces the shareholder's cost basis in the fund, which can affect capital gains calculations upon an eventual sale of shares.

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