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Cohen & Steers FOF Discloses September Distribution Sources

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Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund details the sources behind its Sept. 30 shareholder distribution under SEC Section 19(a) rules.

Cohen & Steers FOF Discloses September Distribution Sources

Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: FOF) issued a regulatory notice Tuesday informing shareholders of the sources behind its upcoming distribution, scheduled for payment on September 30, 2026. The disclosure is required under Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act, which mandates that closed-end funds identify whether distributions are drawn from net investment income, realized capital gains, or return of capital.

The New York-based fund, which focuses on investing in other closed-end funds, released the notice through PR Newswire ahead of the payment date. Section 19(a) notices are designed to provide transparency so investors understand what portion of a distribution, if any, represents a return of their own invested capital rather than fund earnings.

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Cumulative distribution data for the current fiscal period was also included in the release, giving shareholders a broader picture of how payouts have been composed throughout the year. Regulators require such disclosures because return-of-capital distributions can affect an investor's cost basis and long-term tax liability, making the distinction material to shareholder decisions.

FOF trades on the New York Stock Exchange and is managed by Cohen & Steers, a firm specializing in real assets and alternative income strategies. Investors seeking the complete breakdown of distribution sources and cumulative figures are encouraged to review the full filing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Section 19(a) notice is a regulatory disclosure required by the Investment Company Act that tells shareholders what sources — such as investment income, capital gains, or return of capital — make up a fund's distribution. Cohen & Steers FOF issues the notice ahead of each distribution payment to comply with this requirement.

Q.When is the Cohen & Steers FOF September 2026 distribution being paid?

The distribution is scheduled to be paid on September 30, 2026, as stated in the fund's press release issued September 29, 2026.

Q.Why does it matter whether a distribution includes return of capital?

Return-of-capital distributions are not drawn from fund earnings but rather from investors' own principal, which can reduce a shareholder's cost basis and affect long-term tax liability, making the distinction important for investment and tax planning.

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