The Fund paid a regular monthly distribution of $0.064701 per share for Class D on January 30, 2026. Based on the Fund’s fiscal year-to-date activity and subject to revision, the Fund currently estimates that $0.027477 is derived from undistributed net investment income and $0.037224 may be a return of capital.
This information is being provided pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and should not be used for tax reporting purposes. In early 2027, after definitive information is available, the Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV specifying how the distributions paid by the Fund during calendar year 2026 have been characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a shareholder’s tax returns.
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