1. ASGI completed the reorganization of abrdn Japan Equity Fund (JEQ). 2. JEQ shareholders received ASGI shares equivalent to their holdings' net value. 3. No changes to ASGI's investment objectives or structure post-reorganization.
The reorganization consolidates assets under ASGI, potentially increasing its market stability and attractiveness. Historical reorganizations often lead to positive investor sentiment and fund performance.
The reorganization directs attention to ASGI, which may enhance investor interest and trade activity. Asset consolidations historically lead to increased liquidity and potential valuation enhancements for involved funds.
The immediate textual shift in fund holdings should have a quick effect on ASGI’s trading patterns. Historical trends show that such reorganization announcements can result in short-term price fluctuations.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) ("ASGI" or the "Acquiring Fund) and abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JEQ) ("JEQ" or the "Acquired Fund"), announce today the completed reorganization of the Acquired Fund with the Acquiring Fund after close of business on October 10, 2025.
In the reorganization, common shareholders of JEQ received an amount of ASGI common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their holdings of JEQ common shares, as determined at the close of regular business on October 10, 2025.
Relevant details pertaining to the reorganization are as follows:
Acquiring Fund | Acquired Fund | Acquiring Fund | Conversion Ratio |
ASGI | JEQ | $20.9590 | 0.378399 |
There are no proposed changes to the current investment objective, strategies, structure, or policies of the Acquiring Fund as a result of the reorganization.
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