Macquarie/ First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund

Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current return consisting of dividends, interest and other similar income while attempting to preserve capital. The company was founded on March 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Wheaton, IL.

Macquarie/First Trust Global Infra/Util Dividend & Income Fd operates as a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current return consisting of dividends, interest, and other similar income while attempting to preserve capital. The company was founded on March 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Wheaton, IL.

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PHILADELPHIA & WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) (“ACP”) and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) (each, an “Acquiring Fund”) announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) (each, an “Acquired Fund”). In the reorganizatio.

abrdn and First Trust Announce Closing of Reorganizations of Certain First Trust Advised Funds With abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today the results of the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) (the “Fund”) held on August 22, 2024. Shareholders of MFD, a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust, have approved the reorganization of MFD with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”), a dive.

First Trust Announces Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund

Please note the previous press release incorrectly referenced the First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund in the title instead of the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD). PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI), announces today that shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) ("MFD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.

CORRECTION BY SOURCE: abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) Announces Update and Tentative Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI), announces today that shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) ("MFD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ASGI ("Reorganization") which is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share. The distribution will be payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be August 22, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utili.

Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.20 Per Share

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) (the “Fund”) held on July 25, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”). The special meeting.

First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund

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Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund offers a high yield of 10.44% and is trading below its intrinsic value. The MFD closed-end fund invests in companies involved in infrastructure and utilities assets, providing stable cash flows and attractive yields. The fund is well-diversified internationally, reducing investors' exposure to the United States and offering a potential source of income.

MFD: A Nice Infrastructure CEF With International Exposure

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P.: Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE: FCT) First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund (NYSE American: FEN) First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: FFA) First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) First Trust Mortgage Income Fund (NYSE: FMY) First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NY.

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