Form N-CSRS - Certified Shareholder Report, Semi-Annual
July 10 2023 - 2:08PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: | |
811-22016 |
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Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: | |
abrdn Global Premier Properties
Fund |
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Address of principal executive offices: | |
1900 Market Street, Suite 200 |
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Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Name and address of agent for service: | |
Sharon Ferrari |
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abrdn Inc. |
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1900 Market Street, Suite 200 |
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Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | |
1-800-522-5465 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | |
October 31 |
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Date of reporting period: | |
April 30, 2023 |
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
(a) A copy of the report transmitted to shareholders
pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) is filed herewith.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP)
Semi-Annual Report
April 30, 2023
Letter to Shareholders (unaudited)
Dear Shareholder,
We present the Semi-Annual
Report, which covers the activities of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (the “Fund”), for the six-month period ended April 30, 2023. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek high current
income and capital appreciation.
Total Investment Return1
For the six-month period
ended April 30, 2023, the total return to shareholders of the Fund based on the net asset value (“NAV”) and market price of the Fund, respectively, compared to the Fund’s benchmark is as follows:
NAV2,3
| 8.80%
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Market Price2
| 6.87%
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FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index (Net Total Return) 4
| 7.59%
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For more information about
Fund performance, please visit the Fund on the web at www.abrdnawp.com. Here, you can view quarterly commentary on the Fund's performance, monthly fact sheets, distribution and performance information, and other Fund
literature.
NAV, Market Price and
Premium(+)/Discount(-)
The below table represents
comparison from current six-month period end to prior fiscal year end of market price to NAV and associated Premium(+) and Discount(-).
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| NAV
| Closing
Market
Price
| Premium(+)/
Discount(-)
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4/30/2023
| $4.35
| $4.01
| -7.82%
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10/31/2022
| $4.23
| $3.97
| -6.15%
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During the six-month period
ended April 30, 2023, the Fund’s NAV was within a range of $3.99 to $4.87 and the Fund’s market price traded within a range of $3.77 to $4.57. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, the
Fund’s shares traded within a range of a premium(+)/discount(-) of -2.50% to -9.70%.
Distribution Policy
Distributions to common
shareholders for the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 totaled $0.24 per share. Based on the market price of $4.01 on April 30, 2023, the annualized distribution rate over the six month period ended April 30, 2023
was 11.97%. Based on the NAV of $4.35 on April 30, 2023, the annualized distribution rate for the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 was 11.03%. Since all distributions are paid after deducting applicable
withholding taxes, the effective distribution rate may be higher for those U.S. investors who are able to claim a tax credit.
On May 9, 2023 and June 9,
2023, the Fund announced that it will pay on May 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively, a distribution of U.S. $0.04 per share to all shareholders of record as of May 19, 2023 and June 23, 2023, respectively.
The Fund’s policy is to
provide investors with a stable monthly distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital, which is a nontaxable return of capital. This policy is
subject to an annual review as well as regular review at the Board of Trustees of the Fund’s (the “Board”) quarterly meetings, unless market conditions require an earlier evaluation.
Loan Facility and Use of Leverage
The Fund is permitted to
borrow for investment purposes as may be permitted by the 1940 Act or any rule, order or interpretation thereunder. This allows the Fund to borrow for investment purposes in the amount up to 33 1/3% of the
Fund’s total assets. The Fund has entered into a lending agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd. (“BNPP PB”) which allows the Fund to borrow on an uncommitted and secured basis
up to $175 million. The Fund’s outstanding balance as of April 30, 2023 was $65,227,595. See Notes to Financial Statements for further information.
Unclaimed Share Accounts
Please be advised that
abandoned or unclaimed property laws for certain states require financial organizations to transfer (escheat) unclaimed property (including Fund shares) to the state. Each state has its own definition of unclaimed
property, and Fund shares could be considered “unclaimed property” due to account inactivity (e.g., no owner-generated activity for a certain period), returned mail (e.g.,
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| Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be
lower or higher than the performance quoted. NAV return data includes investment management fees, custodial charges and administrative fees (such as Trustee and legal fees) and assumes the reinvestment of all
distributions.
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| Assuming the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
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| The Fund’s total return is based on the reported NAV for each financial reporting period end and may differ from what is reported on the Financial Highlights due to financial statement rounding or adjustments.
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| The FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index (Net Total Return) is a total return index that is designed to represent general trends in eligible real estate equities worldwide. The Index is calculated
net of withholding taxes to which the Fund is generally subject. Indexes are unmanaged and have been provided for comparison purposes only. No fees or expenses are reflected. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Letter to Shareholders (unaudited) (concluded)
when mail sent to a shareholder
is returned to the Fund’s transfer agent as undeliverable), or a combination of both. If your Fund shares are categorized as unclaimed, your financial advisor or the Fund’s transfer agent will follow the
applicable state’s statutory requirements to contact you, but if unsuccessful, laws may require that the shares be escheated to the appropriate state. If this happens, you will have to contact the state to
recover your property, which may involve time and expense. For more information on unclaimed property and how to maintain an active account, please contact your financial adviser or the Fund’s transfer agent.
Open Market Repurchase Program
The Fund’s Board
approved an open market repurchase and discount management policy (the “Program”). The Program allows the Fund to purchase, in the open market, its outstanding common shares, with the amount and timing of
any repurchase determined at the discretion of the Fund’s investment adviser. Such purchases may be made opportunistically at certain discounts to NAV per share in the reasonable judgment of management based on
historical discount levels and current market conditions. If shares are repurchased, the Fund reports repurchase activity on the Fund's website on a monthly basis. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2023,
the Fund did not repurchase any shares through the Program.
On a quarterly basis, the
Fund’s Board will receive information on any transactions made pursuant to this policy during the prior quarter and if shares are repurchased management will post the number of shares repurchased on the
Fund’s website on a monthly basis. Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is permitted to repurchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market during any 12 month period.
Portfolio Holdings Disclosure
The Fund’s complete
schedule of portfolio holdings for the second and fourth quarters of each fiscal year are included in the Fund’s semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders. The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio
holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These reports are available on the
SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Fund makes the information available to shareholders upon request and without charge by calling Investor Relations toll-free at 1-800-522-5465.
Proxy Voting
A description of the policies
and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month
period ended June 30 is available by August 31 of the relevant year: (1) upon request
without charge by calling Investor Relations
toll-free at 1-800-522-5465; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Investor Relations Information
As part of abrdn’s
commitment to shareholders, we invite you to visit the Fund on the web at www.abrdnawp.com. Here, you can view monthly fact sheets, quarterly commentary, distribution and performance information, and other Fund
literature.
Enroll in abrdn’s email
services and be among the first to receive the latest closed-end fund news, announcements, videos, and other information. In addition, you can receive electronic versions of important Fund documents, including annual
reports, semi-annual reports, prospectuses and proxy statements. Sign up today at https://www.abrdn.com/en-us/cefinvestorcenter/contact-us/preferences
Contact Us:
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| Visit: https://www.abrdn.com/en-us/cefinvestorcenter
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| Email: Investor.Relations@abrdn.com; or
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| Call: 1-800-522-5465 (toll free in the U.S.).
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Yours sincerely,
/s/ Christian Pittard
Christian Pittard
President
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All amounts are U.S.
Dollars unless otherwise stated.
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Total Investment Return (unaudited)
The following table summarizes
the average annual Fund performance compared to the Fund’s primary benchmark for the six-month, 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended April 30, 2023.
| 6 Months
| 1 Year
| 3 Years
| 5 Years
| 10 Years
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Net Asset Value (NAV)
| 8.80%
| -20.84%
| 2.79%
| -0.47%
| 2.19%
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Market Price
| 6.87%
| -22.33%
| 6.23%
| -0.01%
| 1.67%
|
FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index (Net Total Return)
| 7.59%
| -15.13%
| 3.70%
| -0.07%
| 1.58%
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Performance of a $10,000
Investment (as of April 30, 2023)
This graph shows the change in
value of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated index.
The Fund changed its investment
objective and principal investment strategies effective May 27, 2020. Performance information for periods prior to May 27, 2020 does not reflect the current investment objective and principal investment strategies.
abrdn Investments Limited (the
"Adviser") and abrdn Inc. assumed responsibility for the management of the Fund as investment adviser and sub-adviser, respectively, on May 7, 2018. Performance prior to this date reflects the performance of
an unaffiliated investment adviser.
Effective May 4, 2018, the
Adviser entered into a written contract with the Fund to waive fees or limit expenses. This contract may not be terminated before June 30, 2024. Absent such waivers and/or reimbursements, the Fund's returns would be
lower. Additionally, abrdn Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Fund to limit investor relations services fees, without which performance would be lower if the Fund's investor services fees exceeded such limit
during the relevant period. This agreement aligns with the term of the advisory agreement and may not be terminated prior to the end of the current term of the advisory agreement. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial
Statements.
Returns represent past
performance. Total investment return at NAV is based on changes in the NAV of Fund shares and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices pursuant to the dividend reinvestment program
sponsored by the Fund’s transfer agent. All return data at NAV includes fees charged to the Fund, which are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Operations under “Expenses.” Total investment
return at market value is based on changes in the market price at which the Fund’s shares traded on the NYSE during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices
pursuant to the dividend reinvestment program sponsored by the Fund’s transfer agent. The Fund’s total investment return is based on the reported NAV as of the financial reporting period end date of April
30, 2023. Because the Fund’s shares trade in the stock market based on investor demand, the Fund may trade at a price higher or lower than its NAV. Therefore, returns are calculated based on both market price
and NAV. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The performance information provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions received
from the Fund. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. The Fund’s yield, return, market price and NAV will fluctuate. Performance information current to the most recent
month-end is available at www.abrdnawp.com or by calling 800-522-5465.
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Total Investment Return (unaudited) (concluded)
The annualized net operating
expense ratio, excluding fee waivers based on the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 was 2.20%. The annualized net operating expense ratio net of fee waivers based on the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 was
1.96%. The annualized net operating expenses, net of fee waivers and excluding interest expense based on the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, was 1.19%.
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Portfolio Composition (as a percentage of net assets) (unaudited)
As of April 30, 2023
The following table summarizes
the sector composition of the Fund’s portfolio, in S&P Global Inc.’s Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) Sectors. Industry allocation is shown below for any sector
representing more than 25% of net assets.
Sub-Industries
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Industrial REITs
| 20.7%
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Retail REITs
| 16.5%
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Multi-Family Residential REITs
| 11.3%
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Health Care REITs
| 10.6%
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Self Storage REITs
| 9.2%
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Data Center REITs
| 8.5%
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Real Estate Operating Companies
| 7.2%
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Diversified Real Estate Activities
| 7.0%
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Office REITs
| 6.7%
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Other Specialized REITs
| 4.9%
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Diversified REITs
| 4.7%
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Single-Family Residential REITs
| 4.4%
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Hotel & Resort REITs
| 2.5%
|
Other, less than 2% each
| 2.4%
|
Short-Term Investment
| 0.9%
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
| (17.5%)
|
| 100.0%
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The following chart summarizes
the composition of the Fund’s portfolio by geographic classification.
Countries
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United States
| 72.5%
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Japan
| 10.2%
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United Kingdom
| 8.1%
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Hong Kong
| 6.4%
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Singapore
| 2.8%
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France
| 2.6%
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Mexico
| 2.6%
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Belgium
| 2.5%
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Canada
| 2.3%
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Germany
| 2.2%
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Other, less than 2% each
| 4.4%
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Short-Term Investment
| 0.9%
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
| (17.5%)
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| 100.0%
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The following were the
Fund’s top ten holdings as of April 30, 2023:
Top Ten Holdings
|
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Prologis, Inc., REIT
| 11.3%
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Equinix, Inc., REIT
| 5.6%
|
Public Storage
| 4.9%
|
Realty Income Corp.
| 4.6%
|
Welltower, Inc.
| 4.2%
|
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.
| 3.5%
|
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
| 3.2%
|
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
| 3.1%
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VICI Properties, Inc.
| 3.0%
|
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
| 3.0%
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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
As of April 30, 2023
|
| Shares
| Value
|
COMMON STOCKS—116.6%
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AUSTRALIA—1.8%
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Diversified REITs—0.9%
|
|
|
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Mirvac Group
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| 2,086,127
| $ 3,349,122
|
Retail REITs—0.3%
|
|
|
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Scentre Group
|
| 681,961
| 1,308,748
|
Self Storage REITs—0.6%
|
|
|
|
National Storage REIT
|
| 1,318,749
| 2,196,481
|
Total Australia
|
| 6,854,351
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BELGIUM—2.5%
|
Health Care REITs—1.8%
|
|
|
|
Aedifica SA
|
| 70,034
| 5,850,073
|
Cofinimmo SA(a)
|
| 9,310
| 889,428
|
|
|
| 6,739,501
|
Industrial REITs—0.7%
|
|
|
|
Warehouses De Pauw CVA
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| 79,564
| 2,379,097
|
Total Belgium
|
| 9,118,598
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CANADA—2.3%
|
Multi-Family Residential REITs—0.8%
|
|
|
|
Canadian Apartment Properties
|
| 78,239
| 2,866,001
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Retail REITs—1.5%
|
|
|
|
SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust(b)
|
| 289,816
| 5,600,165
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Total Canada
|
| 8,466,166
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FINLAND—0.5%
|
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.5%
|
|
|
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Kojamo Oyj
|
| 139,929
| 1,737,440
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FRANCE—2.6%
|
Diversified REITs—0.6%
|
|
|
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ICADE
|
| 46,408
| 2,179,594
|
Office REITs—1.3%
|
|
|
|
Covivio SA
|
| 36,762
| 2,090,248
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Gecina SA
|
| 25,193
| 2,804,551
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|
|
| 4,894,799
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Retail REITs—0.7%
|
|
|
|
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)
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| 47,493
| 2,546,860
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Total France
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| 9,621,253
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GERMANY—2.2%
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Real Estate Development—0.7%
|
|
|
|
Instone Real Estate Group SE(c)
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| 332,743
| 2,662,250
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Real Estate Operating Companies—1.5%
|
|
|
|
TAG Immobilien AG
|
| 259,303
| 2,220,389
|
Vonovia SE(b)
|
| 159,349
| 3,456,045
|
|
|
| 5,676,434
|
Total Germany
|
| 8,338,684
|
HONG KONG—6.4%
|
Diversified Real Estate Activities—3.5%
|
|
|
|
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.
|
| 920,000
| 12,809,419
|
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.8%
|
|
|
|
Swire Properties Ltd.
|
| 1,085,800
| 2,918,340
|
Retail REITs—2.1%
|
|
|
|
Link REIT
|
| 1,217,040
| 7,960,520
|
Total Hong Kong
|
| 23,688,279
|
|
| Shares
| Value
|
|
|
JAPAN—10.2%
|
Diversified Real Estate Activities—3.5%
|
|
|
|
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.
|
| 466,400
| $ 9,263,640
|
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.
|
| 760,000
| 3,856,844
|
|
|
| 13,120,484
|
Diversified REITs—1.7%
|
|
|
|
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund, Inc., UNIT
|
| 6,819
| 6,177,256
|
Industrial REITs—1.9%
|
|
|
|
CRE Logistics REIT, Inc.
|
| 814
| 1,120,835
|
GLP J-REIT
|
| 3,698
| 4,225,242
|
LaSalle Logiport REIT
|
| 1,552
| 1,843,779
|
|
|
| 7,189,856
|
Multi-Family Residential REITs—1.5%
|
|
|
|
Comforia Residential REIT, Inc.
|
| 1,453
| 3,635,142
|
Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.
|
| 2,044
| 1,737,917
|
|
|
| 5,373,059
|
Office REITs—1.6%
|
|
|
|
Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp., Class C
|
| 2,287
| 2,584,759
|
Nippon Building Fund, Inc.
|
| 360
| 1,509,558
|
Orix JREIT, Inc.
|
| 1,360
| 1,758,060
|
|
|
| 5,852,377
|
Total Japan
|
| 37,713,032
|
MEXICO—2.6%
|
Industrial REITs—1.2%
|
|
|
|
Prologis Property Mexico SA de CV
|
| 650,978
| 2,241,194
|
TF Administradora Industrial S de Real de CV
|
| 1,227,675
| 2,301,101
|
|
|
| 4,542,295
|
Real Estate Operating Companies—1.4%
|
|
|
|
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV
|
| 1,596,651
| 5,044,065
|
Total Mexico
|
| 9,586,360
|
NETHERLANDS—0.6%
|
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.6%
|
|
|
|
CTP NV(b)(c)
|
| 167,975
| 2,203,915
|
SINGAPORE—2.8%
|
Industrial REITs—1.2%
|
|
|
|
Daiwa House Logistics Trust
|
| 10,299,000
| 4,368,864
|
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.9%
|
|
|
|
Capitaland India Trust, UNIT
|
| 4,163,700
| 3,409,600
|
Retail REITs—0.7%
|
|
|
|
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust
|
| 1,779,100
| 2,716,576
|
Total Singapore
|
| 10,495,040
|
SWEDEN—0.9%
|
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.9%
|
|
|
|
Catena AB
|
| 90,513
| 3,472,102
|
SWITZERLAND—0.6%
|
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.6%
|
|
|
|
PSP Swiss Property AG
|
| 18,580
| 2,188,002
|
UNITED KINGDOM—8.1%
|
Diversified REITs—1.5%
|
|
|
|
Land Securities Group PLC(b)
|
| 670,648
| 5,691,004
|
Health Care REITs—0.7%
|
|
|
|
Assura PLC
|
| 3,917,783
| 2,506,151
|
Industrial REITs—2.9%
|
|
|
|
Segro PLC(b)
|
| 1,015,276
| 10,688,749
|
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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) (concluded)
As of April 30, 2023
|
| Shares
| Value
|
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
|
|
UNITED KINGDOM (continued)
|
Multi-Family Residential REITs—1.2%
|
|
|
|
UNITE Group PLC (The)
|
| 381,104
| $ 4,598,506
|
Self Storage REITs—1.8%
|
|
|
|
Safestore Holdings PLC(b)
|
| 539,397
| 6,723,760
|
Total United Kingdom
|
| 30,208,170
|
UNITED STATES—72.5%
|
Data Center REITs—8.5%
|
|
|
|
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.(b)
|
| 108,023
| 10,710,480
|
Equinix, Inc.(b)
|
| 28,882
| 20,912,879
|
|
|
| 31,623,359
|
Health Care REITs—8.1%
|
|
|
|
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.(b)
|
| 101,855
| 2,725,640
|
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.
|
| 332,112
| 3,786,077
|
Ventas, Inc.(b)
|
| 164,045
| 7,882,362
|
Welltower, Inc.(b)
|
| 197,941
| 15,680,886
|
|
|
| 30,074,965
|
Hotel & Resort REITs—2.5%
|
|
|
|
DiamondRock Hospitality Co.(b)
|
| 216,003
| 1,751,784
|
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(b)
|
| 462,634
| 7,480,792
|
|
|
| 9,232,576
|
Industrial REITs—12.8%
|
|
|
|
Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
|
| 191,948
| 5,679,741
|
Prologis, Inc.(b)
|
| 332,923
| 41,698,606
|
|
|
| 47,378,347
|
Mortgage REITs—0.5%
|
|
|
|
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A(b)
|
| 108,818
| 1,984,840
|
Multi-Family Residential REITs—7.8%
|
|
|
|
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.(b)
|
| 62,052
| 11,192,319
|
Equity Residential(b)
|
| 97,240
| 6,150,430
|
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
|
| 74,954
| 11,527,925
|
|
|
| 28,870,674
|
Office REITs—3.8%
|
|
|
|
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
|
| 51,693
| 6,419,237
|
Boston Properties, Inc.(b)
|
| 59,872
| 3,194,770
|
Equity Commonwealth
|
| 225,268
| 4,667,553
|
|
|
| 14,281,560
|
Other Specialized REITs—4.9%
|
|
|
|
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.(b)
|
| 133,026
| 6,917,352
|
VICI Properties, Inc.(b)
|
| 333,113
| 11,305,855
|
|
|
| 18,223,207
|
|
| Shares
| Value
|
|
|
|
Retail REITs—11.2%
|
|
|
|
Brixmor Property Group, Inc.(b)
|
| 155,403
| $ 3,314,746
|
National Retail Properties, Inc.
|
| 183,245
| 7,971,158
|
Realty Income Corp.(b)
|
| 268,838
| 16,893,780
|
Regency Centers Corp.
|
| 52,405
| 3,219,239
|
Simon Property Group, Inc.(b)
|
| 40,688
| 4,610,764
|
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.
|
| 145,878
| 5,610,468
|
|
|
| 41,620,155
|
Self Storage REITs—6.8%
|
|
|
|
Extra Space Storage, Inc.(b)
|
| 46,754
| 7,108,478
|
Public Storage(b)
|
| 60,970
| 17,975,785
|
|
|
| 25,084,263
|
Single-Family Residential REITs—4.4%
|
|
|
|
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A
|
| 142,030
| 4,723,918
|
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.(b)
|
| 170,984
| 11,780,797
|
|
|
| 16,504,715
|
Telecom Tower REITs—1.2%
|
|
|
|
American Tower Corp.(b)
|
| 20,873
| 4,266,233
|
Total United States
|
| 269,144,894
|
Total Common Stocks
|
| 432,836,286
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT—0.9%
|
|
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class, 4.76%(d)
|
| 3,416,318
| 3,416,318
|
Total Short-Term Investment
|
| 3,416,318
|
Total Investments
(Cost $440,354,952)(e)—117.5%
|
| 436,252,604
|
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(17.5%)
|
| (65,076,843)
|
Net Assets—100.0%
|
| $371,175,761
|
(a)
| Non-income producing security.
|
(b)
| All or a portion of the security has been designated as collateral for the line of credit.
|
(c)
| Denotes a security issued under Regulation S or Rule 144A.
|
(d)
| Registered investment company advised by State Street Global Advisors. The rate shown is the 7 day yield as of April 30, 2023.
|
(e)
| See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements for tax unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of securities.
|
CVA
| Dutch Certificate
|
PLC
| Public Limited Company
|
REIT
| Real Estate Investment Trust
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
| 7
|
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
As of April 30, 2023
Assets
|
|
Investments, at value (cost $436,938,634)
| $432,836,286
|
Short-term investments, at value (cost $3,416,318)
| 3,416,318
|
Foreign currency, at value (cost $23,873)
| 23,943
|
Receivable for investments sold
| 5,230,167
|
Interest and dividends receivable
| 1,297,928
|
Tax reclaim receivable
| 220,087
|
Prepaid expenses
| 59,953
|
Total assets
| 443,084,682
|
Liabilities
|
|
Line of credit payable (Note 7)
| 65,227,595
|
Payable for investments purchased
| 5,867,404
|
Interest expense on line of credit
| 279,123
|
Investment management fees payable (Note 3)
| 265,718
|
Investor relations fees payable (Note 3)
| 49,530
|
Administration fees payable (Note 3)
| 23,931
|
Trustee fees
| 1,349
|
Other accrued expenses
| 194,271
|
Total liabilities
| 71,908,921
|
|
Net Assets
| $371,175,761
|
Composition of Net Assets
|
|
Paid-in capital in excess of par
| $448,998,090
|
Distributable accumulated loss
| (77,822,329)
|
Net Assets
| $371,175,761
|
Net asset value per share based on 85,407,951 shares issued and outstanding
| $4.35
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements.
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| abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
|
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the Six-Months Ended April 30, 2023
Net Investment Income
|
|
Investment Income:
|
|
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $336,146)
| $9,473,683
|
Interest and amortization of discount and premium and other income
| 4,889
|
Total investment income
| 9,478,572
|
Expenses:
|
|
Investment management fee (Note 3)
| 2,128,076
|
Administration fee (Note 3)
| 149,198
|
Investor relations fees and expenses (Note 3)
| 78,739
|
Reports to shareholders and proxy solicitation
| 65,181
|
Custodian’s fees and expenses
| 47,210
|
Legal fees and expenses
| 40,297
|
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 34,385
|
Independent auditors’ fees and expenses
| 30,498
|
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses
| 8,091
|
Miscellaneous
| 80,723
|
Total operating expenses, excluding interest expense
| 2,662,398
|
Interest expense (Note 7)
| 1,439,147
|
Total operating expenses before reimbursed/waived expenses
| 4,101,545
|
Expenses waived (Note 3)
| (443,071)
|
Net expenses
| 3,658,474
|
|
Net Investment Income/(Loss)
| 5,820,098
|
Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) from Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions:
|
|
Net realized gain/(loss) from:
|
|
Investment transactions
| (10,451,613)
|
Foreign currency transactions
| 352,656
|
| (10,098,957)
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:
|
|
Investments
| 34,613,538
|
Foreign currency translation
| 3,915
|
| 34,617,453
|
Net realized and unrealized gain from investments and foreign currencies
| 24,518,496
|
Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
| $30,338,594
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
| 9
|
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| For the
Six-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
|
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets:
|
|
|
Operations:
|
|
|
Net investment income
| $5,820,098
| $10,218,633
|
Net realized loss from investments and foreign currency transactions
| (10,098,957)
| (17,773,918)
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation
| 34,617,453
| (173,996,407)
|
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 30,338,594
| (181,551,692)
|
Distributions to Shareholders From:
|
|
|
Distributable earnings
| (20,497,908)
| (6,203,707)
|
Return of capital
| –
| (34,792,110)
|
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
| (20,497,908)
| (40,995,817)
|
Change in net assets
| 9,840,686
| (222,547,509)
|
Net Assets:
|
|
|
Beginning of period
| 361,335,075
| 583,882,584
|
End of period
| $371,175,761
| $361,335,075
|
Amounts listed as
“–” are $0 or round to $0.
See Notes to Financial
Statements.
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| abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
|
Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
For the Six-Months Ended April 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $30,338,594
|
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting
from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
Investments purchased
| (81,432,555)
|
Investments sold and principal repayments
| 98,178,890
|
Increase in short-term investments, excluding foreign government
| (3,416,318)
|
Increase in interest and dividends receivable
| (472,014)
|
Increase in prepaid expenses
| (48,436)
|
Increase in interest payable on bank loan
| 15,315
|
Decrease in accrued investment management fees payable
| (6,305)
|
Increase in other accrued expenses
| 132,066
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments
| (34,613,538)
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation on foreign currency translations
| (3,915)
|
Net realized loss on investments transactions
| 10,451,613
|
Total Cash flows from operating activities
| 19,123,397
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
Increase (decrease) in payable to custodian
| $(3,416,318)
|
Increase (decrease) in line of credit payable
| 179,271
|
Distributions paid to shareholders
| (20,497,908)
|
Net cash used in financing activities
| (23,734,955)
|
Effect of exchange rate on cash
| (53,285)
|
Net change in cash
| (4,664,843)
|
Unrestricted and restricted cash and foreign currency, beginning of year
| 4,688,786
|
Unrestricted and restricted cash and foreign currency, end of year
| $23,943
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
|
|
Cash paid for interest and fees on borrowing
| 1,423,832
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
| 11
|
| For the
Six-Months Ended
April 30,
| For the Fiscal Years Ended October 31,
|
| 2023
(unaudited)
| 2022
| 2021
| 2020
| 2019
| 2018
|
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE(a):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value per common share, beginning of period
| $4.23
| $6.84
| $5.23
| $7.28
| $6.14
| $7.18
|
Net investment income
| 0.07
| 0.12
| 0.13
| 0.13
| 0.16
| 0.08
|
Net realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on
investments and foreign currency transactions
| 0.29
| (2.25)
| 1.96
| (1.70)
| 1.55
| (0.52)
|
Total from investment operations applicable to common shareholders
| 0.36
| (2.13)
| 2.09
| (1.57)
| 1.71
| (0.44)
|
Distributions to common shareholders from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
| (0.24)
| (0.07)
| (0.16)
| (0.05)
| (0.42)
| (0.22)
|
Return of capital
| –
| (0.41)
| (0.32)
| (0.43)
| (0.15)
| (0.38)
|
Total distributions
| (0.24)
| (0.48)
| (0.48)
| (0.48)
| (0.57)
| (0.60)
|
Net asset value per common share, end of period
| $4.35
| $4.23
| $6.84
| $5.23
| $7.28
| $6.14
|
Market price, end of period
| $4.01
| $3.97
| $6.56
| $4.36
| $6.46
| $5.38
|
Total Investment Return Based on(b):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market price
| 6.87%
| (33.80%)
| 62.89%
| (25.81%)
| 32.04%
| (8.73%)
|
Net asset value
| 8.80%
| (32.36%)
| 41.59%
| (21.03%)
| 30.38%
| (5.99%)
|
Ratio to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders/Supplementary Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets applicable to common shareholders, end of period (000 omitted)
| $371,176
| $361,335
| $583,883
| $446,533
| $621,927
| $524,731
|
Average net assets applicable to common shareholders (000 omitted)
| $376,087
| $498,916
| $547,641
| $518,462
| $563,168
| $596,855
|
Net operating expenses, net of fee waivers/recoupments
| 1.96%(c)
| 1.62%
| 1.40%
| 1.27%
| 1.37%
| 1.19%
|
Net operating expenses, excluding fee waivers
| 2.20%(c)
| 1.89%
| 1.59%
| 1.36%
| 1.42%
| 1.19%
|
Net operating expenses, net of fee waivers and
excluding interest expense
| 1.19%(c)
| 1.19%
| 1.19%
| 1.19%
| 1.19%
| 1.17%
|
Net Investment income
| 3.12%(c)
| 2.05%
| 1.99%
| 2.12%
| 2.45%
| 1.14%
|
Portfolio turnover
| 20%(d)
| 41%
| 36%
| 30%
| 45%
| 83%
|
Line of credit payable outstanding (000 omitted)
| $65,228
| $65,048
| $106,848
| $30,415
| $37,522
| $16,248
|
Asset coverage ratio on line of credit payable at period end(e)
| 669%
| 655%
| 646%
| 1,568%
| 1,757%
| 3,329%
See Notes to Financial Statements.
|
12
| abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
|
Financial Highlights (concluded)
| For the
Six-Months Ended
April 30,
| For the Fiscal Years Ended October 31,
|
| 2023
(unaudited)
| 2022
| 2021
| 2020
| 2019
| 2018
|
Asset coverage per $1,000 on line of credit payable at period end
| $6,690
| $6,555
| $6,465
| $15,681
| $17,575
| $33,294
|
(a)
| Based on average shares outstanding.
|
(b)
| Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock on the first day and a sale on the last day of each reporting period. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed, for
purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment return does not reflect brokerage commissions.
|
(c)
| Annualized.
|
(d)
| Not annualized.
|
(e)
| Asset coverage ratio is calculated by dividing net assets plus the amount of any borrowings, for investment purposes by the amount of the Revolving Credit Facility.
|
Amounts listed as
“–” are $0 or round to $0.
See Notes to Financial
Statements.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
| 13
|
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
April 30, 2023
1. Organization
abrdn Global Premier
Properties Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on February 13, 2007, and commenced operations on April 26,
2007. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income and capital appreciation. On May 27, 2020, shareholders of the Fund approved a new investment objective to seek high current income and
capital appreciation. The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) authorized an unlimited number of shares with no par value.
2. Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies
The Fund is an investment
company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment
Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")
in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accounting records of the Fund are
maintained in U.S. Dollars and the U.S. Dollar is used as both the functional and reporting currency.
a. Security Valuation:
The Fund values its
securities at current market value or fair value, consistent with regulatory requirements. "Fair value" is defined in the Fund's Valuation and Liquidity Procedures as the price that could be received to sell an asset
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants without a compulsion to transact at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Board designated abrdn Investments Limited (the "Adviser") as the valuation designee ("Valuation Designee") for the Fund to perform the fair value determinations relating to Fund
investments for which market quotations are not readily available.
In accordance with the
authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under U.S. GAAP, the Fund discloses the fair value of its investments using a three-level hierarchy that classifies the inputs to valuation techniques
used to measure the fair value. The hierarchy assigns Level 1, the highest level, measurements to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets, Level 2 measurements to
valuations based upon other significant observable inputs, including adjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets, and Level 3, the lowest level,
measurements to valuations based upon
unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example,
the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable.
Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, which are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity.
Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information
available in the circumstances. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Open-end mutual funds
are valued at the respective net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by such company. The prospectuses for the registered open-end management investment companies in which the Fund invests explain the
circumstances under which those companies will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing. Closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) are valued at the market price of the
security at the Valuation Time. A security using any of these pricing methodologies is determined to be a Level 1 investment.
Equity securities that are
traded on an exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official close price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded at the “Valuation Time” subject to application, when
appropriate, of the valuation factors described in the paragraph below. Under normal circumstances, the Valuation Time is as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (usually 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Time). In the absence of a sale price, the security is valued at the mean of the bid/ask price quoted at the close on the principal exchange on which the security is traded. Securities traded on NASDAQ are
valued at the NASDAQ official closing price.
Foreign equity securities
that are traded on foreign exchanges that close prior to the Valuation Time are valued by applying valuation factors to the last sale price or the mean price as noted above. Valuation factors are provided by an
independent pricing service provider. These valuation factors are used when pricing the Fund's portfolio holdings to estimate market movements between the time foreign markets close and the time the Fund values such
foreign securities. These valuation factors are based on inputs such as depositary receipts, indices, futures, sector indices/ETFs, exchange rates, and local exchange opening and closing prices of each security. When
prices with the application of valuation factors are utilized, the value assigned to the foreign securities may not be the same as quoted or published prices of the securities on their primary markets. A security that
applies a valuation factor is determined to be a Level 2
14
| abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
|
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
April 30, 2023
investment because the exchange-traded price
has been adjusted. Valuation factors are not utilized if the independent pricing service provider is unable to provide a valuation factor or if the valuation factor falls below a predetermined threshold; in such case,
the security is determined to be a Level 1 investment.
Derivative instruments are
valued at fair value. Exchange-traded futures are generally Level 1 investments and centrally cleared swaps and forwards are generally Level 2 investments. Forward foreign currency contracts are generally valued based
on the bid price of the forward rates and the current spot rate. Forward exchange rate quotations are available for scheduled settlement dates, such as 1-, 3-, 6-, 9- and 12-month periods. An interpolated valuation is
derived based on the actual settlement dates of the forward contracts held. Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price or at the last bid price if no settlement price is available. Swap agreements are
generally valued by an approved pricing agent based on the terms of the swap agreement (including future cash flows). When market quotations or exchange rates are not readily available, or if the Adviser concludes
that such market quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of the Fund’s assets are determined in good faith in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.
Short-term investments are
comprised of cash and cash equivalents invested in short-term investment funds which are redeemable daily.
The Fund sweeps available cash into the
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, which has elected to qualify as a “government money market fund” pursuant to Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, and has an objective, which is not
guaranteed, to maintain a $1.00 per share NAV. Registered investment companies are valued at their NAV as reported by such company. Generally, these investment types are categorized as Level 1 investments.
In the event that a
security’s market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable (for reasons other than because the foreign exchange on which it trades closes before the Valuation Time), the security is valued
at fair value as determined by the Valuation Designee, taking into account the relevant factors and surrounding circumstances using valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. A security that has been
fair valued by the Adviser may be classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the nature of the inputs.
The three-level hierarchy of
inputs is summarized below:
Level 1 - quoted prices in
active markets for identical investments;
Level 2 - other significant observable
inputs (including valuation factors, quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, and credit risk); or
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs
(including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
A summary of standard
inputs is listed below:
Security Type
| Standard Inputs
|
Foreign equities utilizing a fair value factor
| Depositary receipts, indices, futures, sector indices/ETFs, exchange rates, and local
exchange opening and closing prices of each security.
|
The following is a
summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2023 in valuing the Fund's investments and other financial instruments at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication
of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for a detailed breakout of the security types:
Investments, at Value
| Level 1 – Quoted
Prices
| Level 2 – Other Significant
Observable Inputs
| Level 3 – Significant
Unobservable Inputs
| Total
|
Assets
|
|
|
Investments in Securities
|
|
|
|
Common Stocks
| $289,703,571
| $143,132,715
| $–
| $432,836,286
|
Short-Term Investment
| 3,416,318
| –
| –
| 3,416,318
|
Total Investments
| $293,119,889
| $143,132,715
| $–
| $436,252,604
|
Total Assets
| $293,119,889
| $143,132,715
| $–
| $436,252,604
|
Amounts listed as
“–” are $0 or round to $0.
For the six-month
period ended April 30, 2023, there were no significant changes to the fair valuation methodologies.
b. Restricted
Securities:
Restricted securities are privately-placed
securities whose resale is restricted under U.S. securities laws. The Fund may invest in restricted securities, including unregistered securities eligible for resale without
registration pursuant to Rule 144A and
privately-placed securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers offered outside the U.S. without registration pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
| 15
|
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
April 30, 2023
(the "1933 Act"). Rule 144A securities may
be freely traded among certain qualified institutional investors, such as the Fund, but resale of such securities in the U.S. is permitted only in limited circumstances.
c. Foreign Currency
Translation:
Foreign securities,
currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate of said currencies against the U.S. Dollar, as of the Valuation Time, as provided by
an independent pricing service approved by the Board.
Foreign currency amounts are
translated into U.S. Dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment
securities, other assets and liabilities – at the current daily rates of exchange at the Valuation Time; and
(ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities, income and expenses – at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Fund does not isolate
that portion of gains and losses on investments in equity securities due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from the portion due to changes in market prices of equity securities. Accordingly, realized and
unrealized foreign currency gains and losses with respect to such securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment transactions balances.
The Fund reports certain
foreign currency related transactions and foreign taxes withheld on security transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such foreign currency related transactions are
treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net unrealized currency gains
or losses from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of net unrealized appreciation/depreciation in value of investments, and translation
of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.
Net realized foreign exchange
gains or losses represent foreign exchange gains and losses from transactions in foreign currencies and forward foreign currency contracts, exchange gains or losses realized between the trade date and settlement date
on security transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received.
Foreign security and currency
transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin, including unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar.
Generally, when the
U.S. Dollar rises in value against foreign
currency, the Fund’s investments denominated in that foreign currency will lose value because the foreign currency is worth fewer U.S. Dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. Dollar falls in relative
value.
d. Security Transactions,
Investment Income and Expenses:
Security transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) from security and currency transactions are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income and corporate actions are recorded generally on
the ex-date, except for certain dividends and corporate actions which may be recorded after the ex-date, as soon as the Fund acquires information regarding such dividends or corporate actions. Interest income and
expenses are recorded on an accrual basis.
e. Derivative Financial
Instruments:
The Fund is
authorized to use derivatives to manage currency risk, credit risk, and interest rate risk and to replicate, or use as a substitute for, physical securities. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the
contract or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The use of derivative instruments involves, to varying degrees, elements of market risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange
Contracts:
A forward foreign currency
exchange contract ("forward contract") involves an obligation to purchase and sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties,
at a price set at the time of the contract. Forward contracts are used to manage the Fund's currency exposure in an efficient manner. They are used to sell unwanted currency exposure that comes with holding securities
in a market, or to buy currency exposure where the exposure from holding securities is insufficient to give the desired currency exposure either in absolute terms or relative to a particular benchmark or index. The
use of forward contracts allows for the separation of investment decision-making between foreign exchange holdings and their currencies.
The forward contract is
marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Forward contracts' prices are received daily from an independent pricing provider. When the
forward contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. These realized and unrealized gains and
losses are reported on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts or from unanticipated movements in exchange
rates.
While the Fund may
enter into forward contracts to seek to reduce currency exchange rate risks, transactions in such contracts involve
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certain risks. The Fund could be exposed to
risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in exchange rates. Thus, while the Fund may benefit from such transactions, unanticipated
changes in currency prices may result in a poorer overall performance for the Fund than if it had not engaged in any such transactions. Moreover, there may be an imperfect correlation between the Fund’s
portfolio holdings or securities quoted or denominated in a particular currency and forward contracts entered into by the Fund. Such imperfect correlation may prevent the Fund from achieving a complete hedge, which
will expose the Fund to the risk of foreign exchange loss.
Forward contracts are
subject to the risk that the counterparties to such contracts may default on their obligations. Since a forward foreign currency exchange contract is not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing house, a default on the
contract would deprive the Fund of unrealized profits, transaction costs or the benefits of a currency hedge or force the Fund to cover its purchase or sale commitments, if any, at the market price at the time of the
default.
f. Distributions:
The Fund implemented a
managed distribution policy to pay a stable monthly distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains, and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital,
which is a nontaxable return of capital. The managed distribution policy is subject to regular review by the Board. The Fund expects to pay its common shareholders annually all or substantially all of its investment
company taxable income. In addition, at least annually, the Fund intends to distribute all or substantially all of its net capital gains, if any.
Distributions from net
realized gains for book purposes may include short-term capital gains which are ordinary income for tax purposes. Distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Dividends and distributions
to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book-tax” differences are considered either temporary or permanent in nature. To the
extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal income tax treatment. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. To the
extent distributions exceed current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes they are reported to shareholders as return of capital.
g. Federal Income Taxes:
The Fund intends to
continue to qualify as a “regulated investment company” ("RIC") by complying with the provisions available to certain investment companies, as defined in Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"), and to make
distributions of net investment income and
net realized capital gains sufficient to relieve the Fund from all federal income taxes. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
The Fund recognizes the tax
benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no
significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund's U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of
the most recent four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 are subject to such review.
h. Foreign Withholding
Tax:
Dividend and interest
income from non-U.S. sources received by the Fund are generally subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes and are recorded on the Statement of Operations. The Fund files for tax reclaims for the refund of such withholding
taxes according to tax treaties. Tax reclaims that are deemed collectible are booked as tax reclaim receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund may be subject to capital gains tax
in certain countries in which it invests. The above taxes may be reduced or eliminated under the terms of applicable U.S. income tax treaties with some of these countries. The Fund accrues such taxes when the related
income is earned.
In addition, when the Fund
sells securities within certain countries in which it invests, the capital gains realized may be subject to tax. Based on these market requirements and as required under GAAP, the Fund accrues deferred capital gains
tax on securities currently held that have unrealized appreciation within these countries. The amount of deferred capital gains tax accrued, if any, is reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
3. Agreements and Transactions
with Affiliates
a. Investment Adviser and
Investment Sub-Adviser:
The Adviser and abrdn Inc.
(“abrdn Inc.” or the “Sub-Adviser”) serve as the Fund’s investment adviser and subadviser, respectively, pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory
Agreement”) and sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with the Fund. The Adviser and abrdn Inc. (collectively, the “Advisers”) are wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of
abrdn plc. In rendering advisory services, the Advisers may use the resources of investment advisor subsidiaries of abrdn. These affiliates have entered into procedures pursuant to which investment professionals from
affiliates may render portfolio management and research services as associated persons of the Advisers.
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April 30, 2023
As compensation for its services to the
Fund, the Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 1.00% based on the Fund’s average daily Managed Assets, computed daily and payable monthly. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, the
Fund paid the Adviser $2,128,076. "Managed Assets" means total assets of the Fund, including any form of investment leverage, minus all accrued expenses incurred in the normal course of operations, but not excluding
any liabilities or obligations attributable to investment leverage obtained through (i) indebtedness of any type (including, without limitation, borrowing through a credit facility or the issuance of debt securities),
(ii) the issuance of preferred stock or other similar preference securities, (iii) the reinvestment of collateral received for securities loaned in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies,
and/or (iv) any other means. Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is responsible for the payment of fees to abrdn Inc.
Effective May 4, 2018, the
Adviser entered into a written contract (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”) with the Fund that is effective through June 30, 2024. The Expense Limitation Agreement limits the total ordinary operating
expenses of the Fund (excluding any leverage costs, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions and any non-routine expenses) from exceeding 1.19% of the average daily net assets of the Fund on an annualized basis. The
total amount of the waiver for the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement was $443,071.
The Adviser may request and
receive reimbursement from the Fund of the advisory fees waived and other expenses reimbursed pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement as of a date not more than three years after the date when the Adviser limited
the fees or reimbursed the expenses; provided that the following requirements are met: the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the lesser of the applicable expense limitation in the contract at the time the
fees were limited or expenses are paid or the applicable expense limitation in effect at the time the expenses are being recouped by the Adviser, and the payment of such reimbursement is approved by the Board on a
quarterly basis (the "Reimbursement Requirements"). Except as provided for in the Expense Limitation Agreement, reimbursement of amounts previously waived or assumed by the Adviser is not permitted.
As of April 30, 2023, to the
extent the Reimbursement Requirements are met, the cumulative potential reimbursements to the Adviser from the Fund, based on expenses reimbursed by the Adviser, including adjustments described above, would be:
Amount Fiscal Year 2020 (Expires 10/31/23)
|
| $481,002
|
Amount Fiscal Year 2021 (Expires 10/31/24)
|
| $1,046,700
|
Amount Fiscal Year 2022 (Expires 10/31/25)
|
| $1,378,125
|
Amount Fiscal Year 2023 (Expires 10/31/26)
|
| $443,071
|
Total*
|
| $3,348,898
|
*
| Amounts reported are due to expire throughout the respective 3-year expiration period presented above.
|
b. Fund Administrator:
abrdn Inc. serves as the
Fund’s Administrator. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, abrdn Inc. receives a fee paid by the Fund, at an annual fee rate of 0.08% of the Fund’s average monthly net assets. State Street Bank
and Trust Company serves as the Fund's Sub-Administrator. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, abrdn Inc. earned $149,198 from the Fund for administration services.
c. Investor Relations:
Under the terms of the
Investor Relations Services Agreement, abrdn Inc. provides and/or engages third parties to provide investor relations services to the Fund and certain other funds advised by the Adviser or its affiliates as part of an
Investor Relations Program. Under the Investor Relations Services Agreement, the Fund owes a portion of the fees related to the Investor Relations Program (the “Fund’s Portion”). However, Investor
Relations Services fees are limited by abrdn Inc. so that the Fund will only pay up to an annual rate of 0.05% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets. Any difference between the capped rate of 0.05% of the
Fund’s average weekly net assets and the Fund’s Portion is paid for by abrdn Inc.
Pursuant to the terms of the
Investor Relations Services Agreement, abrdn Inc. (or third parties hired by abrdn Inc.), among other things, provides objective and timely information to shareholders based on publicly available information; provides
information efficiently through the use of technology while offering shareholders immediate access to knowledgeable investor relations representatives; develops and maintains effective communications with investment
professionals from a wide variety of firms; creates and maintains investor relations communication materials such as fund manager interviews, films and webcasts, publishes white papers, magazine articles and other
relevant materials discussing the Fund’s investment results, portfolio positioning and outlook; develops and maintains effective communications with large institutional shareholders; responds to specific
shareholder questions; and reports activities and results to the Board and management detailing insight into general shareholder sentiment.
During the six-month period
ended April 30, 2023, the Fund incurred investor relations fees of approximately $78,739. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, abrdn Inc. did not contribute to the
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April 30, 2023
investor relations fees for the Fund because
the Fund’s contribution was below 0.05% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets on an annual basis.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of
investment securities (excluding short-term securities) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, were $87,360,837 and $100,626,570, respectively.
5. Capital
The Fund is authorized to
issue an unlimited number of common shares with no par value. As of April 30, 2023, there were 85,407,951 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
6. Open Market Repurchase
Program
The Fund’s Board
approved an open market repurchase and discount management policy (the “Program”). The Program allows the Fund to purchase, in the open market, its outstanding common shares, with the amount and timing of
any repurchase determined at the discretion of the Fund’s Adviser. Such purchases may be made opportunistically at certain discounts to net asset value per share in the reasonable judgment of management based on
historical discount levels and current market conditions.
On a quarterly basis, the
Fund’s Board will receive information on any transactions made pursuant to this policy during the prior quarter and if shares are repurchased management will post the number of shares repurchased on the
Fund’s website on a monthly basis. Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is permitted to repurchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market during any 12 month period.
For the six-month period ended
April 30, 2023, the Fund did not repurchase any shares through this program.
7. Line of Credit
On October 8, 2020, the
Fund entered into a revised lending agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd. (“BNPP PB”) which allows the Fund to borrow on an uncommitted and secured basis up to $125 million. On
December 23, 2021, the Fund entered into an amendment to its Prime Brokerage Agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International to increase the maximum commitment from $125 to $175 million. The amendment also
adjusted the charged interest on amounts borrowed at a variable rate, which may be based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus a spread. The previous terms of the lending agreement indicate the rate to be the
London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 0.85% per annum on amounts borrowed. The BNPP PB facility provides a secured, uncommitted line of credit for the Fund where selected Fund assets are pledged
against advances made to the Fund. The Fund has granted
a security interest in all pledged assets
used as collateral to BNPP PB. The maximum amount of the line of credit available is the lesser of 33.33% of its total assets of the Fund or the amount disclosed above, including the amount borrowed. Either BNPP PB or
the Fund may terminate this agreement upon delivery of written notice. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, the average borrowing by the Fund was $53,192,856 with an average interest rate on borrowings of
5.39%. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, the maximum borrowing by the Fund was $68,680,115. Interest expense related to the line of credit for the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 was $1,439,147.
As of April 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $65,227,595.
8. Portfolio Investment
Risks
a. Concentration Risk:
The Fund invests a
substantial amount of its assets in the equity securities of issuers engaged in the real estate industry, including real estate investment trusts (REITs). As a result, the Fund may be more affected by economic
developments in the real estate industry than would a general equity fund.
b. Emerging Markets
Risk:
The Fund is subject to
emerging market risk. This is a magnification of the risks that apply to foreign investments. These risks are greater for securities of companies in emerging market countries because the countries may have less stable
governments, more volatile currencies and less established markets (see “Foreign Securities Risk” below).
c. Equity Securities
Risk:
The stock or other security
of a company may not perform as well as expected, and may decrease in value, because of factors related to the company (such as poorer than expected earnings or certain management decisions) or to the industry in
which the company is engaged (such as a reduction in the demand for products or services in a particular industry). Holders of common stock generally are subject to more risks than holders of preferred stock or debt
securities because the right to repayment of common shareholders' claims is subordinated to that of preferred stock and debt securities upon the bankruptcy of the issuer.
d. Foreign Currency
Exposure Risk:
The value of foreign
currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar fluctuates in response to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. A decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. Dollar reduces
the value in U.S. Dollars of investments denominated in that foreign currency. This risk may impact the Fund more greatly to the extent the Fund does not hedge its currency risk, or hedging techniques used by the
Adviser are unsuccessful.
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e. Foreign Securities Risk:
Foreign countries in which
the Fund may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than U.S. markets. The value of the Fund’s investments may decline because of factors such as unfavorable or
unsuccessful government actions, reduction of government or central bank support and political or financial instability. To the extent the Fund focuses its investments in a single country or only a few countries in a
particular geographic region, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions affecting such country or region may have a greater impact on Fund performance relative to a more geographically diversified fund.
f. Issuer Risk:
The value of a security may
decline for reasons directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.
g. Leverage Risk:
The Fund may use leverage
to purchase securities. Increases and decreases in the value of the Fund's portfolio will be magnified when the Fund uses leverage.
h. LIBOR Risk:
The Fund may invest in
certain debt securities, derivatives or other financial instruments that utilize LIBOR as a “benchmark” or “reference rate” for various interest rate calculations. In July 2017, the United
Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), which regulates LIBOR, announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. However, subsequent announcements by the FCA, the LIBOR
administrator and other regulators indicate that it is possible that the most widely used LIBOR rates may continue until mid-2023. It is anticipated that LIBOR ultimately will be discontinued or the regulator will
announce that it is no longer sufficiently robust to be representative of its underlying market around that time. Although financial regulators and industry working groups have suggested alternative reference rates,
such as European Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”), Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate (“SONIA”) and Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), global consensus on alternative rates is
lacking and the process for amending existing contracts or instruments to transition away from LIBOR remains unclear. The elimination of LIBOR or changes to other reference rates or any other changes or reforms to the
determination or supervision of reference rates could have an adverse impact on the market for, or value of, any securities or payments linked to those reference rates, which may adversely affect the Fund’s
performance and/or NAV. Uncertainty and risk also remain regarding the willingness and ability of issuers and lenders to include revised provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments. Consequently, the
transition away from LIBOR to other reference rates may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets that are tied to LIBOR, fluctuations in values of
LIBOR-related investments or investments in
issuers that utilize LIBOR, increased difficulty in borrowing or refinancing and diminished effectiveness of hedging strategies, adversely affecting the Fund’s performance. Furthermore, the risks associated with
the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and transition may be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner.
i. Management Risk:
The Fund is subject to the
risk that the Adviser may make poor security selections. The Adviser, and its portfolio managers apply their own investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund and there can be no
guarantee that these decisions will achieve the desired results for the Fund. In addition, the Adviser may select securities that underperform the relevant market or other funds with similar investment objectives and
strategies.
j. Market Events Risk:
Markets are affected by
numerous factors, including interest rates, the outlook for corporate profits, the health of the national and world economies, the fluctuation of other stock markets around the world, and financial, economic and other
global market developments and disruptions, such as those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, political changes or diplomatic developments, public health
emergencies and natural/environmental disasters. Such events can negatively impact the securities markets and cause the Fund to lose value.
One such event is the
COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused major disruptions to economies and markets around the world, including the markets in which the Fund invests, and which has and may continue to negatively impact the value of the
Fund’s investments.
Policy and legislative
changes in countries around the world are affecting many aspects of financial regulation, and governmental and quasi-governmental authorities and regulators throughout the world have previously responded to serious
economic disruptions with a variety of significant fiscal and monetary policy changes.
The impact of these changes
on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, may not be fully known for some time. In addition, economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected.
As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to countries or sectors experiencing economic and financial difficulties, the value and liquidity of the
Fund’s investments may be negatively affected by such events.
For example, whether or not
the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in Europe (whether the EU, Eurozone or UK) or with significant exposure to European, EU, Eurozone or UK issuers or countries, the
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April 30, 2023
unavoidable uncertainties and events related
to the UK’s departure from the EU (“Brexit”) could negatively affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, increase taxes and costs of business and cause volatility in currency
exchange rates and interest rates. Brexit could adversely affect the performance of contracts in existence at the date of Brexit and European, UK or worldwide political, regulatory, economic or market conditions and
could contribute to instability in political institutions, regulatory agencies and financial markets. Brexit could also lead to legal uncertainty and politically divergent national laws and regulations as a new
relationship between the UK and EU is defined and as the UK determines which EU laws to replace or replicate. Any of these effects of Brexit, and others that cannot be anticipated, could adversely affect the
Fund’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
k. Mid-Cap Securities
Risk:
Securities of medium-sized
companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than securities of larger companies.
l. Non-U.S. Taxation
Risk:
Income, proceeds and gains
received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries, which will reduce the return on those investments. Tax treaties between certain
countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes.
If, at the close of its
taxable year, more than 50% of the value of the Fund’s total assets consists of securities of foreign corporations, including for this purpose foreign governments, the Fund will be permitted to make an election
under the Code that will allow shareholders a deduction or credit for foreign taxes paid by the Fund. In such a case, shareholders will include in gross income from foreign sources their pro rata shares of such taxes.
A shareholder’s ability to claim an offsetting foreign tax credit or deduction in respect of such foreign taxes is subject to certain limitations imposed by the Code, which may result in the shareholder’s
not receiving a full credit or deduction (if any) for the amount of such taxes. Shareholders who do not itemize on their U.S. federal income tax returns may claim a credit (but not a deduction) for such foreign taxes.
If the Fund does not qualify for or chooses not to make such an election, shareholders will not be entitled separately to claim a credit or deduction for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to foreign taxes
paid by the Fund; in that case the foreign tax will nonetheless reduce the Fund’s taxable income. Even if the Fund elects to pass through to its shareholders foreign tax credits or deductions, tax-exempt
shareholders and those who invest in the Fund through tax-advantaged accounts such as IRAs will not benefit from any such tax credit or deduction.
m. Passive Foreign Investment Company Tax
Risk:
Equity investments by the
Fund in certain “passive foreign investment companies” (“PFICs”) could subject the Fund to a U.S. federal income tax (including interest charges) on distributions received from the PFIC or on
proceeds received from the disposition of shares in the PFIC. The Fund may be able to elect to treat a PFIC as a “qualified electing fund” (i.e., make a “QEF election”), in which case the Fund
will be required to include its share of the company’s income and net capital gains annually. The Fund may make an election to mark the gains (and to a limited extent losses) in such holdings “to the
market” as though it had sold and repurchased its holdings in those PFICs on the last day of the Fund’s taxable year. Such gains and losses are treated as ordinary income and loss. Because it is not always
possible to identify a foreign corporation as a PFIC, the Fund may incur the tax and interest charges described above in some instances.
n. Qualified Dividend
Income Tax Risk:
Favorable U.S. federal tax
treatment of Fund distributions may be adversely affected, changed or repealed by future changes in tax laws.
o. REIT and Real Estate
Risk:
Investment in real estate
investment trusts ("REITs") and real estate involves the risks that are associated with direct ownership of real estate and with the real estate industry in general. These risks include: declines in the value of real
estate; risks related to local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition; increases in property taxes and operating expenses; changes in zoning laws; casualty or condemnation losses; variations in
rental income, neighborhood values or the appeal of properties to tenants; changes in interest rates and changes in general economic and market conditions. REITs’ share prices may decline because of adverse
developments affecting the real estate industry including changes in interest rates. The returns from REITs may trail returns from the overall market. Additionally, there is always a risk that a given REIT will fail
to qualify for favorable tax treatment. REITs may be leveraged, which increases risk. Certain REITs charge management fees, which may result in layering the management fee paid by the Fund.
p. Small-Cap Securities
Risk:
Securities of smaller
companies are usually less stable in price and less liquid than those of larger, more established companies. Therefore, they generally involve greater risk.
q. Valuation Risk:
The price that the Fund
could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from the Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued
using a fair valuation methodology or a price provided by an independent pricing service. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value
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ascribed by the Fund, and the Fund could
realize a greater than expected loss or lower than expected gain upon the sale of the investment. The Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing
services or other third-party service providers.
9. Contingencies
In the normal course of
business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational
documents. The Fund's maximum exposure under
these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of loss from such claims to be remote.
10. Tax
Information
The U.S. federal
income tax basis of the Fund’s investments (including derivatives, if applicable) and the net unrealized depreciation as of April 30, 2023, were as follows:
Tax Cost of
Securities
| Unrealized
Appreciation
| Unrealized
Depreciation
| Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
|
$440,321,401
| $44,472,246
| $(48,541,043)
| $(4,068,797)
|
11. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated
the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no disclosures and/or adjustments were required to the
financial statements as of April 30, 2023, other than as noted below.
On May 9, 2023 and June 9, 2023, the Fund
announced that it will pay on May 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively, a distribution of U.S. $0.04 per share to all shareholders of record as of May 19, 2023 and June 23, 2023, respectively.
Effective June 13, 2023, the
Board of Trustees appointed Todd Reit to serve as a Class II Trustee.
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Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase
Plan (Unaudited)
The Fund intends to distribute to
shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and to distribute any net realized capital gains at least annually. Net investment income for this purpose is income other than net realized long-term and
short-term capital gains net of expenses. Pursuant to the Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”), shareholders whose shares of common stock are registered in their own names
will be deemed to have elected to have all distributions automatically reinvested by Computershare Trust Company N.A. (the “Plan Agent”) in the Fund shares pursuant to the Plan, unless such shareholders
elect to receive distributions in cash. Shareholders who elect to receive distributions in cash will receive such distributions paid by check in U.S. Dollars mailed directly to the shareholder by the Plan Agent, as
dividend paying agent. In the case of shareholders such as banks, brokers or nominees that hold shares for others who are beneficial owners, the Plan Agent will administer the Plan on the basis of the number of shares
certified from time to time by the shareholders as representing the total amount registered in such shareholders’ names and held for the account of beneficial owners that have not elected to receive
distributions in cash. Investors that own shares registered in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee should consult with such nominee as to participation in the Plan through such nominee and may be required to
have their shares registered in their own names in order to participate in the Plan. Please note that the Fund does not issue certificates so all shares will be registered in book entry form. The Plan Agent
serves as agent for the shareholders in administering the Plan. If the Trustees of the Fund declare an income dividend or a capital gains distribution payable either in the Fund’s common stock or in cash,
nonparticipants in the Plan will receive cash and participants in the Plan will receive common stock, to be issued by the Fund or purchased by the Plan Agent in the open market, as provided below. If the market price
per share (plus expected per share fees) on the valuation date equals or exceeds NAV per share on that date, the Fund will issue new shares to participants at NAV; provided, however, that if the NAV is less than 95%
of the market price on the valuation date, then such shares will be issued at 95% of the market price. The valuation date will be the payable date for such distribution or dividend or, if that date is not a trading
day on the NYSE, the immediately preceding trading date. If NAV exceeds the market price of Fund shares at such time, or if the Fund should declare an income dividend or capital gains distribution payable only in
cash, the Plan Agent will, as agent for the participants, buy Fund shares in the open market, on the NYSE or elsewhere, for the participants’ accounts on, or shortly after, the payment date. If, before the Plan
Agent has completed its purchases, the market price exceeds the NAV of a Fund share, the average per share purchase price paid by the Plan Agent may exceed the NAV of the Fund’s shares, resulting in the
acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund on the dividend payment date. Because of the foregoing
difficulty with respect to open-market
purchases, the Plan provides that if the Plan Agent is unable to invest the full dividend amount in open-market purchases during the purchase period or if the market discount shifts to a market premium during the
purchase period, the Plan Agent will cease making open-market purchases and will receive the uninvested portion of the dividend amount in newly issued shares at the close of business on the last purchase date.
Participants have the option
of making additional cash payments of a minimum of $50 per investment (by check, one-time online bank debit or recurring automatic monthly ACH debit) to the Plan Agent for investment in the Fund’s common stock,
with an annual maximum contribution of $250,000. The Plan Agent will wait up to three business days after receipt of a check or electronic funds transfer to ensure it receives good funds. Following confirmation of
receipt of good funds, the Plan Agent will use all such funds received from participants to purchase Fund shares in the open market on the 25th day of each month or the next trading day if the 25th is not a trading
day.
If the participant sets up
recurring automatic monthly ACH debits, funds will be withdrawn from his or her U.S. bank account on the 20th of each month or the next business day if the 20th is not a banking business day and invested on the next
investment date. The Plan Agent maintains all shareholder accounts in the Plan and furnishes written confirmations of all transactions in an account, including information needed by shareholders for personal and tax
records. Shares in the account of each Plan participant will be held by the Plan Agent in the name of the participant, and each shareholder’s proxy will include those shares purchased pursuant to the Plan. There
will be no brokerage charges with respect to common shares issued directly by the Fund. However, each participant will pay a per share fee of $0.02 incurred with respect to the Plan Agent’s open market purchases
in connection with the reinvestment of dividends, capital gains distributions and voluntary cash payments made by the participant. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Plan Agent is required
to pay.
Participants also have the
option of selling their shares through the Plan. The Plan supports two types of sales orders. Batch order sales are submitted on each market day and will be grouped with other sale requests to be sold. The price will
be the average sale price obtained by Computershare’s broker, net of fees, for each batch order and will be sold generally within 2 business days of the request during regular open market hours. Please note that
all written sales requests are always processed by Batch Order. ($10 and $0.12 per share). Market Order sales will sell at the next available trade. The shares are sold real time when they hit the market, however an
available trade must be presented to complete this transaction. Market Order sales may only
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Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase
Plan (Unaudited) (concluded)
be requested by phone at 1-800-647-0584 or
using Investor Center through www.computershare.com/buyaberdeen. ($25 and $0.12 per share).
The receipt of dividends and
distributions under the Plan will not relieve participants of any income tax that may be payable on such dividends or distributions. The Fund or the Plan Agent may terminate the Plan as applied to any voluntary cash
payments made and any dividend or distribution paid subsequent to notice of the termination sent to members of the Plan at least 30 days prior to the record date for such dividend or distribution. The Plan also may be
amended by
the Fund or the Plan Agent, but (except when
necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law or the rules or policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority) only by mailing a written notice at least 30 days prior to
the effective date to the participants in the Plan. All correspondence concerning the Plan should be directed to the Plan Agent by phone at 1-800-647-0584, using Investor Center through www.computershare.com/buyaberdeen or in writing to Computershare Trust Company N.A., P.O. Box 43006, Providence, RI 02940-3078.
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Trustees
P. Gerald Malone, Chair
Stephen Bird
Nancy Yao Maasbach
Todd Reit
John Sievwright
Investment Adviser
abrdn Investments Limited
10 Queen's Terrace
Aberdeen, AB10 1XL
Scotland, United Kingdom
Investment Sub-Adviser
abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA19103
Administrator
abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
One Congress Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114-2016
Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43006
Providence, RI 02940-3078
Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm
KPMG LLP
1601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Dechert LLP
1900 K Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20006
Investor Relations
abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-800-522-5465
Investor.Relations@abrdn.com
The Financial Statements
as of April 30, 2023, included in this report, were not audited and accordingly, no opinion is expressed thereon.
Notice is hereby given in
accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that the Fund may purchase, from time to time, shares of its common stock in the open market.
Shares of abrdn Global
Premier Properties Fund are traded on the NYSE under the symbol “AWP”. Information about the Fund’s net asset value and market price is available at www.abrdnawp.com.
This report, including
the financial information herein, is transmitted to the shareholders of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund for their general information only. It does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial
situation and the particular needs of any specific person. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
(a) Schedule of Investments in securities
of unaffiliated issuers as of close of the reporting period is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1 of this
Form N-CSR.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End
Management Investment Companies.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a) Not applicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
(b) There
has been no change, as of the date of this filing, in any of the portfolio managers identified in response to paragraph (a)(1)of this
Item in the registrant’s most recently filed annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management
Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
No such purchases were made by or on behalf of the Registrant during
the period covered by the report.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
During the period ended April 30, 2023, there were no material
changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar
functions, have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing
date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required
by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d15(b)). |
| (b) | There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined
in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by
this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial
reporting. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End
Management Investment Companies
Not applicable
Item 13. Exhibits.
| (a)(4) | Change in Registrant’s independent public accountant. Not
applicable. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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By: |
/s/ Christian Pittard |
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Christian Pittard, |
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Principal Executive Officer of abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund |
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Date: July 10, 2023 |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: |
/s/ Christian Pittard |
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Christian Pittard, |
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Principal Executive Officer of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund |
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Date: July 10, 2023 |
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By: |
/s/ Sharon Ferrari |
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Sharon Ferrari, |
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Principal Financial Officer of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund |
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Date: July 10, 2023 |
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Exhibit 99.CERT
Certification
Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under
the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
I, Sharon Ferrari, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (the “Registrant”); |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to
state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report,
fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the
financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
| 4. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control
over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the Registrant and have: |
| (a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to
be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
| (b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial
reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented
in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and |
| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
| 5. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the Registrant’s
auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over
financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and
report financial information; and |
| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant
role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: July 10, 2023 |
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/s/ Sharon Ferrari |
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Sharon Ferrari |
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Principal Financial Officer |
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Certification
Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under
the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
I, Christian Pittard, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of abrdn
Global Premier Properties Fund (the “Registrant”); |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to
state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report,
fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the
financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
| 4. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control
over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the Registrant and have: |
| (a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to
be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
| (b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial
reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented
in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and |
| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
| 5. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the Registrant’s
auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over
financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and
report financial information; and |
| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant
role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: July 10, 2023 |
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/s/ Christian Pittard |
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Christian Pittard |
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Principal Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99.906 CERT
Certification
Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under
the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Christian Pittard, Principal Executive Officer,
and Sharon Ferrari, Principal Financial Officer, of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (the “Registrant”), each certify
that:
| 1. | The Registrant’s periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended April 30, 2023 (the
“Form N-CSR”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as applicable; and |
| 2. | The information contained in the Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial
condition and results of operations of the Registrant. |
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
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abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund |
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/s/ Christian Pittard |
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Christian Pittard |
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Date: July 10, 2023 |
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PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER |
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abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund |
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/s/ Sharon Ferrari |
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Sharon Ferrari |
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Date: July 10, 2023 |
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This certification is being furnished solely pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and is not being filed as part of Form N-CSR or as a separate disclosure document.
A signed original of this written statement, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that
appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Registrant
and will be retained by the Registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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