Guggenheim Investments Announces Shareholder Approval of the Mergers of GPM, GGM and GOF
September 14 2021 - 5:09PM
Guggenheim Investments announced today that shareholders approved
the mergers (each, a “Merger” and together, the “Mergers”) of
Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: GPM) and Guggenheim
Credit Allocation Fund (NYSE: GGM) with and into Guggenheim
Strategic Opportunities Fund (NYSE: GOF), each a closed-end fund
(each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”). Subject to the
satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, the Mergers
are expected to be effective with the open of the New York Stock
Exchange on October 25, 2021.
Acquired Funds |
Ticker |
Acquiring Fund |
Ticker |
Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund |
GPM |
Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund |
GOF |
Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund |
GGM |
At the joint special meeting of shareholders (the “Special
Meeting”) held on August 24, 2021, shareholders of GPM and GGM
voted to approve the Mergers. The Special Meeting was adjourned
with respect to GOF in order to allow GOF shareholders additional
time to vote on the Mergers. At the reconvened Special Meeting of
shareholders of GOF, held on September 14, 2021, shareholders voted
to approve the Mergers and the issuance of additional common shares
of GOF.
Upon closing of the Mergers, GOF will continue to be subject to
its current investment objectives, policies and restrictions.
Shareholders of GPM and GGM will receive newly issued common shares
of GOF, the aggregate net asset value (not the market value) of
which will equal the aggregate net asset value of their common
shares held immediately prior to the Mergers.
About Guggenheim Investments
Guggenheim Investments is the global asset management and
investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners, LLC
(“Guggenheim”), with over $255 billion* in assets under management
across fixed income, equity, and alternative strategies. We focus
on the return and risk needs of insurance companies, corporate and
public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and
foundations, consultants, wealth managers, and high-net-worth
investors. Our 275+ investment professionals perform rigorous
research to understand market trends and identify undervalued
opportunities in areas that are often complex and underfollowed.
This approach to investment management has enabled us to deliver
innovative strategies providing diversification opportunities and
attractive long-term results.
Guggenheim Investments includes Guggenheim Funds Investment
Advisors, LLC (“GFIA”), Guggenheim Partners Investment Management
(“GPIM”), and Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC (”GFD”). GFD
serves as servicing agent for AVK. GFIA serves as Investment
Adviser for FMO, GBAB, GGM and GOF. GPIM serves as Investment
Sub-Adviser for GBAB, GGM and GOF. Tortoise Capital Advisors,
L.L.C. serves as Investment Sub-Adviser for FMO and is not
affiliated with Guggenheim. The Investment Adviser for AVK is
Advent Capital Management, LLC and is not affiliated with
Guggenheim.
* Assets under management are as of 06.30.2021 and include
leverage of $16.3bn. Guggenheim Investments represents the
following affiliated investment management businesses of Guggenheim
Partners, LLC: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC,
Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC,
Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Corporate
Funding, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, Guggenheim
Partners Fund Management (Europe) Limited, Guggenheim Partners
Japan Limited, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, and Guggenheim Partners
India Management.
This information does not represent an offer to sell securities
of the Funds and it is not soliciting an offer to buy securities of
the Funds. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve
their investment objectives. Investments in the Funds involve
operating expenses and fees. The net asset value of the Funds will
fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities. It is
important to note that closed-end funds trade on their market
value, not net asset value, and closed-end funds often trade at a
discount to their net asset value. Past performance is not
indicative of future performance.
Certain statements contained in this press release may
constitute forward-looking statements that involve a number of
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially. Forward-looking statements speak only
on the date at which such statements are made and Guggenheim
undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
such statement.
Investors should consider the investment objectives and
policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any
investment before they invest. For this and more information,
visit www.guggenheiminvestments.com
or contact a securities representative or Guggenheim Funds
Distributors, LLC 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606,
800-345-7999.
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