abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) Announces Final All Cash Distribution Payment Details

PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE Amex: VFL) ("VFL") ("The Fund") announced today the payment details of a special distribution, in connection with its upcoming reorganization into Aberdeen Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: MFM) ("MFM"). The Fund will pay a $0.024 per share cash distribution on July 7, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Jun 18, 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, May 2026

We screen ~400 closed-end funds for full distribution coverage, prioritizing funds with coverage above 100% to reduce risk of distribution cuts. Top Income-Covered CEFs trading at wide discounts, like BGX and VFL, offer both high yields and potential for price appreciation if discounts narrow. Funds with the most negative z-scores, such as JHI and FMY, are trading below their historical average discounts, highlighting potential value opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2026

abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) Announces Shareholder Approval Relating to Proposed Reorganization and Details about Its Reorganization into Aberdeen Municipal Income Fund (MFM)

PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE American: VFL) ("The Fund") announces that, at the Special Meeting of Shareholders held today, its shareholders voted to approve the reorganization of VFL into the Aberdeen Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: MFM) ("MFM"). As of the record date, December 11, 2025, VFL had 12,278,003 shares of common stock outstanding, of which 64.0% were voted at the Special Meeting, representing a quorum.

PRNewsWire • Jun 10, 2026

Certain Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Declare Distribution Dates and Amounts

PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: AEF, FAX, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on June 30, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of June 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date June 23, 2026). Please note that for the June 30, 2026 distribution for VFL, the distribution will be paid entirely in cash; no dividend reinvestment option will be available.

PRNewsWire • Jun 9, 2026

abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) Announces Adjournment of Special Shareholder Meeting Relating to Proposed Reorganization

PHILADELPHIA, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: VFL) announces that the Special Meeting of Shareholders was held and adjourned today, to allow for the solicitation of additional proxies to achieve the requisite quorum. The Fund has set a new adjournment date for its Special Meeting of Shareholders of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.

PRNewsWire • May 27, 2026

abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) Announces Removal of Non-Fundamental Investment Policy Restricting Investments in High-Yield Municipal Securities

PHILADELPHIA, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: VFL) announces that the Board of Trustees has approved the removal of a non-fundamental investment policy that restricted VFL from investing more than 20% of its portfolio in high-yield municipal securities. This change is effective June 1, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Apr 15, 2026

Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Declare Distribution Dates and Amounts

PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: FAX, FCO, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on April 30, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of April 22, 2026 (ex-dividend date April 22, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.0775 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1000 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2300 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $0.0400 FAX NYSE American abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.1650 FCO NYSE American abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0700 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1167 VFL NYSE American abrdn National Municipal Income Fund $ 0.0500 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

PRNewsWire • Apr 10, 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, March 2026

The Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report screens for CEFs with distribution coverage exceeding 100%, targeting funds less likely to cut payouts. Discounted, fully-covered CEFs offer dual benefits: potential price appreciation from narrowing discounts and enhanced yields based on full NAV distributions. Composite metrics combining yield, discount, and z-score help identify CEFs offering value on both absolute and relative terms, with high income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 1, 2026

CEF Market Weekly Review: CLOpocalypse Continues

Closed-end funds faced a challenging week, with NAVs mostly lower and discounts reverting to historical averages. CLO equity CEFs like OXLC, ECC, and EIC experienced significant NAV declines due to falling loan prices and sector-specific pressures. FS Specialty Lending Fund now mirrors FSCO's portfolio but trades at a wider discount due to its legacy underperformance; convergence is expected over time.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 22, 2026

ABRDN NATIONAL MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (VFL) ANNOUNCES PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING

PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE American: VFL) have approved the reorganization of VFL into MFS Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: MFM), the "Surviving Fund." This reorganization is part of a broader proposal that would require shareholders of MFM to: Appoint the US Subsidiary of Aberdeen Investments, abrdn Inc., to serve as the investment adviser to the Surviving Fund; Appoint the incumbent VFL trustees plus one additional independent trustee to serve as the Surviving Fund's board of trustees; and Approve the issuance of shares in connection with the reorganization.

PRNewsWire • Dec 11, 2025