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

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.
  • Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the Meeting, it is important that their shares be represented and voted at the Meeting.
  • The proxy statement contains important information regarding the proposed reorganization and shareholders of the Fund are urged to read the proxy statement and accompanying materials carefully.
  • If shareholders have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance voting, they may call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at (877) 864-5057.

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

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Prospectus, Private equity, Suite, Person, Trustee, Meeting, News, AIB (NI), ASGI, FTP, MFD, Fund, FINRA, Security (finance), FTA, Investment

Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.
  • Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the Meeting, it is important that their shares be represented and voted at the Meeting.
  • The proxy statement contains important information regarding the proposed reorganization and shareholders of the Fund are urged to read the proxy statement and accompanying materials carefully.
  • If shareholders have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance voting, they may call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at (877) 864-5057.

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

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Prospectus, Private equity, Suite, Person, Trustee, Meeting, News, AIB (NI), ASGI, FTP, MFD, Fund, FINRA, Security (finance), FTA, Investment

Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.
  • Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the Meeting, it is important that their shares be represented and voted at the Meeting.
  • The proxy statement contains important information regarding the proposed reorganization and shareholders of the Fund are urged to read the proxy statement and accompanying materials carefully.
  • If shareholders have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance voting, they may call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at (877) 864-5057.

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

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 12, 2024
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Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.
  • The Fund principally invests in a global portfolio of infrastructure stocks in a range of currencies and senior secured loans.

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

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 13, 2023
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Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.
  • The Fund principally invests in a global portfolio of infrastructure stocks in a range of currencies and senior secured loans.

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

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.
  • The Fund principally invests in a global portfolio of infrastructure stocks in a range of currencies and senior secured loans.

First Trust Closed-End Funds Announce Board’s Decision to Rescind the Funds’ Control Share By-Law

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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The Board has adopted Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) for the Funds, which reflect the rescission of the Control Share By-Law.

Key Points: 
  • The Board has adopted Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) for the Funds, which reflect the rescission of the Control Share By-Law.
  • Under the Control Share By-Law, a holder of common shares of a Fund who obtained beneficial ownership of common shares in a “Control Share Acquisition” (as such term was defined in the Control Share By-Law) could exercise voting rights with respect to such shares only to the extent authorized by such Fund’s non-interested shareholders.
  • The Control Share By-Law did not eliminate voting rights for shares acquired in a Control Share Acquisition, but rather entrusted a Fund’s non-interested shareholders with determining whether to approve the authorization of voting rights of such shares.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Funds’ investment advisor.

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

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.
  • The Fund principally invests in a global portfolio of infrastructure stocks in a range of currencies and senior secured loans.

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

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 13, 2023
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First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.
  • Certain risks applicable to the Fund are identified below, which includes the risk that you could lose some or all of your investment in the Fund.
  • The Fund principally invests in a global portfolio of infrastructure stocks in a range of currencies and senior secured loans.

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

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.
  • The Fund principally invests in a global portfolio of infrastructure stocks in a range of currencies and senior secured loans.