Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. is a close-ended balanced fund of funds launched and managed by Bulldog Investors, LLC. It invests in close-ended funds investing in public equity and fixed income markets. The fund employs a combination of value, opportunistic and special situations strategies to make its investments. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. The fund was previously known as Insured Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. was formed on February 18, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SPE) (the “Fund”) today announced that the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared the next three monthly dividends under the Fund’s managed distribution plan. Under the Fund’s managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 7% (or 0.5833% per month) for 2021, based on the net asset value of $16.13 of the Fund’s common shares as of December 31, 2020. The next three dividends for 2021 declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Rate Record Date Payable Date January $0.094 January 20,
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Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:SPE), announced today that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on December 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, at the offices of Blank Rome LLP, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Floor, New York, NY. Stockholders planning to attend the Meeting must register in advance by contacting John Buckel, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services at [email protected] no later than December 4, 2024 and agree to comply with the identification and security protocols required to enter the premises. Periodically updated information on the Fund can be obtained by visiting the Fund's website at www.specialopportunitiesfundinc.com. View source ver
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared the next three monthly distributions under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 8% (or 0.6667% per month) for 2024, based on the net asset value of $14.31 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31, 2023. The next three distributions declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Amount Record Date Payable Date October $0.0954 October 22, 2024 October 31, 2
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2024 to holders of record as of September 19, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240909569355/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2024 to holders of record as of September 18, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905712519/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared the next three monthly distributions under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 8% (or 0.6667% per month) for 2024, based on the net asset value of $14.31 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31, 2023. The next three distributions declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Rate Record Date Payable Date July $0.0954 July 17, 2024 July 31, 2024
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:SPE) announced today that, at the annual meeting of stockholders of BNY Mellon Municipal Income (NYSE:DMF) held on June 12, 2024, (1) Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos and Moritz Sell were elected as Class I Directors, (2) a non-binding proposal to declassify the Board was approved, and (3) a non-binding proposal to request that the Board consider measures to allow stockholders to monetize their shares at a price at or close to net asset value was approved Additional information regarding the Fund may be obtained by calling U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, the Fund's Administrator at (414) 516-1514. View source version on businesswire.com
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on June 28, 2024 to holders of record as of June 18, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240607679008/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared the next three monthly distributions under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 8% (or 0.6667% per month) for 2024, based on the net asset value of $14.31 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31, 2023. The next three distributions declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Rate Record Date Payable Date April $0.0954 April 19, 2024 April 30, 202
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on March 28, 2024 to holders of record as of March 19, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305372560/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared the next three monthly distributions under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 8% (or 0.6667% per month) for 2024, based on the net asset value of $14.31 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31, 2023. The next three distributions declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Rate Record Date Payable Date January $0.0954 January 22, 2024 January 3
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2024 to holders of record as of September 19, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240909569355/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2024 to holders of record as of September 18, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905712519/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on June 28, 2024 to holders of record as of June 18, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240607679008/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on March 28, 2024 to holders of record as of March 19, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305372560/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on December 29, 2023 to holders of record as of December 19, 2023. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231208963769/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2023 to holders of record as of June 21, 2023. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606005796/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2023 to holders of record as of March 22, 2023. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230303005263/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2022 to holders of record as of December 20, 2022. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221209005379/en/
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) today announced that it has entered into a standstill agreement with Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE:DEX) in connection with the proposed reorganization of DEX into abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AGD). Among other things, the agreement provides for DEX to conduct a tender offer to purchase up to 30% of its issued and outstanding common shares contingent on shareholder approval of the proposed reorganization at a price equal to 98% of its net asset value per share. Phillip Goldstein, Chairman of SPE and a managing partner of Bulldog Investors, LLP, SPE's investment advisor, stated: "We think the contingent tender
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2022 to holders of record as of September 21, 2022. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220907005930/en/
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Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) today announced that it has dismissed its lawsuit against the board of directors of First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund (NYSE:FDEU) following (1) stockholder approval of a transaction to substantially eliminate the trading discount in FDEU's shares; and (2) rescission by the board of the control-share bylaw of FDEU and thirteen other closed-end funds managed by First Trust, which violated the Investment Company Act of 1940.Phillip Goldstein, Chairman of SPE and a partner of Bulldog Investors LLP, SPE's investment advisor, commented: "We are happy to see FDEU's board of directors finally do the right thing, albeit belatedly and only under
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) today announced that it has reached a settlement of a class action lawsuit filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery against FAST Acquisition Corp. regarding the distribution of FAST's net assets.The proposed settlement, which is subject to court approval, provides for a cash payment by the defendants of $12.5 million. Phillip Goldstein, Chairman of SPE and a managing partner of Bulldog Investors, LLP, SPE's investment advisor, stated: "Assuming the Court approves the proposed settlement, we anticipate that, after accounting for litigation expenses, former common stockholders of FAST who received a pro rata liquidation payment of $10.0275 per share f
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:SPE), announced today that effective immediately and, in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock and its convertible preferred stock, both without limitation, when they are trading at a discount to net asset value or to book value respectively, without reliance on the "safe harbor" provisions set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Thursday's session saw 337 companies set new 52-week lows. Areas of Significance In Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD). Jaguar Health (NASDAQ:JAGX) was the smallest firm on a market cap basis to set a new 52-week low. LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN)'s stock came under the most pressure, trading down 51.89% to reach a new 52-week low. Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL)'s stock showed potential to rebound, rebounding up 0.0% after reaching a new 52-week low. Here are all the stocks that set new 52-week lows on Thursday: Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) stock dropped to a yearly low on Thursday of $56.88. Share
On Wednesday, 479 stocks made new 52-week lows. Things to Consider About Today's 52-Week Lows: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) was the largest firm by market cap to set a new 52-week low. Jaguar Health (NASDAQ:JAGX) was the smallest company when considering market cap to set a new 52-week low. Bellicum Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:BLCM) shares traded down 47.66% to reach its 52-week low, making it the biggest loser. Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) saw the sharpest rebound, as shares ascended 0.0%, reversing after hiting a new 52-week low. Stocks that set new 52-week lows on Wednesday are as follows: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock achieved a new 52-week low on Wednesday morning, hitting $27.68
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) today announced that it has entered into a standstill agreement with Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE:DEX) in connection with the proposed reorganization of DEX into abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AGD). Among other things, the agreement provides for DEX to conduct a tender offer to purchase up to 30% of its issued and outstanding common shares contingent on shareholder approval of the proposed reorganization at a price equal to 98% of its net asset value per share. Phillip Goldstein, Chairman of SPE and a managing partner of Bulldog Investors, LLP, SPE's investment advisor, stated: "We think the contingent tender
Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Special Opportunities (NYSE:SPE). What's Happening The company announced on Wednesday that it would pay shareholders a monthly dividend of 11 cents per share. On Wednesday, Special Opportunities will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 11 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Wednesday. Shareholders who own SPE as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive the 11 c
On Thursday, 1076 companies hit new 52-week lows. Areas of Significance In Today's 52-Week Lows: The company with the largest market cap to set a new 52-week low was Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). The smallest company by market cap to hit a new 52-week low was First Wave BioPharma (NASDAQ:FWBI). TOP Ships (NASDAQ:TOPS) was the biggest loser, trading down 25.64% to reach its 52-week low. On Thursday, the following stocks set new 52-week lows: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares made a new 52-week low of $237.57 on Thursday. The stock was up 0.26% for the day. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock drifted up 0.17% on Thursday morning to hit a new 52-week low of $99.41. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) shar
Monday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Special Opportunities (NYSE:SPE). What's Happening The company announced on Wednesday that it would pay shareholders a monthly dividend of 17.19 cents per share. On Tuesday, Special Opportunities will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 17.19 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Tuesday. Shareholders who own SPE as of the end of Monday's session are eligible to receive the 17.1
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.171875 per share on the Fund's 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2022 to holders of record as of September 21, 2022.