MADISON, Wis., Sept. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund (“MSP”) and Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (“MCN”) (collectively, the “Funds”), announced today that at a special meeting of shareholders of MSP, and the annual meeting of shareholders of MCN, the requisite shareholders of the Funds have approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger”) pursuant to which MSP will be merged with and into MCN, and the transactions contemplated thereby.
It is currently expected that the Merger will be effective with the open of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on October 8, 2018, subject to all regulatory requirements and customary closing conditions being satisfied. Holders of MSP Common Shares will receive newly issued MCN Common Shares. The aggregate net asset value, as of the close of trading of the NYSE on October 5, 2018, of MCN Common Shares received by MSP shareholders (including, for this purpose, fractional MCN Common Shares to which shareholders would be entitled) will be equal to the aggregate net asset value of the MSP Common Shares held by MSP shareholders as of such time. Fractional shares will be aggregated and sold on the open market and MSP shareholders will receive cash in lieu of such fractional shares.
This communication is not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of MSP or MCN, the surviving fund in the Merger.
CONTACT:
Madison Asset Management, LLC
Greg Hoppe, Treasurer
gregh@madisonadv.com
800-368-3195
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With respect to the Funds, the following factors, among others, could cause actual events to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: (1) changes and volatility in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment, foreign exchange rates or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in demand for the Funds or in a Fund’s net asset value; (2) the relative and absolute investment performance of a Fund and its investments; (3) the impact of increased competition; (4) the unfavorable resolution of any legal proceedings; (5) the extent and timing of any distributions or share repurchases; (6) the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; (7) the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; and (8) terrorist activities, international hostilities and natural disasters, which may adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital markets.
Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory filings of the Funds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on Madison’s website at www.madisonfunds.com, and may discuss these or other factors that affect the Funds. The information contained on Madison’s website is not a part of this press release.