Nicholas-Applegate Convertible & Income Fund II Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Year Ended February 28, 2007


NEW YORK, May 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Nicholas-Applegate Convertible & Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE:NCZ), a closed-end management investment company which seeks to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and year ended February 28, 2007*.


                                                 At February 28, 2007

 Net Assets(a)                                      $1,384,013,839
 Common Shares Outstanding                              58,958,731
 Net Asset Value ("NAV")                            $        14.91
 Market Price                                       $        15.42
 Premium to NAV                                              3.42%
                                                       
                                                 
                                                     Quarter ended
                                                   February 28, 2007

 Net Investment Income (b)                          $   26,150,720
 Per Common Share  (b)                              $         0.45
 Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain         $   15,462,905
 Per Common Share (b)                               $         0.27
 3 Month Average Undistributed
      Net Investment Income Per Common Share (c)    $       0.1851


                                                      Year ended
                                                   February 28, 2007

 Net Investment Income (b)                          $   98,948,695
 Per Common Share (b)                               $         1.69
 Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (b)     $   35,586,783
 Per Common Share (b)                               $         0.61


 * In December 2005, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from June 30
 to February 28. Accordingly, prior year comparative information is not
 provided.

 (a)  Net assets are inclusive of market value of Preferred Shares of
      $505 million.

 (b)  The information provided is in accordance with generally accepted
      accounting principles ("GAAP"), which requires the Fund to treat
      amounts received under interest rate cap agreements as net
      realized gain (loss). However, these amounts are treated as net
      income (loss) for federal income tax purposes. By using GAAP, Net
      Investment Income for the fiscal quarter and year ended February
      28, 2007 was $3,007,556 ($0.05 per common share) and $10,419,897
      ($0.18 per common share), respectively lower and Net Realized and
      Change in Unrealized Gain, correspondingly higher than those
      figures would have been if payments received from interest rate
      cap agreements were treated as net income (loss) in accordance
      with federal income tax treatment. In addition, Net Investment
      Income for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2007 includes an
      adjustment to amortization of market premium of $(580,391)
      ($0.01) per common share). Net Investment Income for the fiscal
      year ended February 28, 2007 includes amortization of market
      premium of $9,992,860 ($0.17 per common share). For tax purposes,
      the Fund has elected not to amortize market premium on corporate
      bonds.

 (c)  Calculated using the estimated month-end tax-basis balances for
      the year ended February 28, 2007. Please note that generally
      there is a close correlation between what the Fund earns (net of
      expenses) and what it pays in monthly dividends. However, since
      net earning rates fluctuate from month to month while monthly
      dividends have remained relatively stable, there will be periods
      when the Fund may modestly over-earn or under-earn its monthly
      dividend, which would have the effect of adding to or subtracting
      from the Fund's undistributed net investment income balance. Fund
      management analyzes the current and projected net earning rates
      prior to recommending dividend amounts to the Fund's Board of
      Trustees for declaration. There can be no assurance that the
      current dividend rate or the undistributed net investment income
      balance will remain constant. This figure is inclusive of amounts
      received under interest rate cap agreements, in accordance with
      federal income tax treatment and excludes the amortization of
      market premium on corporate bonds.

Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors of America L.P., serves as the Fund's investment manager and is a member of Munich-based Allianz Group (NYSE:AZ). Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC, an Allianz Global Investors Fund Management affiliate, serves as the Fund's sub-adviser.

The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing price, net asset value per share, as well as other information, is available at www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (800) 331-1710.

The financial information contained herein is solely based upon the data available at the time of publication of this press release, and there is no assurance that any future results will be same or similar to the results reported herein. Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. This press release contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the investment returns generated by the Fund will fluctuate. In making an investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.


            

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