TORONTO, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian High Income Equity Fund (the “Fund”) announces distributions in the amount of $0.04 per unit per month for record dates from April to June 2020, which is a change from the previous level of $0.05 per month. The Manager believes that the new distribution level is more appropriate given current market conditions. The new distribution rate is approximately 8.7%(1) based on the Fund’s current market price, which is an attractive level given the current interest rate environment. The reduction in the distribution rate will allow the investment manager, Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc., to take advantage of certain opportunities within the market as it believes that there are many securities that are attractively valued, based on longer term fundamentals.
Record Dates and Payment Dates are as follows:
| Record Date | Payment Date |
| April 30, 2020 | May 14, 2020 |
| May 29, 2020 | June 12, 2020 |
| June 30, 2020 | July 15, 2020 |
Unitholders are reminded that the Fund offers a distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) which provides unitholders with the ability to automatically reinvest distributions, commission free, and realize the benefits of compound growth. Unitholders can enroll in a DRIP program by contacting their investment advisor.
About Brompton Funds
Founded in 2000, Brompton is an experienced investment fund manager with income focused investment solutions including TSX traded closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. For further information, please contact your investment advisor, call Brompton’s investor relations line at 416-642-6000 (toll-free at 1-866-642-6001), email info@bromptongroup.com or visit our website at www.bromptongroup.com.
(1) Based on April 22, 2020 closing price.
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