NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nicholas-Applegate International & Premium Strategy Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:NAI), a closed-end management investment company which seeks total return comprised of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and period ended November 30, 2005. The Fund anticipates that the next quarterly dividend will be declared on March 17, 2006 and be payable on March 31, 2006.
At November 30, 2005
Net Assets $240,254,516
Shares Outstanding 9,604,189
Net Asset Value ("NAV") $25.02
Market Price $22.74
Discount to NAV (9.11)%
Quarter ended November 30, 2005
Net Investment Income $534,045
Per Share $0.05
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain $5,300,349
Per Share $0.55
For the period
April 29, 2005 (a)
through November 30, 2005
Net Investment Income $1,947,361
Per Share $0.20
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain $19,811,646
Per Share $2.06
(a) Commencement of operations
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 and PEA Capital LLC (the "Sub-Advisers") manage the Fund's international equity portfolio components and the index option strategy, respectively.
The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing price, net asset value per share, as well as other information, is available at http://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 the same or similar to what is 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 notbe 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 any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.