PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: FAX) (the "Fund") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved a managed distribution policy designed to provide shareholders with a transparent distribution framework aligned with the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") and long-term return potential.

Under the new policy, the Fund intends to pay monthly distributions at an annualized rate of 12% of the Fund's average NAV per share during the prior month. As a result, for the distribution payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2026 (ex-dividend date: September 22, 2026), the Fund's monthly distribution will change from $0.1650 per share to $0.15 per share.

In approving the managed distribution policy, the Board considered the Fund's investment objectives, portfolio characteristics, market conditions, earnings potential, and long-term return prospects. The Board believes the new policy provides a disciplined and sustainable framework that balances current income with long-term capital preservation and growth potential.

The Fund's investment objective is to seek current income. The Fund may also achieve incidental capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in Asia-Pacific debt securities.

The Board also believes that a NAV-based policy offers flexibility across market conditions, supports the Fund's ability to capitalize on opportunities in the Asia-Pacific debt markets, and reduces the risk of distributions exceeding long-term earnings capacity.

Future monthly distribution amounts may increase or decrease as they will be based on the Fund's NAV.

Distributions are expected to be supported primarily by net investment income, supplemented by realized gains and to the extent necessary paid-in-capital, which is a non-taxable return of capital. Final tax characteristics will be determined annually and reported to shareholders. The managed distribution policy does not guarantee any specific distribution amount, yield, or rate of return.

At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of the Fund's distributions and provide information with respect to its appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year. 

The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board at any time, and there can be no guarantee that the policy will continue. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the distributions.

Important Information

Shares of closed-end funds are listed for trading on national securities exchanges and are bought and sold in the secondary market. The market price of a fund's shares is determined by supply and demand and may be greater than (a "premium") or less than (a "discount") the fund's net asset value (NAV). A fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and investors may receive more or less than their original investment upon the sale of shares. There is no assurance that a fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

The trading price of a closed-end fund's shares may be influenced by various factors, including market conditions, investor sentiment, and other external forces, and is not directly controlled by the fund, its Board of Directors, or its investment adviser. As a result, shares may trade at a premium to or discount from NAV at any given time. A premium to NAV may not be sustained, and a discount to NAV may increase or decrease over time. Investors should consider these risks when purchasing or selling closed-end fund shares.

Shareholders whose fund shares trade at a premium to NAV and who participate in the fund's dividend reinvestment plan should be aware that distributions may be reinvested at prices above NAV, which may adversely affect investment results.

About Aberdeen Investments

Aberdeen Investments Global is the trade name of Aberdeen's investments business, herein referred to as "Aberdeen Investments" or "Aberdeen". In the United States, Aberdeen Investments refers to the following affiliated, registered investment advisers: abrdn Inc., abrdn Investments Limited, and abrdn Asia Limited.

Aberdeen Investments is among the world's largest asset managers, with decades of experience overseeing closed-end funds dating back to the 1980s. As of June 30, 2026, the firm had approximately $527 billion in assets under management. Closed-end funds represent a core component of Aberdeen Investments' client franchise in both the U.S. and global markets. Aberdeen and its affiliates currently manage 28 closed-end funds – 17 available in the U.S. and 11 outside the U.S. – totaling $28.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026.

          abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. | Aberdeen

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