Principal Real Estate Income Fund Announces Distribution Details

The Principal Real Estate Income Fund has announced a distribution of $0.1050 per share to shareholders, with 49.24% attributed to net investment income, 50.76% to return of capital or other capital source, and no portion to net realized short-term or long-term capital gains. The fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income, with a portion of the distribution being a return of capital.

The Principal Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE: PGZ) has announced a distribution of $0.1050 per share to shareholders, effective on August 29, 2025. The distribution, paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2025, is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan [1].

The distribution is composed of two primary sources: net investment income and return of capital or other capital sources. Specifically, 49.24% of the distribution is attributed to net investment income, while 50.76% is attributed to return of capital or other capital sources. Notably, there is no portion of the distribution attributed to net realized short-term or long-term capital gains [1].

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income, indicating that a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. This type of distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income’ [1].

The Fund's annualized distribution rate as a percentage of its Net Asset Value (NAV) is 11.11%, and the cumulative distribution rate on NAV is 9.26%. The cumulative total return on NAV for the fiscal year-to-date is 4.71%, with an average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period ending July 31, 2025, of 5.57% [1].

The timing and character of distributions for federal income tax purposes are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Shareholders are advised to retain this document for their records and consult with a tax professional for guidance on reporting these distributions for federal income tax purposes [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/PGZ/principal-real-estate-income-fund-announces-notification-of-sources-21c37k28x1bb.html