Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (The) Common Stock (N:SWZ)
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Dec 08, 2023 02:25 pm ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AT NEW RATE OF $0.129 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution at the new distribution rate of $0.129 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), following the recent annual review of the Plan, including the prior distribution rate, by the Fund's Board of Directors. The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Sep 15, 2023 11:13 am ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held as scheduled and concluded. Based upon the voting results, 1) Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Phillip F. Goldstein, Gerald Hellerman and Moritz A. Sell were elected as Directors to serve for a one-year term until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualifies and 2) stockholders ratified the selection by the Fund's
Jun 09, 2023 09:53 am ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DISTRIBUTION OF $0.12285 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly cash distribution of $0.12285 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The cash distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Mar 09, 2023 01:40 pm ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.12285 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.12285 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Dec 16, 2022 03:00 pm ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES 2023 REPURCHASE PROGRAM
NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program for 2023 pursuant to which the Fund may purchase up to 250,000 shares of its common stock. The principal purpose of the stock repurchase program is to enhance stockholder value by increasing the Fund's net asset value per share ("NAV") through stock repurchases at below NAV.
Dec 09, 2022 10:10 am ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AT NEW RATE OF $0.12285 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution at the new distribution rate of $0.12285 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), following the recent annual review of the Plan, including the prior distribution rate, by the Fund's Board of Directors. The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Sep 16, 2022 05:15 pm ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held as scheduled and concluded. Based upon the voting results, 1) Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Phillip F. Goldstein, Gerald Hellerman and Moritz A. Sell were elected as Directors to serve for a one-year term until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualifies and 2) stockholders ratified the selection by the Fund's
Sep 08, 2022 01:19 pm ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.1665 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the Fund's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly distribution of $0.1665 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Jun 07, 2022 09:50 am ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.1665 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.1665 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Apr 01, 2022 04:00 pm ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW CREDIT AGREEMENT
NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that it has entered into a secured credit agreement with U.S. Bank National Association that provides the fund with up to $15,000,000 of funding on a revolving basis, subject to a limit of 10% of the Fund's available assets. Borrowings under the agreement will be for general corporate purposes, including investment. The credit agreement contains customary representation and warranties and events of defaults for credit agre
Mar 04, 2022 08:33 am ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.1665 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.1665 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Dec 13, 2021 10:35 am ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES 2022 REPURCHASE PROGRAM
NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program for 2022 pursuant to which the Fund may purchase up to 250,000 shares of its common stock. The principal purpose of the stock repurchase program is to enhance stockholder value by increasing the Fund's net asset value per share ("NAV") through stock repurchases at below NAV.
Dec 10, 2021 03:31 pm ET
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AT NEW RATE OF $0.1665 PER SHARE
NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution at the new distribution rate of $0.1665 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), following the recent annual review of the Plan, including the prior distribution rate, by the Fund's Board of Directors. The distribution is subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates:
Sep 14, 2021 06:48 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Results Of The 2021 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held as scheduled and concluded. Based upon the voting results, 1) Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Phillip F. Goldstein, Gerald Hellerman and Moritz A. Sell were elected as Directors to serve for a one-year term until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualifies, 2) stockholders ratified the selection by the Fund's Bo
Sep 09, 2021 11:50 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Quarterly Distribution Of $0.13755 Per Share
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.13755 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Aug 19, 2021 02:11 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces New Location For 2021 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that due to concerns regarding COVID-19 the location of the Fund's 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held at 125 Broad Street, New York, New York at the offices of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. The previously announced date and time of the Annual Meeting, September 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., will not change.
Jun 10, 2021 11:22 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Quarterly Distribution of $0.13755 Per Share
NEW YORK, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.13755 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Nov 25, 2020 03:01 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Quarterly Distribution At New Rate Of $0.13755 Per Share
NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution at the new distribution rate of $0.13755 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), following the recent annual review of the Plan[, including the prior distribution rate,] by the Fund's Board of Directors. The distribution is subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates:
Jun 10, 2020 05:11 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Quarterly Distribution of $0.1404 Per Share
NEW YORK, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.1404 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates:
Nov 07, 2019 03:57 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Resumption of Managed Distribution Plan
NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the Board of Directors has approved the resumption of the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan") which was suspended in August 2018 when the Fund announced its intention to commence a significant self-tender offer. The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide the Fund's stockholders with a more consistent, but not guaranteed, fixed minimum rate of distribution on a regular, quarterly basis. The Plan also may ha
Nov 01, 2019 09:52 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Results Of The 2019 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders
NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, initially scheduled for and convened on October 3, 2019 and adjourned until October 31, 2019, was held as scheduled and concluded. Based upon the voting results, Richard Dayan and Moritz Sell were elected as Class I Directors to serve for a one-year term and stockholders ratified the selection by the Fund's Board of Directors of Tait, Weller & Baker, LLP as the Fund's indep
Oct 04, 2019 04:45 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Adjournment Of 2019 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders To October 31, 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that at its 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, initially scheduled for and convened on October 3, 2019 (the " Meeting") was adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the offices of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, 535 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10022As of the time of the Meeting, the Fund had received more votes cast "FOR" than votes cast "AGAINST" on all matters to be voted on at the Meeting.
Oct 04, 2019 08:58 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Adjournment Of 2019 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders To October 31, 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that at its 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, initially scheduled for and convened on October 3, 2019 (the " Meeting") was adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2019, at the offices of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, 535 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10022As of the time of the Meeting, the Fund had received more votes cast "FOR" than votes cast "AGAINST" on all matters to be voted on at the Meeting. As a
Jul 29, 2019 06:12 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Filing Of Preliminary Proxy Materials; Proposal For Expanded Fund Mandate And Approval Of Investment Advisory Agreement With Bulldog Investors, LLC
NEW YORK, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ) (the "Fund"), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that it has filed preliminary proxy materials (the "Proxy Materials") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the Fund's 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meeting"). The Proxy Materials include proposals to approve a new investment objective for the Fund and revised fundamental investment restrictions in order to provide the Fund with greater investment flexibility and an inv
Jan 25, 2019 03:40 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces New Executive Officers
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Andrew Dakos as the Fund's President and Chief Executive Officer and Thomas Antonucci as the Fund's Chief Financial Officer, effective today. The appointments coincide with the resignation of the Fund's executive officers and officers, all of whom are employees of Schroder Investment Management North America Inc., the Fund's investment adviser, or its affiliates, as previously disclosed by the
Dec 07, 2018 04:40 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces 2019 Repurchase Program And Continued Suspension Of Managed Distribution Plan
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Fund may purchase up to 250,000 shares of its common stock. The principal purpose of the stock repurchase program is to enhance stockholder value by increasing the Fund's net asset value per share.
Nov 20, 2018 12:00 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results Of Cash Tender Offer
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today the final results of its tender offer (the "Offer") to acquire up to 24,638,918 shares of the Fund's common stock. The acquired stock represents approximately 65% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Fund. The Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on November 16, 2018 (the "Expiration Date").
Nov 19, 2018 05:00 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration And Preliminary Results Of Cash Tender Offer
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that its tender offer (the "Offer") to acquire, in exchange for cash, up to 24,638,918 shares of the Fund's common stock, representing approximately 65% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Fund, expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on November 16, 2018 (the "Expiration Date").
Oct 22, 2018 06:07 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement Of One-Time Cash Tender Offer
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today the commencement of a one-time tender offer (the "Offer") on the terms and conditions set forth in the Fund's offer to purchase and the related letter of transmittal, which are being mailed to the Fund's stockholders commencing today.
Oct 17, 2018 06:38 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Details Of Stock Dividend Payable On October 19, 2018
NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ) (the "Fund") today announced that its $4.91 per share common stock dividend payable on October 19, 2018 will consist of approximately $24.87 million in cash and approximately 12.59 million shares of the Fund's common stock priced at $7.8957 per share as follows:
Sep 07, 2018 04:55 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: SWZ) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $4.91 per share of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, payable on October 19, 2018 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 18, 2018.
Aug 23, 2018 04:30 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Tender Offer and Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ) (the "Fund") today announced that the Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved a tender offer to purchase up to 65% of the Fund's outstanding shares for cash at a price equal to 98% of the net asset value per share on the expiration date. The tender offer is expected to commence promptly following the completion of the distribution described below and to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2018. In accordance with the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund may purchase in th
Jul 20, 2018 04:10 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Director Replacement
NEW YORK, July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that Mr. Jay S. Calhoun has resigned from the Board of Directors. The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Richard Dayan to fill Mr. Calhoun's position as a non-interested Class I Director of the Fund, and member of the Fund's Audit Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee, to serve until the Fund's 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
Jul 03, 2018 01:32 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of 2018 Annual Stockholder Meeting
NEW YORK, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that First Coast Results, Inc., the independent inspector of election for the Fund's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 19, 2018, has certified the final voting results regarding the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting. The final voting results differ slightly from the preliminary voting results announced by the Fund on June 25, 2018, although there are no changes in the outcomes of any proposals. The final voting resul
Jun 29, 2018 04:15 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Payment Of Quarterly Distribution And Releases Estimated Distribution Sources
NEW YORK, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ) (the "Fund"), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that it paid on June 29, 2018, a quarterly distribution of $0.2025 per share of the Fund's common stock to all stockholders of record as of June 22, 2018 pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan").
Jun 25, 2018 04:15 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results Of 2018 Annual Stockholder Meeting
NEW YORK, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that First Coast Results, Inc., the independent inspector of election for the Fund's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 19, 2018, has provided preliminary voting results regarding the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting. There were 25,313,872 shares of the Fund's common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Preliminary voting results are summarized below.
Jun 12, 2018 04:15 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Quarterly Distribution Of $0.2025 Per Share
NEW YORK, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.2025 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates:
Jun 08, 2018 05:44 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces ISS And Glass Lewis Voting Recommendations For 2018 Annual Stockholder Meeting
NEW YORK, June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), two leading independent corporate governance analysis firms, released their voting recommendations for the Fund's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the offices of Proskauer Rose LLP, Eleven Times Square, 27th Floor, New York, New York 10036.
May 29, 2018 05:44 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Adoption Of Managed Distribution Plan
NEW YORK, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that the Fund's Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a managed distribution plan (the "Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief granted on May 21, 2018 by the Securities and Exchange Commission to permit the Fund to distribute long-term capital gains more frequently than once per year as permitted by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide the Fund's stockholders with a mor
Dec 07, 2017 03:47 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Board Action On By-Law Amendments And Managed Distribution Policy
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that the Fund's Board of Directors has approved an amendment and restatement of the Fund's By-Laws. A copy of the Fund's Amended and Restated By-Laws has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K and is available at www.sec.gov.
Aug 18, 2017 05:05 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces New Class II Director
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that the Fund's Board of Directors met today to consider Andrew Dakos' eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors. Effective as of the close of business, Andrew Dakos is the Class II member of the Fund's Board of Directors.
Jul 07, 2017 06:11 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results Of 2017 Annual Stockholder Meeting
NEW YORK, July 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that First Coast Results, Inc., the independent inspector of elections for the Fund's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 27, 2017, has provided preliminary results for the votes regarding the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting. There were 25,313,872 shares of the Fund's common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Preliminary voting results are summarized below.
Jun 27, 2017 05:05 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Income Distribution
NEW YORK, June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: SWZ), a closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.01 per share, consisting entirely of net investment income. The distribution will be paid on July 21, 2017 to stockholders of record on July 14, 2017. The distribution will trade "ex-dividend" on July 12, 2017.
Jun 19, 2017 09:00 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces ISS Voting Recommendations For 2017 Annual Stockholder Meeting
NEW YORK, June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (ISS), a leading independent corporate governance analysis firm, released its voting recommendations report for the Fund's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the offices of Schroder Investment Management North America Inc., 7 Bryant Park, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10018.
Apr 26, 2017 09:30 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results Of One-time Cash Tender Offer
NEW YORK, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today the final results of its one-time tender offer to acquire, in exchange for cash, up to 2,812,653 of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock (the "Offer") (representing approximately 10% of the Fund's issued and outstanding shares as of the commencement of the Offer). The Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on April 24, 2017.
Apr 25, 2017 09:30 am ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration And Preliminary Results Of One-Time Cash Tender Offer
NEW YORK, April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today the expiration and preliminary results of its one-time tender offer to acquire, in exchange for cash, up to 2,812,653 of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock (the "Offer") (representing approximately 10% of the Fund's issued and outstanding shares as of the commencement of the Offer). The Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on April 24, 2017 (the "Expiration Date").
Apr 17, 2017 05:05 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Director Nominations And Resignations
NEW YORK, April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, today announced that the Board of Directors of the Fund has nominated Fred J. Ricciardi as a non-interested Class I Director and Jean E. Hoysradt as a non-interested Class III Director, to stand for election by stockholders at the Fund's 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Fund also announced that Jean-Marc Boillat has resigned from the Board, and that David R. Bock intends to resign from the Board effective upon the commencement of the 2017 An
Mar 28, 2017 05:01 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of One-Time Cash Tender Offer
NEW YORK, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today the commencement of a one-time tender offer (the "Offer") on the terms and conditions set forth in the Fund's offer to purchase and the related letter of transmittal, which are being mailed to the Fund's stockholders commencing today.
Mar 22, 2017 05:10 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces One-Time Cash Tender Offer
NEW YORK, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a one-time tender offer to acquire, in exchange for cash, up to 10% of the Fund's outstanding shares of common stock at a price equal to 98% of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on the business day immediately following the day the offer expires (the "Offer"). The Offer will commence on or about March 28, 201
Dec 06, 2016 05:05 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Director Replacement And Planned Director Retirements
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, today announced that it was informed that one of its Directors, Margaret M. Cannella, passed away on November 24, 2016. The Fund and its Board of Directors are deeply saddened by Ms. Cannella's untimely passing and extends its sincere condolences to her family.
Dec 05, 2016 05:21 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Income Distribution and Announces 2017 Stock Repurchase Program
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: SWZ), a closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.12 per share, consisting entirely of net investment income. The distribution will be paid on December 29, 2016, to stockholders of record on December 21, 2016. The distribution will trade "ex-dividend" on December 19, 2016. The Fund will send stockholders a Form 1099-DIV for calendar year 2016 in early 2017 informing them of how to report this distribution for federal income tax purposes.
Nov 11, 2016 04:40 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Decision Not To Call Requested Special Stockholder Meeting
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, recently announced its intention to seek stockholder approval to declassify its Board of Directors at the Fund's next Annual Meeting currently scheduled for June 27, 2017. In light of that announcement, and after discussions with certain Fund stockholders, the Fund announced today that it will not proceed with calling a requested special meeting of its stockholders.
Nov 07, 2016 05:24 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Intention To Seek Stockholder Approval To Declassify Its Board Of Directors
NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to amend the Fund's charter to declassify the Board, subject to the approval of the Fund's stockholders. The Board will ask stockholders to approve the necessary amendments to the Fund's charter at the Fund's next Annual Meeting currently scheduled for June 27, 2017. The declassification of the Board will become effective only upon the approval of the amendments to the Fund's charter by a majority
Jun 23, 2016 07:29 pm ET
The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Declares Capital Gain Distributions and Announces Appointment of New Director
NEW YORK, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: SWZ), a closed-end investment company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared distributions consisting of $0.021 short-term capital gains and $0.185 long-term capital gains for a total distribution of $0.206 per share. The distributions will be paid on August 12, 2016, in the form of stock, with an option to take cash, to stockholders of record on July 8, 2016. The distributions will trade "ex-dividend" on July 6, 2016.
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