As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2023
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-21169
NEUBERGER BERMAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL FUND INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
c/o Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10104-0002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices – Zip Code)
Joseph V. Amato
Chief Executive Officer and President
Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc.
c/o Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10104-0002
Lori L. Schneider, Esq.
K&L Gates LLP
1601 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-1600
(Names and addresses of agents for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 476-8800
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: October 31, 2022
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to
stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“Act”) (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its
regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
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Item 1. Report to Stockholders.
Following is a copy of the annual report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act.
Neuberger Berman
Municipal Closed-End Funds
Neuberger Berman California
Municipal Fund Inc.
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Neuberger Berman Municipal
Fund Inc.
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Neuberger
Berman New York
Municipal Fund Inc.
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Annual Report
October 31, 2022
The "Neuberger
Berman" name and logo and "Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC" name are registered service marks of Neuberger Berman Group LLC. The individual
Fund names
in this piece are either service marks or registered service marks of Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers
LLC. ©2022 Neuberger Berman
Investment Advisers LLC. All rights reserved.
President’s
Letter
Dear Stockholder,
I am pleased to present this annual report for Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc. (NBW), Neuberger Berman
Municipal Fund Inc. (NBH) and Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. (NBO and, together with NBW and NBH, the Funds) for the 12 months ended October 31, 2022
(the reporting
period). The report includes for each Fund a portfolio commentary, a listing of the Fund’s investments and its audited financial statements for the reporting period.
Each Fund’s investment
objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax and, for the state-specific Funds, NBW seeks to provide income that is also exempt
from
California personal income taxes and NBO seeks to provide income that is also exempt from New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Funds may invest in securities the interest on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum
tax.
We maintain a conservative investment philosophy and disciplined investment process in an effort to
provide you with tax-exempt current income over the long term with less volatility and risk.
As previously communicated, in December 2021, each Fund extended the term of its existing Variable Rate Municipal Term
Preferred Shares (VMTP Shares) to December 15, 2024. Each Fund’s VMTP Shares previously had a term redemption date of March 31, 2022. In both August 2022 and November
2022,
each Fund redeemed a portion of its outstanding VMTP Shares. For each partial redemption, the redemption price for the VMTP Shares was the $100,000 liquidation preference per share plus the final accumulated distribution amounts owed. Overall, as
a result
of the transactions, NBH redeemed 247 VMTP Shares and has 1,457 VMTP Shares outstanding; NBW redeemed 93 VMTP Shares and has 457 VMTP Shares outstanding; and NBO
redeemed 98 VMTP
Shares and has 365 VMTP Shares outstanding.
In April 2022, NBH announced a decrease in its monthly distribution rate to $0.05025 per share of common stock from the
prior monthly distribution rate of $0.06244 per share. The decrease in the Fund’s distribution rate was the result of numerous factors, including the expected level of
yields
available in the municipal market and the corresponding impact on the Fund’s level of earnings, expected increased costs of leverage associated with forecasted interest-rate hikes and the amount of available undistributed net investment income.
Thank you for your confidence in the Funds. We will continue to do our best to retain your trust in the years to
come.
Sincerely,
Joseph V. Amato
President and CEO
Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc.
Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc.
Neuberger
Berman Municipal Closed-End Funds
Portfolio Commentary (Unaudited)
For the 12 months ended October 31, 2022 (the
reporting period), on a net asset value (NAV) basis, all three of the Neuberger Berman Municipal Closed-End Funds underperformed their benchmark, the Bloomberg 10-Year
Municipal Bond Index (the Index). Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc. (NBW), Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund
Inc. (NBH) and Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. (NBO and, together with NBW and NBH, the Funds) posted -20.22%, -21.57% and -22.61% total returns,
respectively,
whereas the Index generated a -10.23% total return for the same period. (Fund performance on a market price basis is provided in the tables immediately following this commentary.) The use of leverage (typically a performance enhancer in up markets
and a
detractor during market retreats) was a meaningful detractor from performance given the negative price return for the municipal market during the reporting period.
The investment-grade municipal bond market generated weak results but outperformed the taxable bond market during the reporting period. All told, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index returned -11.98% for the reporting period,
whereas
the overall taxable investment-grade bond market, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -15.68%. While the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (Fed)
initially
characterized rising inflation as being "transitory," this was not the case. Robust consumer spending, supply chain bottlenecks, repercussions from the war in Ukraine, and other factors combined to push U.S. inflation to a 40-year high. Against
this
backdrop, the Fed began an aggressive rate hike campaign in March 2022, which we expect to continue until inflation is under control, even if it potentially leads to a
recession.
Rising yields dragged down fixed income market performance, as yields and bond prices moved in the opposite direction.
Looking at the Funds’ performance, an overweight to lower coupon, lower-quality, and longer-term bonds versus
the Index detracted from results as interest rates moved sharply higher. Overweight to BB and underweight to AA
rated bonds also detracted from overall returns. Overall, security selection of revenue bonds was not rewarded.
On the upside, an overweight to pre-refunded securities was additive for returns as they outperformed the Index.
For NBW, an overweight to California versus the Index was beneficial. For NBO, an overweight to New York versus
the Index was positive for performance.
There were no meaningful changes to the Funds’ portfolios during the reporting period as a whole.
Looking ahead, we anticipate market volatility to remain elevated until there is more clarity on the economic outlook. From a supply/demand perspective, mutual fund outflows have reached record highs as the Fed raises rates
in an
attempt to rein in inflation. Meanwhile, municipal bonds’ supply remains lower than in 2021 and new issuance tends to be lighter as we near the end of the year. While
municipal bonds’ credit fundaments have generally peaked, in our opinion, most issuers are cushioned with solid balance sheets. In addition, we believe that stronger cash positions should provide a cushion as economic growth moderates. We continue to be cautious in
terms of
our duration positioning but believe higher yields and volatility create a favorable backdrop to deploy cash and capitalize on attractively valued securities.
Sincerely,
James L. Iselin and S. Blake Miller
Portfolio
Co-Managers
The portfolio composition, industries and holdings of each Fund are subject to change without
notice.
The opinions expressed are those of the Funds' portfolio managers. The opinions are as of the date of
this report and are subject to change without notice.
The value of securities owned by a Fund, as well as the market value of shares of the Fund’s common stock, may
decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities are owned by the Fund; conditions affecting the general economy;
overall market changes; local, regional, national or global political, social or economic instability; regulatory or legislative developments; price and interest rate fluctuations, including those resulting from changes in central bank policies; and changes in investor sentiment.
The bond rating(s) noted above represent segments of the Bloomberg 10-Year Municipal Bond Index, which are
determined based
on the average ratings issued by S&P Global, Moody’s and Fitch.
California Municipal Fund
Inc. (Unaudited)
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California Municipal Fund Inc.
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PORTFOLIO BY STATE AND
TERRITORY
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(as a % of Total Investments*)
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Does not include the impact of the Fund’s
open positions in derivatives, if any.
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Average Annual Total Return
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California
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Fund Inc.
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California
Municipal
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Bloomberg
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Municipal
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Listed
closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continually offered. Generally, there is an initial public offering and, once issued, shares of common stock of
closed-end funds are sold in the secondary market on a stock exchange.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and do not indicate future results.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For current performance data, please visit www.nb.com/cef-performance.
The results shown in the table reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and other
distributions, if any. The results do not reflect the effect of taxes a stockholder would pay on
Fund
distributions or on the sale of shares of the Fund's common stock.
The investment return and market price will fluctuate and shares of the Fund’s common
stock may trade at prices above or below NAV. Shares of the Fund’s common stock, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Returns would have been lower if Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC ("NBIA") had not waived a portion of its investment management fees during certain of the periods shown. The waived fees
are from prior
years that are no longer disclosed in the Financial Highlights.
California Municipal Fund
Inc. (Unaudited)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT
This graph shows the change in value
of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 fiscal years. The graph is based on the Fund’s shares of common stock both at net asset value (NAV) and
at
market price. The Fund’s common stock may trade at market prices above or below NAV per share (see Performance Highlights chart). The result is compared with a
broad-based
market index. The market index has not been reduced to reflect any of the fees and costs of investing. The results shown in the graph reflect the reinvestment of income
dividends and other distributions, if any, at prices obtained under the Fund’s Distribution Reinvestment Plan. The results do not reflect the effect of taxes a stockholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the sale of Fund shares. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results.
Impact of the
Fund’s Distribution Policy
The Fund has a practice of seeking to maintain a relatively stable level of
distributions to common stockholders. In general, this practice does not affect the Fund’s investment strategy and may reduce the Fund’s NAV. Management believes the
practice helps maintain the Fund’s competitiveness and may benefit the Fund’s market price and its premium/discount to the Fund’s NAV per share. During the
12-month period ended October 31, 2022, the Fund made distributions to common stockholders totaling $0.54 per share, of which $0.00 will be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes.
Municipal Fund Inc.
(Unaudited)
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Does not include the impact of the Fund’s
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Average Annual Total Return
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Bloomberg
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Municipal
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closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continually offered. Generally, there is an initial public offering and, once issued, shares of common stock of
closed-end funds are sold in the secondary market on a stock exchange.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and do not indicate future results.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For current performance data, please visit www.nb.com/cef-performance.
The results shown in the table reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and other
distributions, if any. The results do not reflect the effect of taxes a stockholder would pay on
Fund
distributions or on the sale of shares of the Fund's common stock.
The investment return and market price will fluctuate and shares of the Fund’s common
stock may trade at prices above or below NAV. Shares of the Fund’s common stock, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Returns would have been lower if Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC ("NBIA") had not waived a portion of its investment management fees during certain of the periods shown. The waived fees
are from prior
years that are no longer disclosed in the Financial Highlights.
Municipal Fund Inc.
(Unaudited)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT
This graph shows the change in
value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 fiscal years. The graph is based on the Fund’s shares of common stock both at net asset value
(NAV) and
at market price. The Fund’s common stock may trade at market prices above or below NAV per share (see Performance Highlights chart). The result is compared with a
broad-based
market index. The market index has not been reduced to reflect any of the fees and costs of investing. The results shown in the graph reflect the reinvestment of income
dividends and other distributions, if any, at prices obtained under the Fund’s Distribution Reinvestment Plan. The results do not reflect the effect of taxes a stockholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the sale of Fund shares. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results.
Impact of the
Fund’s Distribution Policy
The Fund has a practice of seeking to maintain a relatively stable level of
distributions to common stockholders. In general, this practice does not affect the Fund’s investment strategy and may reduce the Fund’s NAV. Management believes the
practice helps maintain the Fund’s competitiveness and may benefit the Fund’s market price and its premium/discount to the Fund’s NAV per share. During the
12-month period ended October 31, 2022, the Fund made distributions to common stockholders totaling $0.66 per share, of which $0.00 will be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes.
New York Municipal Fund
Inc. (Unaudited)
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New York Municipal Fund Inc.
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PORTFOLIO BY STATE AND
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Does not include the impact of the Fund’s
open positions in derivatives, if any.
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Bloomberg
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Listed
closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continually offered. Generally, there is an initial public offering and, once issued, shares of common stock of
closed-end funds are sold in the secondary market on a stock exchange.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and do not indicate future results.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For current performance data, please visit www.nb.com/cef-performance.
The results shown in the table reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and other
distributions, if any. The results do not reflect the effect of taxes a stockholder would pay on
Fund
distributions or on the sale of shares of the Fund's common stock.
The investment return and market price will fluctuate and shares of the Fund’s common
stock may trade at prices above or below NAV. Shares of the Fund’s common stock, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Returns would have been lower if Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC ("NBIA") had not waived a portion of its investment management fees during certain of the periods shown. The waived fees
are from prior
years that are no longer disclosed in the Financial Highlights.
New York Municipal Fund
Inc. (Unaudited)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT
This graph shows the change in value
of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 fiscal years. The graph is based on the Fund’s shares of common stock both at net asset value (NAV) and
at
market price. The Fund’s common stock may trade at market prices above or below NAV per share (see Performance Highlights chart). The result is compared with a
broad-based
market index. The market index has not been reduced to reflect any of the fees and costs of investing. The results shown in the graph reflect the reinvestment of income
dividends and other distributions, if any, at prices obtained under the Fund’s Distribution Reinvestment Plan. The results do not reflect the effect of taxes a stockholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the sale of Fund shares. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results.
Impact of the
Fund’s Distribution Policy
The Fund has a practice of seeking to maintain a relatively stable level of
distributions to common stockholders. In general, this practice does not affect the Fund’s investment strategy and may reduce the Fund’s NAV. Management believes the
practice helps maintain the Fund’s competitiveness and may benefit the Fund’s market price and its premium/discount to the Fund’s NAV per share. During the
12-month period ended October 31, 2022, the Fund made distributions to common stockholders totaling $0.47 per share, of which $0.00 will be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes.
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A portion of each Fund’s income may be a tax preference item for purposes of the
federal alternative
minimum tax for certain stockholders.
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Returns based on the NAV of each Fund.
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Returns based on the market price of shares of each Fund’s common stock on the NYSE
American.
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Please see "Description of Index" on page 10 for a description of the index.
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For more complete information on any of the Neuberger Berman Municipal Closed-End Funds, call Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC at (877) 461-1899, or visit our website at www.nb.com.
Description of Index
(Unaudited)
Bloomberg 10-Year Municipal
Bond Index:
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The index is the 10-year (8-12 years to maturity) component of the Bloomberg
Municipal Bond Index. The Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index measures the investment
grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, long-term, tax-exempt bond market and has four
main sectors: state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds
and prerefunded bonds.
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Please note that the index does not take into account any fees and expenses or any tax consequences of investing in
the
individual securities that it tracks and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of this index are prepared or obtained by NBIA and include reinvestment of all income dividends and other distributions, if any.
Each Fund may invest in securities not included in the above described index and generally does not invest in all securities included in the index.
Legend October
31, 2022 (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Municipal Closed-End Funds
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Schedule of
Investments California Municipal Fund Inc.^
October 31, 2022
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American Samoa Econ. Dev. Au. Gen. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2015-A, 6.25%,
due 9/1/2029
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Bay Area Toll Au. Toll Bridge Rev., Ser. 2013-S-4, 5.00%, due
4/1/2027 Pre-Refunded 4/1/2023
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California Comm. Choice Fin. Clean Energy Proj. Au. Rev. Green
Bond, Ser. 2021 B-1, (LOC: Morgan
Stanley), 4.00%, due 2/1/2052 Putable 8/1/2031
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California Ed. Facs. Au. Ref. Rev. (Univ. of Redlands)
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Ser. 2016-A, 5.00%, due 10/1/2028
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Ser. 2016-A, 3.00%, due 10/1/2029
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Ser. 2016-A, 3.00%, due 10/1/2030
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California Ed. Facs. Au. Rev. (Green Bond- Loyola Marymount Univ.),
Ser. 2018-B, 5.00%, due
10/1/2048
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California HFA Muni. Cert.
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Class A, Ser. 2019-2, Class A, 4.00%, due 3/20/2033
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Class A, Ser. 2021-1-A, 3.50%, due 11/20/2035
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California Hlth. Facs. Fin. Au. Rev. (Children's Hosp. Los
Angeles), Ser. 2012-A, 5.00%, due
11/15/2026 Pre-Refunded 11/15/2022
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California Infrastructure & Econ. Dev. Bank Rev. (Wonderful
Foundations Charter Sch. Portfolio Proj.),
Ser. 2020-A-1, 5.00%, due 1/1/2055
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California Infrastructure & Econ. Dev. Bank St. Sch. Fund Rev.
(King City Joint Union High Sch.),
Ser. 2010, 5.13%, due 8/15/2024
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Lease Rev. (Sycamore Academy
Proj.), Ser. 2014, 5.63%, due
7/1/2044
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Lease Rev. (Vista Charter
Middle Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2014, 5.13%,
due 7/1/2029
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Rev. (John Adams Academics
Proj.)
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Ser. 2015-A, 4.50%, due 10/1/2025
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Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 10/1/2049
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Rev. (Palmdale Aerospace
Academy Proj.), Ser. 2016, 5.00%,
due 7/1/2031
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Rev. (Baptist Univ.), Ser. 2015-A, 5.00%,
due 11/1/2030
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Rev. (Biola Univ.)
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Ser. 2013, 4.00%, due 10/1/2025
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Ser. 2013, 4.00%, due 10/1/2026
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Ser. 2013, 4.00%, due 10/1/2027
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Rev. (Touro College & Univ. Sys.
Obligated Group)
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Ser. 2014-A, 4.00%, due 1/1/2027
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Ser. 2014-A, 4.00%, due 1/1/2028
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Ser. 2014-A, 4.00%, due 1/1/2029
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California Muni. Fin. Au. Std. Hsg. Rev. (CHF-Davis I, LLC-West
Village Std. Hsg. Proj.), Ser. 2018, (BAM
Insured), 4.00%, due 5/15/2048
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California Pub. Fin. Au. Ref. (Henry Mayo Newhall Hosp.)
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Ser. 2021-A, 4.00%, due 10/15/2027
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Ser. 2021-A, 4.00%, due 10/15/2028
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California Sch. Fac. Fin. Au. Rev. (Alliance College - Ready Pub.
Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2015-A, 5.00%, due
7/1/2030
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California Sch. Fac. Fin. Au. Rev. (Green Dot Pub. Sch. Proj.),
Ser. 2018-A, 5.00%, due 8/1/2048
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See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments California Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
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California Sch. Fac. Fin. Au. Rev. (KIPP LA Proj.)
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Ser. 2014-A, 4.13%, due 7/1/2024
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Ser. 2017-A, 4.00%, due 7/1/2023
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Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2025
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Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2027
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California St. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Home Purchase Ref. Rev.,
Ser. 2016-A, 3.00%, due 6/1/2029
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Ser. 2020, 3.00%, due 11/1/2050
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Ser. 2022, 3.00%, due 4/1/2052
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Ser. 2022, 5.00%, due 9/1/2052
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California St. Infrastructure & Econ. Dev. Bank Rev.
(California Academy of Sciences), Ser. 2018-D,
(SIFMA), 2.59%, due 8/1/2047 Putable 8/1/2024
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California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Rev. (San Jose Wtr. Co. Proj.),
Ser. 2016, 4.75%, due 11/1/2046
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California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev.
(Aemerage Redak Svcs. So. California LLC Proj.),
Ser. 2016, 7.00%, due 12/1/2027
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California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev.
(Calplant I Green Bond Proj.), Ser. 2019, 7.50%,
due 12/1/2039
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California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (Green
Bond-Rialto Bioenergy Fac. LLC, Proj.),
Ser. 2019, 7.50%, due 12/1/2040
|
|
|
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Wtr. Furnishing Rev., Ser.
2012, 5.00%, due 7/1/2027
|
|
|
California St. Sch. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Rev. (Downtown College
Prep-Oblig. Group), Ser. 2016,
4.50%, due 6/1/2031
|
|
|
California St. Sch. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Rev. (Rocketship Ed.),
Ser. 2016-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2031
|
|
|
California St. Sch. Fin. Au. Ed. Facs. Rev. (New Designs Charter
Sch. Administration Campus Proj.),
Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2050
|
|
|
California St. Sch. Fin. Au. Ed. Facs. Rev. (Partnerships Uplifts
Comm. Valley Proj.), Ser. 2014-A, 5.35%,
due 8/1/2024
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA College Hsg. Rev. (NCCD-Hooper Street
LLC-College of the Arts Proj.),
Ser. 2019, 5.25%, due 7/1/2052
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Hosp. Rev. (Methodist Hosp. of Southern
Proj.), Ser. 2018, 4.25%, due
1/1/2043
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Rev. (Henry Mayo Newhall Mem. Hosp.), Ser.
2014-A, (AGM Insured),
5.00%, due 10/1/2026 Pre-Refunded 10/1/2024
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Rev. (Loma Linda Univ. Med. Ctr.), Ser.
2018-A, 5.50%, due 12/1/2058
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Rev. (Redwoods Proj.), Ser. 2013, 5.00%,
due 11/15/2028 Pre-Refunded
15/11/2023
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Rev. Ref. (Lancer Ed. Std. Hsg. Proj.),
Ser. 2016-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2036
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Rev. Ref. (Loma Linda Univ. Med. Ctr.),
Ser. 2014-A, 5.25%, due 12/1/2029
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Rev. Ref. (Redlands Comm. Hosp.), Ser.
2016, 4.00%, due 10/1/2041
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Spec. Tax Rev. Ref. (Comm. Facs. Dist.
Number 2007-01 Orinda Wilder Proj.),
Ser. 2015, 4.50%, due 9/1/2025
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Std. Hsg. Rev. (Univ. of Irvin Campus
Apts. Phase IV), Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%,
due 5/15/2032
|
|
|
California Statewide CDA Std. Hsg. Rev. Ref. (Baptist University),
Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 11/1/2032
|
|
|
Contra Costa Co. Redev. Agcy. Successor Agcy. Tax Allocation Ref.,
Ser. 2017-A, (BAM Insured),
5.00%, due 8/1/2031
|
|
|
Corona Norco Unified Sch. Dist. Pub. Fin. Au. Sr. Lien Rev.
|
|
|
Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due 9/1/2026 Pre-Refunded 9/1/2023
|
|
|
Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due 9/1/2027 Pre-Refunded 9/1/2023
|
|
|
Davis Joint Unified Sch. Dist. Cert. of Participation (Yolo Co.),
Ser. 2014, (BAM Insured), 4.00%, due
8/1/2024
|
|
|
Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust Rev., Ser. 2020, (LOC: Deutsche
Bank AG), 2.64%, due 12/1/2052
|
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments California Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Emeryville Redev. Agcy. Successor Agcy. Tax Allocation Ref. Rev.,
Ser. 2014-A, (AGM Insured), 5.00%,
due 9/1/2025
|
|
|
Foothill-Eastern Trans. Corridor Agcy. Toll Road Rev. Ref., Subser.
2014-B2, 3.50%, due 1/15/2053
|
|
|
Golden St. Tobacco Securitization Corp. Tobacco Settlement Rev.
Ref., Ser. 2021-B-2, 0.00%, due
6/1/2066
|
|
|
Imperial Comm. College Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election
2010), Ser. 2011-A, (AGM Insured),
6.75%, due 8/1/2040 Pre-Refunded 8/1/2025
|
|
|
Inglewood Unified Sch. Dist. Facs. Fin. Au. Rev., Ser. 2007, (AGM
Insured), 5.25%, due 10/15/2026
|
|
|
Irvine Spec. Tax (Comm. Facs. Dist. Number 2005-2)
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, 4.00%, due 9/1/2023
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, 4.00%, due 9/1/2024
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, 4.00%, due 9/1/2025
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, 3.50%, due 9/1/2026
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, 3.63%, due 9/1/2027
|
|
|
Jurupa Pub. Fin. Auth. Spec. Tax Rev., Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due
9/1/2024
|
|
|
Los Angeles City Dept. of Arpts. Arpt. Rev., Ser. 2020-C, 4.00%,
due 5/15/2050
|
|
|
Los Angeles Co., Ser. 2022, 4.00%, due 6/30/2023
|
|
|
Los Angeles Co. Metro. Trans. Au. Rev. (Green Bond), Ser. 2020-A,
5.00%, due 6/1/2031
|
|
|
North Orange Co. Comm. College Dist. G.O., Ser. 2022-C, 4.00%, due
8/1/2047
|
|
|
Ohlone Comm. College Dist. G.O. (Election 2010), Ser. 2014-B,
0.00%, due 8/1/2029 Pre-Refunded
8/1/2024
|
|
|
Oxnard Harbor Dist. Rev., Ser. 2011-B, 4.50%, due 8/1/2024
|
|
|
Palomar Hlth. Ref. Rev., Ser. 2016, 4.00%, due 11/1/2039
|
|
|
Rancho Cucamonga Redev. Agcy. Successor Agcy. Tax Allocation Rev.
(Rancho Redev. Proj.), Ser. 2014,
(AGM Insured), 5.00%, due 9/1/2027
|
|
|
Riverside Co. Comm. Facs. Dist. Spec. Tax Rev. (Scott Road), Ser.
2013, 5.00%, due 9/1/2025
|
|
|
Riverside Co. Trans. Commission Toll Rev. Ref. Sr. Lien (RCTC
Number 91 Express Lanes), Ser. 2021-B-1,
4.00%, due 6/1/2046
|
|
|
Riverside Co. Trans. Commission Toll Rev. Sr. Lien (Cap.
Appreciation), Ser. 2013-B, 0.00%, due
6/1/2023
|
|
|
Romoland Sch. Dist. Spec. Tax Ref. (Comm. Facs. Dist. Number
2006-1)
|
|
|
Ser. 2017, 4.00%, due 9/1/2029
|
|
|
Ser. 2017, 4.00%, due 9/1/2030
|
|
|
Ser. 2017, 3.25%, due 9/1/2031
|
|
|
Sacramento Area Flood Ctrl. Agcy. Ref. (Consol Cap. Assessment
Dist. Number 2), Ser. 2016-A,
5.00%, due 10/1/2047
|
|
|
Sacramento City Fin. Au. Ref. Rev. (Master Lease Prog. Facs.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2006-E, (AMBAC Insured), 5.25%, due 12/1/2024
|
|
|
Ser. 2006-E, (AMBAC Insured), 5.25%, due 12/1/2026
|
|
|
Sacramento Co. Arpt. Sys. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2018-C, 5.00%, due
7/1/2033
|
|
|
Sacramento Spec. Tax (Natomas Meadows Comm. Facs. Dist. Number
2007-01), Ser. 2017, 5.00%,
due 9/1/2047
|
|
|
San Jose Multi-Family Hsg. Rev. (Fallen Leaves Apts. Proj.), Ser.
2002-J1, (AMBAC Insured), 4.95%, due
12/1/2022
|
|
|
San Mateo Foster City Sch. Dist. G.O. (Election 2015), Ser. 2016-A,
4.00%, due 8/1/2029
Pre-Refunded 8/1/2025
|
|
|
Santa Maria Bonita Sch. Dist. Cert. of Participation (New Sch.
Construction Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, (BAM Insured), 3.25%, due 6/1/2025
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, (BAM Insured), 3.50%, due 6/1/2026
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, (BAM Insured), 3.50%, due 6/1/2027
|
|
|
Ser. 2013, (BAM Insured), 3.50%, due 6/1/2028
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments California Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Sch. Dist. Ref. G.O., Ser. 2013, 3.00%,
due 8/1/2027 Pre-Refunded
8/1/2023
|
|
|
Sulphur Springs Union Sch. Dist. Cert. of Participation Conv. Cap.
Appreciation Bonds
|
|
|
Ser. 2010, (AGM Insured), 6.50%, due 12/1/2037
|
|
|
Ser. 2010, (AGM Insured), 6.50%, due 12/1/2037 Pre-Refunded
12/1/2025
|
|
|
Ser. 2010, (AGM Insured), 6.50%, due 12/1/2037
|
|
|
Sweetwater Union High Sch. Dist. Pub. Fin. Au. Rev., Ser. 2013,
(BAM Insured), 5.00%, due 9/1/2025
|
|
|
Tobacco Securitization Au. Southern California Tobacco Settlement
Rev. Ref. (San Diego Co. Asset
Securitization Corp.), Ser. 2019-A, Class 1, 5.00%, due 6/1/2048
|
|
|
Univ. of California Ref. Rev., Ser. 2013-AL-4, 1.20%, due 5/15/2048
|
|
|
Victor Valley Comm. College Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election
2008), Ser. 2009-C, 6.88%, due
8/1/2037
|
|
|
William S. Hart Union High Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation
(Election 2001), Ser. 2005-B, (AGM
Insured), 0.00%, due 9/1/2026
|
|
|
Wiseburn Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election 2010), Ser.
2011-B, (AGM Insured), 0.00%, due
8/1/2036
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Antonio B. Won Pat Int'l Arpt. Au. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2023-A, 5.38%,
due 10/1/2040
|
|
|
Guam Gov't Bus. Privilege Tax Rev. Ref., Ser. 2021-F, 4.00%, due
1/1/2036
|
|
|
Guam Gov't Hotel Occupancy Tax Rev. Ref., Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%, due
11/1/2040
|
|
|
Guam Pwr. Au. Rev., Ser. 2022-A, 5.00%, due 10/1/2037
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chicago G.O. Ref., Ser. 2003-B, 5.00%, due 1/1/2023
|
|
|
|
Goddard Kansas Sales Tax Spec. Oblig. Rev. (Olympic Park Star Bond
Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2019, 3.60%, due 6/1/2030
|
|
|
Ser. 2021, 3.50%, due 6/1/2034
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Louisiana St. Pub. Facs. Au. Rev. (Southwest Louisiana Charter
Academy Foundation Proj.),
Ser. 2013-A, 7.63%, due 12/15/2028
|
|
|
|
New Jersey St. Econ. Dev. Au. Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.,
Proj.), Ser. 1999, 5.13%, due 9/15/2023
|
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev., Ser. 2014, 5.25%, due 11/1/2034
|
|
|
|
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Fin. Au. Asset-Backed Sr. Ref. Rev.,
Ser. 2020-B-2, 5.00%, due 6/1/2055
|
|
|
So. Ohio Port Exempt Fac. Au. Rev., (PureCycle Proj.), Ser. 2020-A,
7.00%, due 12/1/2042
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Puerto Rico Commonwealth G.O. (Restructured), Ser. 2021-A-1, 4.00%,
due 7/1/2046
|
|
|
Puerto Rico Ind. Tourist Ed. Med. & Env. Ctrl. Fac. Rev. (Hosp.
Auxilio Mutuo Oblig. Group Proj.),
Ser. 2021, 5.00%, due 7/1/2027
|
|
|
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Fin. Corp. Sales Tax Rev., Ser. 2018-A-1,
5.00%, due 7/1/2058
|
|
|
|
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments California Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
South Carolina Jobs Econ. Dev. Au. Econ. Dev. Rev. (River Park Sr.
Living Proj.), Ser. 2017-A, 7.75%,
due 10/1/2057
|
|
|
South Carolina St. Jobs Econ. Dev. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev.
(AMT-Green Bond-Last Step
Recycling LLC Proj.), Ser. 2021-A, 6.50%, due 6/1/2051
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mission Econ. Dev. Corp. Wtr. Supply Rev. (Green Bond-Env. Wtr.
Minerals Proj.), Ser. 2015, 7.75%,
due 1/1/2045
|
|
|
New Hope Cultural Ed. Facs. Fin. Corp. Sr. Living Rev. (Bridgemoor
Plano Proj.), Ser. 2018-A, 7.25%,
due 12/1/2053
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Matching Fund Spec. Purp. Securitization Corp. Ref., Ser. 2022-A,
5.00%, due 10/1/2039
|
|
|
|
Pub. Fin. Au. Retirement Fac. Rev. Ref. (Friends Homes), Ser. 2019,
5.00%, due 9/1/2054
|
|
Total Investments 177.7% (Cost $124,974,124)
|
|
Other Assets Less Liabilities 1.1%
|
|
Liquidation Preference of Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred
Shares (78.8%)
|
|
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders
100.0%
|
|
|
Securities were purchased under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or are otherwise
restricted and, unless registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or exempted from
registration, may
only
be sold to qualified institutional investors or may have other restrictions on
resale. At October 31, 2022,
these securities amounted to $15,572,994, which represents
24.0% of net assets applicable to common
stockholders of the Fund.
|
|
|
|
Variable rate demand obligation where the stated interest rate is not based on a
published reference rate
and spread. Rather, the interest rate generally resets daily or weekly and is
determined by the
remarketing
agent. The rate shown represents the rate in effect at October 31,
2022.
|
|
Currently a zero coupon security; will convert to 7.30% on August 1, 2026.
|
|
When-issued security. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2022
amounted to $465,426, which
represents 0.7% of net assets applicable to common stockholders of the Fund.
|
The following is a summary, categorized by Level (see Note A of the Notes to Financial Statements), of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2022:
|
The Schedule of Investments provides information on the state/territory
categorization.
|
^
A balance indicated with a "—", reflects either a zero balance or an amount that rounds
to less than 1.
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^
October 31, 2022
|
|
|
|
|
Columbia IDB PCR Ref. (Alabama Pwr. Co. Proj.), Ser. 2014-A, 1.72%,
due 12/1/2037
|
|
|
Sumter Co. Ind. Dev. Au.(Green Bond-Enviva, Inc.), Ser. 2022,
6.00%, due 7/15/2052 Putable
7/15/2032
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American Samoa Econ. Dev. Au. Gen. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2015-A, 6.25%,
due 9/1/2029
|
|
|
|
Maricopa Co. Ind. Dev. Au. Ed. Ref. Rev. (Paradise Sch. Proj.
Paragon Management, Inc.), Ser. 2016,
5.00%, due 7/1/2036
|
|
|
Navajo Nation Ref. Rev., Ser. 2015-A, 5.00%, due 12/1/2025
|
|
|
Phoenix Ind. Dev. Au. Ed. Rev. (Great Hearts Academies Proj.), Ser.
2014, 3.75%, due 7/1/2024
|
|
|
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Arpt. Au. Spec. Fac. Rev. (Mesa Proj.), Ser.
2012, 5.00%, due 7/1/2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
California Hlth. Facs. Fin. Au. Rev. (Children's Hosp. Los
Angeles), Ser. 2012-A, 5.00%, due
11/15/2026 Pre-Refunded 11/15/2022
|
|
|
California Infrastructure & Econ. Dev. Bank St. Sch. Fund Rev.
(King City Joint Union High Sch.),
Ser. 2010, 5.13%, due 8/15/2024
|
|
|
California Muni. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Lease Rev. (Sycamore Academy
Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 7/1/2024
|
|
|
Ser. 2014, 5.13%, due 7/1/2029
|
|
|
California Muni. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Lease Rev. (Vista Charter
Middle Sch. Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 7/1/2024
|
|
|
Ser. 2014, 5.13%, due 7/1/2029
|
|
|
California Muni. Fin. Au. Charter Sch. Rev. (Palmdale Aerospace
Academy Proj.), Ser. 2016, 5.00%,
due 7/1/2031
|
|
|
California Muni. Fin. Au. Rev. (Baptist Univ.), Ser. 2015-A, 5.00%,
due 11/1/2030
|
|
|
California Muni. Fin. Au. Rev. (Touro College & Univ. Sys.
Obligated Group), Ser. 2014-A, 4.00%, due
1/1/2026 Pre-Refunded 7/1/2024
|
|
|
California Muni. Fin. Au. Std. Hsg. Rev. (CHF-Davis I, LLC-West
Village Std. Hsg. Proj.), Ser. 2018,
5.00%, due 5/15/2051
|
|
|
California Muni. Fin. Au. Std. Hsg. Rev. (CHF-Davis II, LLC, Green
Bond-Orchard Park Std. Hsg. Proj.),
Ser. 2021, (BAM Insured), 3.00%, due 5/15/2054
|
|
|
California Sch. Fac. Fin. Au. Rev. (Alliance College - Ready Pub.
Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2015-A, 5.00%, due
7/1/2030
|
|
|
California St. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Home Purchase Ref. Rev.
|
|
|
Ser. 2016-A, 2.90%, due 6/1/2028
|
|
|
Ser. 2016-A, 2.95%, due 12/1/2028
|
|
|
California St. G.O., Ser. 2022, 3.00%, due 4/1/2052
|
|
|
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev.
(Aemerage Redak Svcs. So. California LLC
Proj.), Ser. 2016, 7.00%, due 12/1/2027
|
|
|
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev.
(Calplant I Green Bond Proj.), Ser. 2019,
7.50%, due 12/1/2039
|
|
|
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (Green
Bond-Rialto Bioenergy Fac. LLC, Proj.),
Ser. 2019, 7.50%, due 12/1/2040
|
|
|
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Wtr. Furnishing Rev., Ser.
2012, 5.00%, due 7/1/2027
|
|
|
Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust Rev., Ser. 2020, (LOC: Deutsche
Bank AG), 2.64%, due 12/1/2052
|
|
|
Golden St. Tobacco Securitization Corp. Tobacco Settlement Rev.
Ref., Ser. 2021-B-2, 0.00%, due
6/1/2066
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Imperial Comm. College Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election
2010), Ser. 2011-A, (AGM Insured),
6.75%, due 8/1/2040 Pre-Refunded 8/1/2025
|
|
|
North Orange Co. Comm. College Dist. G.O., Ser. 2022-C, 4.00%, due
8/1/2047
|
|
|
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation, Ser.
2005-B, (AGM Insured), 0.00%,
due 8/1/2024
|
|
|
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation
(Election 2002), Ser. 2009-E, (Assured
Guaranty Insured), 5.50%, due 8/1/2029
|
|
|
Redondo Beach Unified Sch. Dist. G.O., Ser. 2009, 6.38%, due
8/1/2034 Pre-Refunded 8/1/2026
|
|
|
Sacramento City Fin. Au. Ref. Rev. (Master Lease Prog. Facs.), Ser.
2006-E, (AMBAC Insured), 5.25%,
due 12/1/2026
|
|
|
San Bernardino Comm. College Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation
(Election), Ser. 2009-B, 6.38%, due
8/1/2034 Pre-Refunded 8/1/2024
|
|
|
San Mateo Foster City Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election
2008), Ser. 2010-A, 0.00%, due
8/1/2032
|
|
|
Sweetwater Union High Sch. Dist. Pub. Fin. Au. Rev., Ser. 2013,
(BAM Insured), 5.00%, due 9/1/2025
|
|
|
Victor Valley Comm. College Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election
2008), Ser. 2009-C, 6.88%, due
8/1/2037
|
|
|
Victor Valley Joint Union High Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation
Bonds, Ser. 2009, (Assured Guaranty
Insured), 0.00%, due 8/1/2026
|
|
|
Wiseburn Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election 2010), Ser.
2011-B, (AGM Insured), 0.00%, due
8/1/2036
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Colorado Ed. & Cultural Facs. Au. Rev. (Charter Sch.- Atlas
Preparatory Sch. Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 4.50%, due 4/1/2025
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.13%, due 4/1/2035 Pre-Refunded 4/1/2025
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.25%, due 4/1/2045 Pre-Refunded 4/1/2025
|
|
|
Colorado Ed. & Cultural Facs. Au. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2014, 4.50%,
due 11/1/2029
|
|
|
Plaza Metro. Dist. Number 1 Tax Allocation Rev., Ser. 2013, 4.00%,
due 12/1/2023
|
|
|
Villages at Castle Rock Co. Metro. Dist. Number 6 (Cabs -
Cobblestone Ranch Proj.), Ser. 2007-2,
0.00%, due 12/1/2037
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hamden G.O., Ser. 2013, (AGM Insured), 3.13%, due 8/15/2025
|
|
District of Columbia 0.3%
|
|
Dist. of Columbia Std. Dorm. Rev. (Provident Group-Howard Prop.),
Ser. 2013, 5.00%, due 10/1/2045
|
|
|
|
Cap. Trust Agcy. Sr. Living Rev. (H-Bay Ministries, Inc. Superior
Residences-Third Tier), Ser. 2018-C,
7.50%, due 7/1/2053
|
|
|
Cap. Trust Agcy. Sr. Living Rev. (Wonderful Foundations Sch.
Proj.), Ser. 2020-A-1, 5.00%, due
1/1/2055
|
|
|
CityPlace Comm. Dev. Dist. Spec. Assessment Ref. Rev., Ser. 2012,
5.00%, due 5/1/2026
|
|
|
Florida Dev. Fin. Corp. Ed. Facs. Rev. (Renaissance Charter Sch.,
Inc.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2013-A, 6.75%, due 12/15/2027 Pre-Refunded 6/15/2023
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 5.75%, due 6/15/2029
|
|
|
Florida Dev. Fin. Corp. Ed. Facs. Rev. Ref. (Pepin Academies,
Inc.), Ser. 2016-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2036
|
|
|
Hillsborough Co. Ind. Dev. Au. Hosp. Rev. (Tampa General Hosp.
Proj.), Ser. 2020-A, 3.50%, due
8/1/2055
|
|
|
Village Comm. Dev. Dist. Number 11 Spec. Assessment Rev., Ser.
2014, 4.13%, due 5/1/2029
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See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
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Village Comm. Dev. Dist. Number 13 Spec. Assessment Rev., Ser.
2019, 3.70%, due 5/1/2050
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DeKalb Co. Hsg. Au. Sr. Living Rev. Ref. (Baptist Retirement Comm.
of Georgia Proj.), Ser. 2019-A,
5.13%, due 1/1/2049
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A.B. Won Pat Int'l Arpt. Au. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2023-A, 5.38%, due
10/1/2043
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Guam Pwr. Au. Rev., Ser. 2022-A, 5.00%, due 10/1/2035
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Hawaii St. Dept. of Budget & Fin. Spec. Purp. Rev. (Hawaiian
Elec. Co., Inc. - Subsidiary), Ser. 2019,
3.50%, due 10/1/2049
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Berwyn G.O., Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due 12/1/2027
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Ser. 2002-2002B, 5.13%, due 1/1/2027
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Ser. 2002-B, 5.00%, due 1/1/2025
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Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 1/1/2044
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Ser. 2005-D, 5.50%, due 1/1/2040
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Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due 1/1/2027
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Ser. 2017-A, 6.00%, due 1/1/2038
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Cook Co. Sch. Dist. Number 83 G.O. (Mannheim)
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Ser. 2013-C, 5.45%, due 12/1/2030
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Ser. 2013-C, 5.50%, due 12/1/2031
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Illinois Fin. Au. Ref. Rev. (Presence Hlth. Network Obligated
Group), Ser. 2016-C, 5.00%, due
2/15/2031
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Illinois Fin. Au. Rev. Ref. (Northwestern Mem. Hlth. Care Obligated
Group), Ser. 2017-A, 4.00%, due
7/15/2047
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Illinois Sports Facs. Au. Cap. Appreciation Rev. (St. Tax
Supported), Ser. 2001, (AMBAC Insured),
0.00%, due 6/15/2026
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Ser. 2012, 4.00%, due 8/1/2025
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Ser. 2013, 5.00%, due 7/1/2023
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Ser. 2017-D, 5.00%, due 11/1/2028
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Ser. 2021-A, 4.00%, due 3/1/2039
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Ser. 2021-A, 4.00%, due 3/1/2040
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Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%, due 3/1/2046
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Illinois St. G.O. Ref., Ser. 2016, 5.00%, due 2/1/2024
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So. Illinois Univ. Cert. of Participation (Cap. Imp. Proj.)
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Ser. 2014-A-1, (BAM Insured), 5.00%, due 2/15/2027
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Ser. 2014-A-1, (BAM Insured), 5.00%, due 2/15/2028
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Ser. 2014-A-1, (BAM Insured), 5.00%, due 2/15/2029
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Univ. of Illinois (Hlth. Svc. Facs. Sys.)
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Ser. 2013, 5.00%, due 10/1/2027
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Ser. 2013, 5.75%, due 10/1/2028
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Upper Illinois River Valley Dev. Au. Rev. Ref. (Cambridge Lakes
Learning Ctr.), Ser. 2017-A, 5.25%,
due 12/1/2047
|
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See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
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Valparaiso Exempt Facs. Rev. (Pratt Paper LLC Proj.), Ser. 2013,
5.88%, due 1/1/2024
|
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Iowa St. Higher Ed. Loan Au. Rev. (Des Moines Univ. Proj.), Ser.
2020, 5.00%, due 10/1/2028
|
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Wyandotte Co. & Kansas City Kanuni Gov't. G.O. Temporary Notes,
Ser. 2022-I, 1.25%, due
4/1/2023
|
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Ashland City, Kentucky Med. Ctr. Ref. Rev. (Ashland Hosp. Corp. DBA
Kings Daughter Med. Ctr.),
Ser. 2019, (AGM Insured), 3.00%, due 2/1/2040
|
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Louisiana Local Gov't Env. Facs. & Comm. Dev. Au. Rev. Ref.
(Westside Habilitation Ctr. Proj.),
Ser. 2017-A, 5.75%, due 2/1/2032
|
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Louisiana St. Local Gov’t Env. Facs. & Comm. Dev. Au. Rev.
(Lafourche Parish Gomesa Proj.),
Ser. 2019, 3.95%, due 11/1/2043
|
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Louisiana St. Pub. Facs. Au. Rev. (Southwest Louisiana Charter
Academy Foundation Proj.),
Ser. 2013-A, 7.63%, due 12/15/2028
|
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St. John the Baptist Parish LA Rev. Ref. (Marathon Oil Corp.
Proj.), Subser. 2017-A-1, 2.00%, due
6/1/2037 Putable 4/1/2023
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Maine St. Fin. Au. (Green Bond-Go Lab Madison, LLC Proj.), Ser.
2021, 8.00%, due 12/1/2051
|
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Baltimore Spec. Oblig. Ref. Rev. Sr. Lien (Harbor Point Proj.),
Ser. 2022, 5.00%, due 6/1/2051
|
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Massachusetts St. Dev. Fin. Agcy. Rev. (Milford Reg. Med. Ctr.)
|
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Ser. 2014-F, 5.00%, due 7/15/2024
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Ser. 2014-F, 5.00%, due 7/15/2025
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Ser. 2014-F, 5.00%, due 7/15/2026
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Ser. 2014-F, 5.00%, due 7/15/2027
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Ser. 2014-F, 5.00%, due 7/15/2028
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Massachusetts St. Ed. Fin. Au. Rev., Ser. 2012-J, 4.70%, due
7/1/2026
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Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%, due 4/1/2046
|
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Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%, due 4/1/2050
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Detroit Downtown Dev. Au. Tax Increment Rev. Ref. (Catalyst Dev.
Proj.), Ser. 2018-A, (AGM Insured),
5.00%, due 7/1/2048
|
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Michigan St. Bldg. Au. Rev. (Facilities Prog.), Ser. 2022-I, 5.00%,
due 10/15/2047
|
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Michigan St. Strategic Fund Ltd. Oblig. Rev. (Green Bond-Recycled
Board Machine Proj.), Ser. 2021,
4.00%, due 10/1/2061 Putable 10/1/2026
|
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Michigan St. Strategic Fund Ltd. Oblig. Rev. (Improvement Proj.),
Ser. 2018, 5.00%, due 6/30/2048
|
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Summit Academy Pub. Sch. Academy Ref. Rev., Ser. 2005, 6.38%, due
11/1/2035
|
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St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Au. Charter Sch. Lease Rev. (Metro Deaf
Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2018-A, 5.00%, due
6/15/2038
|
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
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Mississippi Dev. Bank Spec. Oblig. (Jackson Co. Gomesa Proj.), Ser.
2021, 3.63%, due 11/1/2036
|
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Director of the St. of Nevada Dept. of Bus. & Ind. Rev.
(Somerset Academy)
|
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Ser. 2015-A, 4.00%, due 12/15/2025
|
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Ser. 2015-A, 5.13%, due 12/15/2045
|
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National Fin. Au. Rev. (Green Bond), Ser. 2020-B, 3.75%, due
7/1/2045 Putable 7/2/2040
|
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New Jersey Econ. Dev. Au. Rev. (Sch. Facs. Construction), Ser.
2019-LLL, 5.00%, due 6/15/2028
|
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New Jersey Econ. Dev. Au. Rev. (The Goethals Bridge Replacement
Proj.)
|
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Ser. 2013, 5.25%, due 1/1/2025
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Ser. 2013, 5.50%, due 1/1/2026
|
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New Jersey Econ. Dev. Au. Rev. (United Methodist Homes of New
Jersey Obligated Group)
|
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Ser. 2013, 3.50%, due 7/1/2024 Pre-Refunded 7/1/2023
|
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Ser. 2013, 3.63%, due 7/1/2025 Pre-Refunded 7/1/2023
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Ser. 2013, 3.75%, due 7/1/2026 Pre-Refunded 7/1/2023
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Ser. 2013, 4.00%, due 7/1/2027 Pre-Refunded 7/1/2023
|
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New Jersey Higher Ed. Assist. Au. Rev. (Std. Loan Rev.), Ser.
2012-1A, 4.38%, due 12/1/2026
|
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New Jersey St. Econ. Dev. Au. Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.,
Proj.), Ser. 1999, 5.13%, due 9/15/2023
|
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New Jersey St. Econ. Dev. Au. Sch. Rev. (Beloved Comm. Charter,
Sch., Inc. Proj.)
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Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 6/15/2049
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Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 6/15/2054
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New Jersey St. Trans. Trust Fund Au., Ser. 2019-BB, 4.00%, due
6/15/2050
|
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New Jersey St. Trans. Trust Fund Au. Trans. Sys. Rev. Ref.
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Ser. 2018-A, 5.00%, due 12/15/2036
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Ser. 2018-A, 4.25%, due 12/15/2038
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Ser. 2018-A, (BAM Insured), 4.00%, due 12/15/2037
|
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Winrock Town Ctr. Tax Increment Dev. Dist. Number 1 (Sr. Lien),
Ser. 2022, 4.25%, due 5/1/2040
|
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Buffalo & Erie Co. Ind. Land Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Charter Sch.
for Applied Technologies Proj.),
Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2035
|
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Buffalo & Erie Co. Ind. Land Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Orchard
Park), Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 11/15/2029
|
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Build NYC Res. Corp. Ref. Rev. (New York Law Sch. Proj.), Ser.
2016, 4.00%, due 7/1/2045
|
|
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Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev.
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Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 11/1/2024
|
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Ser. 2014, 5.25%, due 11/1/2029
|
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Ser. 2014, 5.50%, due 11/1/2044
|
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Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (Metro. Lighthouse Charter Sch. Proj.),
Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2047
|
|
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Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (New Dawn Charter Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2019,
5.75%, due 2/1/2049
|
|
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Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (South Bronx Charter Sch. for Int'l
Cultures and the Arts)
|
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Ser. 2013-A, 3.88%, due 4/15/2023
|
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Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due 4/15/2043
|
|
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Build NYC Res. Corp. Solid Waste Disp. Ref. Rev. (Pratt Paper, Inc.
Proj.), Ser. 2014, 4.50%, due
1/1/2025
|
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
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Hempstead Town Local Dev. Corp. Rev. (Molloy College Proj.)
|
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|
Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 7/1/2023
|
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Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 7/1/2024
|
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Ser. 2018, 5.00%, due 7/1/2030
|
|
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Jefferson Co. IDA Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (Green Bond-Reenergy Black
River LLC Proj.), Ser. 2014,
5.25%, due 1/1/2024
|
|
|
Metro. Trans. Au. Rev. (Green Bond)
|
|
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Ser. 2020-D-3, 4.00%, due 11/15/2049
|
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Ser. 2020-D-3, 4.00%, due 11/15/2050
|
|
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New York City IDA Rev. (Yankee Stadium Proj.), Ser. 2020, 3.00%,
due 3/1/2049
|
|
|
New York Liberty Dev. Corp. Ref. Rev. (3 World Trade Ctr. Proj.),
Ser. 2014-2, 5.38%, due 11/15/2040
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Non St. Supported Debt (Univ. Facs.),
Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due
7/1/2028 Pre-Refunded 7/1/2023
|
|
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New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Ref. Non St. Supported Debt (Montefiore
Oblig. Group), Ser. 2018-A,
5.00%, due 8/1/2035
|
|
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New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. St. Supported Debt (New Sch.), Ser.
2022-A, 4.00%, due 7/1/2052
|
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New York St. Mtge. Agcy. Homeowner Mtge. Ref. Rev., Ser. 2014-189,
3.45%, due 4/1/2027
|
|
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New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Fac. Rev. (Empire St. Thruway Svc.
Areas Proj.), Ser. 2021, 4.00%, due
4/30/2053
|
|
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New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Spec. Fac. Rev. (Delta Airlines,
Inc.-LaGuardia Arpt. Term. C&D
Redev.), Ser. 2018, 5.00%, due 1/1/2033
|
|
|
New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Spec. Fac. Rev. Ref. (JFK Int'l
Arpt. Term. 4 Proj.), Ser. 2022, 5.00%,
due 12/1/2039
|
|
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Suffolk Co. Judicial Facs. Agcy. Lease Rev. (H. Lee Dennison
Bldg.), Ser. 2013, 4.25%, due 11/1/2026
|
|
|
Utility Debt Securitization Au. Rev., Ser. 2013-TE, 5.00%, due
12/15/2028
|
|
|
Westchester Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. (Purchase Sr. Learning Comm.,
Inc. Proj.), Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%,
due 7/1/2056
|
|
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Westchester Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Wartburg Sr. Hsg.
Proj.), Ser. 2015-A, 5.00%, due
6/1/2030
|
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North Carolina HFA Homeownership Ref. Rev., Ser. 2020-45,
(GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC Insured), 2.20%,
due 7/1/2040
|
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North Carolina Med. Care Commission Retirement Facs. Rev.
|
|
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Ser. 2013, 5.13%, due 7/1/2023
|
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Ser. 2020-A, 4.00%, due 9/1/2050
|
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North Carolina Med. Care Commission Retirement Facs. Rev. (Twin
Lakes Comm.), Ser. 2019-A,
5.00%, due 1/1/2049
|
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Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Fin. Au. Asset-Backed Sr. Ref. Rev.,
Ser. 2020-B-2, 5.00%, due 6/1/2055
|
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Jefferson Co. Port Econ. Dev. Au. Rev. (JSW Steel USA, Ohio, Inc.
Proj.), Ser. 2021, 3.50%, due
12/1/2051
|
|
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Ohio St. Air Quality Dev. Au. Exempt Facs. Rev. (AMG Vanadium LLC),
Ser. 2019-D, 5.00%, due
7/1/2049
|
|
|
Ohio St. Air Quality Dev. Au. Rev. (Ohio Valley Elec. Corp. Proj.),
Ser. 2014-B, 2.60%, due 6/1/2041
Putable 10/1/2029
|
|
|
Port Au. of Greater Cincinnati Dev. Rev. (Convention Ctr. Hotel
Acquisition and Demolition Proj.),
Ser. 2020-A, 3.00%, due 5/1/2023
|
|
|
|
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
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Oklahoma St. Dev. Fin. Au. Hlth. Sys. Rev. (OU Medicine Proj.),
Ser. 2018-B, 5.00%, due 8/15/2033
|
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Tulsa Arpt. Imp. Trust Ref. Rev.
|
|
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Ser. 2015-A, (BAM Insured), 5.00%, due 6/1/2024
|
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Ser. 2015-A, (BAM Insured), 5.00%, due 6/1/2025 Pre-Refunded
6/1/2024
|
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Oregon St. Hsg. & Comm. Svc. Dept. Multi-Family Rev., Ser.
2012-B, (FHA/GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC
Insured), 3.50%, due 7/1/2027
|
|
|
|
Lancaster Co. Hosp. Au. Ref. Rev. (Hlth. Centre-Landis Homes
Retirement Comm. Proj.), Ser. 2015-A,
4.25%, due 7/1/2030
|
|
|
Lancaster Ind. Dev. Au. Rev. (Garden Spot Village Proj.), Ser.
2013, 5.38%, due 5/1/2028
Pre-Refunded 5/1/2023
|
|
|
Leigh Co. Ind. Dev. Au. Poll. Ctrl. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2016-A, 3.00%,
due 9/1/2029
|
|
|
Pennsylvania Econ. Dev. Fin. Au. Exempt Facs. Rev. Ref. (Amtrak
Proj.), Ser. 2012-A, 5.00%, due
11/1/2024
|
|
|
Pennsylvania Econ. Dev. Fin. Au. Rev. Ref. (Tapestry Moon Sr. Hsg.
Proj.), Ser. 2018-A, 6.75%, due
12/1/2053
|
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Puerto Rico Commonwealth G.O. (Restructured), Ser. 2021-A-1, 4.00%,
due 7/1/2046
|
|
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Puerto Rico Sales Tax Fin. Corp. Sales Tax Rev., Ser. 2018-A-1,
5.00%, due 7/1/2058
|
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Rhode Island St. Hsg. & Mtge. Fin. Corp. Rev. (Homeownership
Opportunity), Ser. 2020-73-A, 2.30%,
due 10/1/2040
|
|
|
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South Carolina Jobs Econ. Dev. Au. Econ. Dev. Rev. (River Park Sr.
Living Proj.), Ser. 2017-A, 7.75%,
due 10/1/2057
|
|
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South Carolina Jobs Econ. Dev. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (Green
Bond-Jasper Pellets LLC, Proj.),
Ser. 2018-A, 7.00%, due 11/1/2038
|
|
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South Carolina Jobs Econ. Dev. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (RePower
South Berkeley LLC Proj.),
Ser. 2017, 6.25%, due 2/1/2045
|
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Tennessee St. Energy Acquisition Corp. Gas Rev. (Goldman Sachs
Group, Inc.), Ser. 2006-A, 5.25%,
due 9/1/2023
|
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|
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Anson Ed. Facs. Corp. Ed. Rev. (Arlington Classics Academy), Ser.
2016-A, 5.00%, due 8/15/2045
|
|
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Arlington Higher Ed. Fin. Corp. Rev. (Universal Academy)
|
|
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Ser. 2014-A, 5.88%, due 3/1/2024
|
|
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Ser. 2014-A, 6.63%, due 3/1/2029
|
|
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Austin Comm. College Dist. Pub. Fac. Corp. Lease Rev., Ser. 2018-C,
4.00%, due 8/1/2042
|
|
|
Clifton Higher Ed. Fin. Corp. Rev. (Uplift Ed.), Ser. 2013-A,
3.10%, due 12/1/2022
|
|
|
Dallas Co. Flood Ctrl. Dist. Number 1 Ref. G.O., Ser. 2015, 5.00%,
due 4/1/2028
|
|
|
Fort Bend Co. Ind. Dev. Corp. Rev. (NRG Energy, Inc.), Ser. 2012-B,
4.75%, due 11/1/2042
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
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Hale Ctr. Ed. Fac. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Wayland Baptist Univ. Proj.)
|
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Ser. 2022, 5.00%, due 3/1/2033
|
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Ser. 2022, 5.00%, due 3/1/2034
|
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Ser. 2022, 4.00%, due 3/1/2035
|
|
|
Harris Co. Cultural Ed. Facs. Fin. Corp. Rev. (Brazos Presbyterian
Homes, Inc. Proj.), Ser. 2013-B,
5.75%, due 1/1/2028
|
|
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New Hope Cultural Ed. Facs. Fin. Corp. Rev. (Beta Academy)
|
|
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Ser. 2019, 5.00%, due 8/15/2039
|
|
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Ser. 2019, 5.00%, due 8/15/2049
|
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New Hope Cultural Ed. Facs. Fin. Corp. Sr. Living Rev. (Bridgemoor
Plano Proj.), Ser. 2018-A, 7.25%,
due 12/1/2053
|
|
|
New Hope Cultural Ed. Facs. Fin. Corp. Sr. Living Rev. (Cardinal
Bay, Inc. Village On The Park
Carriage), Ser. 2016-C, 5.50%, due 7/1/2046
|
|
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Parkway Utils. Dist. Wtr. & Swr. Sys. Rev.
|
|
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Ser. 2022, (AGM Insured), 3.00%, due 3/1/2033
|
|
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Ser. 2022, (AGM Insured), 3.00%, due 3/1/2034
|
|
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Ser. 2022, (AGM Insured), 3.00%, due 3/1/2035
|
|
|
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Trans. Corp. Sr. Lien Rev. Ref.
(North Tarrant Express Managed
Lanes Proj.), Ser. 2019-A, 4.00%, due 12/31/2039
|
|
|
Texas St. Private Activity Bond Surface Trans. Corp. Rev. (Segment
3C Proj.), Ser. 2019, 5.00%, due
6/30/2058
|
|
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|
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Salt Lake City Arpt. Rev.
|
|
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Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2042
|
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Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2047
|
|
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Ser. 2018-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2043
|
|
|
Salt Lake Co. Hosp. Rev. (IHC Hlth. Svc., Inc.), Ser. 2001, (AMBAC
Insured), 5.40%, due 2/15/2028
|
|
|
|
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Vermont Econ. Dev. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (Casella Waste Sys.,
Inc.), Ser. 2022-A-1, 5.00%, due
6/1/2052 Putable 6/1/2027
|
|
|
Vermont Std. Assist. Corp. Ed. Loan Rev.
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due 6/15/2024
|
|
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Ser. 2015-A, 4.13%, due 6/15/2027
|
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|
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Matching Fund Spec. Purp. Securitization Corp. Ref., Ser. 2022-A,
5.00%, due 10/1/2039
|
|
|
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Fairfax Co. Econ. Dev. Au. Residential Care Fac. Rev. (Vinson Hall
LLC), Ser. 2013-A, 4.00%, due
12/1/2022
|
|
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Virginia St. Small Bus. Fin. Au. Rev. Ref. (Sr. Lien I-495, Hot
Lanes Proj.), Ser. 2022, 5.00%, due
12/31/2047
|
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Vancouver Downtown Redev. Au. Rev. (Conference Ctr. Proj.), Ser.
2013, 4.00%, due 1/1/2028
|
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Washington St. Econ. Dev. Fin. Au. Env. Facs. Rev. (Green Bond),
Ser. 2020-A, 5.63%, due 12/1/2040
|
|
|
Washington St. Hlth. Care Fac. Au. Rev. Ref. (Virginia Mason Med.
Ctr.), Ser. 2017, 5.00%, due
8/15/2026
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Washington St. Hsg. Fin. Commission, Ser. 2021-A-1, 3.50%, due
12/20/2035
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pub. Fin. Au. Arpt. Fac. Rev. Ref. (Trips Oblig. Group), Ser.
2012-B, 5.00%, due 7/1/2042
|
|
|
Pub. Fin. Au. Ed. Rev. (Pine Lake Preparatory, Inc.), Ser. 2015,
4.95%, due 3/1/2030
|
|
|
Pub. Fin. Au. Ed. Rev. (Resh Triangle High Sch. Proj.), Ser.
2015-A, 5.38%, due 7/1/2035
|
|
|
Pub. Fin. Au. Rev. Ref. (Roseman Univ. Hlth. Sciences Proj.), Ser.
2015, 5.00%, due 4/1/2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JPMorgan Chase Putters/Drivers Trust Var. Sts. Rev. (Putters),
(LOC: JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.),
Ser. 2019, 2.42%, due 3/20/2024
|
|
Total Investments 174.8% (Cost $395,855,341)
|
|
Other Assets Less Liabilities 4.8%
|
|
Liquidation Preference of Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred
Shares (79.6%)
|
|
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders
100.0%
|
|
|
Variable rate demand obligation where the stated interest rate is not based on a
published reference rate
and spread. Rather, the interest rate generally resets daily or weekly and is
determined by the
remarketing
agent. The rate shown represents the rate in effect at October 31,
2022.
|
|
Securities were purchased under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or are otherwise
restricted and, unless registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or exempted from
registration, may
only
be sold to qualified institutional investors or may have other restrictions on
resale. At October 31, 2022,
these securities amounted to $53,861,694, which represents
25.9% of net assets applicable to common
stockholders of the Fund.
|
|
|
|
Currently a zero coupon security; will convert to 6.13% on August 1, 2023.
|
|
Currently a zero coupon security; will convert to 7.30% on August 1, 2026.
|
|
When-issued security. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2022
amounted to $218,238, which
represents 0.1% of net assets applicable to common stockholders of the Fund.
|
|
Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
|
|
Security fair valued as of October 31, 2022 in accordance with procedures approved
by the valuation
designee. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2022 amounted to
$140,000, which
represents
0.1% of net assets applicable to common stockholders of the
Fund.
|
|
Represents less than 0.05% of net assets applicable to common stockholders of the
Fund.
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
The following is a summary,
categorized by Level (see Note A of the Notes to Financial Statements), of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2022:
|
The Schedule of Investments provides a categorization by state/territory.
|
|
The following is a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balances of
investments in which
unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
|
|
Beginning
balance as
of 11/1/2021
|
Accrued
discounts/
(premiums)
|
|
Change
in
unrealized
appreciation/
(depreciation)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation/
(depreciation)
from
investments
still held as of
10/31/2022
|
Investments in
Securities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impact to
valuation
from
increase
in input(b)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) The weighted averages disclosed in the table above were weighted by relative fair
value.
|
(b) Represents the expected directional change in the fair value of the Level 3
investments that
would result from an increase or decrease in the
corresponding input. Significant changes in
these inputs could result in
significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.
|
^
A balance indicated with a "—", reflects either a zero balance or an amount that rounds
to
less than 1.
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments New York Municipal Fund Inc.^
October 31, 2022
|
|
|
|
|
American Samoa Econ. Dev. Au. Gen. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2015-A, 6.25%,
due 9/1/2029
|
|
|
|
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev.
(Aemerage Redak Svcs. So. California LLC Proj.),
Ser. 2016, 7.00%, due 12/1/2027
|
|
|
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (Green
Bond-Rialto Bioenergy Fac. LLC, Proj.),
Ser. 2019, 7.50%, due 12/1/2040
|
|
|
Corona-Norca Unified Sch. Dist. G.O. Cap. Appreciation (Election
2006), Ser. 2009-C, (AGM Insured),
0.00%, due 8/1/2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A.B. Won Pat Int'l Arpt. Au. Rev. Ref., Ser. 2023-A, 5.38%, due
10/1/2043
|
|
|
Guam Gov't Bus. Privilege Tax Rev. Ref., Ser. 2021-F, 4.00%, due
1/1/2036
|
|
|
Guam Gov't Hotel Occupancy Tax Rev., Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%, due
11/1/2035
|
|
|
Guam Pwr. Au. Rev., Ser. 2022-A, 5.00%, due 10/1/2036
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chicago G.O. Ref., Ser. 2003-B, 5.00%, due 1/1/2023
|
|
|
|
Goddard Kansas Sales Tax Spec. Oblig. Rev. (Olympic Park Star Bond
Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2019, 3.60%, due 6/1/2030
|
|
|
Ser. 2021, 3.50%, due 6/1/2034
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Louisiana St. Pub. Facs. Au. Rev. (Southwest Louisiana Charter
Academy Foundation Proj.), Ser. 2013-A,
7.63%, due 12/15/2028
|
|
|
|
Albany Cap. Res. Corp. Ref. Rev. (Albany College of Pharmacy &
Hlth. Sciences)
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due 12/1/2027
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due 12/1/2028
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due 12/1/2029
|
|
|
Broome Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. (Good Shepherd Village at Endwell,
Inc. Proj.), Ser. 2021, 4.00%, due
1/1/2047
|
|
|
Buffalo & Erie Co. Ind. Land Dev. Corp. Rev. (Tapestry Charter
Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due
8/1/2047
|
|
|
Buffalo & Erie Co. Ind. Land Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Charter Sch.
for Applied Technologies Proj.),
Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2035
|
|
|
Buffalo & Erie Co. Ind. Land Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Orchard
Park)
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 11/15/2027
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 11/15/2028
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Ref. Rev. (City Univ. - Queens College)
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2026
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2029
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Ref. Rev. (Methodist Hosp. Proj.), Ser. 2014,
5.00%, due 7/1/2029 Pre-Refunded
7/1/2024
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Ref. Rev. (New York Law Sch. Proj.), Ser.
2016, 4.00%, due 7/1/2045
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments New York Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Ref. Rev. (Packer Collegiate Institute Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 6/1/2026
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 6/1/2027
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 6/1/2028
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 6/1/2029
|
|
|
Ser. 2015, 5.00%, due 6/1/2030
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev., Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 11/1/2024
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (Metro. Lighthouse Charter Sch. Proj.),
Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2047
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (New Dawn Charter Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2019,
5.75%, due 2/1/2049
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (New World Preparatory Charter Sch.
Proj.), Ser. 2021-A, 4.00%, due
6/15/2056
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (Shefa Sch. Proj.), Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%,
due 6/15/2051
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Rev. (South Bronx Charter Sch. for Int'l
Cultures and the Arts), Ser. 2013-A,
3.88%, due 4/15/2023
|
|
|
Build NYC Res. Corp. Solid Waste Disp. Ref. Rev. (Pratt Paper, Inc.
Proj.), Ser. 2014, 4.50%, due
1/1/2025
|
|
|
Dutchess Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. (Culinary Institute of America
Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2016-A-1, 5.00%, due 7/1/2041
|
|
|
Ser. 2016-A-1, 5.00%, due 7/1/2046
|
|
|
Hempstead Town Local Dev. Corp. Rev. (Molloy College Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2018, 5.00%, due 7/1/2031
|
|
|
Ser. 2018, 5.00%, due 7/1/2032
|
|
|
Ser. 2018, 5.00%, due 7/1/2033
|
|
|
Metro. Trans. Au. Rev. (Green Bond)
|
|
|
Ser. 2020-C-1, 5.00%, due 11/15/2050
|
|
|
Ser. 2020-D-3, 4.00%, due 11/15/2049
|
|
|
Monroe Co. Ind. Dev. Corp. Rev. (Monroe Comm. College), Ser. 2014,
(AGM Insured), 5.00%, due
1/15/2029
|
|
|
Monroe Co. Ind. Dev. Corp. Rev. (Nazareth College of Rochester
Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due 10/1/2024
|
|
|
Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due 10/1/2025
|
|
|
Ser. 2013-A, 4.00%, due 10/1/2026
|
|
|
Monroe Co. Ind. Dev. Corp. Rev. (St. John Fisher College)
|
|
|
Ser. 2012-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2023
|
|
|
Ser. 2012-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2025
|
|
|
Nassau Co. G.O. (Gen. Imp. Bonds), Ser. 2013-B, 5.00%, due 4/1/2028
Pre-Refunded 4/1/2023
|
|
|
Nassau Co. Local Econ. Assist. Corp. Rev. (Catholic Hlth. Svcs. of
Long Island Obligated Group Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 7/1/2023
|
|
|
Ser. 2014, 5.00%, due 7/1/2027
|
|
|
Nassau Co. Tobacco Settlement Corp. Asset Backed, Ser. 2006-A-3,
5.13%, due 6/1/2046
|
|
|
New York City IDA Rev. (Queens Ballpark Co. LLC), Ser. 2021-A, (AGM
Insured), 3.00%, due 1/1/2046
|
|
|
New York City IDA Rev. (Yankee Stadium Proj.), Ser. 2020, (AGM
Insured), 3.00%, due 3/1/2049
|
|
|
New York City Muni. Wtr. Fin. Au. Wtr. & Swr. Sys. Rev. (Second
Gen. Resolution Rev. Bonds),
Ser. 2013-AA-2, 1.59%, due 6/15/2050
|
|
|
New York City Trust for Cultural Res. Ref. Rev. (Lincoln Ctr. for
the Performing Arts, Inc.), Ser. 2020-A,
4.00%, due 12/1/2035
|
|
|
New York Liberty Dev. Corp. Ref. Rev. (3 World Trade Ctr. Proj.),
Ser. 2014-2, 5.38%, due 11/15/2040
|
|
|
New York Liberty Dev. Corp. Rev. (Goldman Sachs Headquarters), Ser.
2005, 5.25%, due 10/1/2035
|
|
|
New York Liberty Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Bank of America Tower at One
Bryant Park Proj.), Ser. 2019, Class
3, 2.80%, due 9/15/2069
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments New York Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev.
|
|
|
Ser. 2018-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2048 Pre-Refunded 7/1/2028
|
|
|
Ser. 2018-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2048
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Non St. Supported Debt (Culinary
Institute of America), Ser. 2013, 4.63%,
due 7/1/2025
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Non St. Supported Debt (Touro College
& Univ. Sys. Obligated Group)
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 4.00%, due 1/1/2026
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 4.00%, due 1/1/2027
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 4.00%, due 1/1/2028
|
|
|
Ser. 2014-A, 4.13%, due 1/1/2029
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Non St. Supported Debt (Univ. Facs.),
Ser. 2013-A, 5.00%, due 7/1/2028
Pre-Refunded 7/1/2023
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Non St. Supported Debt (Vaughn College
of Aeronautics & Technology),
Ser. 2016, 5.00%, due 12/1/2026
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Ref. Non St. Supported Debt (Garnet
Hlth. Med. Ctr.), Ser. 2017, 5.00%,
due 12/1/2035
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Ref. Non St. Supported Debt (Montefiore
Oblig. Group), Ser. 2018-A,
5.00%, due 8/1/2035
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. Ref. Non St. Supported Debt (Orange
Reg. Med. Ctr.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2017, 5.00%, due 12/1/2036
|
|
|
Ser. 2017, 5.00%, due 12/1/2037
|
|
|
New York St. Dorm. Au. Rev. St. Personal Income Tax Rev., Ser.
2012-A, 5.00%, due 12/15/2026
|
|
|
New York St. Env. Facs. Corp. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. (Casella Waste
Sys. Inc. Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2014, 2.88%, due 12/1/2044 Putable 12/3/2029
|
|
|
Ser. 2020-R-1, 2.75%, due 9/1/2050 Putable 9/2/2025
|
|
|
New York St. HFA Rev. (Affordable Hsg.), Ser. 2012-F, (SONYMA
Insured), 3.05%, due 11/1/2027
|
|
|
New York St. HFA Rev. Ref. (Affordable Hsg.), Ser. 2020-H, 2.45%,
due 11/1/2044
|
|
|
New York St. Mtge. Agcy. Homeowner Mtge. Ref. Rev., Ser. 2014-189,
3.45%, due 4/1/2027
|
|
|
New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Fac. Rev. (Empire St. Thruway Svc.
Areas Proj.), Ser. 2021, 4.00%, due
4/30/2053
|
|
|
New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Spec. Fac. Ref. Rev. (American
Airlines, Inc.-John F Kennedy Int'l Arpt.
Proj.), Ser. 2016, 5.00%, due 8/1/2031
|
|
|
New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Spec. Fac. Rev. (Delta Airlines,
Inc.-LaGuardia Arpt. Term. C&D Redev.),
Ser. 2018, 5.00%, due 1/1/2033
|
|
|
New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Spec. Fac. Rev. (LaGuardia Arpt.
Term. B Redev. Proj.), Ser. 2016-A,
4.00%, due 7/1/2041
|
|
|
New York St. Trans. Dev. Corp. Spec. Fac. Rev. Ref. (JFK Int'l
Arpt. Term. 4 Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2020-A, 4.00%, due 12/1/2042
|
|
|
Ser. 2020-C, 4.00%, due 12/1/2042
|
|
|
Niagara Area Dev. Corp. Solid Waste Disp. Fac. Rev. Ref. (Covanta
Proj.), Ser. 2018-A, 4.75%, due
11/1/2042
|
|
|
Niagara Frontier Trans. Au. Rev. Ref. (Buffalo Niagara Int'l Arpt.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 4/1/2037
|
|
|
Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 4/1/2038
|
|
|
Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due 4/1/2039
|
|
|
Oneida Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Mohawk Valley Hlth. Sys.
Proj.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2019-A, (AGM Insured), 3.00%, due 12/1/2044
|
|
|
Ser. 2019-A, (AGM Insured), 4.00%, due 12/1/2049
|
|
|
Port Au. New York & New Jersey Cons. Bonds Rev. Ref. (Two
Hundred), Ser. 2017, 5.00%, due
4/15/2057
|
|
|
St. Lawrence Co. IDA Civic Dev. Corp. Rev. (St. Lawrence Univ.
Proj.), Ser. 2012, 5.00%, due 7/1/2028
|
|
|
Suffolk Co. Judicial Facs. Agcy. Lease Rev. (H. Lee Dennison
Bldg.), Ser. 2013, 5.00%, due 11/1/2025
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of
Investments New York Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. Ref. (Tobacco Settle
Asset Backed Sub. Bonds), Ser. 2021-B-1,
4.00%, due 6/1/2050
|
|
|
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Au. Spec. Oblig., Ser. 1998-A,
(National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
Insured), 4.75%, due 1/1/2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2028
|
|
|
Ser. 2017-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2041
|
|
|
Utility Debt Securitization Au. Rev., Ser. 2013-TE, 5.00%, due
12/15/2028
|
|
|
Westchester Co. Local Dev. Corp. Ref. Rev. (Westchester Med. Ctr.)
|
|
|
Ser. 2016, 5.00%, due 11/1/2030
|
|
|
Ser. 2016, 3.75%, due 11/1/2037
|
|
|
Westchester Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. (Purchase Sr. Learning Comm.,
Inc. Proj.), Ser. 2021-A, 5.00%,
due 7/1/2056
|
|
|
Westchester Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Kendal on Hudson
Proj.), Ser. 2022-B, 5.00%, due 1/1/2051
|
|
|
Westchester Co. Local Dev. Corp. Rev. Ref. (Wartburg Sr. Hsg.
Proj.), Ser. 2015-A, 5.00%, due 6/1/2030
|
|
|
Yonkers Econ. Dev. Corp. Ed. Rev. (Charter Sch. of Ed. Excellence
Proj.), Ser. 2019-A, 5.00%, due
10/15/2049
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
So. Ohio Port Exempt Fac. Au. Rev., (PureCycle Proj.), Ser. 2020-A,
7.00%, due 12/1/2042
|
|
|
|
Puerto Rico Commonwealth G.O. (Restructured), Ser. 2021-A-1, 4.00%,
due 7/1/2046
|
|
|
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Fin. Corp. Sales Tax Rev., Ser. 2018-A-1,
5.00%, due 7/1/2058
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
South Carolina St. Jobs Econ. Dev. Au. Solid Waste Disp. Rev.
(AMT-Green Bond-Last Step Recycling LLC
Proj.), Ser. 2021-A, 6.50%, due 6/1/2051
|
|
|
|
Mission Econ. Dev. Corp. Wtr. Supply Rev. (Green Bond-Env. Wtr.
Minerals Proj.), Ser. 2015, 7.75%, due
1/1/2045
|
|
|
New Hope Cultural Ed. Facs. Fin. Corp. Sr. Living Rev. (Bridgemoor
Plano Proj.), Ser. 2018-A, 7.25%, due
12/1/2053
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Matching Fund Spec. Purp. Securitization Corp. Ref., Ser. 2022-A,
5.00%, due 10/1/2039
|
|
|
|
Pub. Fin. Au. Retirement Fac. Rev. Ref. (Friends Homes), Ser. 2019,
5.00%, due 9/1/2054
|
|
|
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Ref., Ser. 2021, 5.00%, due
9/30/2041
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investments 170.9% (Cost $100,964,363)
|
|
Other Assets Less Liabilities 9.3%
|
|
Liquidation Preference of Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred
Shares (80.2%)
|
|
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders
100.0%
|
|
See Notes to Financial
Statements
Schedule of
Investments New York Municipal Fund Inc.^ (cont’d)
|
Securities were purchased under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or are otherwise
restricted and, unless registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or exempted from
registration, may
only
be sold to qualified institutional investors or may have other restrictions on
resale. At October 31, 2022,
these securities amounted to $8,524,457, which represents
16.3% of net assets applicable to common
stockholders of the Fund.
|
|
|
|
When-issued security. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2022
amounted to $436,476, which
represents 0.8% of net assets applicable to common stockholders of the Fund.
|
|
Variable rate demand obligation where the stated interest rate is not based on a
published reference rate
and spread. Rather, the interest rate generally resets daily or weekly and is
determined by the
remarketing
agent. The rate shown represents the rate in effect at October 31,
2022.
|
The following is a summary, categorized by Level (see Note A of the Notes to Financial Statements), of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2022:
|
The Schedule of Investments provides a categorization by state/territory.
|
|
The following is a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balances of
investments in which
unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
|
|
Beginning
balance as
of 11/1/2021
|
Accrued
discounts/
(premiums)
|
|
Change
in
unrealized
appreciation/
(depreciation)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation/
(depreciation)
from
investments
still held as of
10/31/2022
|
Investments in
Securities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liquidating
Trusts— Real
Estate(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) At the beginning of the year, these securities were valued in accordance with
procedures approved by
the Board of Directors. The Fund held no Level 3 investments
at October 31, 2022.
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A balance indicated with a "—", reflects either a zero balance or an amount that rounds
to
less than 1.
See Notes to Financial Statements
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities
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Fund Inc.
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Investments in securities, at
value* (Note
A)—
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Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares, Series A ($100,000 liquidation
preference per share; 512, 1,657 and 420, respectively shares outstanding for
California Fund, Municipal Fund and New York Fund, respectively) (Note A)
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$999,990,206 and $999,996,517 shares authorized for California Fund,
Municipal Fund and New York Fund, respectively)
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Fund Inc.
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Year Ended
October 31, 2022
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October 31, 2022
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Distributions to Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shareholders
and amortization of offering costs (Note A)
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Statements of Changes in
Net Assets
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Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common
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Statements
New York
Municipal
Fund Inc.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Municipal Closed-End Funds
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1
General:
Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc. ("California Fund"), Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. ("Municipal Fund") and Neuberger Berman New York Municipal
Fund Inc. ("New
York Fund") (each individually a "Fund", and collectively, the "Funds") were organized as Maryland corporations
on July 29, 2002. California Fund and
New York Fund registered as non-diversified, closed-end management investment companies and Municipal Fund registered as a diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). Under the
1940 Act, the
status of a Fund that was registered as non-diversified may, under certain circumstances, change to that of a diversified fund. Each Fund is currently a diversified
fund. Each
Fund’s Board of Directors ("Board") may classify or re-classify any unissued shares of capital stock into one or more classes of preferred stock without the approval of stockholders.
A balance indicated with a "—", reflects either a zero balance or a balance that rounds to less
than 1.
The assets of each Fund belong only to that Fund, and the liabilities of each Fund are borne solely
by
that Fund and no other.
Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic
946
"Financial Services—Investment Companies."
The preparation of financial statements in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2
Portfolio valuation: In accordance with ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by each of the Funds
are carried at
the value that Management believes each Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume
and level of
activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Funds' investments, some of which are discussed below. At times, Management may
need to apply
significant judgment to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to create a classification of value
measurements for
disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
•
Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical
investments
•
Level 2 – other observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments,
interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
•
Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including a Fund's own assumptions in determining the
fair
value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the
risk
associated with investing in those securities.
The value of the Funds’ investments in municipal notes is determined by Management primarily by obtaining valuations
from independent pricing services based on bid quotations, or if quotations are not available, by methods which include various considerations such as yields or prices
of
securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions (generally Level 2 inputs). Other Level 2 and 3 inputs used by independent pricing services to value
municipal
notes include current trades, bid-wanted lists (which inform the market that a holder is interested in selling a position and that offers will be considered),
offerings, general
information on market movement, direction, trends, appraisals, bid offers and specific data on specialty issues.
Management has
developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to
believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a Fund might reasonably expect to receive on a
current sale in an orderly transaction, Management seeks to obtain quotations from brokers or dealers
(generally considered Level 2 or Level 3 inputs depending on the number of quotes available). If such
quotations are not available, the security is valued using methods Management has approved in the good-faith
belief
that the resulting valuation will reflect the fair value of the security. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board designated Management as the Funds'
valuation
designee. As the Funds' valuation designee, Management is responsible for determining fair value in good faith for any and all Fund investments. Inputs and assumptions considered in determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or
Level 3
inputs may include, but are not limited to, the type of the security; the initial cost of the security; the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s
disposition; the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies; quotations or evaluated prices from broker-dealers and/or pricing services; information obtained from the issuer and/or analysts; an analysis of the
company’s or issuer’s financial statements; an evaluation of the inputs that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and
sold.
Fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a
price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
3
Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Interest income,
including accretion
of discount (adjusted for original issue discount, where applicable) and amortization of premium, where applicable, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated
separately in the Statements of Operations.
4
Income tax information: Each Fund is treated as a separate entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of each
Fund to continue
to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC") by complying with the requirements of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code applicable to RICs and to
distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to its stockholders. To the extent a Fund
distributes substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to stockholders, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
ASC 740 "Income Taxes" sets forth a
minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if
any, related to unrecognized tax positions as an income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. The Funds are subject to
examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not yet expired. As of
October 31,
2022, the Funds did not have any unrecognized tax positions.
For federal income tax purposes, the estimated cost and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) in
value of investments held
at October 31, 2022 were as follows:
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Unrealized
Appreciation
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Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
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Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
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Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may
differ from GAAP. These differences, if any, are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by each Fund and net
operating
losses written off.
Any permanent
differences resulting from different book and tax treatment are reclassified at year-end and have no impact on net income, net asset value ("NAV") or NAV per share of
common stock
of the Funds. For the year ended October 31, 2022, the Funds recorded permanent reclassifications primarily related to non-deductible stock issuance costs. For the year ended October 31, 2022, the Funds recorded the following
permanent
reclassifications:
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Total Distributable
Earnings/(Losses)
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The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2022, and October 31,
2021, was as
follows:
As of October 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S.
federal income tax basis
were as follows:
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Ordinary
Income
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Undistributed
Tax-Exempt
Income
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Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
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Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
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Loss
Carryforwards
and Deferrals
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Other
Temporary
Differences
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The temporary differences between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings are primarily due
to: defaulted bond
adjustments, timing differences of fund level distributions and tax adjustments related to partnerships and other investments.
To the extent each Fund’s net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss
carryforwards, it is the policy of each Fund not to distribute such gains. Capital loss carryforward rules allow for RICs to carry forward capital losses indefinitely and to retain the character of capital loss carryforwards as short-term or long-term.
As
determined at October 31, 2022, the Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset future net realized capital gains,
if any, as
follows:
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Capital Loss Carryforwards
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Under the current tax rules, the Funds may defer any realized late-year ordinary losses as
occurring on
the first day of the following fiscal year. Late-year ordinary losses represent ordinary losses realized on
investment transactions after December 31. For the year ended October 31, 2022, New York Fund elected to
defer
late-year ordinary losses of $1,305,658.
5
Distributions to common stockholders: Each Fund earns income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. It
is the policy of each Fund to declare and pay monthly distributions to common stockholders. Distributions
from net
realized capital gains, if any, are normally distributed in December. Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-date. Distributions to preferred
stockholders are
accrued and determined as described in Note A-7.
On October 17, 2022, each Fund declared a monthly distribution to common stockholders payable November 15, 2022, to
stockholders of record on October 31, 2022, with an ex-date of October 28, 2022 as follows:
On November 15, 2022, each Fund declared a monthly distribution to common stockholders payable December 15, 2022, to
stockholders of record on November 30, 2022, with an ex-date of November 29, 2022 as
follows:
6
Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds within the complex of related investment companies.
Expenses directly
attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which NBIA serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment
company
(e.g., a Fund) are allocated among the Funds and the other investment companies or series thereof in the complex on the basis of relative net assets, except where a
more
appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the investment companies or series thereof in the complex can otherwise be made fairly.
7
Financial leverage: California Fund, Municipal Fund and New York Fund issued Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares
("VMTPS") on June
30, 2014, July 1, 2014 and July 2, 2014, respectively, as follows:
On April 1, 2019, the Funds extended the maturity and completed a partial redemption of VMTPS.
After such partial
redemptions, the Funds had VMTPS outstanding as follows:
On December 16, 2021, each Fund extended the term of its existing VMTPS to December 15, 2024. Each
Fund’s VMTPS have a
liquidation preference of $100,000 per share plus any accumulated unpaid distributions, whether or not earned or declared by the Fund, but excluding interest thereon
("VMTPS
Liquidation Value"). Distributions on the VMTPS are accrued daily and paid monthly at a floating rate. For
financial reporting purposes only, the liquidation preference of the VMTPS is recognized as a liability in each
Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
On August 15,
2022, each Fund completed a partial redemption of its VMTPS. After such partial redemptions, the Funds had VMTPS outstanding as follows:
Subsequent to October 31, 2022, on November 9, 2022, each Fund completed a partial redemption of
it's VMTPS. After such
partial redemptions, the Funds had VMTPS outstanding as follows:
The distribution rate for each Fund’s VMTPS is calculated based on the applicable SIFMA
("Securities Industry and
Financial Markets Association") Municipal Swap Index plus a spread. The table below sets forth key terms of each Fund’s VMTPS at October 31, 2022.
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The Funds have paid upfront expenses in connection with offering the VMTPS. The expenses are
included in the
“Distributions to Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shareholders and amortization of offering costs (Note A)” line item that is reflected in the Statements of
Operations.
Each Fund may redeem its VMTPS, in whole or in part, at its option after giving
notice to the relevant holders of its VMTPS. Each Fund is also subject to certain restrictions relating to the VMTPS. Failure to comply with these restrictions could preclude a Fund from declaring any distributions to common stockholders or
repurchasing
common stock and/or could trigger the mandatory redemption of its VMTPS at the VMTPS Liquidation Value. The holders of the VMTPS are entitled to one vote per share and
will vote
with holders of common stock as a single class, except that the holders of the VMTPS will vote separately as a
class on certain matters, as required by law or the Fund’s organizational documents. The holders of the VMTPS, voting as a separate class, are entitled at all times to
elect
two Directors of the Fund, and to elect a majority of the Directors of the Fund if the Fund fails to pay distributions on its VMTPS for two consecutive years.
During the year ended October
31, 2022, the average aggregate liquidation preference outstanding and average annualized distribution rate of the VMTPS were $54,187,945 and 1.72%, $169,395,616 and 1.72%, and $45,381,096 and 1.72%, for California Fund, Municipal Fund and New York Fund, respectively.
8
Concentration of risk: The ability of the issuers of the debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be
affected by economic
developments, including those particular to a specific industry or region. California Fund and New York Fund normally invest a substantial portion of their assets
in municipal
bonds of issuers located in the state of California and the state of New York, respectively. The value of each
of these Funds’ securities are more susceptible to adverse economic, political, regulatory or other factors
affecting the issuers of such municipal bonds than a fund that does not limit its investments to such issuers.
9
Securities lending: Each Fund, using State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its lending agent, may loan
securities to
qualified brokers and dealers in exchange for negotiated lender’s fees. These
fees, if any,
would be disclosed within the Statements of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned-net" and are net of expenses retained by State Street as
compensation for
its services as lending agent.
The initial collateral received by a Fund at the beginning of each transaction shall have a value
equal to at least 102% of
the prior day’s market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). Collateral in the form of cash and/or securities issued or
guaranteed by
the U.S. government or its agencies, equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities, is maintained at all times. Thereafter, the value of the collateral is monitored on a daily basis, and collateral is moved daily between a counterparty
and
a Fund until the close of the transaction. Cash collateral is generally invested in a money market fund registered under the 1940 Act that is managed by an affiliate of
State
Street and is included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The total value of securities received as collateral for securities on loan is included in a footnote following the applicable Schedule of Investments, but is not included within the
Statements
of Assets and Liabilities because the receiving Fund does not have the right to sell or repledge the securities received as collateral. The risks associated with
lending portfolio
securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned and any interest earned or dividends
paid or
owed on those securities during the term of the loan would accrue to that Fund.
During the
year ended October 31, 2022, the Funds did not participate in securities lending.
10
Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Funds’ organizational documents provide that their
officers ("Officers") and directors ("Directors") are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the
performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, both in some of their principal service contracts and in
the normal course of their business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide indemnifications to other
parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against each Fund.
11
Arrangements with certain non-affiliated service providers: In order to satisfy rating agency requirements, each Fund is required to provide the rating agency that
rates its VMTPS a
report on a monthly basis verifying that each Fund is maintaining eligible assets having a discounted value equal to or greater than the Preferred Shares Basic Maintenance Amount, which is a minimum level set by the rating agency as one of the
conditions to
maintain its rating on the VMTPS. "Discounted value" refers to the fact that the rating agency requires each Fund, in performing this calculation, to discount
portfolio securities
below their face value, at rates determined by the rating agency. Each Fund pays a fee to State Street for the preparation of this report which is reflected in the Statements of Operations under the caption "Basic maintenance (Note
A)."
Note B—Investment Management Fees, Administration Fees, and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
Each
Fund retains NBIA as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, each Fund pays NBIA an investment management fee at
an annual
rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily Managed Assets. Managed Assets equal the total assets of the Fund, less liabilities other than the aggregate indebtedness entered into for purposes of leverage. For purposes of calculating Managed
Assets, any
VMTPS liquidation preference is not considered a liability.
Each Fund retains NBIA as its
administrator under an Administration Agreement. Each Fund pays NBIA an administration fee at an annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily Managed Assets under this
agreement.
Additionally, NBIA retains State Street as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. NBIA
pays State Street a fee for all services received under the Sub-Administration Agreement.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the year ended October 31, 2022, there were purchase and sale transactions of long-term
securities
as follows:
Note D—Capital:
Transactions in shares of common stock for the years ended October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021
were
as follows:
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Ended October 31, 2021
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Reinvestment of
Dividends
and Distributions
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Net Increase/
(Decrease)
in Common Stock
Outstanding
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Stock Issued on
Reinvestment of
Dividends
and Distributions
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Net Increase/
(Decrease)
in Common Stock
Outstanding
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Note E—Other Matters:
Coronavirus:
The
outbreak of the novel coronavirus in many countries has, among other things, disrupted global travel and supply chains, and adversely impacted global commercial
activity, the
transportation industry and commodity prices in the energy sector. The impact of this virus has negatively affected and may continue to affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the global securities and commodities
markets,
including liquidity and volatility. The development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to its ultimate impact, which may have a continued
adverse effect on
global economic and market conditions. Such conditions (which may be across industries, sectors or geographies)
have impacted and may continue to impact certain issuers of the securities held by the Funds and in turn, may
impact the financial performance of the Funds.
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine:
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and corresponding events in late February 2022, have had, and could
continue to have, severe adverse effects on regional and global economic markets for securities and commodities. Following Russia’s actions, various governments,
including
the United States, have issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia. The current events have had, and could continue to have, an adverse effect on global markets performance and liquidity, thereby negatively affecting
the value of a
Fund's investments beyond any direct exposure to Russian or Ukrainian issuers. The duration of ongoing hostilities and the vast array of sanctions and related events
cannot be
predicted. Those events present material uncertainty and risk with respect to markets globally and the performance of a Fund and its investments or operations could be negatively impacted.
California Municipal Fund Inc.
The following table
includes selected data for a share of common stock outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements. Amounts
that do not
round to $0.01 or $(0.01) per share are presented as $0.00 or $(0.00), respectively. Ratios that do not round to 0.01% or (0.01)% are presented as 0.00% or (0.00)%, respectively. A "—" indicates that the line item was not applicable in the
corresponding period.
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Common Stock Net Asset Value, Beginning of
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Income/(Loss) From Investment Operations Applicable
to
Common Stockholders:
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Net Investment
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Net Gains or (Losses) on Securities (both realized and
unrealized)
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Common
Stockholders
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Common Stock Net Asset Value, End of Year
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Common Stock Market Value, End of Year
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millions)
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Ratios are Calculated Using Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Stockholders
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Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)
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Asset Coverage Per Share of Preferred Stock, End of Yeare
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See Notes to Financial Highlights
Financial Highlights
(cont’d)
Municipal Fund Inc.
The following table includes selected data for a share of common stock outstanding throughout each period and other
performance information derived from the Financial Statements. Amounts that do not round to $0.01 or $(0.01) per share are presented as $0.00 or $(0.00), respectively.
Ratios that
do not round to 0.01% or (0.01)% are presented as 0.00% or (0.00)%, respectively. A "—" indicates that the line item was not applicable in the corresponding period.
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Common Stock Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Year
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Income/(Loss) From Investment Operations Applicable
to
Common Stockholders:
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Net Investment
Income/(Loss)a
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Net Gains or (Losses) on Securities (both realized and
unrealized)
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Total From Investment Operations Applicable to
Common
Stockholders
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Less Distributions to Common Stockholders From:
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Common Stock Net Asset Value, End of Year
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Common Stock Market Value, End of Year
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Total Return, Common Stock Net Asset Valueb
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Total Return, Common Stock Market Valueb
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Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders, End of Year (in
millions)
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Preferred Stock Outstanding, End of Year (in millions)
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Preferred Stock Liquidation Value Per Share
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Ratios are Calculated Using Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Stockholders
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Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)
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Asset Coverage Per Share of Preferred Stock, End of Yeare
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See Notes to Financial Highlights
Financial Highlights
(cont’d)
New York Municipal Fund Inc.
The following table includes selected data for a share of common stock outstanding throughout each period and other
performance information derived from the Financial Statements. Amounts that do not round to $0.01 or $(0.01) per share are presented as $0.00 or $(0.00), respectively.
Ratios that
do not round to 0.01% or (0.01)% are presented as 0.00% or (0.00)%, respectively. A "—" indicates that the line item was not applicable in the corresponding period.
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Common Stock Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Year
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Income/(Loss) From Investment Operations Applicable
to
Common Stockholders:
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Net Investment
Income/(Loss)a
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Net Gains or (Losses) on Securities (both realized and
unrealized)
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Total From Investment Operations Applicable to
Common
Stockholders
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Less Distributions to Common Stockholders From:
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Total Distributions to Common Stockholders
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Common Stock Net Asset Value, End of Year
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Common Stock Market Value, End of Year
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Total Return, Common Stock Net Asset Valueb
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Total Return, Common Stock Market Valueb
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Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders, End of Year (in
millions)
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Preferred Stock Outstanding, End of Year (in millions)
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Preferred Stock Liquidation Value Per Share
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Ratios are Calculated Using Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Stockholders
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Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)
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Asset Coverage Per Share of Preferred Stock, End of Yeare
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See Notes to Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Highlights
Municipal Closed-End Funds
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Calculated based on the average number of shares of common stock outstanding during
each fiscal period.
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Total return based on per share NAV reflects the effects of changes in NAV on the
performance of each
Fund during each fiscal period. Total return based on per share market value
assumes the purchase of
shares of common stock at the market price on the first day and sale of common
stock at
the market price
on the last day of the period indicated. Dividends and distributions,
if any, are assumed to be reinvested at
prices obtained under each Fund's distribution
reinvestment plan. Results represent past performance and
do not indicate future
results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Investment returns will fluctuate and shares of common stock when sold may be worth
more or less than
original cost.
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Net of unamortized deferred issuance costs. The unamortized deferred issuance costs
were:
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Distributions on VMTPS are included in expense ratios. The annualized ratios of
distributions on VMTPS to
average net assets applicable to common stockholders were:
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Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the liquidation
preference of VMTPS and
accumulated unpaid distributions on VMTPS) from the Fund's total assets and
dividing by the number of
VMTPS outstanding.
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Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Boards of Directors of
Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund
Inc.
Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc., Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc., and Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. (collectively
referred to
as the “Funds”), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2022 and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of
changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds at October 31, 2022, the
results of their operations for the year ended, the changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended and their financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits.
We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules
and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance
with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of
material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to
obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing
procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those
risks. Such
procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2022, by correspondence
with
the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers and others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating
the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more Neuberger Berman investment companies since 1954.
Boston, Massachusetts
December 23, 2022
Fund Investment Objectives,
Policies and Risks
Investment Objectives and Policies
Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc. (NBW)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax and
California personal income tax. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its total assets
(including
proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes)
in securities of municipal issuers that provide interest income that is exempt from federal income tax and
California personal income tax; however, the Fund may invest without limit in municipal securities the interest on which may be an item of tax preference for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("Tax Preference Item").
The
Fund’s distributions are generally exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax, although stockholders may have to pay an alternative minimum tax
on
income deemed to be a Tax Preference Item.
Municipal securities that provide interest income that is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax
include securities issued by the State of California, any of its political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, or by U.S. territories and possessions, such as
Guam, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, and their political subdivisions and public corporations.
The Fund’s investment objective is not fundamental and may be changed by the Fund’s Board of Directors without
stockholder approval, however, stockholders would be provided at least 60 days’ notice of any changes. The
Fund’s policy of investing at least 80% of its total assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that provide interest income
that
is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax is a fundamental policy that may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority
of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act")).
The Fund may invest in municipal obligations of any maturity or duration and does not have a target maturity or duration. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 70% of its total assets in municipal securities
that,
at the time of investment, are rated within the four highest rating categories by at least one independent credit rating agency or, if unrated, are determined by the
Fund’s portfolio managers to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in municipal securities that at the time of investment are rated Ba/BB or B by Moody’s, S&P or Fitch or that are unrated but judged to be of comparable
quality by the Fund’s portfolio managers. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in any
industry. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in industrial development bonds. The Fund may invest
up to 20% of its total assets in securities the interest income on which is subject to federal income tax and/or
California personal income tax. All percentage and ratings limitations on securities in which the Fund may invest
apply at the time of making an investment and shall not be considered violated as a result of subsequent market
movements or if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded to a rating that would have precluded the
Fund’s initial investment in such security.
The Fund uses leverage to pursue its investment objective and has issued Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares (the
"Preferred Shares"). Under the 1940 Act, the Fund is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its total managed assets or equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up
to 50% of
its total managed assets. The Fund may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed
by
the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or by agencies rating the Preferred Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.
The Fund may invest in all types
of municipal bonds, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and pre-refunded bonds. The Fund may invest in zero coupon bonds, which are issued at substantial
discounts
from their value at maturity and pay no cash income to their holders until they mature.
The Fund may purchase municipal bonds that are additionally secured by insurance, bank credit agreements, or escrow
accounts. The credit quality of companies that provide such credit enhancements will affect the value of those securities. Although the insurance feature reduces
certain financial
risks, the premiums for insurance and the higher market price paid for insured obligations may reduce the Fund’s income. The insurance feature does not guarantee the market value of the insured obligations or the net asset value of the Fund’s shares of common
stock.
As part of their fundamental
investment analysis the portfolio managers consider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors they believe are financially material to individual investments,
where
applicable, as described below. While this analysis is inherently subjective and may be informed by both internally generated and third -party metrics, data and other information, the portfolio managers believe that the consideration of financially
material
ESG factors, alongside traditional financial metrics, may improve credit analysis, security selection, relative value analysis and enhance the Fund’s overall
investment process. The specific ESG factors considered and scope of integration may vary depending on the specific investment and/or investment type. The consideration of ESG factors does not apply to certain instruments, such as certain derivative instruments, other registered
investment companies, cash and cash equivalents. The consideration of ESG factors as part of the investment process does not mean that the Fund pursues a specific
"impact" or
"sustainable" investment strategy.
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. (NBH)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax.
There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its total assets
(including
proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes)
in securities of municipal issuers that provide interest income that is exempt from federal income tax; however, the Fund may invest without limit in municipal securities the interest on which may be an item of tax preference for purposes
of
the federal alternative minimum tax ("Tax Preference Item"). The Fund’s distributions are generally exempt from federal income tax, although stockholders may have to
pay an
alternative minimum tax on income deemed to be a Tax Preference Item. A portion of the distributions you receive may also be exempt from state and local income taxes, depending on where you live.
Municipal securities that provide interest income that is exempt from federal income tax include securities issued
by state and local governments, including U.S. territories and possessions, political subdivisions, agencies and
public authorities.
The Fund’s
investment objective is not fundamental and may be changed by the Fund’s Board of Directors without stockholder approval, however, stockholders would be provided at
least 60
days’ notice of any changes. The Fund’s policy of investing at least 80% of its total assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that provide interest income
that
is exempt from federal income tax is a fundamental policy that may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities
of the Fund
(as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act")).
The Fund may invest in municipal obligations of any maturity or duration and does not have a target maturity or duration.
Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 70% of its total assets in municipal securities that, at the time of investment, are rated within the four
highest
rating categories by at least one independent credit rating agency or, if unrated, are determined by the Fund’s portfolio managers to be of
comparable quality. The Fund may
invest up to 30% of its total assets in municipal securities that, at the time of investment, are rated Ba/BB or B by Moody’s, S&P or Fitch or that are unrated but
judged
to be of comparable quality by the Fund’s portfolio managers. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in any industry and the Fund normally will not invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any single issuer.
The
Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in industrial development bonds or in issuers located in the same state. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total
assets in
securities the interest income on which is subject to federal income tax. All percentage and ratings limitations on securities in which the Fund may invest apply at the time of making an investment and shall not be considered violated as a result of subsequent market movements
or
if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded to a rating that would have precluded the Fund’s initial investment in such security.
The Fund uses leverage to pursue its investment objective and has issued Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares (the "Preferred Shares"). Under the 1940 Act, the Fund is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its total
managed
assets or equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up to 50% of its total managed assets. The Fund may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the
maximum amount
permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or by agencies rating the Preferred Shares, which may be more
stringent
than those imposed by the 1940 Act.
The Fund may invest in all types of municipal bonds, including
general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and pre-refunded bonds. The Fund may invest in zero coupon bonds, which are issued at substantial discounts from their value at maturity and pay no cash income to their holders until they mature.
The Fund may purchase municipal bonds that are additionally secured by insurance, bank credit agreements, or escrow
accounts. The credit quality of companies that provide such credit enhancements will affect the value of those securities. Although the insurance feature reduces
certain financial
risks, the premiums for insurance and the higher market price paid for insured obligations may reduce the Fund’s income. The insurance feature does not guarantee the market value of the insured obligations or the net asset value of the Fund’s shares of common
stock.
As part of their fundamental
investment analysis the portfolio managers consider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors they believe are financially material to individual investments,
where
applicable, as described below. While this analysis is inherently subjective and may be informed by both internally generated and third -party metrics, data and other information, the portfolio managers believe that the consideration of financially
material
ESG factors, alongside traditional financial metrics, may improve credit analysis, security selection, relative value analysis and enhance the Fund’s overall
investment process. The specific ESG factors considered and scope of integration may vary depending on the specific investment and/or investment type. The consideration of ESG factors does not apply to certain instruments, such as certain derivative instruments, other registered
investment companies, cash and cash equivalents. The consideration of ESG factors as part of the investment process does not mean that the Fund pursues a specific
"impact" or
"sustainable" investment strategy.
Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. (NBO)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax and
New York State and New York City personal income taxes. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its
investment objective.
The Fund seeks to
achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its total assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock and the proceeds of
any
borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of municipal issuers that provide interest income that is exempt from federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes; however, the Fund may invest without limit in municipal
securities the interest on which
may be an item of tax preference for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("Tax Preference Item"). The Fund’s distributions are generally exempt from federal
income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes, although stockholders may have to pay an alternative minimum tax on income deemed to be a Tax Preference Item.
Municipal securities that provide interest income that is exempt from federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes include securities issued by the State of New York, any of its political subdivisions,
agencies,
or instrumentalities, or by U.S. territories and possessions, such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, and their political subdivisions and public
corporations.
The Fund’s investment objective is not fundamental and may be changed by the
Fund’s Board of Directors without stockholder approval, however, stockholders would be provided at least 60 days’ notice of any changes. The Fund’s policy of investing at least 80% of its total assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred
stock and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that provide interest
income that is exempt from federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes are
fundamental policies that may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting
securities of the Fund (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act")).
The Fund may invest in municipal obligations of any maturity or duration and does not have a target maturity or duration. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 70% of its total assets in municipal securities
that,
at the time of investment, are rated within the four highest rating categories by at least one independent credit rating agency or, if unrated, are determined by the
Fund’s portfolio managers to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in municipal securities that at the time of investment are rated Ba/BB or B by Moody’s, S&P or Fitch or that are unrated but judged to be of comparable
quality by the Fund’s portfolio managers. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in any
industry. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in industrial development bonds. The Fund may invest
up to 20% of its total assets in securities the interest income on which is subject to federal income tax and/or
New York State and/or New York City personal income taxes. All percentage and ratings limitations on securities
in which the Fund may invest apply at the time of making an investment and shall not be considered violated as a
result of subsequent market movements or if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded to a rating that
would have precluded the Fund’s initial investment in such security.
The Fund uses leverage to pursue its investment objective and has issued Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares (the
"Preferred Shares"). Under the 1940 Act, the Fund is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its total managed assets or equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up
to 50% of
its total managed assets. The Fund may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed
by
the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or by agencies rating the Preferred Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.
The Fund may invest in all types of municipal bonds, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and pre-refunded bonds. The Fund may invest in zero coupon bonds, which are issued at substantial discounts from their
value at
maturity and pay no cash income to their holders until they mature.
The Fund may purchase municipal bonds
that are additionally secured by insurance, bank credit agreements, or escrow accounts. The credit quality of companies that provide such credit enhancements will
affect the value
of those securities. Although the insurance feature reduces certain financial risks, the premiums for insurance and the higher market price paid for insured obligations may reduce the Fund’s income. The insurance feature does not
guarantee
the market value of the insured obligations or the net asset value of the Fund’s shares of common stock.
As part of their fundamental investment analysis the portfolio managers consider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors they believe are financially material to individual investments, where applicable, as
described below. While this
analysis is inherently subjective and may be informed by both internally generated and third -party metrics, data and other information, the portfolio managers believe
that the
consideration of financially material ESG factors, alongside traditional financial metrics, may improve credit analysis, security selection, relative value analysis and enhance the Fund’s overall investment process. The specific ESG factors
considered and scope of integration may vary depending on the specific investment and/or investment type. The
consideration of ESG factors does not apply to certain instruments, such as certain derivative instruments, other
registered investment companies, cash and cash equivalents. The consideration of ESG factors as part of the
investment process does not mean that the Fund pursues a specific "impact" or "sustainable" investment
strategy.
Risk Factors for
the Funds
This section contains a discussion of principal risks of investing in each Fund. The net asset
value per share ("NAV") and market price of, and distributions paid on, each Fund’s shares of common stock will fluctuate with and be affected by, among other things, the risks more fully described below. As with any fund, there can be no guarantee
that
a Fund will meet its investment objective or that the Fund’s performance will be positive for any period of time. Each of the following risks, which are described in
alphabetical order and not in order of importance, can significantly affect a Fund’s performance. The relative importance of, or potential exposure as a result of, each of these risks will vary based on market and other investment-specific considerations. Each Fund may
be
subject to other risks in addition to those identified below. Each risk noted below is applicable to each Fund unless the specific Fund or Funds are noted in a
parenthetical.
Anti-Takeover and Other Provisions in the Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws. The Fund’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws include provisions that could limit the
ability
of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Fund, to cause it to engage in certain transactions or to modify its structure. Such provisions may limit the ability of common stockholders to sell their shares at a premium over the then-current market prices and may have
the effect of inhibiting structural changes to the Fund, such as a conversion to an open-end investment company.
Call Risk. Upon the issuer’s
desire to call a security, or under other circumstances where a security is called, including when interest rates are low and issuers opt to repay the obligation
underlying a
"callable security" early, the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds in an investment offering a lower yield and may not benefit from any increase in value that might otherwise result from declining interest rates. In addition, the Fund may realize a taxable
gain
or loss on such securities.
California State Specific Risk (NBW Only). Because the Fund invests primarily in municipal securities of California issuers, it is more vulnerable to
unfavorable
economic, political and regulatory developments in California than are funds that invest in municipal securities of many states.
Credit Risk. Credit risk is
the
risk that issuers, guarantors, or insurers may fail, or become less able or unwilling, to pay interest and/or principal when due. Changes in the actual or perceived
creditworthiness of an issuer or a downgrade or default affecting any of the Fund’s securities could affect the Fund’s performance by affecting the credit quality or value of the Fund’s securities. Generally, the longer the maturity and the lower the credit quality
of a security, the more sensitive it is to credit risk.
Distressed Securities Risk.
Distressed securities may present a substantial risk of default, including the
loss of the entire investment, or may be in default. The Fund may not receive interest payments on the distressed
securities and may incur costs to protect its investment. The prices of such securities may be subject to periods of abrupt and erratic market movements and above-average price volatility and it may be difficult to value such securities.
In
certain periods, there may be little or no liquidity in the markets for distressed securities meaning that the Fund may be unable to exit its position.
Interest Rate
Risk. The Fund’s distribution rate and NAV will fluctuate in response to changes in interest rates. In
general, the value of investments with interest rate risk, such as debt securities, will move in the direction opposite to movements in interest rates. If interest rates rise, the value of such securities may decline. Typically, the longer the
maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater the effect a change in interest rates could have on the security’s price. Thus, the sensitivity of the Fund’s debt
securities to interest rate risk will increase with any increase in the duration of those securities.
Issuer-Specific Risk. An
individual
security may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the market as a whole.
Leverage Risk. The Fund’s
use of leverage may cause higher volatility for the Fund’s NAV,
market price, and distribution rate. Leverage typically magnifies the total return of the Fund’s portfolio, whether that return is positive or negative. Leverage is intended to increase common stock net income, but there is no assurance that the
Fund’s
leveraging strategy will be successful or that the use of leverage will result in a higher yield on the Fund’s shares of common stock. Leverage may also increase
the Fund’s liquidity risk, as the Fund may need to sell securities at inopportune times to stay within Fund, contractual or regulatory limits. The Fund’s use of
leverage may increase operating costs, which may reduce total return. The Fund’s use of leverage may increase or decrease from time to time in its discretion and the Fund may, in the future, determine not to use leverage.
Liquidity Risk. From time to
time, the trading market for a particular investment in which the Fund
invests, or a particular type of instrument in which the Fund is invested, may become less liquid or even illiquid. Illiquid investments frequently can be more difficult to purchase or sell at an advantageous price or time, and there is a greater
risk that the investments may not be sold for the price at which the Fund is carrying them. Certain investments that were liquid when the Fund purchased them may become
illiquid,
sometimes abruptly. Additionally, market closures due to holidays or other factors may render a security or group of securities (e.g., securities tied to a particular country or geographic region) illiquid for a period of time. An inability to sell a
portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities. Market prices for such securities or other investments may be volatile. During periods
of
substantial market volatility, an investment or even an entire market segment may become illiquid, sometimes abruptly, which can adversely affect the Fund’s ability to
limit
losses.
Lower-Rated Debt Securities Risk. Lower-rated debt securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") and unrated debt securities determined to be of
comparable
quality involve greater risks than investment grade debt securities. Such securities may fluctuate more widely in price and yield and may fall in price during times
when the
economy is weak or is expected to become weak. These securities also may require a greater degree of judgment
to establish a price and may be difficult to sell at the time and price the Fund desires. Lower-rated debt securities are considered by the major rating agencies to be predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing
ability
to pay principal and interest and carry a greater risk that the issuer of such securities will default in the timely payment of principal and interest. Issuers of
securities that are in default or have defaulted may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case the Fund may lose its entire investment. The creditworthiness of issuers of these securities may be more complex to analyze than that of issuers of investment grade debt
securities, and the overreliance on credit ratings may present additional risks.
Market
Premium/Discount Risk. The market price of the Fund’s shares of common stock will generally fluctuate in
accordance with changes in the Fund’s NAV as well as the relative supply of and demand for shares on the secondary market. The Fund’s investment advisor cannot predict
whether shares will trade below, at or above their NAV because the shares trade on the secondary market at market prices and not at NAV. Because the market price of the shares of common stock will be determined by factors such as relative supply of and demand for the shares
of
common stock in the market, general market and economic circumstances, and other factors beyond the control of the Fund, the Fund cannot predict whether the shares of
common stock
will trade at, below or above NAV. This characteristic is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that the Fund’s NAV could decrease as a
result of investment activities.
Common stockholders bear a risk of loss to the extent that the price at which they sell their shares is lower in relation to the Fund’s NAV than at the time of
purchase.
Municipal Securities Risk.
The municipal securities market could be significantly affected by adverse political and legislative changes, as well as
uncertainties related to taxation or the rights of municipal security holders. Changes in the financial health of a municipality or other issuer, or an insurer of
municipal
securities, may make it difficult for it to pay interest and principal when due and may affect the overall municipal securities market. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the municipal securities of a particular state or U.S.
territory or possession, there is greater risk that political, regulatory, economic or other developments within that jurisdiction may have a significant impact on the Fund’s investment performance. Declines in real estate prices and
general business activity may reduce the tax revenues of state and local governments. Municipal issuers have on
occasion defaulted on obligations, been downgraded, or commenced insolvency proceedings.
Because many municipal securities are issued to finance similar types of projects, especially those related to education,
health care, housing, transportation, and utilities, conditions in those sectors can affect the overall municipal securities market. Interest on municipal securities
paid out of
current or anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific asset (so-called "private activity bonds") are generally not backed by the creditworthiness or taxing authority of the issuing governmental entity; rather, a particular business or facility may be
the only source of revenue supporting payment of interest and principal, and declines in general business activity could affect the economic viability of that business
or facility.
To the extent that the Fund earns interest income on private activity bonds, a part of its dividends will be a Tax Preference Item.
Municipal bonds may be bought or sold at a market discount (i.e., a price less than the bond’s principal amount
or, in the case of a bond issued with original issue discount ("OID"), a price less than the amount of the issue
price plus accrued OID). If the market discount is more than a de minimis amount, and if the bond has a maturity
date of more than one year from the date it was issued, then any market discount that accrues annually, or any
gains earned on the disposition of the bond, generally will be subject to federal income taxation as ordinary
(taxable) income rather than as capital gains. Some municipal securities, including those in the high yield market, may include transfer restrictions similar to restricted securities (e.g., may only be transferred to qualified institutional
buyers
and purchasers meeting other qualification requirements set by the issuer). As such, it may be difficult to sell municipal securities at a time when it may otherwise be
desirable to do so or the Fund may be able to sell them only at prices that are less than what the Fund regards as their fair market value.
New York State Specific Risk (NBO Only). Because the Fund invests primarily in municipal securities of New York issuers, it is more vulnerable to
unfavorable
economic, political and regulatory developments in New York than are funds that invest in municipal securities of many states. The economic and financial condition of
New York State, New York City and other municipalities of New York are closely related, and any financial difficulty in these
jurisdictions may have an adverse effect on New York municipal securities held by the Fund. Certain issuers of New York municipal securities have experienced serious
financial
difficulties in the past and reoccurrence of these difficulties may impair the ability of certain New York issuers to pay principal or interest on their obligations.
Operational and Cybersecurity Risk.
The Fund and its service providers, and your ability to transact with the Fund, may be negatively impacted due to operational matters arising from, among other
problems, human
errors, systems and technology disruptions or failures, or cybersecurity incidents. Cybersecurity incidents may allow an unauthorized party to gain access to fund assets, customer data, or proprietary information, or cause the Fund or its
service providers, as well as the securities trading venues and their service providers, to suffer data corruption or lose operational functionality. Cybersecurity
incidents can
result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. It is not possible for the Manager or the other Fund service providers to identify all of the cybersecurity or
other operational risks that may affect the Fund or to develop processes and controls to completely eliminate or mitigate their
occurrence or effects. Most issuers in which the Fund invests are heavily dependent on computers for data storage and operations, and require ready access to the
internet to
conduct their business. Thus,
cybersecurity incidents could
also affect issuers of securities in which the Fund invests, leading to significant loss of value.
Recent Market Conditions. Both
U.S. and international markets have experienced significant volatility in
recent months and years. As a result of such volatility, investment returns may fluctuate significantly. National economies are substantially interconnected, as are global financial markets, which creates the possibility that conditions in one
country or region might adversely impact issuers in a different country or region. However, the interconnectedness of economies and/or markets may be diminishing, which
may impact
such economies and markets in ways that cannot be foreseen at this time.
Although interest rates were unusually low in recent years in the U.S. and abroad, recently, the Federal Reserve and certain
foreign central banks began to raise interest rates as part of their efforts to address rising inflation. In addition, ongoing inflation pressures from tight labor
markets and
supply chain disruptions could continue to cause an increase in interest rates and/or negatively impact companies. It is difficult to accurately predict the pace at which interest rates might increase, or the timing, frequency or magnitude of any such increases in interest rates.
Additionally,
various economic and political factors could cause the Federal Reserve or other foreign central banks to change their approach in the future and such actions may
result in an economic slowdown both in the U.S. and abroad. Deteriorating economic fundamentals may, in turn, increase the risk of default or insolvency of particular issuers, negatively impact market value, increase market volatility, cause credit spreads to widen, and reduce
liquidity. Unexpected increases in interest rates could lead to market volatility or reduce liquidity in certain sectors of the market. Also, regulators have expressed
concern that
rate increases may cause investors to sell fixed income securities faster than the market can absorb them, contributing to price volatility. Over the longer term, rising interest rates may present a greater risk than has historically been the case due to the prior period of relatively
low
rates and the effect of government fiscal and monetary policy initiatives and potential market reaction to those initiatives, or their alteration or cessation.
Historical
patterns of correlation among asset classes may break down in unanticipated ways during times of high volatility, disrupting investment programs and potentially causing losses.
Some countries,
including the U.S., have in recent years adopted more protectionist trade policies. Slowing global economic growth, the rise in protectionist trade policies, changes to
some major
international trade agreements, risks associated with the trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, and the risks associated with ongoing trade negotiations with China, could affect the economies of many nations in ways that cannot
necessarily
be foreseen at the present time.
Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, and corresponding
events in late February 2022, have had, and could continue to have, severe adverse effects on regional and global economic markets for securities and commodities.
Following Russia’s actions, various governments, including the United States, have issued broad-ranging economic sanctions
against Russia, including, among other actions, a prohibition on doing business with certain Russian companies,
large financial institutions, officials and oligarchs; the removal by certain countries and the European Union of
selected Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications ("SWIFT"), the
electronic banking network that connects banks globally; and restrictive measures to prevent the Russian Central
Bank from undermining the impact of the sanctions. The current events, including sanctions and the potential for
future sanctions, including any impacting Russia’s energy sector, and other actions, and Russia’s retaliatory responses to those sanctions and actions, may continue to adversely impact the Russian economy and economies of
surrounding
countries and may result in the further decline of the value and liquidity of Russian securities and securities of surrounding countries, a continued weakening of
currencies in the
region and continued exchange closures, and may have other adverse consequences on the economies of countries in the region that could impact the value of investments in the region and impair the ability of a Fund to buy, sell, receive or deliver securities
of
companies in the region or a Fund’s ability to collect interest payments on fixed income securities in the region. Moreover, those events have, and could continue to
have,
an adverse effect on global markets performance and liquidity, thereby negatively affecting the value of a Fund’s investments beyond any direct exposure to issuers in the region. The duration of ongoing hostilities and the vast array of sanctions and related
events cannot be predicted. Those
events present material uncertainty and risk with respect to markets globally and the performance of a Fund and its investments or operations could be negatively
impacted.
Certain illnesses spread rapidly and have the potential to significantly and adversely affect the
global economy. Outbreaks such as the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, or other similarly infectious diseases may have material adverse impacts on a Fund. Epidemics and/or pandemics, such as the coronavirus, have and may further result in, among
other
things, closing borders, extended quarantines and stay-at-home orders, order cancellations, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, widespread business
closures and
layoffs, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this virus, and other epidemics and/or pandemics that may arise in the future, has negatively affected and may continue to affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and
the
global securities and commodities markets, including their liquidity, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. The impact of any outbreak may
last for an
extended period of time.
High public debt in the U.S. and other countries creates ongoing systemic and
market risks and policymaking uncertainty. There is no assurance that the U.S. Congress will act to raise the nation’s debt ceiling; a failure to do so could cause market turmoil and substantial investment risks that cannot now be fully predicted. Unexpected political,
regulatory
and diplomatic events within the U.S. and abroad may affect investor and consumer confidence and may adversely impact financial markets and the broader
economy.
China’s economy, which has been sustained in recent years largely through a debt-financed
housing boom, may be approaching the limits of that strategy and may experience a significant slowdown as a result of debt that cannot be repaid. Due to the size of China’s economy, such a slowdown could impact a number of other
countries.
There is widespread concern
about the potential effects of global climate change on property and security values. Certain issuers, industries and regions may be adversely affected by the impact of
climate
change in ways that cannot be foreseen. The impact of legislation, regulation and international accords related to climate change may negatively impact certain issuers and/or industries.
A rise in sea levels, a change in weather patterns, including an increase in powerful storms and large wildfires,
and/or a climate-driven increase in flooding could cause properties to lose value or become unmarketable altogether. Unlike
previous declines in the real estate market, properties in affected zones may not ever recover their value. The U.S. administration appears concerned about the climate
change
problem and is focusing regulatory and public works projects around those concerns. Regulatory changes and divestment movements tied to concerns about climate change could adversely affect the value of certain land and the viability of industries whose
activities or products are seen as accelerating climate change.
Losses related to climate change could
adversely affect corporate issuers and mortgage lenders, the value of mortgage-backed securities, the bonds of municipalities that depend on tax or other revenues and
tourist
dollars generated by affected properties, and insurers of the property and/or of corporate, municipal or mortgage-backed securities. Since property and security values are driven largely by buyers’ perceptions, it is difficult to know the
time period over which these market effects might unfold.
Risk Management. Risk is an
essential part of investing. No risk management program can eliminate the
Fund’s exposure to adverse events; at best, it may only reduce the possibility that the Fund will be affected by such events, and especially those risks that are not intrinsic to the Fund’s investment program. The Fund could experience
losses
if judgments about risk prove to be incorrect.
Sector Risk. From time to
time, based on market or economic conditions, the Fund may have significant positions in one or more sectors
of the market. To the extent the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect
those
sectors. Individual sectors may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market. The industries that constitute a sector may all react in the same way to economic, political or regulatory events.
Shareholder
Activism Risk. Shareholder activism can take many forms, including making public demands that the
Fund consider
certain alternatives, engaging in public campaigns to attempt to influence the Fund’s governance and/or management, commencing proxy contests in an effort to elect the
activists’ representatives or others to the Fund’s Board of Directors or to seek other actions such as a tender offer or Fund liquidation, and commencing litigation. Shareholder activism arises in a variety of situations, and has been increasing in the closed-end
fund
space recently. While the Fund is currently not subject to any shareholder activism, due to the potential volatility of the Fund’s common stock market price and for a
variety of other reasons, the Fund may in the future become the target of shareholder activism. Shareholder activism could result in substantial costs and divert Management’s and the Fund’s Board’s attention and resources from its business. Also, the Fund may be
required to incur significant legal and other expenses related to any activist shareholder matters. Further, the
Fund’s stock price could be subject to significant fluctuation or otherwise be adversely affected by the events, risks and uncertainties of any shareholder activism. Shareholder activists seek short-term actions that can increase Fund costs
per share and be detrimental to long-term stockholders.
Valuation Risk. The Fund may
not be able to sell an investment at the price at which the Fund has valued the investment. Such differences
could be significant, particularly for illiquid securities and securities that trade in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience extreme volatility. If
market or
other conditions make it difficult to value an investment, the Fund may be required to value such investments using more subjective methods, known as fair value methodologies. Using fair value methodologies to price investments may result in a value
that
is different from an investment’s most recent price and from the prices used by other funds to calculate their NAVs. The Fund uses pricing services to provide values
for
certain securities and there is no assurance that the Fund will be able to sell an investment at the price established by such pricing services. The Fund’s ability to value its investments in an accurate and timely manner may be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by third
party
service providers, such as pricing services or accounting agents.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan
for each Fund
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the "Plan Agent") will act as Plan Agent
for stockholders who have not elected in writing to receive dividends and distributions in cash (each a "Participant"), will open an account for each Participant under the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ("Plan") in the same name as their then-current
shares
of the Fund’s common stock (“Shares”) are registered, and will put the Plan into effect for each Participant as of the first record date for a dividend or capital
gains distribution.
Whenever the Fund declares a dividend or distribution with respect to the Shares, each
Participant will receive such dividends and distributions in additional Shares, including fractional Shares acquired by the Plan Agent and credited to each Participant’s account. If on the payment date for a cash dividend or distribution, the net asset
value is equal to or less than the market price per Share plus estimated brokerage commissions, the Plan Agent
shall automatically receive such Shares, including fractions, for each Participant’s account. Except in the
circumstances described in the next paragraph, the number of additional Shares to be credited to each
Participant’s account shall be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the dividend or distribution payable on their Shares by the greater of the net asset value per Share determined as of the date of purchase or 95% of the
then-current market price per Share on the payment date.
Should the net asset value per Share exceed the market price per Share plus estimated brokerage commissions on the payment
date for a cash dividend or distribution, the Plan Agent or a broker-dealer selected by the Plan Agent shall endeavor, for a purchase period lasting until the last
business day
before the next date on which the Shares trade on an "ex-dividend" basis, but in no event, except as provided below, more than 30 days after the payment date, to apply the amount of such dividend or distribution on each Participant’s Shares (less their pro rata share of
brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the Plan Agent’s open-market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of such dividend or distribution) to purchase Shares on the open market for each Participant’s account.
No
such purchases may be made more than 30 days after the payment date for such dividend or distribution except where temporary curtailment or suspension of purchase is
necessary
to comply with applicable provisions of federal securities laws. If, at the close of business on any day during the purchase period the net asset value per Share equals or is less than the market price per Share plus estimated brokerage commissions, the Plan Agent
will not make any further open-market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of such dividend or distribution. If the Plan Agent is unable to invest the full
dividend or
distribution amount through open-market purchases during the purchase period, the Plan Agent shall request that, with respect to the uninvested portion of such dividend or distribution amount, the Fund issue new Shares at the close of business on the
earlier of the last day of the purchase period or the first day during the purchase period on which the net asset value per Share equals or is less than the market
price per Share,
plus estimated brokerage commissions, such Shares to be issued in accordance with the terms specified in the third paragraph hereof. These newly issued Shares will be valued at the then-current market price per Share at the time such Shares are to be issued.
For purposes of making the reinvestment purchase comparison under the Plan, (a) the market price of the Shares on a
particular date shall be the last sales price on the New York Stock Exchange (or if the Shares are not listed on the New York Stock Exchange, such other exchange on
which the
Shares are principally traded) on that date, or, if there is no sale on such Exchange (or if not so listed, in the over-the-counter market) on that date, then the mean
between the closing bid and asked quotations for such Shares on such Exchange on such date and (b) the net asset value per
Share on a particular date shall be the net asset value per Share most recently calculated by or on behalf of the Fund. All dividends, distributions and other payments
(whether
made in cash or Shares) shall be made net of any applicable withholding tax.
Open-market purchases provided for above may be made on any securities exchange where the Fund’s Shares are traded, in
the over-the-counter market or in negotiated transactions and may be on such terms as to price, delivery and otherwise as the Plan Agent shall determine. Each
Participant’s
uninvested funds held by the Plan Agent will not bear interest, and it is understood that, in any event, the Plan Agent shall have no liability in
connection with any inability to
purchase Shares within 30 days after the initial date of such purchase as herein provided, or with the timing of any purchases effected. The Plan Agent shall have no
responsibility
as to the value of the Shares acquired for each Participant’s account. For the purpose of cash investments, the Plan Agent may commingle each Participant’s funds with those of other stockholders of the Fund for whom the Plan Agent similarly
acts
as agent, and the average price (including brokerage commissions) of all Shares purchased by the Plan Agent as Plan Agent shall be the price per Share allocable to each
Participant
in connection therewith.
The Plan Agent may hold each Participant’s Shares acquired pursuant to the
Plan together with the Shares of other stockholders of the Fund acquired pursuant to the Plan in noncertificated form in the Plan Agent’s name or that of the Plan Agent’s nominee. The Plan Agent will forward to each Participant any proxy solicitation material and
will vote any Shares so held for each Participant only in accordance with the instructions set forth on proxies returned by the Participant to the Fund.
The Plan Agent will confirm to each Participant each acquisition made for their account as soon as practicable but
not later than 60 days after the date thereof. Although each Participant may from time to time have an undivided
fractional interest (computed to three decimal places) in a Share, no certificates for a fractional Share will be
issued. However, dividends and distributions on fractional Shares will be credited to each Participant’s account. In the event of termination of a Participant’s account under the Plan, the Plan Agent will adjust for any such undivided
fractional
interest in cash at the market value of the Shares at the time of termination, less the pro rata expense of any sale required to make such an adjustment.
Any Share dividends or split Shares distributed by the Fund on Shares held by the Plan Agent for Participants will
be credited to their accounts. In the event that the Fund makes available to its stockholders rights to purchase
additional Shares or other securities, the Shares held for each Participant under the Plan will be added to other
Shares held by the Participant in calculating the number of rights to be issued to each Participant.
The Plan Agent’s service fee for handling capital gains and other distributions or income dividends will be paid
by
the Fund. Participants will be charged their pro rata share of brokerage commissions on all open-market
purchases.
Each Participant may
terminate their account under the Plan by notifying the Plan Agent in writing. Such termination will be effective immediately if the Participant’s notice is received by
the
Plan Agent not less than ten days prior to any dividend or distribution record date, otherwise such termination will be effective the first trading day after the payment date for such dividend or distribution with respect to any subsequent dividend or distribution.
The
Plan may be terminated by the Plan Agent or the Fund upon notice in writing mailed to each Participant at least 30 days prior to any record date for the payment of any
dividend or
distribution by the Fund.
These terms and conditions may be amended or supplemented by the Plan Agent or the
Fund at any time or times but, except when necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law or the rules or policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority, only by mailing to each Participant appropriate
written
notice at least 30 days prior to the effective date thereof. The amendment or supplement shall be deemed to be accepted by each Participant unless, prior to the
effective
date thereof, the Plan Agent receives written notice of the termination of their account under the Plan. Any such amendment may include an appointment by the Plan Agent in its place and stead of a successor Plan Agent under these terms and conditions, with
full
power and authority to perform all or any of the acts to be performed by the Plan Agent under these terms and conditions. Upon any such appointment of any Plan Agent
for the
purpose of receiving dividends and distributions, the Fund will be authorized to pay to such successor Plan Agent, for each Participant’s account, all dividends and distributions payable on Shares held in their name or under the Plan for retention or application by such
successor Plan Agent as provided in these terms and conditions.
The Plan Agent shall at all times act in
good faith and agrees to use its best efforts within reasonable limits to ensure the accuracy of all services performed under this Agreement and to comply with
applicable law, but
assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for loss or damage due to errors unless such error is caused by
the Plan Agent’s
negligence, bad faith, or willful misconduct or that of its employees. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland.
Reinvested dividends and distributions are taxed in the same manner as cash dividends and distributions — i.e.,
reinvestment in additional Shares does not relieve stockholders of, or defer the need to pay, any income tax that
may be payable (or that is required to be withheld) on Fund dividends and distributions. Participants should
contact their tax professionals for information on how the Plan impacts their personal tax situation. For additional information about the Plan, please contact the Plan Agent by telephone at 1-866-227-2136 or by mail at 6201 15th
Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY, 11219 or online at www.astfinancial.com.
Investment Manager and Administrator
Neuberger Berman
Investment Advisers LLC
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
10104-0002
877.461.1899
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
One Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111
Transfer Agent
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Shareholder Services 866.227.2136
Plan Agent
American Stock Transfer & Trust
Company, LLC
Plan Administration Department
P.O. Box 922
Wall Street Station
New York, NY 10269-0560
Overnight correspondence should be sent to:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legal Counsel
K&L Gates LLP
1601 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-1600
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst
& Young LLP
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Directors and
Officers
The following tables set forth information concerning the Directors and Officers of each of the
Funds. All persons named as Directors and Officers also serve in similar capacities for other funds administered or managed by NBIA. Each Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Directors as of the time
of
the Fund’s most recent public offering and is available upon request, without charge, by calling (877) 461-1899.
Information about the Board of
Directors
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Position(s)
and Length of
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Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
|
Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Director
|
Other Directorships Held
Outside Fund Complex by
|
|
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Executive Vice Chancellor
Emeritus, The Jewish
Theological Seminary, since
2020; formerly, Executive
Vice Chancellor and Chief
Operating Officer, Jewish
Theological Seminary, 2012
to 2020; formerly, Executive
Vice President and General
Counsel, Fidelity
Investments, 2007 to
2012;formerly, Executive
Vice President and General
Counsel, BellSouth
Corporation, 2004 to 2007;
formerly, Vice President and
Associate General Counsel,
BellSouth Corporation, 2000
to 2004; formerly, Associate,
Partner, and National
Litigation Practice Co-Chair,
Mayer, Brown LLP, 1981 to
2000; formerly, Associate
Independent Counsel, Office
of Independent Counsel,
1990 to 1992.
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|
Chair and Director, USCJ
Supporting Foundation,
since 2021; Director, UJA
Federation of Greater New
York, since 2019; Trustee,
The Jewish Theological
Seminary, since 2015;
formerly, Director, Legility,
Inc. (privately held for-profit
company), 2012 to 2021;
Director, Lawyers Committee
for Civil Rights Under Law
(not-for-profit), since 2005;
formerly, Director, Equal
Justice Works
(not-for-profit), 2005 to
2014; formerly, Director,
Corporate Counsel Institute,
Georgetown University Law
Center, 2007 to 2012;
formerly, Director, Greater
Boston Legal Services
(not-for-profit), 2007 to
2012.
|
Name, (Year of Birth),
and
Address(1)
|
Position(s)
and Length of
Time
Served(2)
|
Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
|
Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Director
|
Other Directorships Held
Outside Fund Complex by
Director(3)
|
Michael M. Knetter (1960)
|
|
President and Chief
Executive Officer, University
of Wisconsin Foundation,
since 2010; formerly, Dean,
School of Business,
University of Wisconsin -
Madison; formerly, Professor
of International Economics
and Associate Dean, Amos
Tuck School of Business -
Dartmouth College, 1998 to
2002.
|
|
Director, 1 William Street
Credit Income Fund, since
2018; Board Member,
American Family Insurance (a
mutual company, not
publicly traded), since March
2009; formerly, Trustee,
Northwestern Mutual
Series Fund, Inc., 2007 to
2011; formerly, Director,
Wausau Paper, 2005 to
2011; formerly, Director,
Great Wolf Resorts, 2004 to
2009.
|
|
Director since
2002;
Chairman of
the Board since
2008; formerly
Lead
Independent
Trustee from
2006 to 2008
|
Formerly, Managing
Member, Ridgefield
Farm LLC (a private
investment vehicle), 2004 to
2016; formerly, President
and CEO, Westaff, Inc.
(temporary staffing), May
2001 to January 2002;
formerly, Senior Executive,
The Charles Schwab
Corporation, 1983 to 1998,
including Chief Executive
Officer, Charles Schwab
Investment Management,
Inc.; Trustee, Schwab Family
of Funds and Schwab
Investments, 1997 to 1998;
and Executive Vice
President-Retail Brokerage,
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.,
1994 to 1997.
|
|
Trustee, University of
Maryland, Shore Regional
Health System, since 2020;
formerly, Director, H&R
Block, Inc. (tax services
company), 2001 to 2018;
formerly, Director, Talbot
Hospice Inc., 2013 to 2016;
formerly, Chairman,
Governance and Nominating
Committee, H&R Block, Inc.,
2011 to 2015; formerly,
Chairman, Compensation
Committee, H&R Block, Inc.,
2006 to 2010; formerly,
Director, Forward
Management, Inc. (asset
management company),
1999 to 2006.
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|
|
|
|
|
Name, (Year of Birth),
and
Address(1)
|
Position(s)
and Length of
Time
Served(2)
|
Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
|
Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Director
|
Other Directorships Held
Outside Fund Complex by
Director(3)
|
|
|
Michael J. Cosgrove (1949)
|
|
President, Carragh
Consulting USA, since 2014;
formerly, Executive, General
Electric Company, 1970 to
2014, including President,
Mutual Funds and Global
Investment Programs, GE
Asset Management, 2011 to
2014, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Mutual
Funds and Intermediary
Business, GE Asset
Management, 2007 to
2011, President, Institutional
Sales and Marketing, GE
Asset Management, 1998 to
2007, and Chief Financial
Officer, GE Asset
Management, and Deputy
Treasurer, GE Company,
1988 to 1993.
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Director, America Press, Inc.
(not-for-profit Jesuit
publisher), since 2015;
formerly, Director, Fordham
University, 2001 to 2018;
formerly, Director, The
Gabelli Go Anywhere Trust,
June 2015 to June 2016;
formerly, Director, Skin
Cancer Foundation
(not-for-profit), 2006 to
2015; formerly, Director, GE
Investments Funds, Inc.,
1997 to 2014; formerly,
Trustee, GE Institutional
Funds, 1997 to 2014;
formerly, Director, GE Asset
Management, 1988 to
2014; formerly, Director,
Elfun Trusts, 1988 to 2014;
formerly, Trustee, GE Pension
& Benefit Plans, 1988 to
2014; formerly, Member of
Board of Governors,
Investment Company
Institute.
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Member, Circle Financial
Group (private wealth
management membership
practice), since 2011;
Managing Director, Golden
Seeds LLC (an angel
investing group), since 2009;
Adjunct Professor, Columbia
University School of
International and Public
Affairs, since 2008; formerly,
Visiting Assistant Professor,
Fairfield University, Dolan
School of Business, Fall
2007; formerly, Adjunct
Associate Professor of
Finance, Richmond, The
American International
University in London, 1999
to 2007.
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Board member, The
Maritime Aquarium at
Norwalk, since 2020; Board
member, Norwalk
Community College
Foundation, since 2014;
Dean’s Advisory Council,
Radcliffe Institute for
Advanced Study, since 2014;
formerly, Director and
Treasurer, At Home in Darien
(not-for-profit), 2012 to
2014; formerly, Director,
National Executive Service
Corps (not-for-profit), 2012
to 2013; formerly, Trustee,
Richmond, The American
International University in
London, 1999 to 2013.
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Name, (Year of Birth),
and
Address(1)
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Position(s)
and Length of
Time
Served(2)
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Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
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Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Director
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Other Directorships Held
Outside Fund Complex by
Director(3)
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Formerly, adjunct Professor,
Columbia University School
of International and Public
Affairs, from 2012 to 2018;
formerly, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer, People’s United
Bank, Connecticut (a
financial services company),
1991 to 2001.
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Director, 1 WS Credit Income
Fund; Chair, Audit
Committee, Director, 1 WS
Credit Income Fund; Chair,
Audit Committee, since
2018; Director and Chair,
Thrivent Church Loan and
Income Fund, since 2018;
formerly, Trustee, Steben
Alternative Investment
Funds, Steben Select
Multi-Strategy Fund, and
Steben Select Multi-Strategy
Master Fund, 2013 to 2017;
formerly, Treasurer, National
Association of Corporate
Directors, Connecticut
Chapter, 2011 to 2015;
formerly, Manager, Larch
Lane Multi-Strategy Fund
complex (which consisted of
three funds), 2006 to 2011;
formerly, Member, NASDAQ
Issuers’ Affairs Committee,
1995 to 2003.
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and
Address(1)
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Position(s)
and Length of
Time
Served(2)
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Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
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Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Director
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Other Directorships Held
Outside Fund Complex by
Director(3)
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President, Woodhill
Enterprises Inc./Chase
Hollow Associates LLC
(personal investment
vehicle), since 2006;
formerly, Consultant,
Resources Global
Professionals (temporary
staffing), 2002 to 2006;
formerly, Chief Financial
Officer, Booz-Allen &
Hamilton, Inc., 1995 to
1999; formerly, Enterprise
Risk Officer, Prudential
Insurance, 1994 to 1995;
formerly, President,
Prudential Asset
Management Company,
1992 to 1994; formerly,
President, Prudential Power
Funding (investments in
electric and gas utilities and
alternative energy projects),
1989 to 1992; formerly,
Treasurer, Prudential
Insurance Company, 1983 to
1989.
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Director, American Water
(water utility), since 2003;
Director, Allianz Life of New
York (insurance), since 2005;
Director, Berger Group
Holdings, Inc. (engineering
consulting firm), since 2013;
Director, Financial Women’s
Association of New York
(not-for-profit association),
since 2003; Trustee Emerita,
Brown University, since
1998; Director, Museum of
American Finance
(not-for-profit), since 2013;
formerly, Non-Executive
Chair and Director, Channel
Reinsurance (financial
guaranty reinsurance), 2006
to 2010; formerly, Director,
Ocwen Financial Corporation
(mortgage servicing), 2005
to 2010; formerly, Director,
Claire’s Stores, Inc. (retailer),
2005 to 2007; formerly,
Director, Parsons
Brinckerhoff Inc.
(engineering consulting
firm), 2007 to 2010;
formerly, Director, Bank
Leumi (commercial bank),
2005 to 2007; formerly,
Advisory Board Member,
Attensity (software
developer), 2005 to 2007.
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Name, (Year of Birth),
and
Address(1)
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Position(s)
and Length of
Time
Served(2)
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Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
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Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Director
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Other Directorships Held
Outside Fund Complex by
Director(3)
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James G. Stavridis (1955)
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Vice Chairman Global
Affairs, The Carlyle Group,
since 2018; Commentator,
NBC News, since 2015;
formerly, Dean, Fletcher
School of Law and
Diplomacy, Tufts University,
2013 to 2018; formerly,
Admiral, United States Navy,
1976 to 2013, including
Supreme Allied Commander,
NATO and Commander,
European Command, 2009
to 2013, and Commander,
United States Southern
Command, 2006 to 2009.
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Director, Fortinet
(cybersecurity), since 2021;
Director, Ankura, since 2020;
Director, Vigor Shipyard,
since 2019; Director,
Rockefeller Foundation,
since 2018; Director,
American Water (water
utility), since 2018; Director,
NFP Corp. (insurance broker
and consultant), since 2017;
Director, Onassis Foundation,
since 2014; Director, Michael
Baker International
(construction) since 2014;
Director, Vertical Knowledge,
LLC, since 2013; formerly,
Director, U.S. Naval Institute,
2014 to 2019; formerly,
Director, Navy Federal Credit
Union, 2000-2002; formerly,
Director, BMC Software
Federal, LLC, 2014-2019.
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Name, (Year of Birth),
and
Address(1)
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Position(s)
and Length of
Time
Served(2)
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Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
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Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Director
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Other Directorships Held
Outside Fund Complex by
Director(3)
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Director who is an “Interested Person”
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Chief Executive
Officer and
President since
2018 and
Director since
2009)
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President and Director,
Neuberger Berman
Group LLC, since 2009;
President and Chief
Executive Officer, Neuberger
Berman BD LLC and
Neuberger Berman
Holdings LLC (including its
predecessor, Neuberger
Berman Inc.), since 2007;
Chief Investment Officer
(Equities) and President
(Equities), NBIA (formerly,
Neuberger Berman Fixed
Income LLC and including
predecessor entities), since
2007, and Board Member of
NBIA since 2006; formerly,
Global Head of Asset
Management of Lehman
Brothers Holdings Inc.’s
(“LBHI”) Investment
Management Division, 2006
to 2009; formerly, member
of LBHI’s Investment
Management Division’s
Executive Management
Committee, 2006 to 2009;
formerly, Managing Director,
Lehman Brothers Inc.
(“LBI”), 2006 to 2008;
formerly, Chief Recruiting
and Development Officer,
LBI, 2005 to 2006; formerly,
Global Head of LBI’s Equity
Sales and a Member of its
Equities Division Executive
Committee, 2003 to 2005;
President and Chief
Executive Officer, twelve
registered investment
companies for which NBIA
acts as investment manager
and/or administrator.
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Member of Board of
Advisors, McDonough
School of Business,
Georgetown University, since
2001; Member of New York
City Board of Advisors, Teach
for America, since 2005;
Trustee, Montclair Kimberley
Academy (private school),
since 2007; Member of
Board of Regents,
Georgetown University, since
2013.
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(1)
The business address of each listed person is 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, New York
10104.
(2)
The Board shall
at all times be divided as equally as possible into three classes of Directors designated Class I, Class II and Class III. The Class I, Class II and Class III
Directors shall serve
until the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders
held in 2024, 2025 and 2023, respectively, and each third Annual Meeting of Stockholders thereafter, or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
(3)
Except as otherwise indicated, each individual has held the positions shown during
at least
the last five years.
*
Indicates a Director who is an "interested person" within the meaning of the 1940
Act. Mr. Amato is an interested person of
the Fund by virtue of the fact that he is an officer of NBIA and/or its affiliates.
Information about the Officers
of each Fund
Name, (Year of Birth), and
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Length of Time
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Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
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Claudia A. Brandon (1956)
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Executive Vice
President since
2008 and
Secretary since
2002
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Senior Vice President, Neuberger Berman, since 2007 and Employee since
1999; Senior Vice President, NBIA, since 2008 and Assistant Secretary since
2004; formerly, Vice President, Neuberger Berman, 2002 to 2006; formerly,
Vice President — Mutual Fund Board Relations, NBIA, 2000 to 2008;
formerly, Vice President, NBIA, 1986 to 1999 and Employee, 1984 to 1999;
Executive Vice President and Secretary, thirty-three registered investment
companies for which NBIA acts as investment manager and/or
administrator.
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Vice President
since 2013
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Senior Vice President, Neuberger Berman, since 2012; Senior Vice
President, NBIA, since 2012 and Employee since 1996; formerly, Vice
President, Neuberger Berman, 2007 to 2012; Vice President, twelve
registered investment companies for which NBIA acts as investment
manager and/or administrator.
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Anthony DiBernardo (1979)
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Assistant
Treasurer since
2011
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Senior Vice President, Neuberger Berman, since 2014; Senior Vice
President, NBIA, since 2014, and Employee since 2003; formerly, Vice
President, Neuberger Berman, 2009 to 2014; Assistant Treasurer, twelve
registered investment companies for which NBIA acts as investment
manager and/or administrator.
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Savonne L. Ferguson (1973)
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Chief
Compliance
Officer since
2018
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Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (Mutual Funds) and
Associate General Counsel, NBIA, since November 2018; formerly, Vice
President T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (2018), Vice President and Senior Legal
Counsel, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (2014-2018), Vice President and
Director of Regulatory Fund Administration, PNC Capital Advisors, LLC
(2009-2014), Secretary, PNC Funds and PNC Advantage Funds
(2010-2014); Chief Compliance Officer, thirty-three registered investment
companies for which NBIA acts as investment manager and/or
administrator.
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Chief Legal
Officer since
2016 (only for
purposes of
sections 307 and
406 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002)
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General Counsel— Mutual Funds since 2016 and Managing Director, NBIA,
since 2017; formerly, Associate General Counsel (2015 to 2016), Counsel
(2007 to 2015), Senior Vice President (2013-2016), Vice President (2009 —
2013); Chief Legal Officer (only for purposes of sections 307 and 406 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), thirty-three registered investment
companies for which NBIA acts as investment manager and/or
administrator.
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Assistant
Secretary since
2002
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Vice President, Neuberger Berman, since 2008 and Employee since 1999;
Vice President, NBIA, since 2008; formerly, Assistant Vice President,
Neuberger Berman, 2007; Employee, NBIA, 1991 to 1999; Assistant
Secretary, thirty-three registered investment companies for which NBIA acts
as investment manager and/or administrator.
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Address(1)
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Length of Time
Served(2)
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Principal
Occupation(s)(3)
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Chief Operating
Officer since
2015 and Vice
President since
2008
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Managing Director, Neuberger Berman, since 2013; Chief Operating
Officer — Mutual Funds and Managing Director, NBIA, since 2015;
formerly, Senior Vice President, Neuberger Berman, 2006 to 2014; Vice
President, NBIA, 2008 to 2015 and Employee since 1991; Chief Operating
Officer, twelve registered investment companies for which NBIA acts as
investment manager and/or administrator; Vice President, thirty-three
registered investment companies for which NBIA acts as investment
manager and/or administrator.
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Vice President
since 2015
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Senior Vice President, Neuberger Berman, since 2014 and Employee since
2000; Senior Vice President, NBIA, since 2014; Vice President, twelve
registered investment companies for which NBIA acts as investment
manager and/or administrator.
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Assistant
Secretary since
2017
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Senior Paralegal, Neuberger Berman, since 2007 and Employee since 2007;
Assistant Secretary, thirty-three registered investment companies for which
NBIA acts as investment manager and/or administrator.
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Owen F. McEntee, Jr. (1961)
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Vice President
since 2008
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Vice President, Neuberger Berman, since 2006; Vice President, NBIA, since
2006 and Employee since 1992; Vice President, twelve registered
investment companies for which NBIA acts as investment manager and/or
administrator.
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Treasurer and
Principal
Financial and
Accounting
Officer since
2005
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Managing Director, Neuberger Berman, since 2022; Senior Vice President,
Neuberger Berman, 2007 to 2021; Senior Vice President, NBIA, since 2007
and Employee since 1993; formerly, Vice President, Neuberger Berman,
2004 to 2006; formerly, Assistant Treasurer, 2002 to 2005; Treasurer and
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, twelve registered investment
companies for which NBIA acts as investment manager and/or
administrator.
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Assistant
Treasurer since
2005
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Vice President, Neuberger Berman, since 2006; Vice President, NBIA, since
2006 and Employee since 1995; Assistant Treasurer, twelve registered
investment companies for which NBIA acts as investment manager and/or
administrator.
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(1)
The business address of each listed person is 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, New York 10104.
(2)
Pursuant to the Bylaws of each Fund, each officer elected by the Directors shall
hold office
until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified or until his or her earlier death, inability to serve, or resignation. Officers serve at the pleasure of the Directors and may be removed at any time with or without
cause.
(3)
Except as otherwise indicated, each individual has held the positions shown during
at least the last five
years.
Proxy Voting Policies and
Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies
relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent
12-month
period ended June 30 is also available, without charge upon request, by calling 800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and on Neuberger
Berman’s website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
Each Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year
as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. Each Fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The portfolio holdings information on Forms
N-PORT are available upon request, without charge, by calling 800-877-9700 (toll-free).
Report of Votes of
Stockholders
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on September 16, 2022. Stockholders voted to elect
three Class II Directors to serve until the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2025, or until their successors are elected and qualified. George W. Morriss was voted on by holders of preferred stock only. The Class I Directors (which include Marc
Gary, Michael M. Knetter and Tom D. Seip) and the Class III Directors (which include Joseph V. Amato, Martha C. Goss and James G. Stavridis) continue to hold office
until the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2024 and 2023, respectively, or until their successors are elected and qualified.
To elect three Class II Directors to serve until the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2025 or
until
their successors are elected and qualified.
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Board Consideration of the
Management Agreements
On an annual basis, the Boards of Directors (each, a “Board” and,
collectively, the “Boards”) of Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc., Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc., and Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”), including the Directors who are not “interested
persons” of the Funds or of Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC (“Management”) (including its affiliates), as such term is defined under the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"),
(“Independent Fund Directors”), consider whether to continue each Fund’s management agreement with Management
(the “Agreements” and, with respect to each Fund, the “Agreement”). Throughout the process, the Independent Fund Directors are advised by counsel that is experienced in
1940 Act matters and that is independent of
Management (“Independent Counsel”). At a meeting held on September 29, 2022, each Board, including the Independent Fund Directors, approved the continuation of the
Agreement for each Fund.
In evaluating each Fund's Agreement, the Boards, including the Independent Fund
Directors, reviewed extensive materials provided by Management in response to questions submitted by the Independent Fund Directors and Independent Counsel, and met with senior representatives of Management regarding its personnel, operations, and
profitability as they relate to that Fund. The annual contract review extends over at least two regular meetings of the Boards to ensure that Management has time to
respond to any
questions the Independent Fund Directors may have on their initial review of the materials and that the Independent Fund Directors have time to consider those responses. Additionally, the Board considered the impact of significant periods of market volatility that occurred
during
and after the period for which information was requested in conducting its evaluation of Management.
In connection with its deliberations, each Board also considered the broad range of information relevant to the annual contract review that is provided to each Board (including its various standing committees) at meetings throughout
the
year, including reports on investment performance based on net asset value and common stock market prices, portfolio risk, use of leverage, information regarding share
price
premiums and/or discounts, and other portfolio information for its Fund, as well as periodic reports on, among other matters, pricing and valuation; quality and cost of portfolio trade execution; compliance; and stockholder and other services provided by
Management and its affiliates. A Contract Review Committee, which is comprised solely of Independent Fund Directors, was established by each Board to assist in its
evaluation and
analysis of materials for the annual contract review. The Boards have also established other committees that focus throughout the year on specific areas relevant to the annual contract review, such as Fund performance or compliance matters, and that are charged with
specific
responsibilities regarding the annual contract review. Those committees provide reports to the full Boards, including the members of the Contract Review Committees,
which consider
that information as part of the annual contract review process. Each Contract Review Committee annually considers and updates the questions it asks of Management in light of legal advice furnished to it by Independent Counsel; its own business judgment;
and developments in the industry, in the markets, in fund regulation and litigation, and in Management’s business model.
The Independent Fund Directors received from Independent Counsel a memorandum discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the proposed continuation of the Agreements. During the course of the year and
during
their deliberations regarding the annual contract review, the Contract Review Committees and the Independent Fund Directors met with Independent Counsel separately from
representatives of Management.
Provided below is a description of the Boards’ contract approval
process and material factors that the Boards considered at their meetings regarding renewals of the Agreements and the compensation to be paid thereunder. In connection with its approval of the continuation of its Fund’s Agreement, each Board evaluated the terms of the
Agreement,
the overall fairness of the Agreement to its Fund, and whether the Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and Fund stockholders. Each Board’s
determination to approve the continuation of its Fund’s Agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to each Board throughout
the year and specifically in
connection with the annual contract review. Each Board considered its Fund’s Agreement separately from those of the other Funds.
This description is not intended to include all of the factors considered by the Boards. The Board members did not
identify any particular information or factor that was all-important or controlling, and each Director may have
attributed different weights to the various factors. Each Board focused on the costs and benefits of its Fund’s Agreement to the Fund and, through the Fund, Fund stockholders.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
With respect
to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, each Board considered the investment philosophy and decision-making processes of, and the qualifications,
experience,
and capabilities of, and the resources available to, the portfolio management personnel of Management who perform services for its Fund. The Boards also considered Management's long history and experience in managing and operating closed-end funds,
such as the
Funds, including experience monitoring and assessing discounts and premiums and complying with securities exchange requirements. The Boards noted that Management also
provides
certain administrative services, including fund accounting and compliance services. The Boards also considered Management’s policies and practices regarding trade execution, trading costs, and allocation of portfolio transactions and reviewed the quality of
the execution services that Management had provided. Moreover, the Boards considered Management’s approach to potential conflicts of interest both generally and between
the
Funds’ investments and those of other funds or accounts managed by Management. The Boards also noted that Management had increased its capabilities with respect to environmental, social, and corporate governance matters and considered how those factors
may
impact the Funds.
The Boards recognized the extensive range of services that Management provides to the
Funds beyond the investment management services. The Boards noted that Management is also responsible for monitoring compliance with the Funds’ investment objectives, policies, and restrictions, as well as compliance with applicable
law, including implementing rulemaking initiatives of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition,
the Boards considered that Management has developed a leverage structure for the Funds tailored to each Fund’s investment strategy and needs, has monitored each Fund’s ongoing compliance with legal and other restrictions
associated with its leverage, and has recommended changes in and/or amendments to the amount or structure of
its leverage over time. The Boards also considered that Management assumes significant ongoing entrepreneurial
and business risks as the investment adviser and sponsor to each Fund, for which it is entitled to reasonable
compensation. The Directors also considered that Management’s responsibilities include continual management of investment, operational, cybersecurity, enterprise, legal, regulatory, and compliance risks as they relate to the
Funds, and the Boards consider on a regular basis information regarding Management’s processes for monitoring and managing risk. In addition, the Boards noted that when Management launches a new fund, it assumes entrepreneurial
risk
with respect to that fund, and that some funds have been liquidated without ever having been profitable to Management.
The Boards also reviewed and evaluated Management’s activities under its contractual obligation to oversee the
Funds’ various outside service providers, including its evaluation of service providers’ infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, compliance programs, and business continuity programs, among other matters. The Boards also considered
Management’s ongoing development of its own infrastructure and information technology to support the Funds through, among other things, cybersecurity, business
continuity
planning, and risk management. The Board noted Management’s largely seamless implementation of its business continuity plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its success in continuously providing services to the Funds notwithstanding the disruptions
caused by
the pandemic. In addition, the Boards noted the positive compliance history of Management, as no significant compliance problems were reported to the Boards with
respect to
Management. The Boards also considered the general structure of the portfolio managers’ compensation and whether this
structure provides appropriate
incentives to act in the best interests of the Funds. The Boards also considered the ability of Management to attract and retain qualified personnel to service the
Funds.
As in past years, the Boards also considered the manner in which Management addressed various matters
that arose during the year, some of them a result of developments in the broader fund industry or the regulations
governing it. In addition, the Boards considered actions taken by Management in response to recent market
conditions, such as changes in fixed-income market liquidity and the economic dislocation and rise in volatility
related to the efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19, and considered the overall performance of Management in
this context. The Boards also noted that Management actively monitors any discount from net asset value per
share at which the Funds’ common stock trades and evaluates potential ways to mitigate the discount and
potential impacts on the discount, including the level of distributions that the Funds pay. The Boards likewise took into account that Management monitors, to the extent information is publicly available, events that may disrupt each
Fund’s
long-term investment program.
Fund Performance
The Boards requested a report from an outside consulting firm that specializes in the analysis of fund industry
data
that compared each Fund’s performance, along with its fees and other expenses, to a group of industry peers
(“Expense Group”) and to a broader universe of funds pursuing generally similar strategies with the same investment classification and/or objective (“Performance Universe”). Each Board considered its Fund’s performance and fees in light of the limitations inherent in the methodology for constructing such comparative groups and determining
which
investment companies should be included in the comparative groups, noting differences as compared to certain fund industry ranking and rating systems. The Boards also
considered the impact and inherent limitation on the comparisons due to the small number of funds included in the Expense Groups and Performance Universes. In this regard, the Boards recognized that the number of leveraged closed-end funds pursuing
similar
strategies with the same investment classification and/or objective as the Funds has decreased over time. The Boards also recognized the limitations inherent in
comparing the
Funds’ performance to a benchmark index due to the Funds’ use of leverage and pursuit of investment strategies that is not tied directly to an index. The Boards also recognized the inherent limitations in comparing performance of peer funds utilizing leverage
in
light of, among other things, the impacts due to the level and type of leverage utilized and when peer funds entered into their leverage arrangements (which can impact
pricing and,
therefore, cost and performance). The Boards also considered the premium/discount levels at which peer funds traded along with the distribution rates and yields of those funds.
With respect to
investment performance, each Board considered information regarding its Fund’s short-, intermediate- and long-term performance, net of its Fund’s fees and expenses, on
an absolute basis, relative to a benchmark index that does not deduct the fees or expenses of investing, and compared to the performance of its Expense Group and Performance Universe, each constructed by the consulting firm.
The Performance Universes referenced in this section were identified by the consulting firm, as discussed above.
In
the case of underperformance for any of the periods reported, the Boards considered the magnitude and duration
of that underperformance relative to the Performance Universe and/or the benchmark (e.g., an amount by which
the Fund underperformed, including, for example, whether the Fund slightly underperformed or significantly
underperformed its benchmark). With respect to performance quintile rankings for a Fund compared to its
Performance Universe, the first quintile represents the highest (best) performance and the fifth quintile represents the lowest performance.
• California Municipal Fund Inc.- The Board considered that, based on performance data for the
periods ended December 31, 2021: (1) as compared to its
benchmark, the Fund's performance was higher for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods; and (2) as compared to its Performance Universe, the Fund's performance was in the
fourth
quintile for the 1-year period and the fifth quintile for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the benchmark is a nationwide index of municipal securities and that the Fund's relative performance may have been
affected by the way in which the
market for California municipal securities performed versus the nationwide average. The Board noted the Fund's ranking was in the first quintile of its Morningstar peer
category
and in the second quintile of its Lipper peer category for the 7-month period ending July 31, 2022. In addition, the Board noted Management's comments regarding the small size of the Fund.
•
Municipal Fund Inc. - The Board considered that, based on performance data
for the periods ended December 31, 2021: (1) as compared to its benchmark, the Fund's performance was higher for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods; and (2) as compared to its Performance Universe, the Fund's performance was in the fifth quintile for the
1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted the Fund's ranking was in the second quintile of both its Morningstar and Lipper peer categories for the 7-month period
ending July
31, 2022.
•
New York Municipal Fund Inc. - The Board considered that, based on performance
data for the periods ended December 31, 2021: (1) as compared to its benchmark, the Fund's performance was higher for the 1-, 3-, and 10-year periods and lower for the 5-year period; and (2) as compared to its Performance Universe, the Fund's performance
was
in the third quintile for the 1-year period and the fifth quintile for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the benchmark is a nationwide index of
municipal securities and that the Fund's relative performance may have been affected by the way in which the market for New York municipal securities performed versus the nationwide average. The Board noted the Fund's ranking was in the first quintile of
its
Morningstar peer category and in the third quintile of its Lipper peer category for the 7-month period ending July 31, 2022. In addition, the Board noted Management's
comments
regarding the small size of the Fund.
The Boards identified the Funds as having underperformed in certain of these comparisons to an extent, and/or over a period of time, that the Boards felt warranted additional inquiry, and discussed with Management the Funds’
performance,
potential reasons for the relative performance, and steps that Management had taken, or intended to take, to improve performance. The Boards’ Closed-End Funds
Committees also met with representatives of the portfolio managers of the Funds during the 12 months prior to voting on the contract renewals to discuss the Funds’ performance, distribution levels, and the use of leverage. The Boards noted that the
type,
amount and term of the leverage are consistent with the portfolio managers’ preferences for the Funds’ investment strategies. The Boards also took into account
the positive impact the Funds’ leverage arrangements had on performance. Each Board also considered Management’s responsiveness with respect to the relative performance. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot of a period as of a particular date
and that
selecting a different performance period could produce significantly different results. The Board further acknowledged that long-term performance could be impacted by
even one
period of significant outperformance or underperformance, and that a single investment theme could disproportionately affect performance. In this regard, each Board noted that performance, especially short-term performance, is only one of
the
factors that it deems relevant to its consideration of its Fund’s Agreement and that, after considering all relevant factors, it determined to approve the continuation
of the
Agreement notwithstanding its Fund’s relative performance.
Fee Rates, Profitability, and Fall-out Benefits
With
respect to the overall fairness of each Fund's Agreement, the applicable Board considered the fee structure for the Fund under the Agreement as compared to the Expense
Group
provided by the consulting firm, as discussed above. Each Board reviewed a comparison of its Fund’s management fee to its Expense Group. The Boards noted that the comparative management fee analysis includes, in the Funds’ management fee, the separate
administrative fees paid to Management. However, the Boards noted that some funds in the Expense Group pay directly from fund assets for certain services that
Management covers out
of the administration fees for the Funds. Accordingly, the Boards also considered the Funds’ total expense ratio as compared with its Expense Group as a way of taking account of these differences. The Boards considered that only leveraged closed-end
funds
were considered for inclusion in the Expense Groups presented for comparison with the Funds
but also noted the challenges
associated with making comparisons regarding expenses for leveraged closed-end funds. The Boards took into account Management’s representations that relevant expenses
would
be difficult for the consulting firm to fully and accurately identify due to, among other things, differences in the type of leverage used and the way such leverage costs are reported. The Boards also considered Management's representations regarding
the
potential impact on expenses due to the time at which the funds in the Expense Groups entered into their leverage arrangements and the funds' fiscal year-ends (which
determine the
time period for which leverage costs are reported). With this understanding, the Boards also considered the impact of investment-related expenses and taxes on the total expenses of the Funds and the funds in the Expense Groups that
the
consulting firm was able to identify. The Boards also considered Management’s representations that there were certain characteristics of leverage that increased
leverage
expenses but provided benefits and value to stockholders that were not reflected in the Funds’ expense ratios. The Boards also considered that, in comparison to certain other products managed by Management, including open-end funds, there are additional portfolio management
challenges
in managing closed-end funds such as the Funds, including those associated with less liquid holdings and the use of leverage.
Each Board considered its Fund’s contractual management fee on managed assets (generally consisting of net assets plus leverage proceeds), as well as the actual management fee on managed assets as a percentage of assets
attributable to common stockholders as compared to its Fund’s Expense Group. The Boards were aware of the additional expenses borne by common stockholders as a result
of the
Funds’ leveraged structure. The Boards took into account that Management has a financial incentive for the Funds to continue to use leverage, which may create a conflict of interest. They also considered Management’s representation that it continues to believe the
use
of leverage is in the best interests of each Fund’s stockholders regardless of the level of compensation Management receives. With respect to the quintile rankings for
fees and total expenses (net of waivers or other adjustments, if any) on managed assets for a Fund compared to its Expense Group, the first quintile, or lowest number in ranking, represents the lowest (best) fees and/or total expenses and the fifth quintile, or highest number
in
ranking, represents the highest fees and/or total expenses.
• California Municipal Fund Inc. - The Board considered that, as compared to its Expense Group,
the Fund's contractual management fee and the actual
management fee each ranked in the first quintile and total expenses and total expenses excluding the investment-related expenses and taxes identified by the consulting
firm each
ranked in the fifth quintile.
• Municipal Fund Inc.- The Board considered that, as compared to its Expense Group, the Fund's
contractual
management fee and the actual management fee each ranked in the first quintile and total expenses and total
expenses excluding the investment-related expenses and taxes identified by the consulting firm each ranked in the
second quintile.
• New York Municipal Fund Inc.- The Board considered that, as compared to its Expense Group, the
Fund's contractual management fee and actual management
fee each ranked in the first quintile, total expenses ranked in the fifth quintile, and total expenses excluding the investment-related expenses and taxes identified by
the consulting firm ranked in the fourth quintile.
In
determining to renew the Agreement, the Boards took into account Management’s representations regarding the effect that the cost of leverage had on each Fund’s total
expenses relative to its peers with different types and levels of leverage and noted Management’s efforts to ensure the Fund’s leverage arrangements were among the
best available for a fund of its size and investment strategy and with its preferences regarding types and levels of leverage at the time the Fund entered into its leverage arrangements. In addition, each Board considered its Closed-End
Fund
Committee’s ongoing evaluation of its Fund, including the use of leverage and the specific leverage arrangements.
In concluding that the benefits accruing to Management and its affiliates by virtue of their relationship with
each
Fund were reasonable in light of the costs of providing the investment advisory and other services and the
benefits accruing to that Fund, the Boards reviewed specific data as to Management’s estimated profit on each
Fund for a recent period on a
pre-tax basis without regard to distribution expenses, but including year-over-year changes in each of Management’s reported expense categories. (The Boards also
reviewed
data on Management’s estimated profit on each Fund after distribution/servicing expenses and taxes were factored in, as indicators of the health of the business and the extent to which Management is directing its profits into the growth of the business.)
The
Boards considered the cost allocation methodology that Management used in developing its estimated profitability figures. In recent years, each Board engaged an
independent
forensic accountant to review the profitability methodology utilized by Management when preparing this information and discussed with the consultant its conclusion that Management’s process for calculating and reporting its estimated profit was not
unreasonable.
Recognizing that there is
no uniform methodology regarding the allocation of firm-wide or complex-wide expenses within the asset management industry for determining profitability for this
purpose and that
the use of different reasonable methodologies can give rise to different profit and loss results, the Boards, in recent years, requested from Management examples of profitability calculated by different methods and noted that the estimated
profitability levels were still reasonable when calculated by these other methods. The Boards further noted Management’s representation that its estimate of
profitability is
derived using methodology that is consistent with the methodology used to assess and/or report measures of profitability elsewhere at the firm. In addition, the Boards recognized that Management’s calculations regarding its costs may not reflect all risks,
including regulatory, legal, operational, cybersecurity, reputational, and, where appropriate, entrepreneurial risks, associated with offering and managing a closed-end fund in the current regulatory and market environment. The Boards
also
considered any fall-out (i.e., indirect) benefits likely to accrue to Management or its affiliates from their relationship with each Fund. Each Board recognized that
Management and
its affiliates should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits for services they provide to each Fund and, based on review, concluded that Management’s reported level of estimated profitability on each Fund was reasonable.
Information Regarding Services to Other Clients
The
Boards also considered whether there were other funds or separate accounts that were advised or sub-advised by Management or its affiliates with investment objectives,
policies,
and strategies that were similar to those of any of the Funds. The Boards compared the fees charged to the respective Fund to the fees charged to such comparable funds, noting Management’s representation that there were no such separate accounts. The Boards
considered the appropriateness and reasonableness of any differences between the fees charged to each Fund and such comparable funds, and determined that differences in
fees and
fee structures were consistent with the differences in the management and other services provided. The Boards explored with Management its assertion that although, generally, the rates of fees paid by such funds, except other Neuberger Berman mutual funds,
were
lower than the fee rates paid by the corresponding Funds, the differences reflected Management’s greater level of responsibilities and significantly broader scope of
services
to the Funds, the more extensive regulatory obligations and risks associated with managing the Funds, and other financial considerations with respect to creation and sponsorship of the Funds.
Economies of Scale
The Boards also evaluated apparent or anticipated economies of scale in relation to the services Management provides to the
Funds and noted that there is little expectation that closed-end funds will show significant economies of scale. The Boards considered that, as closed-end investment
companies, the
Funds do not continually offer new shares to raise additional assets (as does a typical open-end investment company), but may experience asset growth through investment performance and/or the increased use of leverage. The Boards also considered
that
Management has provided, at no added cost to the Funds, certain additional services, including but not limited to, services required by new regulations or regulatory
interpretations, services impelled by changes in the securities markets or the business landscape, and/or services requested by the Boards. The Boards considered that this is a way of sharing economies of scale with each Fund and its stockholders.
Conclusions
In approving the continuation of its Fund’s Agreement, each Board concluded that, in its business judgment, the
terms of its Fund’s Agreement are fair and reasonable to its Fund and that approval of the continuation of the Agreement is in the best interests of its Fund and Fund stockholders. In reaching this determination, each Board considered
that
Management could be expected to continue to provide a high level of service to its Fund; that the Board retained confidence in Management’s capabilities to manage the
Fund; that its Fund’s fee structure appeared to the Board to be reasonable given the nature, extent, and quality of services provided; and that the benefits accruing to Management and Management’s affiliates by virtue of their relationship with its Fund were
reasonable in light of the costs of providing the investment advisory and other services and the benefits accruing to its Fund. The Boards’ conclusions may be based in part on their consideration of materials prepared in connection
with
the approval or continuance of the Agreements in prior years and on the Boards’ ongoing regular review of Fund performance and operations throughout the year, in
addition to material prepared specifically for the most recent annual review of the Agreements.
Notice to
Stockholders
In early 2023 you will receive information to be used in filing your 2022 tax returns, which
will include a notice of the exact tax status of all distributions paid to you by each Fund during calendar year 2022. Please consult your own tax advisor for details as to how this information should be reflected on your tax returns.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the percentages representing the portion of distributions from net investment
income, which are exempt from federal income tax, other than alternative minimum tax are as
follows:
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. (“Registrant” or “Fund”) has adopted a code of ethics that applies to
the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions (“Code of Ethics”). During the period covered by this Form N-CSR, there were no
substantive amendments to the Code of Ethics and there were no waivers from the Code of Ethics granted to the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing
similar functions.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The Board has determined that the Registrant has three audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee. The Registrant’s audit committee
financial experts are Michael J. Cosgrove, Martha C. Goss, and Deborah C. McLean. Mr. Cosgrove, Ms. Goss, and Ms. McLean are independent directors as defined by Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) serves as the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant.
(a) Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by E&Y for the audit of the annual financial statements or services that are normally
provided by E&Y in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $46,511 and $46,000 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively.
(b) Audit-Related Fees
The aggregate fees billed to the Registrant for assurance and related services by E&Y that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of
the Registrant’s financial statements and are not reported above in Audit Fees were $0 and $0 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively. The Audit Committee approved 0% and 0% of these
services provided by E&Y for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively, pursuant to the waiver provisions of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
The fees billed to other entities in the investment company complex for assurance and related services by E&Y that are reasonably related to the
performance of the audit that the Audit Committee was required to approve because the engagement related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were $0 and $0 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively. The
Audit Committee approved 0% and 0% of these services provided by E&Y for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively, pursuant to the waiver provisions of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
(c) Tax Fees
The aggregate fees billed to the Registrant for professional services rendered by E&Y for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $12,450
and $13,020 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively. The nature of the services provided includes preparation of the Federal and State tax extensions and tax returns, review of annual excise tax calculations, and preparation of form
8613, in addition to assistance with Internal Revenue Code and tax regulation requirements for fund investments. The Audit Committee approved 0% and 0% of these services provided by E&Y for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively,
pursuant to the waiver provisions of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
The fees billed to other entities in the investment company complex for professional services rendered by E&Y for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax
planning that the Audit Committee was required to approve because the engagement related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were $0 and $0 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively. The Audit Committee
approved 0% and 0% of these services provided by E&Y for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively, pursuant to the waiver provisions of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
(d) All Other Fees
The aggregate fees billed to the Registrant for products and services provided by E&Y, other than services reported in Audit Fees, Audit-Related
Fees, and Tax Fees were $0 and $0 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively. The Audit Committee approved 0% and 0% of these services provided by E&Y for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively, pursuant to
the waiver provisions of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
The fees billed to other entities in the investment company complex for products and services provided by E&Y, other than services reported in Audit
Fees, Audit-Related Fees, and Tax Fees, that the Audit Committee was required to approve because the engagement related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were $0 and $0 for the fiscal years
ended 2021 and 2022, respectively. The Audit Committee approved 0% and 0% of these services provided by E&Y for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively, pursuant to the waiver provisions of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
(e) Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
(1) The Audit Committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures for the Registrant to engage an accountant to render audit and non-audit services delegate
to each member of the Committee the power to pre-approve services between meetings of the Committee.
(2) None of the services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) above were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule
2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) Hours Attributed to Other Persons
Not applicable.
(g) Non-Audit Fees
Non-audit fees billed by E&Y for services rendered to the Registrant were $12,450 and $13,020 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Non-audit fees billed by E&Y for services rendered to the Registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the
adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant were $0 and $0 for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2022, respectively.
(h) The Audit Committee of the Board considered whether the provision of non-audit services rendered to the Registrant’s investment adviser and any
entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant that were not pre-approved by the Audit Committee because the engagement did not relate directly to the operations and
financial reporting of the Registrant is compatible with maintaining E&Y’s independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
The Board has established a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (“Exchange Act"). Its members are Michael J. Cosgrove (Chair), Martha C. Goss (Vice Chair), and Deborah C. McLean.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
(a)
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The complete schedule of investments for the Registrant is disclosed in the Registrant’s Annual Report, which is included as Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
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Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
As of October 31, 2022, the Board has delegated to Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC (“NBIA”) the responsibility to vote proxies related to the
securities held in the Registrant’s portfolio. Under this authority, NBIA is required by the Board to vote proxies related to portfolio securities in the best interests of the Registrant and its stockholders. The Board permits NBIA to contract with a
third party to obtain proxy voting and related services, including research of current issues.
NBIA has implemented written Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (“Proxy Voting Policy”) that are designed to reasonably ensure that NBIA votes proxies
prudently and in the best interest of its advisory clients for whom NBIA has voting authority, including the Registrant. The Proxy Voting Policy also describes how NBIA addresses any conflicts that may arise between its interests and those of its
clients with respect to proxy voting.
NBIA’s Governance and Proxy Committee (“Proxy Committee”) is responsible for developing, authorizing, implementing and updating the Proxy Voting Policy,
administering and overseeing the proxy voting process and engaging and overseeing any independent third-party vendors as voting delegates to review, monitor and/or vote proxies. In order to apply the Proxy Voting Policy noted above in a timely and
consistent manner, NBIA utilizes Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) to vote proxies in accordance with NBIA’s voting guidelines or, in instances where a material conflict has been determined to exist, in accordance with the voting recommendations
of an independent third party.
NBIA retains final authority and fiduciary responsibility for proxy voting. NBIA believes that this process is reasonably designed to address material
conflicts of interest that may arise between NBIA and a client as to how proxies are voted.
In the event that an investment professional at NBIA believes that it is in the best interests of a client or clients to vote proxies in a manner
inconsistent with the voting guidelines, the Proxy Committee will review information submitted by the investment professional to determine that there is no material conflict of interest between NBIA and the client with respect to the voting of the
proxy in the requested manner.
If the Proxy Committee determines that the voting of a proxy as recommended by the investment professional would not be appropriate, the Proxy Committee
shall: (i) take no further action, in which case Glass Lewis shall vote such proxy in accordance with the voting guidelines; (ii) disclose such conflict to the client or clients and obtain written direction from the client as to how to vote the
proxy; (iii) suggest that the client or clients engage another party to determine how to vote the proxy; or (iv) engage another independent third party to determine how to vote the proxy.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a)(1) The following Portfolio Managers have day-to-day management responsibility of the Registrant’s portfolio
as of the date of the filing of this Form N-CSR.
James L. Iselin is a Managing Director of NBIA. He
is the Head of the Municipal Fixed Income Team. Mr. Iselin joined NBIA in 2006. Previously, Mr. Iselin was a portfolio manager for another investment adviser working in the Municipal Fixed Income group beginning in 1993.
S. Blake Miller is a Managing Director of NBIA.
He is a Senior Portfolio Manager for the Municipal Fixed Income team. Mr. Miller joined NBIA in 2008. Prior to that time, he was the head of Municipal Fixed Income investing at
another firm where he worked beginning in 1986.
(a)(2) The table below describes the other accounts for which the Registrant’s Portfolio Managers have day-to-day management responsibility as of October 31, 2022.
Type of Account
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Number of
Accounts
Managed
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Total Assets
Managed
($ millions)
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Number of Accounts
Managed for which
Advisory Fee is
Performance-Based
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Assets Managed for
which Advisory Fee is
Performance-Based
($ millions)
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James L. Iselin
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|
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Registered Investment Companies*
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5
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$819
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0
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$0
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Other Pooled Investment Vehicles**
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10
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$445
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0
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$0
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Other Accounts***
|
93
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$448
|
0
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$0
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S. Blake Miller
|
|
|
|
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Registered Investment Companies*
|
5
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$819
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0
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$0
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Other Pooled Investment Vehicles**
|
0
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$0
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0
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$0
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Other Accounts***
|
90
|
$558
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0
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$0
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*
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Registered Investment Companies include: Mutual Funds.
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**
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A portion of certain accounts may be managed by other portfolio managers; however, the total assets of such accounts are included above even though the portfolio
manager listed above is not involved in the day-to-day management of the entire account.
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***
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Other Accounts include: Institutional Separate Accounts, Sub-Advised Accounts and Managed Accounts (WRAP Accounts).
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Conflicts of Interest (as of October 31, 2022)
Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a Portfolio Manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect
to more than one fund or other account. The management of multiple funds and accounts (including proprietary accounts) may give rise to actual or potential conflicts of interest if the funds and accounts have different or similar objectives,
benchmarks, time horizons, and fees, as the Portfolio Manager must allocate his or her time and investment ideas across multiple funds and accounts. The Portfolio Manager may execute transactions for another fund or account that may adversely impact
the value of securities or instruments held by the Fund, and which may include transactions that are directly contrary to the positions taken by the Fund. For example, a Portfolio Manager may engage in short sales of securities or instruments for
another account that are the same type of securities or instruments in which the Fund it manages also invests. In such a case, the Portfolio Manager could be seen as harming the performance of the Fund for the benefit of the account engaging in
short sales if the short sales cause the market value of the securities or instruments to fall. Additionally, if a Portfolio Manager identifies a limited investment opportunity that may be suitable for more than one fund or other account, the Fund
may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity. There may also be regulatory limitations that prevent the Fund from participating in a transaction in which another account or fund managed by the same Portfolio Manager will invest. For
example, the 1940 Act prohibits the Fund from participating in certain transactions with certain of its affiliates and from participating in “joint” transactions alongside certain of its affiliates. The prohibition on “joint” transactions may limit
the ability of the Fund to participate alongside its affiliates in privately negotiated transactions unless the transaction is otherwise permitted under existing regulatory guidance and may reduce the amount of privately negotiated transactions that
the Funds may participate. Further, NBIA may take an investment position or action for a fund or account that may be different from, inconsistent with, or have different rights than (e.g., voting rights, dividend or repayment priorities or other
features that may conflict with one another), an action or position taken for one or more other funds or accounts, including the Fund, having similar or different objectives. A conflict may also be created by investing in different parts of an
issuer’s capital structure (e.g., equity or debt, or different positions in the debt structure). Those positions and actions may adversely impact, or in some instances benefit, one or more affected accounts or funds, including the Fund. Potential
conflicts may also arise because portfolio decisions and related actions regarding a position held for a fund or another account may not be in the best interests of a position held by another fund or account having similar or different objectives. If
one account were to buy or sell portfolio securities or instruments shortly before another account bought or sold the same securities or instruments, it could affect the price paid or received by the second account. Securities selected for funds or
accounts other than the Fund may outperform the securities selected for the Fund. Finally, a conflict of interest may arise if NBIA and a Portfolio Manager have a financial incentive to favor one account over another, such as a performance-based
management fee that applies to one account but not the Fund or other funds or accounts for which the Portfolio Manager is responsible. In the ordinary course of operations, certain businesses within the Neuberger Berman organization (the “Firm”) will
seek access to material non-public information. For instance, NBIA portfolio managers may obtain and utilize material non-public information in purchasing loans and other debt instruments and certain privately placed or restricted equity
instruments. From time to time, NBIA portfolio managers will be offered the opportunity on behalf of applicable clients to participate on a creditors or other similar committee in connection with restructuring or other
“work-out” activity, which participation could provide access to material non-public information. The Firm maintains procedures that address the process
by which material non-public information may be acquired intentionally by the Firm. When considering whether to acquire material non-public information, the Firm will attempt to balance the interests of all clients, taking into consideration relevant
factors, including the extent of the prohibition on trading that would occur, the size of the Firm’s existing position in the issuer, if any, and the value of the information as it relates to the investment decision-making process. The acquisition of
material non-public information would likely give rise to a conflict of interest since the Firm may be prohibited from rendering investment advice to clients regarding the securities or instruments of such issuer and thereby potentially limiting the
universe of securities or instruments that the Firm, including the Fund, may purchase or potentially limiting the ability of the Firm, including the Fund, to sell such securities or instruments. Similarly, where the Firm declines access to (or
otherwise does not receive or share within the Firm) material non-public information regarding an issuer, the portfolio managers could potentially base investment decisions with respect to assets of such issuer solely on public information, thereby
limiting the amount of information available to the portfolio managers in connection with such investment decisions. In determining whether or not to elect to receive material non-public information, the Firm will endeavor to act fairly to its
clients as a whole. The Firm reserves the right to decline access to material non-public information, including declining to join a creditors or similar committee.
NBIA and the Registrant have adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address these types of conflicts. However,
there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.
(a)(3) Compensation (as of October 31, 2022)
Our compensation philosophy is one that focuses on rewarding performance and incentivizing our employees. We are also focused on creating a compensation process that we
believe is fair, transparent, and competitive with the market.
Compensation for Portfolio Managers consists of fixed (salary) and variable (bonus) compensation but is more heavily weighted on the variable portion of total compensation
and is paid from a team compensation pool made available to the portfolio management team with which the Portfolio Manager is associated. The size of the team compensation pool is determined based on a formula that takes into consideration a number
of factors including the pre-tax revenue that is generated by that particular portfolio management team, less certain adjustments. The bonus portion of the compensation is discretionary and is determined on the basis of a variety of criteria,
including investment performance (including the aggregate multi-year track record), utilization of central resources (including research, sales and operations/support), business building to further the longer term sustainable success of the
investment team, effective team/people management, and overall contribution to the success of Neuberger Berman. Certain Portfolio Managers may manage products other than mutual funds, such as high net worth separate accounts. For the management of
these accounts, a Portfolio Manager may generally receive a percentage of pre-tax revenue determined on a monthly basis less certain deductions. The percentage of revenue a Portfolio Manager receives pursuant to this arrangement will vary based on
certain revenue thresholds.
The terms of our long-term retention incentives are as follows:
Employee-Owned Equity. Certain employees (primarily senior
leadership and investment professionals) participate in Neuberger Berman’s equity ownership structure, which was designed to incentivize and retain key personnel. In addition, in prior years certain employees may have elected to have a portion of
their compensation delivered in the form of equity. We also offer an equity acquisition program which allows employees a more direct opportunity to invest in Neuberger Berman.
For confidentiality and privacy reasons, we cannot disclose individual equity holdings or program participation.
Contingent Compensation. Certain employees may participate in the
Neuberger Berman Group Contingent Compensation Plan (the “CCP”) to serve as a means to further align the interests of our employees with the success of the firm and the interests of our clients, and to reward continued employment. Under the CCP, up
to 20% of a participant’s annual total compensation in excess of $500,000 is contingent and subject to vesting. The contingent amounts are maintained in a notional account that is tied to the performance of a portfolio of Neuberger Berman
investment strategies as specified by the firm on an employee-by-employee basis. By having a participant’s contingent compensation tied to Neuberger Berman investment strategies, each employee is given further incentive to operate as a prudent risk
manager and to collaborate with colleagues to maximize performance across all business areas. In the case of members of investment teams, including Portfolio Managers, the CCP is currently structured so that such employees have exposure to the
investment strategies of their respective teams as well as the broader Neuberger Berman portfolio.
Restrictive Covenants. Most investment professionals, including
Portfolio Managers, are subject to notice periods and restrictive covenants which include employee and client non-solicit restrictions as well as restrictions on the use of confidential information. In addition, depending on participation levels,
certain senior professionals who have received equity grants have also agreed to additional notice and transition periods and, in some cases, non-compete restrictions. For confidentiality
and privacy reasons, we cannot disclose individual restrictive covenant arrangements.
(a)(4) Ownership of Securities
Set forth below is the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by the Registrant’s Portfolio Managers in the Registrant as of October 31,
2022.
Portfolio Manager
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Dollar Range of Equity
Securities Owned in the
Registrant
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James L. Iselin
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D
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S. Blake Miller
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B
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A = None
B = $1-$10,000
C = $10,001 - $50,000
D =$50,001-$100,000
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E = $100,001-$500,000
F = $500,001-$1,000,000
G = Over $1,000,000
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(b) Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
No reportable purchases for the period covered by this report.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to the Board.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) |
Based on an evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, the Chief
Executive Officer and President and the Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the Registrant have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effectively designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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(b) |
There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s most
recent fiscal half-year period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a) |
The Fund did not engage in any securities lending activity during its most recent fiscal year.
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(b) |
The Fund did not engage in any securities lending activity and no services were provided by the securities lending agent to the Fund during its most recent fiscal year.
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Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(3) |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
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(a)(4) |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
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The certification furnished pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc.
By: |
/s/ Joseph V. Amato |
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Joseph V. Amato |
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Chief Executive Officer and President |
Date: January 5, 2023
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: |
/s/ Joseph V. Amato |
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Joseph V. Amato |
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Chief Executive Officer and President |
Date: January 5, 2023
By: |
/s/ John M. McGovern |
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John M. McGovern |
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Treasurer and Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer
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Date: January 5, 2023