NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Nicholas-Applegate Convertible & Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE:NCZ), a closed-end management investment company which seeks to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and six months ended August 31, 2007.
At August 31,
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2007 2006
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Net Assets (a) $1,353,902,598 $1,353,605,413
Common Shares Outstanding 59,308,389 58,330,604
Net Asset Value ("NAV") $14.31 $14.55
Market Price $13.80 $15.52
Premium (Discount) to NAV (3.56)% 6.67%
Quarter Ended August 31,
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2007 2006
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Net Investment Income (b) $18,769,303 $21,044,879
Per Common Share (b) $0.31 $0.36
Net Realized and Change in
Unrealized Gain (Loss) (b) $(62,401,956) $6,820,605
Per Common Share (b) $(1.05) $0.13
Undistributed Net Investment
Income Per Common Share (e) 0.3466 (c) 0.1187 (d)
Six Months Ended August 31,
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2007 2006
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Net Investment Income (b) $54,761,440 $46,595,232
Per Common Share (b) $0.92 $0.80
Net Realized and Change in
Unrealized Loss (b) $(35,756,514) $(3,590,490)
Per Common Share (b) $(0.60) $(0.05)
(a) Net assets are inclusive of market value of Preferred Shares of
$505 million.
(b) The information provided is in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP"), which requires the Fund to treat
amounts received under interest rate cap agreements as net
realized gain (loss). However, these amounts are treated as net
income (loss) for federal income tax purposes. By using GAAP, Net
Investment Income for the fiscal quarter and six months ended
August 31, 2007 was $2,994,088 ($0.05 per common share) and
$5,890,544 ($0.10 per common share), respectively lower and Net
Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) correspondingly
higher (lower) than those figures would have been if payments
received from interest rate cap agreements were treated as net
income in accordance with federal income tax treatment. By using
GAAP, Net Investment Income for the fiscal quarter and six months
ended August 31, 2006 was $2,855,400 ($0.05 per common) and
$4,409,555 ($0.08 per common share), respectively lower and Net
Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) correspondingly
higher (lower) than those figures would be if payments received
from interest rate cap agreements were treated as net income in
accordance with federal tax treatment.
In addition, these figures include amortization of market premium
of $1,169,067 ($0.02 per common share) and $2,609,059 ($0.04 per
common share) for the fiscal quarter and six months ended August
31, 2007, respectively and $2,562,994 ($0.04 per common share)
and $6,112,802 ($0.10 per common share) for the fiscal quarter
and six months ended August 31, 2006, respectively. For tax
purposes, the Fund has elected not to amortize market premium on
corporate bonds.
(c) Calculated using the accumulated fiscal year-to-date balance at
August 31, 2007.
(d) Calculated using the average fiscal year-to date month-end
balances for the three months ended August 31, 2006.
(e) Please note that generally there is a close correlation between
what the Fund earns (net of expenses) and what it pays in monthly
dividends. However, since net earning rates fluctuate from month
to month while monthly dividends have remained relatively stable,
there will be periods when the Fund may over-earn or under-earn
its monthly dividend, which would have the effect of adding to or
subtracting from the Fund's undistributed net investment income
balance. Fund management analyzes the Fund's current and
projected net earning rates prior to recommending dividend
amounts to the Fund's Board of Trustees for declaration. There
can be no assurance that the current dividend rate or the
undistributed net investment income balance will remain constant.
These figures are inclusive of amounts received under interest
rate cap agreements, in accordance with federal income tax
treatment and excludes the amortization of market premium on
corporate bonds.
Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors of America L.P., serves as the Fund's investment manager and is a member of Munich-based Allianz Group (NYSE:AZ). Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC, an Allianz Global Investors Fund Management affiliate, serves as the Fund's sub-adviser.
The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing price, net asset value per share, as well as other information, is available at http://www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (800) 331-1710.
The financial information contained herein is solely based upon the data available at the time of publication of this press release, and there is no assurance that any future results will be same or similar to the results reported herein. Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. This press release contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the investment returns generated by the Fund will fluctuate. In making an investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.