NEW YORK, March 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:PGP), a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which seeks total return comprised of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2008.
At December 31,
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2008 2007
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Net Assets $84,548,073 $236,603,114
Shares Outstanding 9,415,443 9,391,112
Net Asset Value ("NAV") $8.98 $25.19
Market Price $9.58 $22.09
Premium (Discount) to NAV 6.68% (12.31)%
Quarter ended December 31,
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2008 2007
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Net Investment Income (a) $1,501,517 $3,083,594
Per Share (a)(d) $0.16 $0.33
Net Realized and Change in Unrealized
Loss (a) $(45,687,450) $(11,725,363)
Per Share (a)(d) $(4.86) $(1.24)
Undistributed Net Investment
Income Per Share (b)(c) $0.061 $0.068
Nine Months ended December 31,
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2008 2007
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Net Investment Income (a) $6,093,522 $8,472,826
Per Share (a)(d) $0.65 $0.90
Net Realized and Change in Unrealized
Loss (a) $(95,886,533) $(7,451,190)
Per Share (a)(d) $(10.21) $(0.79)
(a) The information provided is in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP"), which requires the Fund to treat
amounts accrued under swap agreements as net realized and
unrealized 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 nine months ended
December 31, 2008 was $2,822,784 ($0.30 per share) and
$11,160,115 ($1.19 per share), respectively, lower, (and Net
Realized and Change in Unrealized Loss correspondingly lower)
than those figures would have been if swap amounts were treated
as net income in accordance with federal income tax treatment. By
using GAAP, Net Investment Income for the fiscal quarter and nine
months ended December 31, 2007 was $2,005,837 ($0.21 per share)
and $7,081,204 ($0.75 per share), respectively, lower, (and Net
Realized and Change in Unrealized Loss correspondingly lower)
than those figures would have been if swap amounts were treated
as net income in accordance with federal income tax treatment.
(b) 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.
Inclusive of amounts accrued under swap agreements, in accordance
with federal income tax treatment.
(c) Calculated using the accumulated balance at December 31, 2008
and December 31, 2007, respectively.
(d) Calculated on average shares outstanding.
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). Pacific Investment Management Company 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 the same or similar to what is 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. There can be no assurance that the Fund will meet its objective. In making any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional advisor.