PHILADELPHIA, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund¹ (the "Fund") (NYSE: AWP), a closed-end equity fund, today
provided updates on the Fund since the transition of management to Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited ("Aberdeen") on May 4, 2018, (the "transition date") including actions of the Board of Trustees in support of the Fund's
discount, and performance data and portfolio composition as of February 28, 2019.
- On June 13, 2018, the Board of Trustees authorized management to make open market purchases,
from time to time, up to 10% of the Fund's shares of stock outstanding as of June 13, 2018. Share
repurchases may be made opportunistically at certain discounts to NAV when management reasonably believes that such repurchases
may enhance shareholder value. There is no assurance the Fund will purchase any shares or that the share repurchase program
will have an impact on the liquidity or value of the Fund or the Fund's share. Share repurchase activity is disclosed
monthly on the Fund's website.
- The Board of Trustees approved the Fund's participation in the Aberdeen Investor Relations program. This a
comprehensive program which includes all forms of marketing promotion including direct shareholder and advisor engagement,
communications and outreach, marketing collateral and promotional campaigns and industry event participation. Dedicated
marketing and product specialists work in coordination with Aberdeen's external wholesale force to identify and support
existing investors, key distribution partners, intermediary firms, research analysts, and other key gatekeepers, as well
as potential buyers of the Fund by enhancing relationships directly with financial advisors and professional wealth managers,
institutional investors, and other stakeholders.
- The Board of Trustees approved an expense waiver agreement such that the expense ratio of the Fund (excluding leverage
costs, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions and any non-routine expenses) will not exceed 1.19%. This expense waiver
serves to provide shareholders with assurance that the Fund's expense ratio will be lower than the 2017 fiscal year and will
not exceed this amount for a minimum period of two years from the transition date.
The Fund's total returns for various periods through February 28, 2019 are provided below.
(All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price, and are stated net-of-fees):
|
Cumulative as of 02/28/19 (%)
|
Annualized as of 02/28/19 (%)
|
|
1 Month
|
3 Month
|
YTD
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10
Years
|
Since Inception
|
NAV
|
-0.1
|
5.1
|
11.3
|
1.8
|
12.1
|
5.4
|
16.3
|
1.1
|
Market Price
|
-1.1
|
5.1
|
15.4
|
-1.9
|
14.7
|
5.0
|
18.3
|
-0.4
|
NAREIT
Global Real
Estate Index
|
-0.4
|
5.1
|
10.5
|
10.5
|
9.5
|
6.8
|
15.0
|
2.5
|
As of February 28, 2019, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$547.2
million with a net asset value per share of common stock of US$6.41.
As of February 28, 2019, the portfolio was invested as follows:
Portfolio Composition
|
Percent of
Net Assets
|
Real Estate Operating Companies
|
14.0
|
Industrial
|
12.4
|
Diversified
|
12.4
|
Retail
|
12.0
|
Office
|
9.9
|
Residential
|
7.9
|
Healthcare
|
7.9
|
Real Estate Development
|
7.8
|
Mortgage/Finance
|
5.8
|
Lodging/Resorts
|
4.6
|
Specialized REITs
|
3.3
|
Other
|
1.9
|
Country
|
Geographic Exposure %
|
United States
|
46.3
|
Japan
|
10.7
|
Germany
|
7.1
|
China
|
6.0
|
United Kingdom
|
4.6
|
Canada
|
3.9
|
France
|
3.3
|
Singapore
|
3.0
|
Australia
|
2.7
|
Mexico
|
1.9
|
India
|
1.5
|
Spain
|
1.3
|
Austria
|
1.2
|
Belgium
|
1.2
|
Sweden
|
1.0
|
Ireland
|
0.9
|
Chile
|
0.8
|
Netherlands
|
0.7
|
Hong Kong
|
0.6
|
Brazil
|
0.6
|
Finland
|
0.5
|
The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of February 28, 2019, representing 29.1% of total
assets, were:
Holding
|
Percent of
Net Assets
|
Starwood Property Trust Inc.
|
4.9
|
Prologis Inc.
|
4.1
|
Welltower Inc.
|
3.4
|
ADO Properties S.A.
|
2.8
|
Simon Property Group Inc.
|
2.7
|
Dream Global REIT
|
2.7
|
AvalonBay Communities Inc.
|
2.3
|
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
|
2.2
|
SEGRO PLC
|
2.1
|
Duke Realty Corporation
|
2.1
|
Important Information
Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, its investment adviser, nor any other person guarantees their
accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and
expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
Aberdeen Standard Investments is a brand of the investment businesses of Standard Life Aberdeen plc, its affiliates and
subsidiaries. In the United States, Aberdeen Standard Investments is the marketing name for the
following affiliated, registered investment advisers: Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc., Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd.,
Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Ltd., Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Ltd.,
Aberdeen Capital Management, LLC, Aberdeen Standard Investments ETFs Advisors LLC and Standard Life Investments (Corporate Funds)
Ltd.
Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund's investment return and
principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of
closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no
assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principle value will fluctuate and shares,
when sold, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
NAV return data includes investment management fees, custodial charges and administrative fees (such as Director and legal fees)
and assumes the reinvestment of all distributions. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Holdings are
subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell
the securities shown. Inception date April 26, 2007.
If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact Investor.Relations@aberdeenstandard.com.
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