TORONTO, January 12, 2026 — Leads & Copy — abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (TSX: FAP) (UEN: T21VC0235H) has announced a monthly distribution of CAD 1.75 cents per share, payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date January 23, 2026).
The Company, a closed-end investment company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, is committed to maintaining a stable monthly distribution, according to its Board of Directors. For the 12 months ending December 31, 2025, the Company’s total distributions amounted to CAD 21.0 cents per ordinary share.
As a Singapore-domiciled company, all distribution payments are treated as foreign income for Canadian income tax purposes. Shareholders with registered addresses in Canada will receive distributions in Canadian dollars unless they have elected otherwise.
The Company also provided estimated sources of the current fiscal year-to-date distributions:
Total Distributions: $0.0526
Dividends Declared Fiscal Year to Date (Foreign Income):
Estimated Component of Distribution from Earnings: $0.0526
Estimated Component of Distribution in Excess of Available Net Investment Income: $0.0000
The Company advises shareholders not to draw conclusions about investment performance based on the current distribution amount. The distribution amounts and sources are estimates and are not for tax reporting purposes. The final determination of distribution sources for 2026 will be made after the year-end. Actual amounts and sources for tax reporting will depend on the Company’s results during the remainder of the calendar year and any changes to tax regulations. Tax reporting information will be provided to shareholders on Form T5 in February 2027.
The value of a closed-end fund stock on a public exchange is subject to external market factors beyond the control of the Fund’s Board or Investment Advisor. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to net asset value. The Company cautions that trading at a premium may not be sustainable, and a fund’s discount to net asset value can widen or narrow. Shareholders participating in the dividend reinvestment plan should note that reinvestment of distributions may occur at a premium to net asset value.
Important Information: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment returns and principal will fluctuate, and shares may be worth more or less than the original cost upon sale. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted data. NAV returned data includes investment management fees, custodial charges, bank loan expenses, and administrative fees, assuming reinvestment of all distributions. The Company is subject to investment risk, including potential loss of principal. Total return based on net asset value reflects changes in the Company’s net asset value during each period, while total return based on market price reflects changes in market value.
Aberdeen Investments is the registered marketing name in Canada for abrdn Canada Limited, abrdn Investments Luxembourg S.A., abrdn Private Equity (Europe) Limited, abrdn Capital Partners LLP, and abrdn Alternative Funds Limited. abrdn Canada Limited is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in all provinces and territories of Canada, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through stock exchanges. The Company’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate, potentially resulting in shares being worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (premium) or below (discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the Company. There is no guarantee that the Company will achieve its investment objective. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Source: abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC
