$JOF

JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC

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Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) reported final tender-offer results. The offer to buy up to 10% of outstanding shares expired July 1, 2026. It accepted 2,833,389 shares, about 10% of outstanding, from 22,006,123 tendered. Purchase price was $12.7792 per share, 98% of NAV per share as of July 2, 2026 close.

Japan Smaller Cap Fund offers 10% buyback at 98% of NAV, lifts payout

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) announced a tender offer to repurchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares at 98% of its net asset value (NAV), scheduled from June 1 to July 1, 2026. Concurrently, the fund's Board approved an 8% increase in its monthly distribution rate, raising it to $0.0956 per share, which targets 10% of the market price and a 9% yield on NAV. This move aims to enhance shareholder value and address the fund's discount to NAV.

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  • Finalization of the tender offer sets the realized buyback price and confirms acceptance level, reducing uncertainty around the offer outcome.

    manilatimes.net · Jul 10, 2026

  • Tender-offer oversubscription and prorated purchase expectations can drive near-term supply/demand and NAV discount dynamics for JOF.

    manilatimes.net · Jul 2, 2026

  • The Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has announced a share buyback of up to 10% at 98% of NAV and an 8% increase in monthly distribution, indicating a positive outlook for shareholder value.

    Stock Titan · May 22, 2026

  • The announcement of monthly distributions under the Level Distribution Plan indicates stable income distribution policy, which may appeal to income-focused investors.

    Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025

  • The announcement of upcoming monthly distributions under the Level Distribution Plan indicates a commitment to regular income distribution, which may appeal to income-focused investors. This could support the fund's share price in the short term but may also reflect the fund's cash flow status.

    Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025

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Japan Smaller Cap Fund offers 10% buyback at 98% of NAV, lifts payout

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) announced a tender offer to repurchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares at 98% of its net asset value (NAV), scheduled from June 1 to July 1, 2026. Concurrently, the fund's Board approved an 8% increase in its monthly distribution rate, raising it to $0.0956 per share, which targets 10% of the market price and a 9% yield on NAV. This move aims to enhance shareholder value and address the fund's discount to NAV.

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