Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. Announces Self Tender Offer For Up To 25% Of Its Shares
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Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (NYSE:TDF) has announced a self-tender offer to purchase up to 25% of its common shares, totaling 8,451,035 shares. The offer will commence on November 21, 2023, with shares being purchased at 98% of the Fund's NAV per share after the tender offer's expiration. The offer is part of an agreement with City of London Investment Management Company Limited, which includes standstill covenants. TDF shares have been trading at a discount to NAV, and the current NAV will be available on the Fund's website. Shareholders are encouraged to read the offer to purchase for important information.
November 14, 2023 | 9:23 pm
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Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. is initiating a self-tender offer to repurchase up to 25% of its shares, which may positively impact the stock price as it could reduce the discount to NAV.
The self-tender offer by TDF is likely to have a positive short-term impact on its stock price. Buybacks can lead to a reduction in the number of shares outstanding, potentially increasing the NAV per share and reducing the discount at which the shares are trading. The announcement of the tender offer could also signal to the market that the management believes the shares are undervalued, which may further support the stock price.
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