ZTR · Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. · Investor Relations

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) previously announced the following monthly distribution on September 2, 2026: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.055 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund’s aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund’s assets and will constitute a return of shareholders’ capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Plan. The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions: Distribution

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced it will increase its monthly distribution from $0.18 per share to $0.21 per share, an increase of 17% or $0.03 per share, effective with the October distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.21 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 AIO $0.21 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 This increase is part of the Fund’s ongoing efforts to enhance shareholder value by seeking to provide a more attractive distribution rate and to address the current discount to net asset value (NAV) at which its shares currently trade. This new distribution rate represents a per annum rate of approximately 9.9% based on the market price of the Fund’s shares of $25.37 as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and approximately 9.0% based on the Fund’s NAV of $27.99 as of the same date. Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund

Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) today announced it will increase its monthly distribution from $0.18 per share to $0.215 per share, an increase of 19% or $0.035 per share, effective with the October distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.215 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 ACV $0.215 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 This increase is part of the Fund’s ongoing efforts to enhance shareholder value by seeking to provide a more attractive distribution rate and to address the current discount to net asset value (NAV) at which its shares currently trade. This new distribution rate represents a per annum rate of approximately 10.1% based on the market price of the Fund’s shares of $25.63 as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and approximately 9.7% based on the Fund’s NAV of $26.69 as of the same date. Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $147.5 billion and other fee earning assets of $1.7 billion for total client assets of $149.2 billion as of August 31, 2026. The change in AUM from July 31, 2026, reflects net outflows in institutional accounts, retail separate accounts, U.S. retail funds, and global funds, partially offset by market performance and positive net flows in exchange-traded funds and tender offer funds. Assets Under Management (unaudited) ($ in millions) By Product Type: August 31, 2026 July 31, 2026 Open-End Funds (1) $ 51,289 $ 51,190 Closed-End Funds (2) 13,116 13,216 Retail Separate Accounts (3)(4) 34,130 34,726 Institutional Accounts (5) 48,966 49,742 Total Assets Under Management $ 147,501 $ 148,874 By Asset Class: August 31, 2026 July 31, 2026 Equity $ 64,817 $ 66,135 Fixed Income 40,185 40,146 Multi-Asset (6) 22,771 22,801 Alternatives (7)

The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 15, 2026: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.065 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2026 September 10, 2026 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) in 2007. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investment income to its shareholders, consistent with the Fund’s primary objective. If and when sufficient investment income is not available on a monthly basis, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains or return of capital or both to its shareholders in order to maintain the $0.065 per share distribution level. The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the Fund’s August 2026 distribution to shareholders, together with the cumulative distributions paid from the first day of the fiscal year to this month end,

The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 15, 2026: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.075 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2026 September 10, 2026 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) in 2015. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investment income to its shareholders, consistent with the Fund’s investment objective. If and when sufficient investment income is not available on a monthly basis, the Fund will distribute realized capital gains and/or return of capital to its shareholders in order to maintain the monthly $0.075 per share distribution level. The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the Fund’s August 2026 distribution to shareholders, together with the cumulative distributions paid from the first day of the fiscal year to

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) announced today that it has declared a $0.34375 per share cash distribution payable on September 30, 2026 to Series A cumulative preferred shareholders of record on September 23, 2026. The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NCZ PR A, are rated “A” by Fitch Ratings and have an annual dividend rate of $1.375 per share. The 4,360,000 Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares were issued September 11, 2018 at $25.00 per share and pay distributions quarterly. This distribution represents the accrual period from July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares are now callable at any time at the liquidation value of $25.00 per share plus accrued dividends. About the Fund Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II has an investment objective to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income. Virtus Investment

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV) announced today that it has declared a $0.3515625 per share cash distribution payable on September 30, 2026 to Series A cumulative preferred shareholders of record on September 23, 2026. The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NCV PR A, are rated “A” by Fitch Ratings and have an annual dividend rate of $1.40625 per share. The 4,000,000 Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares were issued September 20, 2018 at $25.00 per share and pay distributions quarterly. This distribution represents the accrual period from July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares are now callable at any time at the liquidation value of $25.00 per share plus accrued dividends. About the Fund Virtus Convertible & Income Fund has an investment objective to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income. Virtus Investment

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ZTR $0.055 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 ZTR $0.055 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 ZTR $0.055 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Plan. The Fund

Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date VGI $0.08 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 VGI $0.08 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 VGI $0.08 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes. About the Fund Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to maximize current income while preserving capital by investing in broadly diversified holdings

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) today announced the following quarterly distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NIE $0.58 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Plan. The Fund provides this estimate of the sources of its distributions: Distribution

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ) today announced the following quarterly distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NFJ $0.305 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Plan. The Fund provides this estimate of the sources of its distribution:

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) today announced the following distributions on their respective common shares: Virtus Convertible & Income Fund: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NCV $0.136 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 NCV $0.136 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 NCV $0.136 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date NCZ $0.12 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 NCZ $0.12 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 NCZ $0.12 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date EDF $0.06 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 EDF $0.06 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 EDF $0.06 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes. About the Fund Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to maximize

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced the following monthly distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.18 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Plan. The Fund previously announced its August 2026 distribution and

Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) today announced the following monthly distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.18 September 14, 2026 September 29, 2026 Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Plan. The Fund previously announced its August 2026 distribution and provided this estimate

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ) (the “Fund”) today announced the commencement of a tender offer (“Tender Offer”) beginning September 1, 2026, and expiring at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) on October 5, 2026, unless the Tender Offer is extended (the “Expiration Date”). The Fund, as announced on April 17, 2026, is offering to acquire up to 25% of its outstanding common shares in exchange for cash at a price equal to 99% of the Fund’s net asset value as of the close of regular trading on the Expiration Date. If more than 25% of the Fund’s then outstanding shares are tendered, the Fund will purchase shares from all tendering shareholders on a pro rata basis, based on the number of shares tendered by each shareholder. The Tender Offer is being made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Fund’s Tender Offer statement and related Letter of Transmittal filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About the Fund Virtus Dividend, Interest &