Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (PHT)

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. (HNW) and Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (PHT) announced today that the fund liquidated as planned on September 25, 2025 and the proportionate interests of stockholders in the assets of each fund were determined as of that date. Prior to the opening of business on September 26, 2025, HNW will cease trading on the NYSE American (NYSEAMER) and PHT will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Each fund's prima.

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Pioneer High Income Fund (PHT) will liquidate after shareholders rejected the new manager post-acquisition, with trading ceasing September 25, 2025. With only a -1.3% discount to NAV, there's minimal upside for holding PHT into liquidation, but significant downside risk remains. Shareholders face market risk until liquidation; a sudden market sell-off could crystallize losses before the final payout on September 30, 2025.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (PHT) announced the results of its special meeting of stockholders originally held on July 17, 2025, adjourned until August 13, 2025, and further adjourned until August 20, 2025. At the fund's special meeting, stockholders approved the liquidation and dissolution of the fund pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the fund. Pursuant to the Plan, the fund will liquidate its portfolio in prepa.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. (PHD) and Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (PHT) held a special meeting of stockholders earlier today. At the special meeting, which was originally held on July 17, 2025 and was adjourned until August 13, 2025, each fund's stockholders were asked to approve the liquidation and dissolution of the fund pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the fund. The special meeting was adjourned.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pioneer closed-end funds listed below today announced the declaration of dividends for July 2025. Ex-Date: July 18, 2025 Record Date: July 18, 2025 Payable: July 31, 2025 Ticker Taxable Funds Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Month HNW Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. $0.1000 - PHD Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. $0.07501 - PHT Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. $0.0550 -   Ticker Tax-Exempt Funds Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Month MA.

If you invest for long enough, you may hear a skeptic of high-yield investments—such as 8%+ yielding closed-end funds (CEFs)—say something like:

PHT has a relatively low yield compared to its peers, which could turn some off from investing in it. The fund's distribution is fully covered by net investment income, providing stability and sustainability for income-focused investors. PHT's portfolio is mostly short-duration junk bonds, offering some protection against inflation and currency devaluation risks.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pioneer Investments Declares Monthly Distributions For Six Pioneer Closed-End Funds.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of the Funds listed above announced today that the Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time has been postponed in order to give shareholders more time to vote. The Funds will announce the rescheduled Meeting date, time and location in due course. As described in the proxy materials for the Meeting previously distributed, the Board of Directors of each Fund has fixed the close of bu.

Bonds have become more attractive in 2025 due to stock market volatility, with bond ETFs outperforming the S&P 500. The Pioneer High Income Fund focuses on sub-investment-grade bonds but has underperformed, with a 1.3% decline in 2025. PHT's risks include interest rate sensitivity, leverage, and sub-investment-grade exposure, with a current 7.05% discount to NAV.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amundi US today announced the declaration of dividends for five Pioneer closed-end funds for January 2025. Ex-Date: January 15, 2025 Record Date: January 15, 2025 Payable: January 31, 2025 Ticker Taxable Funds Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Month PHD Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. $0.07501 ($0.0100) PHT Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. $0.0550 - Ticker Tax-Exempt Funds   Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Month MAV Pioneer Municipal High Income Adv.

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Pioneer's High Income Fund offers an 8.6% dividend yield, but has underperformed in price return and total return over the last decade. PHT's portfolio consists mainly of below investment grade corporate bonds, with a significant exposure to the B rated space. Despite trading at a discount to NAV, PHT has not shown meaningful NAV growth since inception.

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