Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution Updates

Overview of Recent Distribution Announcement

Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RNP) recently provided crucial updates regarding its distribution for shareholders. The announcement is particularly significant as it sheds light on the sources and amounts of distributions scheduled for September 30, 2025, and outlines the cumulative distributions paid throughout the current fiscal year.

Managed Distribution Policy

The Fund adopted a managed distribution policy in December 2017, which was authorized under an exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This strategic initiative aims to maximize long-term total returns for shareholders through predictable monthly distributions set at a fixed rate per common share. One of the essential benefits of this policy is that it provides flexibility for the Fund to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and pay these gains to shareholders regularly.

The Board of Directors holds the authority to modify, suspend, or terminate this managed distribution policy at any time. Changes to the policy may potentially influence the market price of the Fund’s shares, making it a pivotal factor for current and prospective investors.

Distribution Components Explained

For the month of September 2025, the distribution composition reveals a mix of sources: 85.08% derived from net investment income and 14.92% from return of capital. Notably, while the portion labeled as