Shareholders to Vote on Fund's Perpetual Existence and Reduced Advisory Fees

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abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund shareholders will vote on converting the fund to a perpetual structure, which includes an immediate reduction in advisory fees and aims to enhance long-term investment flexibility.

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• Proposal for Perpetual Fund Status

  Shareholders will vote on amending the Fund's Declaration of Trust to eliminate its scheduled termination date of July 28, 2035, converting it to a perpetual fund.

• Advisory Fee Reduction Proposed

  Contingent on the perpetual fund approval, the Investment Advisory Agreement will be amended to introduce fee breakpoints, resulting in an immediate reduction in advisory fees at current asset levels and potential further reductions as assets increase.

• Board Recommends Approval

  The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends voting 'FOR' both the term amendment and the election of three Class III Trustees.

• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The annual meeting of shareholders is scheduled for May 27, 2026, to consider these proposals.

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The definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably a vote to amend the fund's Declaration of Trust to become a perpetual fund, eliminating its scheduled termination on July 28, 2035. This strategic shift is coupled with a proposed amendment to the Investment Advisory Agreement, which would introduce breakpoints in the advisory fee, leading to an immediate reduction in fees at current asset levels and potential further reductions with asset growth. This aims to align the fund's structure with its long-duration infrastructure investments and avoid forced liquidations, though it introduces potential market discount risk. The Board unanimously recommends approval, highlighting the fee reduction as a direct benefit to shareholders.