Nuveen Real Asset Income & Growth Fund Announces Highly Dilutive Rights Offering at a Discount

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Nuveen Real Asset Income & Growth Fund is launching a transferable subscription rights offering to raise up to $90.93 million, potentially increasing outstanding shares by over 25% at a discount to current market price and net asset value.

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• Rights Offering Initiated

  The fund is offering up to 7,000,000 common shares through transferable subscription rights, with an over-subscription privilege for an additional 1,750,000 shares, totaling up to 8,750,000 shares.

• Significant Capital Raise

  The primary offering aims to raise approximately $90.93 million, representing a substantial capital infusion for the fund.

• Discounted Pricing

  The estimated subscription price of $12.99 per share is below the current market price of $13.55 and the net asset value of $13.57 (as of January 21, 2026).

• Potential Share Dilution

  The offering could increase the number of outstanding shares by up to 31.88%, leading to significant dilution for non-participating shareholders.

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The filing details a significant transferable subscription rights offering that could increase the fund's outstanding common shares by up to 31.88% if fully subscribed, based on the primary and over-subscription privileges. The estimated subscription price of $12.99 per share is below both the current market price of $13.55 and the net asset value of $13.57 (as of January 21, 2026), indicating a dilutive event for non-participating shareholders. While the fund aims to use the proceeds for new investment opportunities to enhance yields and earnings, the substantial dilution and discounted pricing present a negative signal for existing shareholders who do not fully exercise their rights. A positive aspect is that the offering expenses, estimated at $400,000, will be borne by Nuveen Fund Advisors, not the fund or its common shareholders.