Declares Regular Quarterly Distribution of $0.33 Per Share &
Long-Term Capital Gain Distribution of $1.605 per share
First Trust Advisors, LP
Lisle, IL, November 09, 2006 -- Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (MFD) today declared its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution for the period ending November 30, 2006 of $0.33 per share. The Fund also declared a long-term capital gain distribution of $1.605 per share.
Based on the New York Stock Exchange closing price of $24.05 and net asset value of $27.01 on November 8, 2006, the Fund's regular quarterly distribution equates to an annualized distribution rate of 5.49% at market and 4.89% at NAV.
The regular quarterly distribution of $0.33 per share will be payable on November 30, 2006 to shareholders of record on November 22, 2006, with an expected ex-dividend date of November 20, 2006. The final determination of the source and tax status of all distributions paid in 2006 will be made after the end of 2006.
The long-term capital gain distribution of $1.605 per share will be payable on December 29, 2006 to shareholders of record on November 22, 2006, with an expected ex-dividend date of November 20, 2006.
The Fund is a closed-end management investment company, investing predominantly in listed infrastructure and utilities companies in selected developed countries globally. The Fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current return consisting of dividends, interest and other similar income, while attempting to preserve capital.
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