Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF) reported FY 2025 results showing net assets of USD 1.05 billion as of December 31, 2025, with net asset value $(NAV)$ per share of USD 6.52 and a year-end share price of USD 8.01. For FY 2025, CRF posted net investment income of USD 3.32 million and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of USD 162.4 million, driven by net realized gains from investments of USD 80.21 million and net unrealized appreciation of USD 76.31 million. Total distributions to stockholders were USD 196.49 million, including USD 110.67 million classified as return of capital. The fund also completed a rights offering, issuing 32.92 million shares for proceeds of USD 229.45 million, and issued 11.65 million shares through dividend and distribution reinvestment for proceeds of USD 75.57 million. Management reset the FY 2026 monthly distribution to USD 0.1176 per share and the board again approved a 21.0% distribution percentage of net assets for calendar 2026; the fund said FY 2025 equity-market performance was supported by Information Technology and Communication Services holdings tied to AI investment themes.

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