PIMCO Corporate Income Fund Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Nine Months Ended July 31, 2008


NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO Corporate Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:PCN), a closed-end management investment company which seeks to provide high current income with secondary objectives of capital preservation and appreciation, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and nine months ended July 31, 2008.



                                           At July 31,
                                           -----------
                                 2008                        2007
                                 ----                        ----
 Net Assets (a)              $731,742,962                $783,495,507
 Common Shares Outstanding     36,723,572                  36,470,043
 Net Asset Value ("NAV")           $11.76                      $13.26
 Market Price                      $13.84                      $13.79
 Premium to NAV                     17.69%                       4.00%

                                      Quarter ended July 31,
                                      ----------------------
                                 2008                        2007
                                 ----                        ----
 Net Investment Income (b)    $10,994,837                 $12,210,927
 Per Common Share (b)               $0.30                       $0.33
 Net Realized and Change in
  Unrealized Loss (b)        $(38,815,099)               $(53,691,408)
 Per Common Share (b)              $(1.06)                     $(1.47)

 Undistributed
  (Overdistributed) Net
  Investment Income Per
  Common Share (c) (d)            $0.0771                    $(0.1060)

                                    Nine Months ended July 31,
                                    --------------------------
                                 2008                        2007
                                 ----                        ----
 Net Investment Income (b)    $34,973,196                 $35,313,765
 Per Common Share (b)               $0.95                       $0.97
 Net Realized and Change in
  Unrealized Loss (b)        $(64,266,838)               $(41,879,403)
 Per Common Share (b)              $(1.75)                     $(1.15)

 (a) Net assets are inclusive of market value of Preferred Shares of
     $300 million.

 (b) The information provided is in accordance with generally accepted
     accounting principles ("GAAP"), which requires the Fund to treat
     amounts received (paid) by the Fund under swap agreements as net
     realized gain (loss). However, these amounts are treated as net
     income (loss) for federal income tax purposes. By using GAAP,
     Net Investment Income for the fiscal quarter and nine months
     ended July 31, 2008 was $3,955,113($0.11 per common share) and
     $11,664,200 ($0.32 per common share), respectively, lower (and
     Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Loss correspondingly lower)
     than those figures would have been if swap amounts were treated
     as net income (loss) in accordance with federal income tax
     treatment. By using GAAP, Net Investment Income for the fiscal
     quarter and nine months ended July 31, 2007 was $2,136,223 ($0.06
     per common share) and $6,041,885 ($0.17 per common share),
     respectively, lower (and Net Realized and Change in Unrealized
     Loss correspondingly lower) than those figures would have been if
     swap amounts were treated as net income (loss) in accordance with
     federal income tax treatment.

 (c) Note that generally there is a close correlation between what
     the Fund earns (net of expenses) and what it pays in monthly
     dividends. However, since net earning rates fluctuate from month
     to month while monthly dividends have remained relatively stable,
     there will be periods when the Fund may over-earn or under-earn
     its monthly dividend, which would have the effect of adding to or
     subtracting from the Fund's undistributed (overdistributed) net
     investment income balance. Fund management analyzes the current
     and projected net earning rates prior to recommending dividend
     amounts to the Fund's Board of Trustees for declaration. There
     can be no assurance that the current dividend rate or the
     undistributed (overdistributed) income balance will remain
     constant. Inclusive of amounts earned under swap agreements, in
     accordance with federal income tax treatment.

 (d) Calculated using the accumulated balance at July 31, 2008 and
     July 31, 2007, respectively.

Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors of America L.P., serves as the Fund's investment manager and is a member of Munich-based Allianz Group (NYSE:AZ). Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, an Allianz Global Investors Fund Management affiliate, serves as the Fund's sub-adviser.

The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing price, net asset value per share, as well as other information, is available at www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (800) 331-1710.

The financial information contained herein is solely based upon the data available at the time of publication of this press release, and there is no assurance that any future results will be the same or similar to what is reported herein. Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. This press release contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the investment returns generated by the Fund will fluctuate. There can be no assurance that the Fund will meet its objective. In making any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.


            

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