abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (AEF) will pay a $0.2100 per share distribution on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026. The ex-dividend date is also March 24, ensuring investors must hold shares before this date to qualify.

AEF operates under a managed distribution policy designed to deliver stable payouts by utilizing current income, realized short- and long-term capital gains, and, if necessary, return of paid-in capital. The fund’s board of directors retains the right to adjust or suspend this policy at its discretion.

Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV after year-end detailing the amount and tax characterization of distributions for the prior calendar year. Distribution compositions and tax treatments remain estimates until fiscal year-end and may change based on future income, gains or regulatory adjustments.