Prudential Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc. reports unaudited earnings and financial position for quarter ended February 28, 2014

NEWARK, N.J.--()--Prudential Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ISD), (the “Fund”), a diversified, closed-end management investment company, announced today its unaudited investment results for the quarter ended February 28, 2014.

     

Current Quarter:

     

Prior Quarter:

     

Year Ago Quarter:

As of

As of

As of

February 28, 2014

November 30, 2013

February 28, 2013

Net Assets $631,758,496 $635,293,541 $640,197,203
Loan Outstanding $245,000,000 $228,000,000 $229,000,000
Shares Outstanding 33,256,724 33,256,724 33,197,912
Net Asset Value ("NAV") Per Share $19.00 $19.10 $19.28
Market Price Per Share $18.20 $17.53 $20.10
Premium / (Discount) to NAV -4.2% -8.2% 4.3%
 
Undistributed / (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income (a) ($1,409,496) $2,118,426 $1,347,548
Undistributed / (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income Per Share (a) ($0.04) $0.06 $0.04
 
Quarter Ended

February 28, 2014

Quarter Ended

November 30, 2013

Quarter Ended

February 28, 2013

Quarterly Earnings

Net Investment Income $12,944,133 $13,188,184 $13,500,105
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) ($7,123) $7,477,936 $3,269,785
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations $12,937,010 $20,666,120 $16,769,890
 

Quarterly Earnings Per Common Share Outstanding

Net Investment Income $0.39 $0.40 $0.41
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain / (Loss) $0.00 $0.22 $0.10
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations $0.39 $0.62 $0.51
 

Notes:

(a) Overdistributed amounts may be funded by capital gains on portfolio securities or through return of shareholder’s capital.

 

This financial data is unaudited. Amounts do not reflect adjustments for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including those relating to amortization of premiums on securities held.

 

The Fund files its annual and semi-annual stockholders reports on Form N-CSR, as well as complete schedule of investments with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation and location of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (202) 551-8090. To obtain information on Form N-Q or annual and semi-annual stockholder reports, shareholders can call (800) 451-6788 (toll-free). You may also call this number to request additional information or to make other inquiries pertaining to the Fund.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Prudential Investments LLC, the Investment Manager of the Fund, and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. The Fund is sub-advised by Prudential Fixed Income, a business unit of Prudential Investment Management Inc. and an affiliate of the investment manager.

The Fund invests in high yield (“junk”) bonds, which are subject to greater credit and market risks; derivative securities, which may carry market, credit, and liquidity risks; foreign securities, which are subject to currency fluctuation and political uncertainty; and emerging markets securities, which are subject to greater volatility and price declines. Fixed income investments are subject to interest rate risk, where their value will decline as interest rates rise. There are fees and expenses involved with investing in the Fund. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against a loss in declining markets. There is no guarantee that dividends or distributions will be paid.

Prudential Investments is the mutual fund business of Prudential Financial, Inc., offering a range of open- and closed-end funds. Please visit http://www.prudentialfunds.com for more information.

Prudential Fixed Income is a unit of Prudential Investment Management, Inc., which is a registered investment advisor and Prudential Financial company. Prudential Investments, Prudential, the Prudential logo, and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

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Contacts

Prudential
Darrell Oliver, 973-802-9627
darrell.oliver@prudential.com

Contacts

Prudential
Darrell Oliver, 973-802-9627
darrell.oliver@prudential.com