The Dividend Declaration Committee of The Hartford Income Shares Fund,
Inc. today declared the regular monthly dividend at a rate of 3.90 cents
per share. This is the same rate paid since April 2009. The dividend is
payable to shareholders of record on July 27, 2009, and will be paid on
August 17, 2009. Monthly dividends have been paid since January 1973.
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, the fund earned 55 cents per
share and paid 55 cents per share.
The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc. is a closed-end, diversified
management investment company with net assets of approximately $73
million that are invested in a diversified portfolio of debt securities.
The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Its
investment manager is Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC, and
its sub-adviser is Hartford Investment Management Company, both wholly
owned indirect subsidiaries of The Hartford Financial Services Group,
Inc., a publicly traded company.
Dividend information for The Hartford Income Shares Fund for the month
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Declaration Amount:
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3.90 cents
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Payment Date:
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August 17, 2009
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Record Date:
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July 27, 2009
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Ex Date:
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July 23, 2009
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Declaration Date:
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July 10, 2009
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HIG-L
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to
the fund’s future financial or business performance, strategies or
expectations. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous
assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and
The Hartford assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update
forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated in forward-looking statements and past performance is
not an indication of future performance. We assume no obligation to
update this release, which speaks as of the date issued.
These materials are not intended to provide tax, accounting or legal
advice. As with all matters of a tax or legal nature, you should consult
your own tax or legal counsel for advice. The information cannot be used
or relied upon for the purpose of computing your federal or state taxes,
or avoiding IRS penalties.
Investing in funds involves significant risks, including the risk that
you may lose part or all of the money you invest. For information on the
risks associated with this fund, please see the fund’s most recent
Annual Shareholder Report, dated July 31, 2008, and Semi-annual
Shareholder Report, dated January 31, 2009.
You should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, and
charges and expenses of The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc. before
investing. The Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory
filings of the fund with the SEC are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov
and on The Hartford’s website at www.hartfordinvestor.com.
The information contained on The Hartford’s website is not a part of
this press release. You may also obtain information by calling
1-888-483-0972.
The Hartford
Julia Green, 860-843-6022
julia.green@hartfordlife.com
