PCM Fund, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2011

Published on Friday, 02 March 2012 16:04 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

NEW YORK-( Business Wire )-

PCM Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: PCM), a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, which seeks high current income, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

		At December 31,
		2011			2010
Net Assets		$108,810,294			$113,020,323
Shares Outstanding		11,473,837			11,444,425
Net Asset Value ("NAV")		$9.48			$9.88
Market Price		$10.77			$10.80
Premium to NAV		13.61	%		9.31	%
Undistributed Net Investment
Income Per Share (b)		$0.1135			$0.0173
		Quarter ended December 31,
		2011			2010
Net Investment Income (a)		$4,190,123			$3,594,582
Per Share (a)		$0.37			$0.32
Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Loss (a)		$(2,180,402	)		$(13,864	)
Per Share (a)		$(0.20	)		$(0.00	)	(c)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2011			2010
Net Investment Income (a)		$12,966,180			$12,702,380
Per Share (a)		$1.13			$1.12
Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (a)		$(5,326,260	)		$26,104,603
Per Share (a)		$(0.47	)		$2.29

(a) The information provided is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), which requires the Fund to treat amounts accrued by the Fund under swap agreements as net realized and unrealized 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 year ended December 31, 2011 was $84,461 ($0.01 per share) and $308,857 ($0.03 per share) lower, respectively, and Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Loss correspondingly lower than those figures would have been if swap amounts were treated as net income. By using GAAP, Net Investment Income for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 was $51,569 ($0.005 per share) and $293,849 ($0.026 per share) lower, respectively, and Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) correspondingly higher (lower) than those figures would have been if swap amounts were treated as net income.

(b) Since the Fund’s net earning rates fluctuate from month to month, there will be periods when the Fund may over-earn or under-earn its monthly dividend rate. This fluctuation will have the effect of adding to or subtracting from the Fund's undistributed 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 Directors for declaration. There can be no assurance that the monthly dividend rate will remain at its current level or that the undistributed net investment income balance will be sufficient to cover any shortfall in earnings to meet the current dividend rate. The undistributed net investment income balance is inclusive of swap income (or loss) and paydown gains in accordance with federal income tax treatment of these items.

(c) Less than $(0.005) per share.

Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC ("AGIFM"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America L.P.(formerly Allianz Global Investors of America L.P.), serves as the Fund's investment manager and is a member of Munich-based Allianz Group. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, an AGIFM 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 http://www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (800) 254-5197.

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 the Fund will meet its stated objective. In making any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.

For Information on PIMCO Closed-End Funds:Financial Advisors: (800) 628-1237Shareholder: (800) 254-5197Media Relations: (212) 739-3501