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PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Six Months Ended April 30, 2010

^{Published on 2010-06-25 13:06:20 - Market Wire}
 

NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: PKO), a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which seeks current income as a primary focus and also capital appreciation, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and the six months ended April 30, 2010.

(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 six months ended April 30, 2010 was $231,278 ($0.01 per share) and $481,847 ($0.03 per share ) lower, respectively and Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain correspondingly higher than those figures would have been if swap amounts were treated as net income in accordance with federal income tax treatment. By using GAAP, Net Investment Income for the fiscal quarter and six months ended April 30, 2009 was $612,102 ($0.04 per share) and $1,188,160 ($0.08 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 in accordance with federal income tax treatment.

(b) 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 ordinary income balance. Fund management analyzes the Fund's current and projected net earnings 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 ordinary income balance will remain constant. In accordance with federal income tax treatment, inclusive of swap income (loss), gain on paydowns and net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC ("AGIFM"), 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. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, an affiliate of AGIFM, 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) 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 that 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.