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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001445546-17-004222
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20170912
ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE: 20170912
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170912
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FIRST TRUST/ABERDEEN EMERGING OPPORTUNITY FUND
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001363438
IRS NUMBER: 711005833
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 8-K
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21905
FILM NUMBER: 171081479
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
CITY: WHEATON
STATE: IL
ZIP: 60187
BUSINESS PHONE: 630-765-8000
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
CITY: WHEATON
STATE: IL
ZIP: 60187
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<DESCRIPTION>CURRENT REPORT
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) September 12, 2017
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Massachusetts 811-21905 71-1005833
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630) 765-8000
___________________________________________________________________
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
|_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
|_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
|_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
|_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") is filing herewith a
press release issued on September 12, 2017, as Exhibit 99.1. The press release
was issued by First Trust Advisors L.P. to report that Aberdeen Asset Management
Inc., the Fund's investment sub-advisor, will release an update on the market
and the Fund on September 14, 2017. Details regarding the access to the update
are contained in the press release included herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press release of First Trust Advisors L.P. dated
September 12, 2017.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 12, 2017 FIRST TRUST/ABERDEEN EMERGING OPPORTUNITY FUND
By: /s/ W. Scott Jardine
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Name: W. Scott Jardine
Title: Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press release of First Trust Advisors L.P. dated
September 12, 2017.
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE
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PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P.
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE FOR FIRST
TRUST/ABERDEEN GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY INCOME FUND AND FIRST TRUST/ABERDEEN EMERGING
OPPORTUNITY FUND
WHEATON, IL -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- September 12, 2017 -- First Trust Advisors
L.P. ("FTA") announced today that Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. ("Aberdeen"),
investment sub-advisor for First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund
(NYSE: FAM) and First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (NYSE: FEO) (each
a "Fund" or collectively, the "Funds"), will release an update on the market and
the Funds for financial advisors and investors. The update will be available
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017, AT 5:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME UNTIL 11:59 P.M. EASTERN
TIME ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017. To listen to the update, follow these
instructions:
-- Dial: (888) 203-1112; International (719) 457-0820; and Passcode #
1815868. The update will be available from Thursday, September 14, 2017,
at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on Friday,
October 13, 2017.
FAM is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that pursues a
high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund pursues capital
appreciation. The Fund pursues these investment objectives by investing in the
world bond markets through a diversified portfolio of investment grade and
below-investment grade government and corporate debt securities. The Fund may
invest up to 60% of its managed assets in non-investment grade securities.
FEO is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to
provide a high level of total return. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment
objective by investing at least 80% of its managed assets in a diversified
portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities of issuers in emerging market
countries.
First Trust Advisors L.P., the Funds' investment advisor, along with its
affiliate, First Trust Portfolios L.P., are privately-held companies which
provide a variety of investment services, including asset management and
financial advisory services, with collective assets under management or
supervision of approximately $109 billion as of August 31, 2017 through unit
investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and
separate managed accounts.
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment sub-advisor (the
"Sub-Advisor"). The Sub-Advisor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset
Management PLC ("Aberdeen PLC"). The merger of Standard Life plc and Aberdeen
PLC, announced on March 6, 2017 ("Merger"), closed on August 14, 2017. Aberdeen
PLC became a direct subsidiary of Standard Life plc as a result of the Merger
and the combined company changed its name to Standard Life Aberdeen plc.
Shareholders of the Fund are not required to take any action as a result of the
Merger. Following the Merger, the Sub-Advisor is an indirect subsidiary of
Standard Life Aberdeen plc, but otherwise did not change. The investment
sub-advisory agreement for the Fund, the services provided under the agreement,
and the fees charged for services did not change as a result of the Merger. The
portfolio management team of the Sub-Advisor for the Fund did not change as a
result of the Merger.
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Investment return and market value of an investment in the Funds will fluctuate.
Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Principal Risk Factors: The Funds invest in equity and debt securities of
non-U.S. issuers which are subject to higher volatility than securities of U.S.
issuers. Risks may be heightened for securities of companies located in, or with
significant operations in, emerging market countries. Because the Funds invest
in non-U.S. securities, you may lose money if the local currency of a non-U.S.
market depreciates against the U.S. dollar.
The debt securities in which the Funds invest are subject to certain risks,
including issuer risk, reinvestment risk, prepayment risk, credit risk, and
interest rate risk. Issuer risk is the risk that the value of fixed-income
securities may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the
issuer. Reinvestment risk is the risk that income from the Funds' portfolios
will decline if the Funds invest the proceeds from matured, traded or called
bonds at market interest rates that are below the Funds' portfolios current
earnings rate. Prepayment risk is the risk that, upon a prepayment, the actual
outstanding debt on which the Funds derive interest income will be reduced.
Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling
to make dividend, interest and/or principal payments when due and that the value
of a security may decline as a result. Interest rate risk is the risk that
fixed-income securities will decline in value because of changes in market
interest rates.
The Funds invest in non-investment grade debt instruments, commonly referred to
as "high-yield securities". High yield securities are subject to greater market
fluctuations and risk of loss than securities with higher ratings. Lower-quality
debt tends to be less liquid than higher-quality debt.
Use of leverage can result in additional risk and cost, and can magnify the
effect of any losses.
The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment
recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this
information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary
capacity within the meaning of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. First Trust
has no knowledge of and has not been provided any information regarding any
investor. Financial advisors must determine whether particular investments are
appropriate for their clients. First Trust believes the financial advisor is a
fiduciary, is capable of evaluating investment risks independently and is
responsible for exercising independent judgment with respect to its retirement
plan clients.
The risks of investing in each Fund are spelled out in the shareholder reports
and other regulatory filings.
Each Fund's daily closing price and net asset value per share as well as other
information can be found at www.ftportfolios.com or by calling (800) 988-5891.
CONTACT: JEFF MARGOLIN -- (630) 915-6784
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Source: First Trust Advisors L.P.
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