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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis.
These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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| September 5, 2025 |
ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER Exhibit 99.(a)(9) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 1-800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER (Philadelphia, September 5, 2025) – abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ), announced today the final results of its cas |
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| September 5, 2025 |
Table 1: Transaction Valuation Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Table 1: Transaction Valuation Transaction Valuation Fee Rate Amount of Filing Fee Fees to be Paid 1 $ 2,192,625. |
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| September 5, 2025 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 5, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 3) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOC |
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| September 3, 2025 |
Exhibit (a)(8) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U. |
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| September 3, 2025 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 2) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOC |
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| August 25, 2025 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 1) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOCK, |
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| August 25, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.(a)(7) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 1-800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TENDER OFFER DETAILS AND ANTICIPATED TIMING OF REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) (Philadelphia, August 22, 2025) – |
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| August 1, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iii) OFFER TO PURCHASE For Cash Up to 7,072,985 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. THIS OFFER IS SUBJECT TO IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE O |
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| August 1, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.(a)(5) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING RELATING TO PROPOSED REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) AND RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL |
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| August 1, 2025 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PE |
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| August 1, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(i) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o ABRDN INC. 1900 MARKET STREET, SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (800) 522-5465 OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 7,072,985 OF THE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. AT 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UNLESS THE OFFER I |
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| August 1, 2025 |
NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iv) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. This form, or one substantially equivalent hereto, must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if shareholders' certificates for common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares") of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. are not immediately available or time will not permit |
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| August 1, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(v) OFFER TO PURCHASE For Cash Up to 7,072,985 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. THIS OFFER IS SUBJECT TO IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE OFF |
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| August 1, 2025 |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal - to Tender Shares of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (“JEQ” or the “Fund”) trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “JEQ”. The Fund has offered to purchase up to 50%, or 7,072,985 shares, of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated August 1, 2025 (the “Offer”). The |
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| August 1, 2025 |
ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF 50% CASH TENDER OFFER Exhibit 99.(a)(6) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF 50% CASH TENDER OFFER (Philadelphia, August 1, 2025) – abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ), a diversified management investment company, a |
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| August 1, 2025 |
Table 1: Transaction Valuation Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Table 1: Transaction Valuation Transaction Valuation Fee Rate Amount of Filing Fee Fees to be Paid 1 $ 54,674,174. |
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| January 22, 2025 |
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. |
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| January 22, 2025 |
EXHIBIT 2 Schedule A This Schedule sets forth information with respect to each purchase and sale of Common Shares which were effectuated by Saba Capital during the past sixty days. All transactions were effectuated in the open market through a broker. Trade Date Buy/Sell Shares Price 12/31/2024 Buy 6,394 5.74 1/13/2025 Buy 4,400 5.61 1/21/2025 Buy 105,952 5.71 |
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| November 14, 2024 |
JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 jeq-093024a17.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 17)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Che |
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| October 9, 2024 |
JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched |
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| May 17, 2024 |
May 17, 2024 VIA EDGAR Brian Szilagyi Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N. |
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| April 8, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by |
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| February 14, 2024 |
JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) o (b) x 3) SEC USE ONLY 4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5) SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,340,797 6) |
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| February 8, 2024 |
JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 jeq-123123a16.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 16)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Chec |
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| January 12, 2024 |
JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 AberdeenJapan20231231.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate t |
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| April 14, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as perm |
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| April 6, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) March 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whic |
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| March 31, 2023 |
NPORT-EX 2 NPORTDRBR133839860123.htm Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2023 abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Shares Value COMMON STOCKS—111.8% JAPAN—111.8% Communication Services—4.5% Direct Marketing MiX, Inc. 31,500 $ 400,615 Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. 28,300 531,071 KDDI Corp.(a) 80,900 2,527,594 Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. 24,100 583,103 4,042,383 Co |
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| March 8, 2023 |
JEQ / abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,381,979 6)SHARED V |
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| February 14, 2023 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 13, 2023 |
SC 13G/A 1 col13g18659f.htm CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MGT CO LTD / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND - SCH13G/A(#2) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of |
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| January 13, 2023 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 AberdeenJapan00306J109AMD1.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to design |
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| September 28, 2022 |
NPORT-EX 2 NPORTDRBR797553560722.htm Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2022 abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Shares Value COMMON STOCKS—111.8% JAPAN—111.8% Communication Services—7.8% Direct Marketing MiX, Inc. 52,800 $ 821,993 KDDI Corp.(a) 110,400 3,539,680 Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. 26,500 1,078,929 ValueCommerce Co. Ltd. 63,000 1,310,963 Z Holdings Corp. |
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| April 27, 2022 |
DEF 14A 1 a22-135705def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use o |
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| March 25, 2022 |
Statement of Investments January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. |
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| February 14, 2022 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 11, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to |
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| February 10, 2022 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,401,272 6)SHARED V |
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| December 9, 2021 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedul |
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| December 8, 2021 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 wfaberdeenja-00306j109x.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa |
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| September 28, 2021 |
Statement of Investments July 31, 2021 (unaudited) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. |
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| June 10, 2021 |
SC 13G/A 1 karpus-sch13g18487.htm KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#5) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2021 (Date of |
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| May 5, 2021 |
DEF 14A 1 a21-146825def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use o |
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| March 30, 2021 |
Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2021 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. |
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| February 16, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 12, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to |
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| February 12, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to |
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| February 11, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche |
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| February 9, 2021 |
SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,446,190 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| September 24, 2020 |
Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2020 Shares or Principal Amount Value COMMON STOCKS (99. |
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| April 23, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by |
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| April 22, 2020 |
April 22, 2020 VIA EDGAR Ms. Anu Dubey Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement filed on Schedule 14A on April 13, 2020, SEC Accession No. 0001104659-20-045912 Dear Ms. Dubey: This letter responds to comments on the above-referenced Preliminary Proxy Statement (the “ |
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| April 13, 2020 |
VIA EDGAR April 13, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Preliminary Proxy Materials for Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Investment Company Act File No. 811-06142) Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), filed herewith are the prel |
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| April 13, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by |
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| March 27, 2020 |
Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2020 Shares or Principal Amount Value COMMON STOCKS (99. |
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| February 14, 2020 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 14, 2020 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| February 10, 2020 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,292,408 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| February 4, 2020 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche |
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| September 26, 2019 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. NPORT-EX - - Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2019 Shares or Principal Amount Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (99. |
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| May 10, 2019 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by |
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| March 28, 2019 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| March 28, 2019 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| February 14, 2019 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 14, 2019 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu |
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| February 12, 2019 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,341,685 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| January 22, 2019 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche |
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| October 5, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Bulldog Investors, LLC Activist Investment SCHEDULE 13D/A DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 10/04/18 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Bulldog Investors, LLC 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DE 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 243,056 8. SHARED VOTING PO |
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| September 28, 2018 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| September 28, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| September 28, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Bulldog Investors, LLC Activist Investment SCHEDULE 13D/A DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 9/27/18 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Bulldog Investors, LLC 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DE 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 305,974 8. SHARED VOTING POW |
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| September 10, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Bulldog Investors, LLC Activist Investment SCHEDULE 13D/A DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 9/7/18 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Bulldog Investors, LLC 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DE 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 337,490 8. SHARED VOTING POWE |
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| August 24, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| May 21, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by |
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| May 15, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Bulldog Investors, LLC Activist Investment SCHEDULE 13D/A DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 5/15/18 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Bulldog Investors, LLC 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DE 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 430,504 8. SHARED VOTING POW |
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| April 20, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Bulldog Investors, LLC Activist Investment SC 13D 1 third.txt SCHEDULE 13D DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 4/10/18 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Bulldog Investors, LLC 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DE 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 367,932 8. |
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| March 29, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q/A 1 a18-80081nqa.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Phila |
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| March 29, 2018 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| March 28, 2018 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| March 28, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| February 14, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 14, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant |
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| February 6, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,512,544 6)SHARED V |
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| January 29, 2018 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche |
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| November 13, 2017 |
Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant 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): November 9, 2017 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-06142 22-3060893 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or |
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| September 28, 2017 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| September 28, 2017 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| September 18, 2017 |
Letter of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Exhibit 16.1 September 18, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. dated September 12 |
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| September 18, 2017 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant 8-K 1 a17-2189318k.htm 8-K 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-06142 22-3060893 (State or other jur |
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| June 29, 2017 |
Sub Item 77Q1 T H E J A P A N E Q U I T Y F U N D , I N C .. A M a r y l a n d C o r p o r a t i o n B Y - L A W S A s A m e n d e d a n d R e s t a t e d , M a r c h 8 , 1 9 9 3 Table of Contents ARTICLE I Stockholders Section 1. Place of Meeting Section 2. Annual Meetings Section 3. Special or Extraordinary Meetings Section 4. Notice of Meetings of Stockholders Section 5. Record Dates Section 6. |
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| May 11, 2017 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by |
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| March 31, 2017 |
ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Amendment to Amended and Restated By-Laws March 31, 2017 Ex-3.(ii) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Amendment to Amended and Restated By-Laws March 31, 2017 Article I Section 6 of the Amended and Restated By-laws of the Corporation is hereby amended in its entirely to read as follows: Section 6. Quorum, Adjournment of Meetings. The presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of a majority of the shares of the common stock of the Corporation |
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| March 31, 2017 |
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): March 31, 2017 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-06142 22-3060893 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o |
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| March 31, 2017 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| March 31, 2017 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| February 14, 2017 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund 3G (Passive Acquisition of More Than 5% of Shares) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) January 31, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched |
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| February 13, 2017 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund 13G/A (Passive Acquisition of More Than 5% of Shares) SC 13G/A 1 jeq123116a9.htm 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropri |
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| February 6, 2017 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,188,561 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| January 24, 2017 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche |
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| September 28, 2016 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT EX-99.CERT 2 a16-178613ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material f |
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| September 28, 2016 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 a16-178613nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philade |
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| May 9, 2016 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund PRE 14A DEF 14A 1 a16-93571def14a.htm PRE 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of |
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| March 30, 2016 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 a16-56731nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Address of principal exe |
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| March 30, 2016 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| February 16, 2016 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 4, 2016 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,475,614 6)SHARED V |
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| January 27, 2016 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 wfaberdeenja-00306j109.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designat |
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| September 24, 2015 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| September 24, 2015 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| April 16, 2015 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| April 16, 2015 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER Exhibit 99.(2) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER The Board of Directors of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the ?Fund?) has established a committee of certain independent directors (the ?Audit Committee?) and has adopted and approved this amended and restated charter (the ?Charter?) for the Audit Committee of the Fund. I. Objectives of the Audit Committ |
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| April 16, 2015 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| April 16, 2015 |
Exhibit 99.(1) The Singapore Fund, Inc. The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (individually, a ?Fund? and collectively, the ?Funds?) NOMINATING AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Nominating and Compensation Committee Membership The Nominating and Compensation Committee of each Fund (the ?Committee?) shall be composed entirely of independent directors. Board Nominations and Functions 1. The Committee shall m |
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| March 25, 2015 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| March 25, 2015 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| February 17, 2015 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| January 29, 2015 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,814,187 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| January 12, 2015 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched |
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| December 30, 2014 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. |
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| December 10, 2014 |
JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,822,887 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| September 25, 2014 |
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad |
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| September 25, 2014 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li |
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| June 27, 2014 |
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 6, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB Sub-Item 77Q1: Exhibits 77Q1(e): Copies of any new or amended Registrant investment advisory contracts MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 6, 2014 AGREEMENT between The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and Aberdeen |
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| June 27, 2014 |
Exhibit-99.77C VOTES Sub-Item 77C: Matters submitted to a vote of security holders A Special Meeting of Stockholders was held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the offices of Clifford Chance US, LLP, 31 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019. The description of the proposals and number of shares voted at the meeting are as follows: 1. To approve an investment management agreement between the Fund an |
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| June 10, 2014 |
XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 wfjapanequit-471057109x.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu |
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| May 1, 2014 |
The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER Exhibit 99.(2) The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER The Board of Directors of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) has established a committee of certain independent directors (the “Audit Committee”) and has adopted and approved this amended and restated charter (the “Charter”) for the Audit Committee of the Fund. I. Objectives of the Audit Committee The obj |
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| May 1, 2014 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| May 1, 2014 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| May 1, 2014 |
Exhibit 99.(1) The Singapore Fund, Inc. The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) NOMINATING AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Nominating and Compensation Committee Membership The Nominating and Compensation Committee of each Fund (the “Committee”) shall be composed entirely of independent directors. Board Nominations and Functions 1. The Committee shall m |
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| April 14, 2014 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (866) 839-5205 April 14, 2014 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Chad D. Eskildsen Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Proxy Voting Record on Form N-PX Investment Company Act File No. 811-06142 |
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| March 27, 2014 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and address |
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| March 27, 2014 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light o |
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| February 14, 2014 |
XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 2,454,894 6)SHARED V |
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| February 14, 2014 |
SC 13G/A 1 jeq123113a6.htm SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT FILING UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) |
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| January 28, 2014 |
XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is f |
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| December 27, 2013 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. |
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| November 7, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| November 6, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| November 5, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| November 5, 2013 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (866) 839-5205 November 5, 2013 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: James E. O’Connor Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Investment Company Act File No. 811-0614 |
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| October 24, 2013 |
[LETTERHEAD OF CLIFFORD CHANCE US LLP] October 24, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 101 F Street Washington, D. |
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| October 24, 2013 |
PRE 14A 1 a13-225721pre14a.htm PRE 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as |
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| September 26, 2013 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light o |
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| September 26, 2013 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and address |
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| June 28, 2013 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Registration No. 811-06142 FORM N-SAR Semi-Annual Period Ended April 30, 2013 SUB-ITEM 77C: Matters submitted to a vote of security holders The response to question 77C regarding Matters submitted to a vote of security holders is hereby incorporated by reference to the Definitive 14A Proxy Statement as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2013 |
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| April 29, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| March 26, 2013 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Yoshiaki Uematsu, certify that: 1. |
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| March 26, 2013 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ms. |
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| February 14, 2013 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 13, 2013 |
XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is fi |
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| February 5, 2013 |
XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 2,296,845 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| January 8, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: |
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| January 8, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: |
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| January 7, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: |
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| January 7, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: |
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| January 7, 2013 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: |
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| August 22, 2012 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| August 22, 2012 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| April 20, 2012 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| April 20, 2012 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| February 14, 2012 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2011 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| February 8, 2012 |
XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,917,494 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP |
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| February 8, 2012 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| February 8, 2012 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EX-99.302CERT 2 a12-39432ex99d302cert.htm EX-99.302CERT EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to ma |
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| September 20, 2011 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. THE THAI CAPITAL FUND, INC. THE SINGAPORE FUND, INC. c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302-3051 (201) 915-3054 September 20, 2011 Christina DiAngelo Senior Staff Accountant United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. ("JEQ"), Investment Company Act |
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| August 4, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| August 4, 2011 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| June 10, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2011 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sch |
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| June 9, 2011 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302-3051 (201) 915-3054 June 9, 2011 Laura Hatch United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") Investment Company Act File No. 811-06142 Dear Ms. Hatch: We received your |
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| April 21, 2011 |
DEFA14A 1 a11-71378defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as |
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| April 21, 2011 |
DEF 14A 1 a11-71374def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as |
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| April 8, 2011 |
SCHEDULE 13G CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,555,865 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISPOS |
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| March 2, 2011 |
OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: February 28, 2009 Estimated average burden hours per response. |
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| February 14, 2011 |
SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2010 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| February 10, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2010 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: |
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| February 8, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| February 8, 2011 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| February 4, 2011 |
SEC 1745 (3-06) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| August 9, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| August 9, 2010 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| April 21, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| April 21, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| February 16, 2010 |
SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2009 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| February 12, 2010 |
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| February 10, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| February 10, 2010 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| August 17, 2009 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| August 17, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| August 10, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) July 31, 2009 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to |
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| April 16, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| April 16, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| March 4, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| March 4, 2009 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| February 17, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2008 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche |
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| February 12, 2009 |
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| August 13, 2008 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| August 13, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| July 11, 2008 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. RULE 10f-3 TRANSACTION REPORT TRADE YEN DOLLAR TOTAL AMOUNT % FUND DATE SECURITY SHARES PRICE AMOUNT AMOUNT OF OFFERING PURCHASED BROKER 2/22/08 Seven Bank Ltd. 39 140,500Yen 5,460,000Yen $50,752.82 301,400 Shares Approximately Nomura (8410) 52.3 billion Yen 0.0001% Securities Ltd. Tokyo Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange The above purchase transaction was completed in accord |
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| April 22, 2008 |
DEF 14A 1 a08-90622def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as |
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| February 12, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| February 12, 2008 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under |
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| January 17, 2008 |
SEC 1745 (3-06) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| August 23, 2007 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| August 23, 2007 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| April 23, 2007 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
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| February 7, 2007 |
SEC 1745 (3-06) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| February 7, 2007 |
SEC 1745 (3-06) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| February 6, 2007 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| February 6, 2007 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| August 4, 2006 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| August 4, 2006 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| April 4, 2006 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide |
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| February 6, 2006 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un |
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| February 6, 2006 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| January 23, 2006 |
SEC 1745 (6-01) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| August 12, 2005 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under |
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| August 12, 2005 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| May 9, 2005 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) Filed by the Registrant /X/ Filed by a party other than the Registrant / / Check the appropriate box: / / Preliminary Proxy Statement / / |
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| March 3, 2005 |
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under |
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| March 3, 2005 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe |
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| February 15, 2005 |
SEC 1745 (6-01) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| February 15, 2005 |
SEC 1745 (6-01) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| September 17, 2004 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.302Cert CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde |
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| September 17, 2004 |
United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. |
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| April 30, 2004 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) Filed by the Registrant /X/ Filed by a party other than the Registrant / / Check the appropriate box: / / Preliminary Proxy Statement / / |
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| May 23, 2003 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. C/O DAIWA SECURITIES TRUST COMPANY ONE EVERTRUST PLAZA JERSEY CITY, N.J. 07302 Management Statement Regarding Compliance with Certain Provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 We, as members of management of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), are responsible for complying with the requirements of subsection (b) and (c) of rule 17f-2, Custody of Investments |
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| April 22, 2003 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 7, 2003 |
UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* JAPAN EQUITY FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) 12/31/2002 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| April 29, 2002 |
AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON APRIL 29, 2002 SECURITIES ACT FILE NO. |
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| April 29, 2002 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY The Japan Equity Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Corporation"), having its principal office c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company, One Evertrust Plaza, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302, hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland that: FIRST: The Corporation is registered as a closed-end investment company u |
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| April 29, 2002 |
THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Amendment to Amended and Restated By-Laws December 7, 2001 The first sentence of Article I, Section 3 of the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Corporation, be and it hereby is, amended to read as follows: Special or extraordinary meetings of the stockholders for any purpose or purposes may be called by the Chairman, the President or a majority of the Board of Director |
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| April 25, 2002 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant /X/ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant / / Check the appropriate box: / / Preliminary Proxy Statement / / Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) /X/ Definitive Proxy Statement / / Definitive Additional Materials / / Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| April 12, 2002 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant /X/ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant / / Check the appropriate box: /X/ Preliminary Proxy Statement / / Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) / / Definitive Proxy Statement / / Definitive Additional Materials / / Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| February 13, 2002 |
THIS PAPER DOCUMENT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO RULE 901 9(d) OF REGULATION S-T UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| June 27, 2001 |
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| May 4, 2001 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant /X/ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant / / Check the appropriate box: / / Preliminary Proxy Statement / / Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) /X/ Definitive Proxy Statement / / Definitive Additional Materials / / Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| February 14, 2001 |
THIS PAPER DOCUMENT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO RULE 901 9(d) OF REGULATION S-T UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| June 27, 2000 |
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