N-CSRS 1 d916842dncsrs.htm PGIM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND, INC. PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT

COMPANIES

 

       Investment Company Act file number:   811-22632   
  Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:   PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.   
  Address of principal executive offices:   655 Broad Street, 6th Floor   
        Newark, New Jersey 07102     
  Name and address of agent for service:   Andrew R. French   
        655 Broad Street, 6th Floor     
        Newark, New Jersey 07102     
  Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   800-225-1852   
  Date of fiscal year end:   7/31/2025   
  Date of reporting period:   1/31/2025   


Item 1 – Reports to Stockholders

 

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Report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1).


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PGIM FIXED INCOME CLOSED-END FUNDS

PGIM GLOBAL HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (GHY)

PGIM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND, INC. (ISD)

PGIM SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES FUND (SDHY)

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

JANUARY 31, 2025

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

      3   

PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

      4   

Strategy and Performance Overview

      6   

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

      10   

Strategy and Performance Overview

      12   

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

      15   

Strategy and Performance Overview

      17   

Holdings and Financial Statements

      21   

 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.

The accompanying financial statements as of January 31, 2025 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PGIM is a Prudential Financial Company. © 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for the PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended January 31, 2025.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.4 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds

March 14, 2025

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Your Fund’s Performance

Performance data quoted represent past performance and assume the reinvestment of all dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income.

 

 Price Per Share as of 1/31/2025

$13.28 Net Asset Value (NAV)

$12.97 Market Price

 

     Total Returns as of 1/31/25    Average Annual Total Returns as of 1/31/25
   Six Months* (%)     One Year (%)      Five Years (%)      Ten Years (%) 

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   6.58    13.46    4.66    5.75

Market Price

   9.89    26.13    7.30    6.95

Bloomberg Global High Yield 2% Issuer Constrained (USD Hedged) Index

     
     6.13    12.06    4.14    5.34

*Not annualized

Total returns are based on changes in net asset value (NAV) or market price, respectively. NAV total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at NAV. Market Price total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, in additional shares in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

 

 Key Fund Statistics as of 1/31/2025  

 Duration 

   4.8 years    Average Maturity        6.3 years    

Duration shown includes the impact of leverage. Duration measures investment risk that takes into account both a bond’s interest payments and its value to maturity. Average Maturity is the average number of years to maturity of the bonds in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 1/31/25 (%)       

AAA

     1.4  

BBB

     9.9  

BB

     44.5  

B

     29.7  

CCC

     10.8  

CC

     0.2  

C

     0.5  

Not Rated

     3.2  

Cash/Cash Equivalents

     (0.2)  
   

Total

     100.0  

Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distribution Rate and Dividends as of 1/31/2025

  Total Monthly Dividends

  Paid per Share for Period

  

Current Monthly Dividend

Paid per Share

  

  Distribution Rate at Market  

Price

as of 1/31/2025

  $0.63

   $0.105    9.71%

Distribution Rate at Market Price is the annualized rate determined by dividing the current monthly dividend paid per share by the market price per share as of January 31, 2025.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview*

 

PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

How did the Fund perform?

The PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.’s shares returned 9.89% based on market price and 6.58% based on net asset value (NAV) in the six-month reporting period that ended January 31, 2025. For the same period, the Bloomberg Global High Yield 2% Issuer Constrained (USD Hedged) Index (the Index) returned 6.13%, including reinvestment of dividends.

What were the market conditions?

 

·  

Global high yield bond spreads tightened during the reporting period, as risk assets benefited from increasingly benign inflation data, better-than-feared corporate earnings, and the expectation that central banks would pivot to rate cuts sometime in the second half of 2024. Meanwhile, the technical backdrop remained supportive due to a variety of factors, including lower new issuance, sizable rising stars, and a growing share of below-investment-grade companies opting to issue in the private markets instead.

 

·  

In the US, spreads on the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield 1% Issuer Capped Index tightened by 56 basis points (bps) to end the period at 289 bps. (One basis point equals 0.01%). This Index posted total returns and excess returns of 4.87% and 3.48%, respectively, over the reporting period. By quality, all ratings categories exhibited positive total returns, with lower-quality (CCC-rated) bonds outperforming. High yield capital market activity in January 2025 totaled $23 billion ($7.6 billion ex-refinancing) across 27 deals, less than the average January volume of $28.9 billion since 2010. Over the reporting period, gross issuance totaled approximately $147 billion ($47 billion ex-refinancing). The par-weighted US high yield default rate, including distressed exchanges, ended the reporting period at 1.43%, down from 2.77% at the beginning of the period, according to J.P. Morgan.

 

·  

In Europe, spreads on the Bloomberg Pan-European High Yield Index tightened by 81 bps to end the period at 405 bps amid improved risk sentiment and limited net new issuance. By quality, all credit tiers posted positive returns, with CCC-rated bonds outperforming as risk sentiment improved markedly over the reporting period.

 

·  

In the emerging markets debt sector, fundamentals remained resilient, with high yield sovereigns and corporates posting positive total returns, helping to drive spread compression to historically tight levels amid negative net supply. Emerging markets hard currency spreads, as measured by the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index, tightened during the reporting period, with the high yield portion of that Index tightening 188 bps to end the period at 537 bps.

 

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What worked?

 

·  

Having more market risk in the Fund, on average, than the Index was a strong contributor to relative returns over the reporting period. Overall security selection and sector allocation also contributed to performance.

 

·  

Within security selection, selection in retailers & restaurants, electric utilities, health care & pharmaceuticals, and media & entertainment contributed the most to performance.

 

·  

Within sector allocation, an overweight to the emerging markets high yield sector was the largest contributor to growth.

 

·  

Among industry positions, overweights to retailers & restaurants, upstream energy, and telecom contributed the most to performance.

 

·  

Underweights to EchoStar Corp. (cable & satellite), Heritage Power LLC (electric & water), and DSG Topco Inc. (technology) were among the largest single-name contributors.

What didn’t work?

 

·  

Within security selection, selection in chemicals, building materials & home construction, and telecom detracted the most from performance.

 

·  

Within sector allocation, overweights to the US high yield corporate, US bank loan, and emerging markets investment-grade sectors detracted the most from performance.

 

·  

Among industry positions, overweights to the foreign non-corporate and health care & pharmaceutical sectors, along with an underweight to the other financials sector, detracted the most from performance.

 

·  

Overweights to TalkTalk Holdings Ltd. (telecom), Venator Materials PLC (chemicals), and TPC Holdings Inc. (chemicals) were among the largest single-name detractors.

How did the Fund’s borrowing (leverage) strategy affect its performance?

The Fund’s use of leverage contributed positively to NAV performance and shareholder distributions, as both the returns and income earned on the securities purchased exceeded the cost of borrowing. As of January 31, 2025, the Fund had borrowed $135 million and was 19.90% leveraged. During the reporting period, the average amount of leverage utilized by the Fund was 20.72%.

Did the Fund use derivatives?

The Fund utilized credit index derivatives to manage its overall risk profile, which had a positive impact on performance during the reporting period. In addition, the Fund traded derivatives in the form of US Treasury futures and total return swaps, the combined impact of which was negative.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview* (continued)

 

Current outlook

 

·  

As the high yield market starts 2025 with a net-supply deficit, attractive absolute yields, and an overall robust credit environment, PGIM Fixed Income continues to believe that certain notable risks, such as geopolitics, are not sufficiently reflected in current spreads. Nonetheless, with the “Trump trade” still in full swing, PGIM Fixed Income has observed an uptick in C-suite bullishness and optimism, which it believes bodes well for the US economy, corporate profits, and asset prices. Further, should economic conditions deteriorate, PGIM Fixed Income believes that the potential for a central bank “put” should help to mitigate uncertainty.

 

·  

US defaults should fall below 1.5% in 2025, justifying current spread levels. Indeed, while PGIM Fixed Income expects fewer rising stars and increasing net issuance this year, technicals appear likely to remain supportive as direct lending and broadly syndicated loans take share. PGIM Fixed Income also believes the maturity wall is manageable over the near term.

 

·  

With European high yield market technicals supportive but spreads broadly at fair value, PGIM Fixed Income anticipates spreads will remain rangebound in early 2025, barring any unforeseen shocks. In addition, yields are attractive on an absolute basis. PGIM Fixed Income expects European high yield bonds to generate positive excess returns over the next 12 months (on a probability-adjusted basis). Further, PGIM Fixed Income believes defaults will likely remain around current levels over the same period, as the vast majority of the market consists of high-quality, performing businesses.

 

·  

PGIM Fixed Income sees opportunities in emerging markets spreads, rates, and foreign exchange, given the sector’s diversity and dispersion in the context of PGIM Fixed Income’s base case for moderate global economic growth. However, PGIM Fixed Income remains measured in overall risk taking, considering the macro economic uncertainties. Notwithstanding tight spreads, attractive yield levels and resilient fundamentals continue to support the asset class.

*This strategy and performance overview, which discusses what strategies or holdings (including derivatives, if applicable) affected the Fund’s performance, is compiled based on how the Fund performed relative to the Index and is viewed for performance attribution purposes at the aggregate Fund level, which in most instances will not directly correlate to the amounts disclosed in the Statement of Operations which conform to US generally accepted accounting principles.

 

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Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg Global High Yield 2% Issuer Constrained (USD Hedged) Index—The Bloomberg Global High Yield 2% Issuer Constrained (USD Hedged) Index (the Index) is an unmanaged index which covers the universe of non-investment-grade debt in the United States, developed markets and emerging markets. Issuers are capped at 2% of the Index.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

Looking for additional information?

The Fund is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “GHY,” and its closing market price is available on most financial websites under the NYSE listings. The daily NAV is available online under the symbol “XGHYX” on most financial websites. Barron’s and The Wall Street Journal’s Monday edition both carry closed-end fund tables that provide additional information. In addition, the Fund issues press releases that can be found on most major financial websites as well as on pgim.com/investments.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Your Fund’s Performance

Performance data quoted represent past performance and assume the reinvestment of all dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income.

 

 Price per Share as of 1/31/2025

$14.12 Net Asset Value (NAV)

$13.83 Market Price

 

     Total Returns as of 1/31/25   Average Annual Total Returns as of 1/31/25 
     Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Five Years (%)   Ten Years (%) 

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   5.55   11.27   5.15   5.79

Market Price

   6.93   20.07   7.55   7.34

Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield 1% Issuer Capped Index

     
     4.87   9.69   4.39   5.18

*Not annualized

Total returns are based on changes in net asset value (NAV) or market price, respectively. NAV total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at NAV. Market Price total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, in additional shares in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

 

 Key Fund Statistics as of 1/31/2025          

Duration 

   4.1 years    Average Maturity     4.9 years 

Duration shown includes the impact of leverage. Duration measures investment risk that takes into account both a bond’s interest payments and its value to maturity. Average Maturity is the average number of years to maturity of the bonds in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 1/31/25 (%)       

AAA

     4.1  

A

     0.1  

BBB

     4.3  

BB

     46.2  

B

     25.7  

CCC

     11.2  

CC

     0.2  

Not Rated

     7.0  

Cash/Cash Equivalents

     1.2  
   

Total

     100.0  

Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distribution Rate and Dividends as of 1/31/2025     

Total Monthly Dividends

Paid per Share for Period

  

Current Monthly Dividend

Paid per Share

  

Distribution Rate at Market

Price

as of 1/31/2025

$0.63

   $0.105    9.11%

Distribution Rate at market price is the annualized rate determined by dividing the current monthly dividend paid per share by the market price per share as of January 31, 2025.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview*

 

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

How did the Fund perform?

The PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.’s shares returned 6.93% based on market price and 5.55% based on net asset value (NAV) in the six-month reporting period that ended January 31, 2025. For the same period, the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield 1% Issuer Capped Index (the Index) returned 4.87%.

What were the market conditions?

·  

US high yield spreads tightened during reporting period, as risk assets benefited from increasingly benign inflation data, better-than-feared corporate earnings, and the expectation that central banks would pivot to rate cuts sometime in 2024. Meanwhile, the technical backdrop remained supportive due to a variety of factors, including lower new issuance, sizable rising stars, and a growing share of below-investment-grade companies opting to issue in the private markets instead.

 

·  

In the US, spreads on the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield 1% Issuer Capped Index tightened by 56 basis points (bps) to end the period at 289 bps. (One basis point equals 0.01%). This Index posted total returns and excess returns of 4.87% and 3.48%, respectively, over the reporting period. By quality, while all ratings categories exhibited positive total returns, lower-quality (CCC-rated) bonds outperformed over the reporting period.

 

·  

High yield capital market activity in January 2025 totaled $23 billion ($7.6 billion ex-refinancing) across 27 deals, less than the average January volume of $28.9 billion since 2010. Over the reporting period, gross issuance totaled approximately $147 billion ($47 billion ex-refinancing). The par-weighted US high yield default rate, including distressed exchanges, ended the reporting period at 1.43%, down from 2.77% at the beginning of the period, according to J.P. Morgan.

What worked?

·  

Having more market risk in the Fund, on average, than the Index was a strong contributor to relative performance over the reporting period.

 

·  

Overall, security selection contributed the most to performance, with selections in cable & satellite, electric utilities, health care & pharmaceuticals, and telecom contributing the most to performance.

 

·  

While overall sector allocation detracted from performance, overweights to the emerging markets high yield and AAA collateralized loan obligation sectors contributed the most to performance.

 

·  

Among industry positions, overweights to cable & satellite and telecom, along with an underweight to other industrials, contributed the most to performance.

 

·  

In individual security selection, the Fund’s overweights in DSG TopCo Inc. (technology), Digicel Group (telecom), and EchoStar Corp. (cable & satellite) were the largest contributors to performance.

 

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What didn’t work?

·  

While overall security selection contributed to the Fund’s performance relative to the Index, selection in chemicals, building materials & home construction, and paper & packaging detracted the most.

 

·  

Overall sector allocation detracted from performance, with overweights to the US bank loan and US high yield corporate sectors detracting the most from performance.

 

·  

Among industry positions, overweights to health care & pharmaceuticals, building materials & home construction, and consumer non-cyclicals detracted the most from performance.

 

·  

In individual security selection, the Fund’s overweights in Diamond Sports Group LLC (media & entertainment), TPC Group (chemicals), and Venator Materials PLC (chemicals) were the largest detractors from performance.

How did the Fund’s borrowing (leverage) strategy affect its performance?

The Fund’s use of leverage contributed positively to NAV performance and shareholder distributions, as both the returns and income earned on the securities purchased exceeded the cost of borrowing. As of January 31, 2025, the Fund had borrowed $120 million and was about 20.5% leveraged. During the reporting period, the average amount of leverage utilized by the Fund was about 20.4%.

Did the Fund use derivatives?

The Fund used credit index derivatives to manage its overall risk profile, which had a positive impact on performance during the reporting period. In addition, the Fund traded futures, swaps, and foreign exchange derivatives, the combined impact of which was negative.

Current outlook

·  

As the high yield market starts 2025 with a net-supply deficit, attractive absolute yields, and an overall robust credit environment, PGIM Fixed Income continues to believe that certain notable risks, such as geopolitics, are not sufficiently reflected in current spreads. Nonetheless, with the “Trump trade” still in full swing, PGIM Fixed Income has observed an uptick in C-suite bullishness and optimism, which it believes bodes well for the US economy, corporate profits, and asset prices. Further, should economic conditions deteriorate, PGIM Fixed Income believes that the potential for a central bank “put” should help to mitigate uncertainty.

 

·  

US defaults should fall below 1.5% in 2025, justifying current spread levels. Indeed, while PGIM Fixed Income expects fewer rising stars and increasing net issuance this year, technicals appear likely to remain supportive as direct lending and broadly syndicated loans take share. PGIM Fixed Income believes the maturity wall is manageable over the near term.

 

·  

While optimistic overall about the fundamental outlook, PGIM Fixed Income’s positioning is less bullish due to current valuations, uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration, and heightened—albeit easing—geopolitical risk.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview* (continued)

 

·  

With positive technicals showing no signs of abating over the near term, PGIM Fixed Income’s short-term outlook is neutral to modestly positive. PGIM Fixed Income is looking to take advantage of an expected uptick in new issuance to opportunistically add higher-quality, short-duration issues in the secondary market.

* This strategy and performance overview, which discusses what strategies or holdings (including derivatives, if applicable) affected the Fund’s performance, is compiled based on how the Fund performed relative to the Index and is viewed for performance attribution purposes at the aggregate Fund level, which in most instances will not directly correlate to the amounts disclosed in the Statement of Operations which conform to US generally accepted accounting principles.

Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield 1% Issuer Capped Index—The Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield 1% Issuer Capped Index (the Index) is an unmanaged index which covers the universe of US dollar denominated, non-convertible, fixed rate, non-investment grade debt. Issuers are capped at 1% of the Index. Index holdings must have at least one year to final maturity, at least $150 million par amount outstanding, and be publicly issued with a rating of Ba1 or lower.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

Looking for additional information?

The Fund is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “ISD” and its closing market price is available on most financial websites under the NYSE listings. The daily NAV is available online under the symbol “XISDX” on most financial websites. Barron’s and The Wall Street Journal’s Monday edition both carry closed-end fund tables that provide additional information. In addition, the Fund issues press releases that can be found on most major financial websites as well as on pgim.com/investments.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Your Fund’s Performance

Performance data quoted represent past performance and assume the reinvestment of all dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments.

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

 

 Price per Share as of 1/31/2025    

$17.78 Net Asset Value (NAV)

 

$16.60 Market Price

   

 

     Total Returns as of 1/31/25    Average Annual Total Returns as of 1/31/25 
     Six Months* (%)    One Year (%)    Since Inception** (%) 

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   4.85     9.64      4.32 (11/25/2020)

Market Price

   9.90    19.35      3.37 (11/25/2020)

Bloomberg US High Yield Ba/B 1-5 Year 1% Capped Index

     
     4.09    8.38      4.84

*Not annualized

**Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the month-end closest to the Fund’s inception date.

Total returns are based on changes in net asset value (NAV) or market price, respectively. NAV total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at NAV. Market Price total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, in additional shares in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

 

 Key Fund Statistics as of 1/31/2025          

Duration 

   2.8 years    Average Maturity     3.0 years 

Duration shown includes the impact of leverage. Duration measures investment risk that takes into account both a bond’s interest payments and its value to maturity. Average Maturity is the average number of years to maturity of the bonds in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 1/31/25 (%)       

AAA

     3.6  

A

     0.1  

BBB

     7.6  

BB

     46.0  

B

     26.6  

CCC

     4.9  

Not Rated

     5.1  

Cash/Cash Equivalents

     6.1  
   

Total

     100.0  

Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distribution Rate and Dividends as of 1/31/2025     

Total Monthly Dividends

Paid per Share for Period

  

Current Monthly Dividend

Paid per Share

  

Distribution Rate at

MarketPrice

as of 1/31/2025

$0.65

   $0.108    7.81%

Distribution Rate at market price is the annualized rate determined by dividing the current monthly dividend paid per share by the market price per share as of January 31, 2025.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview*

 

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

How did the Fund perform?

The PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund’s shares returned 9.90% based on market price and 4.85% based on net asset value (NAV) in the six-month reporting period that ended January 31, 2025. For the same period, the Bloomberg US High Yield Ba/B 1-5 Year 1% Capped Index (the Index) returned 4.09%, including reinvestment of dividends.

What were the market conditions?

·  

US high yield spreads tightened during the reporting period, as risk assets benefited from increasingly benign inflation data, better-than-feared corporate earnings, and the expectation that central banks would pivot to rate cuts sometime in 2024. Meanwhile, the technical backdrop remained supportive due to a variety of factors, including lower new issuance, sizable rising stars, and a growing share of below-investment-grade companies opting to issue in the private markets instead.

 

·  

In the US, spreads on the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield 1% Issuer Capped Index tightened by 56 basis points (bps) to end the period at 289 bps. (One basis point equals 0.01%). This Index posted total returns and excess returns of 4.87% and 3.48%, respectively, over the reporting period. By quality, while all ratings categories exhibited positive total returns, lower-quality (CCC-rated) bonds outperformed over the reporting period.

 

·  

High yield capital market activity in January 2025 totaled $23 billion ($7.6 billion ex-refinancing) across 27 deals, less than the average January volume of $28.9 billion since 2010. Over the reporting period, gross issuance totaled approximately $147 billion ($47 billion ex-refinancing). The par-weighted US high yield default rate, including distressed exchanges, ended the reporting period at 1.43%, down from 2.77% at the beginning of the period, according to J.P. Morgan.

What worked?

·  

Having more market risk in the Fund, on average, than the Index was a strong contributor to relative performance over the reporting period.

 

·  

Security selection contributed the most to performance, with selection in cable & satellite, electric utilities, and retailers & restaurants contributing the most.

 

·  

Sector allocation also contributed to performance, with overweights to the US high yield corporate, emerging markets high yield, and AAA collateralized loan obligation sectors contributing the most.

 

·  

Industry allocation contributed to performance, with overweights to telecom and electric utilities, along with an underweight to technology, contributing the most to performance.

 

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·  

In individual security selection, the Fund’s overweights in EchoStar Corp (cable & satellite), Heritage Power LLC (electric & water), and Lumen Technologies Inc. (telecom) contributed to performance.

What didn’t work?

·  

While overall security selection contributed to the Fund’s performance relative to the Index, selection in chemicals and consumer non-cyclicals were the largest detractors from relative returns.

 

·  

While overall sector allocation contributed to performance, an overweight to the US bank loan sector detracted.

 

·  

Within industry allocation, underweights to consumer non-cyclicals and airlines, along with an overweight to building materials & home construction, detracted the most from performance.

 

·  

In individual security selection, the Fund’s overweights to Venator Finance SARL (chemicals), MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC (health care & pharmaceuticals), and Xplornet Communications Inc. (telecom) detracted from performance.

How did the Fund’s borrowing (leverage) strategy affect its performance?

The Fund’s use of leverage contributed positively to NAV performance and shareholder distributions, as both the returns and income earned on the securities purchased exceeded the cost of borrowing. As of January 31, 2025, the Fund had borrowed $125 million and was about 22.2% leveraged. During the reporting period, the average amount of leverage utilized by the Fund was about 22.2%.

Did the Fund use derivatives?

The Fund used credit index derivatives to manage its overall risk profile, which had a positive impact on performance during the reporting period. In addition, the Fund traded futures, swaps, and foreign exchange derivatives, the combined impact of which was positive.

Current outlook

·  

As the high yield market starts 2025 with a net-supply deficit, attractive absolute yields, and an overall robust credit environment, PGIM Fixed Income continues to believe that certain notable risks, such as geopolitics, are not sufficiently reflected in current spreads. Nonetheless, with the “Trump trade” still in full swing, PGIM Fixed Income has observed an uptick in C-suite bullishness and optimism, which it believes bodes well for the US economy, corporate profits, and asset prices. Further, should economic conditions deteriorate, PGIM Fixed Income believes that the potential for a central bank “put” should help to mitigate uncertainty.

 

·  

US defaults should fall below 1.5% in 2025, justifying current spread levels. Indeed, while PGIM Fixed Income expects fewer rising stars and increasing net issuance this

 

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year, technicals appear likely to remain supportive as direct lending and broadly syndicated loans take share. PGIM Fixed Income believes the maturity wall is manageable over the near term.

 

·  

While optimistic overall about the fundamental outlook, PGIM Fixed Income’s positioning is less bullish due to current valuations, uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration, and heightened—albeit easing—geopolitical risk.

 

·  

With positive technicals showing no signs of abating over the near term, PGIM Fixed Income’s short-term outlook is neutral to modestly positive. PGIM Fixed Income is looking to take advantage of an expected uptick in new issuance to opportunistically add higher-quality, short-duration issues in the secondary market.

* This strategy and performance overview, which discusses what strategies or holdings (including derivatives, if applicable) affected the Fund’s performance, is compiled based on how the Fund performed relative to the Index and is viewed for performance attribution purposes at the aggregate Fund level, which in most instances will not directly correlate to the amounts disclosed in the Statement of Operations which conform to US generally accepted accounting principles.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview* (continued)

 

Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg US High Yield Ba/B 1-5 Year 1% Capped Index—The Bloomberg US High Yield Ba/B 1-5 Year 1% Capped Index (the Index) is an unmanaged index which covers the universe of non-investment-grade debt in the United States, developed markets and emerging markets. Issuers are capped at 1% of the Index.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

Looking for additional information?

The Fund is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “SDHY” and its closing market price is available on most financial websites under the NYSE listings. The daily NAV is available online under the symbol “XSDHX” on most financial websites. Barron’s and The Wall Street Journal’s Monday edition both carry closed-end fund tables that provide additional information. In addition, the Fund issues press releases that can be found on most major financial websites as well as on pgim.com/investments.

 

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Glossary

The following abbreviations are used in the Funds’ descriptions:

EUR—Euro

GBP—British Pound

USD—US Dollar

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

BARC—Barclays Bank PLC

BNP—BNP Paribas S.A.

BNYM—Bank of New York Mellon

BOA—Bank of America, N.A.

CDX—Credit Derivative Index

CGM—Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

CITI—Citibank, N.A.

CLO—Collateralized Loan Obligation

CPI—Consumer Price Index

CVR—Contingent Value Rights

DAC—Designated Activity Company

EMTN—Euro Medium Term Note

ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

EURIBOR—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

GMTN—Global Medium Term Note

GSI—Goldman Sachs International

HSBC—HSBC Bank PLC

iBoxx—Bond Market Indices

JPM—JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

JPS—J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

LP—Limited Partnership

MSI—Morgan Stanley & Co International PLC

MTN—Medium Term Note

N/A—Not Applicable

OTC—Over-the-counter

PIK—Payment-in-Kind

Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps

REITs—Real Estate Investment Trust

SCB—Standard Chartered Bank

SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SONIA—Sterling Overnight Index Average

 

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Glossary (continued)

 

SSB—State Street Bank & Trust Company

T—Swap payment upon termination

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 123.4%

           

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 1.6%

           

Cayman Islands

                           

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd.,

           

Series 2022-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   6.052%(c)    07/15/30      1,861      $ 1,864,660  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd.,

           

Series 2014-01A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232%
(Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

   5.534(c)    04/17/31      604        603,562  

Madison Park Funding Ltd.,

           

Series 2015-18A, Class ARR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.202%
(Cap N/A, Floor 0.940%)

   5.495(c)    10/21/30      2,929        2,930,431  

OFSI BSL Ltd.,

           

Series 2023-12A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.400%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.400%)

   6.693(c)    01/20/35      2,500        2,500,000  

Voya CLO Ltd.,

           

Series 2013-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232%
(Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

   5.532(c)    04/25/31      458        458,779  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $8,317,640)

              8,357,432  
           

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS 91.2%

           

Angola 0.2%

                           

Azule Energy Finance PLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.125    01/23/30      1,000        1,013,200  

Argentina 0.9%

                           

Pan American Energy LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.500    04/30/32      1,850        1,958,965  

Telecom Argentina SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    07/18/31      265        273,944  

Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    07/24/31      500        521,250  

YPF SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    01/17/31      700        740,495  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    01/17/34      1,125        1,127,812  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    03/23/25      58        57,802  
           

 

 

 
              4,680,268  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Australia 0.4%

                           

APA Infrastructure Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, EMTN(aa)

    7.125%(ff)    11/09/83    EUR 1,103      $ 1,255,256  

Coronado Finance Pty Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.250    10/01/29      695        710,637  

Mineral Resources Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.250    10/01/28      50        52,922  
           

 

 

 
              2,018,815  

Brazil 3.3%

                           

Ambipar Lux Sarl,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.875    02/06/31      750        751,387  

Braskem Netherlands Finance BV,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.500    01/31/30      2,000        1,711,100  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.500    01/12/31      815        829,385  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    01/11/35      1,100        1,043,075  

Cosan Luxembourg SA,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.250    06/27/31      600        604,920  

CSN Inova Ventures,

           

Gtd. Notes

    6.750    01/28/28      750        712,687  

CSN Resources SA,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.875    12/05/30      1,000        987,200  

Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.875    01/22/30      1,000        915,190  

Karoon USA Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500    05/14/29      1,000        1,025,900  

LD Celulose International GmbH,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.950    01/26/32      270        275,451  

Light Energia Sa,

           

Unsec’d. Notes

    4.375    06/18/26      544        513,897  

Light S/A,

           

Unsec’d. Notes

   23.382(s)    08/31/27      244        126,729  

Light Servicos De Eletricidade Sa,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    4.210    12/19/32      570        270,973  

Light Servicos De Eletricidade SA,

           

Sec’d. Notes, PIK 2.260%^

    2.260    12/19/37      237        9,475  

MARB BondCo PLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    3.950    01/29/31      1,330        1,128,452  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Brazil (cont’d.)

                           

Minerva Luxembourg SA,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.875%    09/13/33      1,000      $ 1,052,500  

NBM US Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.000    05/14/26      400        400,800  

Nexa Resources SA,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.500    01/18/28      1,000        1,016,850  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.750    04/09/34      375        379,688  

Petrobras Global Finance BV,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.000    01/13/35      500        469,200  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   6.500    07/03/33      1,165        1,170,650  

Rumo Luxembourg Sarl,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.250    01/10/28      800        781,750  

Tupy Overseas SA,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.500    02/16/31      1,000        852,100  

Usiminas International Sarl,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500    01/27/32      800        794,280  
           

 

 

 
              17,823,639  

Canada 3.5%

                           

1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.000    10/15/30      1,075        973,638  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.500    02/15/29      590        545,012  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.875    01/15/28      250        238,028  

Bombardier, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    02/15/28      1,150        1,143,853  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    06/01/32      335        342,119  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.125    06/15/26      276        277,035  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    07/01/31      515        531,738  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.500    02/01/29      900        937,125  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.875    04/15/27      789        790,972  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.750    11/15/30      1,080        1,162,350  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.875    02/15/30      1,275        1,163,820  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    06/15/29      475        441,750  

Empire Communities Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750    05/01/29      645        672,412  

goeasy Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    05/15/30      425        430,313  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Canada (cont’d.)

                           

goeasy Ltd., (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.625%    07/01/29      25      $ 25,863  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.500    04/01/26      1,115        1,098,788  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.125    04/01/29      1,055        1,054,240  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    06/30/31      445        423,182  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.750    06/30/32      1,145        1,016,187  

Mattamy Group Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    03/01/30      1,125        1,046,914  

New Gold, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.500    07/15/27      1,120        1,125,600  

Parkland Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.500    10/01/29      1,625        1,525,469  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    08/15/32      290        290,661  

Precision Drilling Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.875    01/15/29      250        252,333  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.125    01/15/26      346        345,654  

Ritchie Bros Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    03/15/28      150        153,375  

Superior Plus LP/Superior General Partner, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500    03/15/29      775        714,937  

Taseko Mines Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    05/01/30      235        240,671  

Wrangler Holdco Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    04/01/32      205        208,813  
           

 

 

 
              19,172,852  

Chile 0.3%

                           

Falabella SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    3.375    01/15/32      1,000        829,500  

VTR Comunicaciones SpA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.375    04/15/29      1,000        868,390  
           

 

 

 
              1,697,890  

China 0.1%

                           

Agile Group Holdings Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    6.050    10/13/25(d)      1,120        98,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

China (cont’d.)

                           

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   6.150%    09/17/25(d)      1,620      $ 159,975  

Franshion Brilliant Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.250    07/23/29      200        167,414  

West China Cement Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.950    07/08/26      200        148,438  

Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   7.700    02/20/25(d)      900        65,250  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   8.500    02/26/24(d)      400        29,000  
           

 

 

 
              668,077  

Colombia 1.2%

                           

AI Candelaria Spain SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.750    06/15/33      1,440        1,191,600  

Bancolombia SA,

           

Sub. Notes(aa)

   8.625(ff)    12/24/34      750        783,750  

Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950    07/17/30      300        256,800  

Ecopetrol SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.625    11/02/31      500        416,275  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   6.875    04/29/30      1,400        1,377,782  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   8.875    01/13/33      690        709,009  

SierraCol Energy Andina LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    06/15/28      1,700        1,575,050  
           

 

 

 
              6,310,266  

Costa Rica 0.1%

                           

Autopistas del Sol SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   7.375    12/30/30      257        253,756  

Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    10/07/31      270        273,208  
           

 

 

 
              526,964  

Czech Republic 0.2%

                           

CPI Property Group SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   1.750    01/14/30    EUR 1,200        1,037,446  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Finland 0.1%

                           

Amer Sports Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A (aa)

    6.750%    02/16/31      650      $ 667,712  

France 1.9%

                           

Cerba Healthcare SACA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    3.500    05/31/28    EUR 1,370        1,251,969  

Chrome Holdco SAS,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.000    05/31/29    EUR 805        530,293  

Emeria SASU,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    7.750    03/31/28    EUR 1,125        1,102,048  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.750    03/31/28    EUR 1,500        1,469,398  

Eutelsat SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    9.750    04/13/29    EUR 1,125        1,036,946  

Iliad Holding SASU,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    6.875    04/15/31    EUR 2,400        2,665,176  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.375    04/15/30    EUR 1,100        1,169,668  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    04/15/32      600        606,858  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500    04/15/31      395        424,108  
           

 

 

 
              10,256,464  

Ghana 0.1%

                           

Tullow Oil PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A (aa)

   10.250    05/15/26      500        453,935  

Guatemala 0.7%

                           

Central American Bottling Corp./CBC Bottling Holdco SL/Beliv Holdco SL,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.250    04/27/29      1,000        951,000  

CT Trust,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.125    02/03/32      1,160        1,039,302  

Millicom International Cellular SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.500    04/27/31      1,200        1,058,880  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.375    04/02/32      500        506,575  
           

 

 

 
              3,555,757  

India 2.0%

                           

Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.250    03/25/27      1,110        1,063,913  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

India (cont’d.)

                           

Delhi International Airport Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.450%    06/04/29      1,205      $ 1,224,581  

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.250    10/27/27      1,460        1,393,278  

Greenko Power II Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    4.300    12/13/28      835        782,478  

HDFC Bank Ltd.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

    3.700(ff)    08/25/26(oo)      2,135        2,039,992  

HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    5.250    04/28/27      2,000        1,967,500  

India Cleantech Energy,

           

Sec’d. Notes

    4.700    08/10/26      698        680,404  

Periama Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.950    04/19/26      200        199,563  

Vedanta Resources Finance II PLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.875    09/17/29      890        925,822  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   11.250    12/03/31      330        350,213  
           

 

 

 
              10,627,744  

Ireland 0.1%

                           

GGAM Finance Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.000    02/15/27      275        283,250  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    03/15/30      350        346,500  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000    06/15/28      150        157,875  
           

 

 

 
              787,625  

Israel 0.7%

                           

Energean Israel Finance Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.375    03/30/28      2,250        2,154,375  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    03/30/31      500        460,000  

Leviathan Bond Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.750    06/30/30      1,110        1,085,912  
           

 

 

 
              3,700,287  

Italy 1.1%

                           

Bubbles Bidco SpA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    09/30/31    EUR 1,950        2,045,122  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 29


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Italy (cont’d.)

                           

Fedrigoni SpA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.125%    06/15/31    EUR 850      $ 886,597  

Fiber Midco SpA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   10.750    06/15/29    EUR 1,700        1,820,896  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.750    06/15/29    EUR 1,375        1,477,648  
           

 

 

 
              6,230,263  

Jamaica 0.5%

                           

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A^(x)

    0.000    12/31/30      125        15,759  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A^(x)

    0.000    12/31/30      43        357  

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.942%(x)

   10.942    05/25/27      1,919        1,913,902  

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500%(x)

   10.500    11/25/28      1,036        937,202  
           

 

 

 
              2,867,220  

Japan 0.2%

                           

SoftBank Group Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes (aa)

    3.875    07/06/32    EUR 1,400        1,357,085  

Kuwait 0.2%

                           

Kuwait Projects Co. SPC Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.229    10/29/26      925        851,000  

Luxembourg 1.3%

                           

Altice Financing SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    3.000    01/15/28    EUR 2,800        2,336,411  

ARD Finance SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 6.500% or PIK 7.250%

    6.500    06/30/27      207        11,399  

Galapagos SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    0.000(cc)    06/15/21(d)    EUR 315        1,632  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

30


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Luxembourg (cont’d.)

                           

Herens Midco Sarl,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.250%    05/15/29    EUR 2,231      $ 1,925,614  

Monitchem HoldCo 3 SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    8.750    05/01/28    EUR 2,825        2,978,688  
           

 

 

 
              7,253,744  

Macau  0.4%

                           

MGM China Holdings Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.750    02/01/27      525        514,008  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.250    06/18/25      325        324,188  

Studio City Finance Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    01/15/29      600        546,750  

Wynn Macau Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    08/26/28      925        893,781  
           

 

 

 
              2,278,727  

Mexico  5.0%

                           

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

    7.500(ff)    06/27/29(oo)      600        578,520  

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.625(ff)    01/24/32(oo)      1,485        1,328,704  

Braskem Idesa SAPI,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.450    11/15/29      1,750        1,464,312  

Cemex SAB de CV,

           

Sub. Notes(aa)

    9.125(ff)    03/14/28(oo)      1,000        1,030,250  

Electricidad Firme de Mexico Holdings SA de CV,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.900    11/20/26      1,000        998,500  

Mexico City Airport Trust,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    5.500    07/31/47      670        532,751  

Nemak SAB de CV,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    3.625    06/28/31      1,230        943,226  

Petroleos Mexicanos,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.350    02/12/28      2,500        2,278,500  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    6.490    01/23/27      3,758        3,631,167  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    6.500    03/13/27      2,720        2,624,528  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    6.500    06/02/41      2,100        1,477,224  

Gtd. Notes

    6.700    02/16/32      545        472,488  

Gtd. Notes

   10.000    02/07/33      145        149,191  

Gtd. Notes, EMTN(aa)

    2.750    04/21/27    EUR 1,915        1,810,308  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 31


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Mexico (cont’d.)

                           

Petroleos Mexicanos, (cont’d.)

           

Gtd. Notes, MTN(aa)

   6.750%    09/21/47      1,825      $ 1,249,212  

Gtd. Notes, MTN(aa)

   6.875    08/04/26      3,200        3,148,480  

Tierra Mojada Luxembourg II Sarl,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    12/01/40      1,722        1,580,263  

Total Play Telecomunicaciones SA de CV,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.375    09/20/28      1,555        1,317,862  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.375    09/20/28      910        771,225  
           

 

 

 
              27,386,711  

Morocco  0.1%

                           

OCP SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.875    04/25/44      280        270,200  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.750    06/23/31      200        174,250  
           

 

 

 
              444,450  

Netherlands  0.6%

                           

Boost Newco Borrower LLC/GTCR W Dutch Finance Sub BV,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

   8.500    01/15/31    GBP 1,900        2,505,993  

VEON Holdings BV,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

   3.375    11/25/27      920        812,233  
           

 

 

 
              3,318,226  

Nigeria  0.1%

                           

IHS Holding Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    11/29/28      645        611,742  

Panama  0.2%

                           

AES Panama Generation Holdings SRL,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    05/31/30      365        316,866  

C&W Senior Finance Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.875    09/15/27      550        546,810  
           

 

 

 
              863,676  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

32


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Peru  0.1%

                           

Minsur SA,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes (aa)

    4.500%    10/28/31      750      $ 673,125  

Russia  0.0%

                           

Alfa Bank AO Via Alfa Bond Issuance PLC,

           

Sub. Notes

    5.950    04/15/30(d)      1,500        75,000  

Sub. Notes, 144A

    5.950    04/15/30(d)      985        49,250  

Sovcombank Via SovCom Capital DAC,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

    7.600    02/17/27(d)(oo)      1,500        54,187  
           

 

 

 
              178,437  

Serbia  0.1%

                           

Telecommunications Co. Telekom Srbija AD Belgrade,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    10/28/29      415        412,000  

Singapore  0.1%

                           

Puma International Financing SA,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.750    04/25/29      800        809,000  

Slovenia  1.1%

                           

Summer BidCo BV,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 10.000% or PIK 10.750%(aa)

   10.000    02/15/29    EUR 1,926        2,022,480  

United Group BV,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    5.250    02/01/30    EUR 1,450        1,507,524  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    10/31/31    EUR 2,250        2,433,352  
           

 

 

 
              5,963,356  

South Africa  1.8%

                           

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.,

           

Gov’t. Gtd. Notes, MTN(aa)

    6.350    08/10/28      2,080        2,061,800  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    7.125    02/11/25      1,000        999,100  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN(aa)

    8.450    08/10/28      790        819,625  

Sasol Financing USA LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.375    09/18/26      790        758,898  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    6.500    09/27/28      1,930        1,853,746  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.750    05/03/29      2,100        2,118,753  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 33


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

South Africa (cont’d.)

                           

Transnet SOC Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.250%    02/06/28      935      $ 951,652  
           

 

 

 
              9,563,574  

Spain  1.3%

                           

Banco de Sabadell SA,

           

Sub. Notes, EMTN(aa)

   6.000(ff)    08/16/33    EUR 1,200        1,326,420  

Lorca Telecom Bondco SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.750    04/30/29    EUR 2,275        2,461,639  

Telefonica Europe BV,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   2.376(ff)    02/12/29(oo)    EUR 1,400        1,356,657  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.752(ff)    01/15/32(oo)    EUR 1,900        2,089,323  
           

 

 

 
              7,234,039  

Switzerland  0.4%

                           

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.875    05/01/27      1,540        1,536,150  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    06/01/28      580        596,301  
           

 

 

 
              2,132,451  

Thailand  0.6%

                           

Bangkok Bank PCL,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A, MTN (aa)

   5.000(ff)    09/23/25(oo)      3,016        2,998,206  

Turkey  1.7%

                           

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji A/S,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.750    02/02/27      1,140        1,138,575  

Eldorado Gold Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.250    09/01/29      1,040        1,024,868  

GDZ Elektrik Dagitim A/S,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    10/15/29      550        539,000  

Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi A/S,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.250    11/15/28      1,000        1,034,060  

Sisecam UK PLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.250    05/02/29      615        621,150  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

34


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Turkey (cont’d.)

                           

TAV Havalimanlari Holding A/S,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.500%    12/07/28      1,000      $ 1,035,630  

Turk Telekomunikasyon A/S,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.375    05/20/29      1,100        1,119,591  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A/S,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.650    01/24/32      1,000        1,007,500  

Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi A/S,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN(aa)

   9.375    10/19/28      1,000        1,082,500  

WE Soda Investments Holding PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    10/06/28      500        515,469  
           

 

 

 
              9,118,343  

Ukraine  0.2%

                           

MHP Lux SA,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.950    04/03/26      365        346,750  

NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance PLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   7.125    07/19/26(d)    EUR 469        428,046  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.625    11/08/28(d)      537        426,977  
           

 

 

 
              1,201,773  

United Arab Emirates  0.3%

                           

DP World Salaam,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   6.000(ff)    10/01/25(oo)      1,620        1,615,302  

United Kingdom  6.8%

                           

Bellis Acquisition Co. PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.125    05/14/30    GBP 2,120        2,511,432  

Bellis Finco PLC,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   4.000    02/16/27    GBP 2,225        2,600,148  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.000    02/16/27    GBP 675        788,809  

Belron UK Finance PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    10/15/29      235        232,356  

CD&R Firefly Bidco PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.625    04/30/29    GBP 3,050        3,893,444  

Connect Finco Sarl/Connect US Finco LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    09/15/29      250        223,281  

Constellation Automotive Financing PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   4.875    07/15/27    GBP 300        366,056  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 35


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United Kingdom (cont’d.)

                           

eG Global Finance PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

   11.000%    11/30/28    EUR 5,125      $ 5,937,490  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.000    11/30/28    EUR 600        693,548  

Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.400    03/26/29      175        180,275  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    03/26/31      455        469,758  

Sherwood Financing PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 3 Month EURIBOR + 4.625% (Cap N/A, Floor 4.625%)

    7.648(c)    11/15/27    EUR 400        412,043  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.000    11/15/26    GBP 1,050        1,290,503  

TalkTalk Telecom Group Ltd.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon N/A or PIK N/A

   11.750    03/01/28    GBP 2,021        734,649  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon N/A or PIK N/A

    8.250    09/01/27    GBP 3,423        3,559,412  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.125    08/15/30    GBP 3,950        4,239,783  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.250    01/15/30    GBP 2,395        2,619,152  

Zegona Finance PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.750    07/15/29    EUR 5,525        6,098,574  
           

 

 

 
              36,850,713  

United States  50.6%

                           

ACCO Brands Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.250    03/15/29      1,225        1,133,344  

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.500    11/06/30      820        847,255  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.250    02/01/29      1,400        1,454,038  

AdaptHealth LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    08/01/29      900        826,353  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.125    03/01/30      925        855,818  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.125    08/01/28      655        643,709  

Adient Global Holdings Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    04/15/28      450        460,687  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    02/15/33      225        227,250  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    03/01/28      375        369,416  

Aethon United BR LP/Aethon United Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    10/01/29      490        502,591  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Albertson’s Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s LP/Albertson’s LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875%    02/15/28      75      $ 74,907  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    02/15/28      75        76,395  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.875    02/15/31      1,160        1,189,608  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    06/01/29      600        554,933  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   9.750    07/15/27      2,225        2,238,623  

Alta Equipment Group, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    06/01/29      615        595,504  

Alta Mesa Holdings LP/Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.875    12/15/24(d)      6,450        8,063  

Amentum Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.250    08/01/32      140        141,938  

American Airlines, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    02/15/28      400        409,330  

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.750    04/20/29      1,700        1,695,597  

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.750    05/20/27      355        338,179  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    08/20/26      645        640,404  

AMN Healthcare, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.000    04/15/29      1,825        1,661,200  

Amsted Industries, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.625    05/15/30      1,475        1,386,467  

AmWINS Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.875    06/30/29      125        119,011  

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    06/15/29      175        171,034  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.750    01/15/28      500        498,582  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    02/01/32      225        230,213  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   2.125    08/15/26    EUR 2,000        1,873,337  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   2.125    08/15/26    EUR 775        718,521  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 37


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Arsenal AIC Parent LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000%    10/01/30      250      $ 260,000  

Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500    10/01/31      650        726,261  

Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/ARU Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.000    11/01/27      468        577,592  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    10/15/32      415        418,585  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.250    12/31/28      1,950        1,989,515  

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    08/01/29      1,425        1,317,820  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    04/01/30      150        138,139  

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 5.850% and PIK 1.250% or Cash coupon 7.100%

    7.100    09/30/29      448        295,243  

ATI, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.250    08/15/30      245        254,270  

Avient Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    11/01/31      190        189,364  

Azorra Finance Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.750    04/15/30      490        494,287  

B&G Foods, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.250    09/15/27      2,045        1,941,097  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.000    09/15/28      925        959,157  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    01/30/28      1,450        986,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    02/15/29      125        73,125  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    01/30/30      2,225        1,179,250  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    02/15/31      1,600        840,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    02/15/29      2,190        1,348,887  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    01/15/28      250        178,750  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.000    12/15/25      25        24,344  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/01/28      700        570,500  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.000    09/30/28      175        163,188  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.875    10/15/27      75        74,580  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    7.250    10/15/29      1,650        1,665,378  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    03/15/31      595        601,577  

Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    07/15/29      150        154,120  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

38


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp., (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.250%    07/15/32      140      $ 146,595  

Boeing Co. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.805    05/01/50      510        480,593  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.930    05/01/60      275        256,448  

Boyd Gaming Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750    06/15/31      475        443,089  

Brand Industrial Services, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.375    08/01/30      200        206,310  

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.750    03/15/29      900        970,407  

Brinker International, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.250    07/15/30      1,810        1,930,837  

Brink’s Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.500    06/15/29      150        152,960  

Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    02/01/32      260        263,151  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    10/15/29      1,400        1,319,760  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    02/15/32      1,165        1,179,330  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.000    02/15/30      600        618,886  

Calpine Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    02/01/31      300        286,569  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.125    03/15/28      5,300        5,205,668  

Camelot Return Merger Sub, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.750    08/01/28      725        712,312  

Carnival Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    03/01/27      2,400        2,397,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    02/15/33      790        788,025  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000    08/01/28      125        119,303  

Carvana Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% or PIK 12.000%(aa)

    9.000    12/01/28      807        869,335  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 11.000% or PIK 13.000%(aa)

    9.000    06/01/30      1,445        1,602,836  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 14.000%(aa)

    9.000    06/01/31      1,000        1,202,202  

CCM Merger, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.375    05/01/26      325        324,640  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.500    05/01/32      200        173,700  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 39


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.250%    02/01/31      650      $ 576,799  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.750    03/01/30      1,350        1,250,326  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.000    02/01/28      1,175        1,144,136  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.125    05/01/27      950        932,395  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.375    06/01/29      25        24,173  

Chart Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.500    01/01/31      645        694,677  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    01/01/30      545        569,176  

Churchill Downs, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    04/01/30      650        642,682  

Cinemark USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    08/01/32      240        246,824  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.000    06/15/25      1,325        1,326,073  

Civitas Resources, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.375    07/01/28      225        235,438  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.625    11/01/30      385        408,170  

Clarios Global LP/Clarios US Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/15/30      200        203,138  

Clarivate Science Holdings Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.875    07/01/29      725        679,964  

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    09/15/28      325        342,160  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.750    04/15/30      925        921,825  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    11/01/29      670        672,927  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    03/15/32      445        444,123  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.375    05/01/33      465        463,112  

Clue Opco LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   9.500    10/15/31      1,700        1,796,353  

CMG Media Corp.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(x)

   8.875    06/18/29      245        197,324  

Comstock Resources, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    01/15/30      75        70,982  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.750    03/01/29      1,000        984,034  

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125    01/15/29      535        432,952  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Cornerstone Chemical Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 5.000% and PIK 10.000%(aa)

   15.000%    12/06/28      989      $ 939,638  

Cougar JV Subsidiary LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000    05/15/32      300        313,986  

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.375    01/15/33      270        269,423  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.625    04/01/32      730        735,465  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.250    02/15/28      390        408,251  

CrownRock LP/CrownRock Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    05/01/29      179        181,384  

CSC Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.375    02/15/31      400        290,684  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.125    12/01/30      900        676,595  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    02/01/28      200        175,726  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.500    04/15/27      1,000        926,228  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    12/01/30      1,750        960,260  

Dana, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.250    09/01/30      250        237,269  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.500    02/15/32      150        141,141  

DaVita, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    3.750    02/15/31      1,550        1,364,248  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    06/01/30      2,875        2,673,140  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.875    09/01/32      745        755,786  

DCLI Bidco LLC,

           

Second Mortgage, 144A

    7.750    11/15/29      570        586,507  

Diamond Foreign Asset Co./Diamond Finance LLC,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500    10/01/30      350        363,562  

DISH DBS Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.125    06/01/29      975        640,957  

Gtd. Notes

    7.375    07/01/28      515        369,220  

Gtd. Notes

    7.750    07/01/26      4,560        3,986,724  

DISH Network Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.750    11/15/27      1,050        1,108,704  

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.375    03/01/31      750        577,371  

Gtd. Notes

    9.750    06/15/25      135        134,763  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.750    02/15/28      550        482,419  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 41


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

EchoStar Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   10.750%    11/30/29      25      $ 26,944  

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875    01/31/27      1,495        1,523,815  

Encore Capital Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.250    06/01/28    GBP 1,300        1,505,084  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.375    03/31/29      550        513,945  

EnerSys,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    01/15/32      175        177,146  

EQM Midstream Partners LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    07/01/27      255        260,282  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/27      200        205,018  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/30      400        431,092  

Expand Energy Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.750    02/01/32      300        279,942  

Gtd. Notes

    5.375    03/15/30      135        132,513  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    02/01/29      105        104,741  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.750    04/15/29      105        106,085  

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.750    01/15/30      1,950        1,837,859  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    01/15/29      575        540,846  

Five Point Operating Co. LP/Five Point Capital Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500(cc)    01/15/28      1,049        1,071,370  

Forestar Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    3.850    05/15/26      200        195,496  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.000    03/01/28      800        774,695  

Fortress Intermediate 3, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/31      530        546,506  

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.000    03/01/29      517        462,573  

Freedom Mortgage Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    01/15/27      525        526,452  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.625    05/01/26      325        327,074  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000    10/01/28      325        354,122  

Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.125    05/15/31      300        310,531  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.250    02/01/29      985        1,028,781  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

42


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,

           

Sec’d. Notes

   5.875%    11/01/29      200      $ 199,770  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    01/15/30      975        976,899  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    05/01/29      475        479,121  

Gap, Inc. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625    10/01/29      250        227,595  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    10/01/31      1,850        1,623,896  

Garrett Motion Holdings, Inc./Garrett LX I Sarl,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.750    05/31/32      620        632,261  

GFL Environmental, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    08/01/28      100        94,875  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.375    08/15/29      1,095        1,032,246  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    01/15/31      400        415,000  

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.875    01/15/29      450        456,182  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.250    01/15/32      300        313,216  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.750    09/01/30      300        317,794  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    12/15/28      2,040        2,036,720  

Hecla Mining Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   7.250    02/15/28      750        759,922  

Herc Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    06/15/29      480        490,509  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    02/01/29      325        315,690  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    04/15/30      465        450,812  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    02/01/31      1,095        1,044,863  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    04/15/32      555        527,160  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    02/15/35      460        450,192  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.375    11/01/33      248        258,957  

Howard Hughes Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.125    02/01/29      1,350        1,240,406  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.375    02/01/31      800        715,157  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    08/01/28      575        558,590  

Hunt Cos., Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.250    04/15/29      1,500        1,438,328  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.750    02/15/29      825        810,518  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/15/29      275        268,345  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 43


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.750%    12/15/31      605      $ 643,400  

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    10/15/31      600        603,527  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    08/15/28      275        260,406  

KB Home,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.000    06/15/31      400        357,645  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.800    11/15/29      1,575        1,509,245  

Kontoor Brands, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.125    11/15/29      1,850        1,721,821  

Kraken Oil & Gas Partners LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.625    08/15/29      135        132,962  

LABL, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    11/01/28      500        442,863  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.625    10/01/31      730        658,127  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.500    11/01/28      225        221,634  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    11/01/29      380        323,405  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500    07/15/27      460        452,637  

Landsea Homes Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.875    04/01/29      800        801,275  

LBM Acquisition LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    01/15/29      475        439,004  

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    05/01/29      225        213,059  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    08/01/31      135        141,899  

LD Holdings Group LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    04/01/28      425        372,164  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.500    04/01/30      75        61,927  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/15/29      1,500        1,293,704  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    04/15/29      175        196,436  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.750    12/15/30      1,550        1,743,983  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.000    11/15/29      3,160        3,579,396  

Life Time, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    11/15/31      80        79,961  

LifePoint Health, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.375    01/15/29      1,000        884,808  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375    02/15/32      990        1,001,572  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

44


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.000%    05/15/28      750      $ 787,454  

Lithia Motors, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    06/01/29      675        626,599  

Lumen Technologies, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.000    10/15/32      225        224,293  

M/I Homes, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.950    02/01/28      750        736,562  

Magnera Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.250    11/15/31      735        724,856  

Masterbrand, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    07/15/32      305        311,825  

Matador Resources Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    04/15/32      160        160,391  

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875    04/15/27      165        168,257  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    05/15/29      2,725        2,645,241  

Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   11.500    09/01/28      1,100        1,160,910  

McAfee Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.375    02/15/30      450        443,797  

Medline Borrower LP,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    3.875    04/01/29      3,370        3,147,052  

Methanex US Operations, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    03/15/32      245        244,316  

MGM Resorts International,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.750    10/15/28      2,313        2,244,260  

Gtd. Notes

    6.125    09/15/29      550        550,151  

Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.875    05/01/29      1,125        1,069,664  

Miter Brands Acquisition Holdco, Inc./MIWD Borrower LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    04/01/32      212        214,514  

MIWD Holdco II LLC/MIWD Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.500    02/01/30      400        380,968  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    12/31/30      553        442,178  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500    12/31/30      289        248,253  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 45


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500%    02/15/32      275      $ 279,414  

Nabors Industries Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500    01/15/28      325        313,176  

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.375    05/15/27      925        931,806  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.875    08/15/31      580        549,930  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.125    01/31/30      670        695,988  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.125    12/15/30      2,125        2,006,943  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    08/15/28      390        383,135  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    11/15/31      420        405,943  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    08/01/29      345        347,131  

Navient Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   4.875    03/15/28      380        363,928  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.750    06/25/25      375        376,745  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   9.375    07/25/30      125        135,851  

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    02/15/27      500        501,215  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.125    01/15/29      500        530,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    03/01/30      500        501,250  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/01/32      800        809,888  

NCR Voyix Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    10/01/28      650        626,330  

NESCO Holdings II, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    04/15/29      525        496,596  

New Home Co., Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.250    10/01/29      465        475,403  

Newell Brands, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.625    05/15/32      260        263,311  

Noble Finance II LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.000    04/15/30      565        574,883  

Novelis Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.875    08/15/31      165        144,547  

Novelis, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    01/30/30      565        578,419  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.750    01/15/28      590        590,482  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625    02/15/31      175        154,239  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    02/15/32      700        615,634  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

46


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

NRG Energy, Inc., (cont’d.)

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.250%(ff)    03/15/28(oo)      900      $ 997,430  

Olympus Water US Holding Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.250    06/15/31      485        494,249  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.750    11/15/28      1,850        1,960,004  

OneMain Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    3.875    09/15/28      525        490,350  

Gtd. Notes

    6.625    05/15/29      465        472,370  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    7.125    03/15/26      1,375        1,402,432  

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.125    04/30/31      2,300        2,080,200  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    05/13/27      267        267,935  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.250    05/15/31      450        438,746  

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 3.500% or Cash coupon 12.000%(x)

   12.000    05/15/29      245        252,457  

Park River Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.625    02/01/29      1,350        1,161,314  

Patrick Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.375    11/01/32      595        587,150  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    01/15/27      300        297,307  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.250    02/15/29      1,170        1,095,114  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.375    10/15/25      525        524,255  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    09/15/31      500        478,411  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    11/15/30      95        97,249  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.875    12/15/29      100        104,644  

Permian Resources Operating LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    02/01/33      415        416,069  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    01/15/32      80        82,223  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.000    04/15/27      275        281,536  

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    6.125    09/30/32      215        210,208  

PG&E Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    5.250    07/01/30      175        164,857  

Phinia, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    04/15/29      250        256,949  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 47


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

PM General Purchaser LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   9.500%    10/01/28      1,180      $ 1,173,237  

Post Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    04/15/30      150        139,567  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500    12/15/29      829        811,184  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/01/33      445        438,494  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    02/15/32      290        290,502  

PRA Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.875    01/31/30      120        125,504  

Premier Entertainment Sub LLC/Premier Entertainment Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.875    09/01/31      525        356,024  

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.375    09/01/29      855        815,092  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/01/32      1,835        1,843,001  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    03/01/33      630        633,081  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.500    09/15/26      1,000        887,862  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.500    09/15/28      1,525        1,012,094  

Range Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750    02/15/30      150        142,733  

RHP Hotel Properties LP/RHP Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.500    02/15/29      250        238,259  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    04/01/32      640        644,855  

Rivers Enterprise Borrower LLC/Rivers Enterprise Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    02/01/33      790        787,980  

Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625    03/01/29      400        365,585  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.875    03/01/31      600        530,110  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    10/15/33      775        655,590  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    09/30/31      680        672,935  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    02/01/33      975        977,925  

RXO, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500    11/15/27      385        395,745  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

48


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   6.750%    03/01/32      1,620      $ 1,632,598  

Scientific Games Holdings LP/Scientific Games US FinCo, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.625    03/01/30      900        876,282  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   4.000    04/01/31      1,950        1,730,657  

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    02/01/32      575        513,337  

Select Medical Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    12/01/32      465        456,744  

Service Corp. International,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.375    08/15/30      75        66,627  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.750    10/15/32      470        461,673  

Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   4.750    04/01/29      1,035        983,113  

Shift4 Payments LLC/Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.750    08/15/32      5        5,134  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.125    02/15/27      1,215        1,156,404  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.125    12/01/30      25        17,532  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.125    02/15/33      640        643,775  

SK Invictus Intermediate II Sarl,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    10/30/29      750        709,687  

SM Energy Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    08/01/32      290        289,894  

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    11/01/28      743        736,872  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.875    11/15/31      470        501,667  

Standard Building Solutions, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    08/15/32      680        686,574  

Standard Industries, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.375    01/15/31      420        367,639  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.375    07/15/30      975        905,533  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    04/15/30      100        98,588  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    07/01/30      325        328,105  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    04/01/29      475        490,657  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 49


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

STL Holding Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.750%    02/15/29      690      $ 735,454  

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    06/01/31      1,100        999,501  

Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Prop Mezz LP/Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    05/15/25      625        624,739  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   4.500    05/15/29      625        595,883  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   4.500    04/30/30      875        825,374  

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)(x)

   6.500    10/01/29      1,600        959,600  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500    01/15/28      1,188        1,161,152  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000    12/31/30      50        48,276  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.375    02/15/29      370        376,267  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    06/15/27      625        629,446  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.125    08/01/30      1,525        1,476,549  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

   4.250    06/01/29      2,380        2,249,237  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

   4.375    01/15/30      1,475        1,379,450  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   6.750    05/15/31      475        485,945  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   6.875    11/15/31      525        541,422  

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.000    11/17/28      2,175        2,074,597  

Terex Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    10/15/32      515        509,652  

Titan International, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   7.000    04/30/28      600        596,008  

TopBuild Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.125    02/15/32      375        335,978  

TransDigm, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   4.625    01/15/29      700        662,577  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    01/15/33      865        853,004  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.375    03/01/29      930        939,738  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    03/01/32      350        356,486  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    08/15/28      275        279,901  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

50


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Transocean, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.000%    02/01/27      128      $ 128,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.250    05/15/29      1,270        1,271,587  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.500    05/15/31      150        151,083  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.750    02/15/30      55        57,460  

TriMas Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.125    04/15/29      275        254,610  

United Airlines, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.375    04/15/26      850        838,405  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    04/15/29      286        274,678  

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    3.750    01/15/32      975        864,691  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    3.875    02/15/31      1,477        1,343,964  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.250    01/15/30      1,200        1,184,644  

Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance 2019, Inc./CSL Capital LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500    02/15/28      2,025        2,165,265  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.500    05/01/29      475        432,773  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.625    06/01/27      2,150        2,150,445  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.000    08/15/28      1,045        1,067,976  

US Foods, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    04/15/33      65        63,400  

UWM Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    02/01/30      655        655,988  

Valaris Ltd.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375    04/30/30      375        383,906  

Valvoline, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.625    06/15/31      550        477,790  

Velocity Vehicle Group LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000    06/01/29      215        224,065  

Venture Global LNG, Inc.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.000(ff)    09/30/29(oo)      1,740        1,813,749  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    01/15/30      560        572,568  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.500    02/01/29      1,325        1,476,781  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.875    02/01/32      2,490        2,740,929  

Veritiv Operating Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    11/30/30      185        201,025  

Viasat, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.625    09/15/25      375        372,194  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 51


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875%    09/15/27      1,150      $ 1,143,295  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    02/15/29      750        757,500  

Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    02/15/29      250        246,562  

Vistra Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.000(ff)    12/15/26(oo)      1,475        1,478,600  

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.000(ff)    10/15/26(oo)      1,025        1,048,235  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.375    05/01/29      1,375        1,305,114  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.000    07/31/27      1,380        1,361,607  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    04/15/32      510        525,622  

Vital Energy, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   9.750    10/15/30      175        185,922  

VOC Escrow Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    02/15/28      650        635,375  

VT Topco, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    08/15/30      300        318,110  

Waste Pro USA, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    02/01/33      350        353,809  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/15/29      415        422,412  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    03/15/32      365        373,414  

White Cap Buyer LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.875    10/15/28      575        575,818  

Windsor Holdings III LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.500    06/15/30      850        900,342  

Windstream Services LLC/Windstream Escrow Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    10/01/31      1,285        1,330,531  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.000    08/15/29      1,525        1,350,168  

WR Grace Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.375    03/01/31      200        206,386  

Wynn Resorts Finance LLC/Wynn Resorts Capital Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.125    10/01/29      860        833,049  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    03/15/33      520        515,111  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.125    02/15/31      410        428,703  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

52


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

XPO, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.125%    06/01/31      250      $ 258,470  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    02/01/32      265        273,826  
           

 

 

 
              275,173,133  

Vietnam 0.2%

                           

Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A (aa)

    5.125    05/07/29      1,167        1,121,404  

Zambia 0.4%

                           

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.875    10/15/27      1,200        1,192,140  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.625    06/01/31      575        589,375  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.375    03/01/29      480        508,051  
           

 

 

 
              2,289,566  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $515,793,093)

              495,796,207  
           

 

 

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS 6.1%

           

Canada 0.0%

                           

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Loan 2024, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    8.288(c)    07/08/31      299        281,445  

Jamaica 0.2%

                           

Digicel International Finance Ltd.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 7.500%

   11.791(c)    05/25/27      983        964,006  

Jersey 0.8%

                           

Aston Finco Sarl,

           

Term Loan, SONIA + 4.750%

    9.470(c)    10/09/26    GBP 3,563        4,133,678  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 53


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Netherlands 0.7%

                           

Cuppa Bidco BV,

           

Facility B1 EUR, 6 Month EURIBOR + 4.750%

    7.327%(c)    06/29/29    EUR 2,900      $ 2,757,133  

International Park Holdings BV,

           

Term Loan, 6 Month EURIBOR + 5.500%^

    8.099(c)    12/31/31      1,025        1,040,287  
           

 

 

 
              3,797,420  

Switzerland 0.2%

                           

Consolidated Energy Finance SA,
2024 Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.014(c)    11/15/30      1,166        1,132,660  

United Kingdom 1.3%

                           

Connect Finco Sarl,

           

Amendment No. 4 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.812(c)    09/27/29      1,191        1,031,219  

Constellation Automotive Group Ltd.,

           

Facility 1 Loan, SONIA + 7.500%

   12.367(c)    07/27/29    GBP 2,250        2,676,440  

Doncasters US Finance LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.500%^

   10.829(c)    04/23/30      2,461        2,436,786  

Hurricane CleanCo Ltd.,

           

Facility A, 3 Month LIBOR + 6.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)^

    6.250(c)    10/31/29      893        1,106,598  
           

 

 

 
              7,251,043  

United States 2.9%

                           

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

           

Second Amendment Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.250%

    9.662(c)    02/01/27      518        502,329  

Catawba Nation Gaming Authority,

           

Term B Loan

      — (p)    02/28/32      100        100,750  

Clarios Global LP,

           

Amendment No. 6 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.065(c)    01/15/32      625        624,609  

CSC Holdings LLC,
2022 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.806(c)    01/18/28      3,784        3,695,776  

Diamond Sports Net, LLC,

           

First Lien Exit Term Loan

   12.000    01/02/28      197        177,171  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

54


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Eco Material Technologies Inc.,

           

Term Loan

      — %(p)    02/28/32      340      $ 340,850  

Glatfelter Corp.,

           

New Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    8.764(c)    10/31/31      325        326,219  

Great Outdoors Group LLC,

           

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    7.552(c)    01/23/32      546        547,783  

Heritage Power LLC,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.500%^

    9.812(c)    07/20/28      279        273,798  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

           

Term B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   10.872(c)    04/15/29      30        30,259  

Term B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   10.872(c)    04/15/30      30        30,423  

Likewize Corp.,

           

Closing Date Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   10.046(c)    08/15/29      497        488,180  

Mcafee Corp.,

           

Refinancing Tranche B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.337(c)    03/01/29      1,911        1,914,995  

MLN US HoldCo LLC,

           

3L Term B Loan, PRIME + 8.250%

   15.750(c)    10/18/27      4        10  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.540%

   12.940(c)    10/18/27      27        14,255  

Initial Term Loan (Second Out (First Lien Roll-Up)), PRIME + 5.700%

   13.200(c)    10/18/27      61        153  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan

      — (p)    12/31/30      194        191,433  

Initial Term Loan

      — (p)    12/31/30      89        72,983  

NCR Atleos Corp.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.053(c)    04/16/29      567        569,783  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan^

      — (p)    01/31/32      375        376,875  

Radiate Holdco LLC,

           

Amendment No. 6 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    7.676(c)    09/25/26      1,616        1,441,853  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

           

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    6.926(c)    09/30/26      360        359,250  

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.114%

    7.426(c)    04/01/28      80        68,300  

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.162(c)    04/21/29      80        67,567  

Skillsoft Finance II, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

    9.675(c)    07/14/28      1,109        972,588  

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

           

Tranche A-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.812(c)    12/18/29      129        129,857  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 55


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

United States (cont’d.)

                           

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Term A Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

    9.371%(c)    11/17/28      420      $ 402,262  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.,

           

Term Facility, 3 Month SOFR + 3.600%

    7.929(c)    06/18/29      106        97,665  

Venator Finance Sarl,

           

Initial First-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   14.308(c)    12/31/25      569        569,452  

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%

   14.302(c)    10/12/28      812        804,757  

Venator Materials LLC,

           

First Out B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   14.329(c)    07/16/26      573        572,573  
           

 

 

 
              15,764,758  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS
(cost $33,492,186)

              33,325,010  
           

 

 

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS 21.7%

           

Angola 0.9%

                           

Angolan Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.250    05/09/28      3,160        2,978,300  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.750    04/14/32      590        523,997  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.500    11/12/25      525        528,773  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

    8.000    11/26/29      650        585,410  
           

 

 

 
              4,616,480  

Argentina 3.2%

                           

Argentine Republic Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    0.750(cc)    07/09/30      5,815        4,355,244  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    1.000    07/09/29      1,114        870,640  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.125(cc)    07/09/35      1,864        1,263,375  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.000    01/09/38      13,769        9,917,642  

Provincia de Buenos Aires,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

    6.625    09/01/37      1,237        873,835  
           

 

 

 
              17,280,736  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

56


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

           

Bahrain 0.3%

                           

Bahrain Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   6.750%    09/20/29      1,240      $ 1,261,700  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.000    10/12/28      430        441,958  
           

 

 

 
              1,703,658  

Brazil 1.2%

                           

Brazilian Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   3.875    06/12/30      3,960        3,545,784  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   5.625    01/07/41      1,500        1,304,955  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   6.125    01/22/32      1,050        1,026,480  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   7.125    05/13/54      780        732,888  
           

 

 

 
              6,610,107  

Colombia 1.6%

                           

Colombia Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   3.000    01/30/30      3,200        2,678,400  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   3.875    04/25/27      1,290        1,240,335  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   4.500    03/15/29      1,770        1,646,100  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   6.125    01/18/41      2,645        2,158,320  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   7.375    09/18/37      780        746,484  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.500    02/02/34      430        425,876  
           

 

 

 
              8,895,515  

Costa Rica 0.2%

                           

Costa Rica Government International Bond,

           

Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.300    11/13/54      800        837,200  

Dominican Republic 1.6%

                           

Dominican Republic International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500    01/30/30      2,000        1,845,500  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.950    01/25/27      3,000        3,003,090  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.850    01/27/45      800        797,400  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.450    04/30/44      2,060        2,179,706  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    01/30/60      855        733,804  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.050    02/03/31      320        329,920  
           

 

 

 
              8,889,420  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

           

Ecuador 0.6%

                           

Ecuador Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.000%(cc)    07/31/40      850      $ 500,225  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.900    07/31/30      720        556,092  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000(cc)    07/31/40      901        530,485  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500(cc)    07/31/35      1,829        1,195,592  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.900    07/31/30      580        448,075  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.583(s)    07/31/30      414        262,135  
           

 

 

 
              3,492,604  

Egypt 1.6%

                           

Egypt Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.625    05/29/32      710        635,386  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   8.700    03/01/49      1,355        1,102,740  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   8.875    05/29/50      510        419,470  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

   6.375    04/11/31    EUR 3,095        2,880,591  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   4.750    04/16/26    EUR 1,075        1,094,172  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   5.625    04/16/30    EUR 2,635        2,428,321  
           

 

 

 
              8,560,680  

El Salvador 0.2%

                           

El Salvador Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   8.250    04/10/32      1,000        1,012,500  

Gabon 0.0%

                           

Gabon Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    02/06/31      200        157,500  

Ghana 0.7%

                           

Ghana Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.000(cc)    07/03/29      915        815,722  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000(cc)    07/03/29      1,521        1,356,061  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000(cc)    07/03/35      2,083        1,518,278  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.710(s)    07/03/26      109        101,934  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.959(s)    01/03/30      229        178,109  
           

 

 

 
              3,970,104  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

           

Guatemala 0.2%

                           

Guatemala Government Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.375%    06/05/27      590      $ 568,612  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.900    06/01/30      450        426,659  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.125    06/01/50      300        266,348  
           

 

 

 
              1,261,619  

Honduras 0.2%

                           

Honduras Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.250    01/19/27      930        901,170  

Ivory Coast 1.2%

                           

Ivory Coast Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.875    01/30/32    EUR 1,120        1,035,170  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250    03/22/30    EUR 2,480        2,456,978  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    10/17/31    EUR 1,245        1,227,463  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.875    10/17/40    EUR 1,460        1,322,052  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.625    01/30/33      375        366,330  
           

 

 

 
              6,407,993  

Jordan 0.1%

                           

Jordan Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    01/13/29      515        513,357  

Lebanon 0.2%

                           

Lebanon Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   6.100    10/04/22(d)      2,000        318,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   6.250    05/27/22(d)      2,550        405,450  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   6.650    11/03/28(d)      275        43,725  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 15Y

   6.750    11/29/27(d)      450        71,550  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 15Y

   7.000    03/23/32(d)      845        134,355  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 20Y

   7.250    03/23/37(d)      725        115,275  
           

 

 

 
              1,088,355  

Mongolia 0.0%

                           

Mongolia Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    06/05/29      205        213,994  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

           

Morocco 0.3%

                           

Morocco Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.500%    09/08/33      790      $ 813,360  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    09/08/33      495        509,637  
           

 

 

 
              1,322,997  

Nigeria 0.4%

                           

Nigeria Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.143    02/23/30      520        478,078  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.875    02/16/32      1,160        1,061,156  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   6.500    11/28/27      450        431,298  
           

 

 

 
              1,970,532  

Oman 0.8%

                           

Oman Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.625    01/17/28      1,525        1,532,625  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.500    03/08/47      1,120        1,107,299  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.750    01/17/48      720        733,803  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   6.000    08/01/29      1,015        1,031,504  
           

 

 

 
              4,405,231  

Pakistan 0.6%

                           

Pakistan Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.875    12/05/27      600        556,500  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   8.250    09/30/25      490        487,739  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    09/30/25      610        607,185  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   6.000    04/08/26      1,070        1,035,225  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   7.375    04/08/31      460        397,785  
           

 

 

 
              3,084,434  

Paraguay 0.3%

                           

Paraguay Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.100    08/11/44      950        898,700  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    02/09/36      800        791,800  
           

 

 

 
              1,690,500  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

           

Romania 0.6%

                           

Romanian Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.125%    01/17/33      3,374      $ 3,409,731  

Senegal 0.2%

                           

Senegal Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    03/13/28    EUR 735        708,383  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.375    06/08/37    EUR 460        347,315  
           

 

 

 
              1,055,698  

Serbia 0.8%

                           

Serbia International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.500    06/26/29    EUR 1,490        1,392,189  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.125    05/15/27    EUR 1,820        1,868,597  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    09/26/33      1,170        1,209,122  
           

 

 

 
              4,469,908  

South Africa 0.4%

                           

Republic of South Africa Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   4.850    09/30/29      1,000        933,750  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.300    04/20/52      200        180,250  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.950    11/19/54      1,120        1,069,320  
           

 

 

 
              2,183,320  

Sri Lanka 0.4%

                           

Sri Lanka Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.100(cc)    01/15/30      185        161,552  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.350(cc)    03/15/33      747        591,574  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.600(cc)    06/15/35      246        172,923  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.600(cc)    05/15/36      478        387,468  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.600(cc)    02/15/38      862        705,469  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.000    04/15/28      222        206,952  
           

 

 

 
              2,225,938  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

           

Turkey 2.1%

                           

Turkiye Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   7.125%    07/17/32      1,570      $ 1,569,027  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   9.125    07/13/30      1,625        1,803,750  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 06Y(aa)

   9.375    03/14/29      510        562,594  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 10Y(aa)

   5.950    01/15/31      1,660        1,580,635  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 10Y(aa)

   7.625    05/15/34      1,195        1,225,995  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 10Y(aa)

   9.375    01/19/33      1,890        2,136,291  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 30Y(aa)

   5.750    05/11/47      2,150        1,655,973  

Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi A/S,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN(aa)

   9.000    01/28/27      745        781,551  
           

 

 

 
              11,315,816  

Ukraine 0.4%

                           

Ukraine Government International Bond,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   0.000(cc)    02/01/30      172        96,937  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   0.000(cc)    02/01/34      643        277,387  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   0.000(cc)    02/01/35      543        335,728  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   1.750(cc)    02/01/29      279        196,235  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   1.750(cc)    02/01/34      950        535,188  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   1.750(cc)    02/01/35      610        338,488  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   1.750(cc)    02/01/36      515        282,188  
           

 

 

 
              2,062,151  

United Arab Emirates 0.2%

                           

Finance Department Government of Sharjah,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    11/23/32      950        975,536  

Zambia 0.2%

                           

Zambia Government International Bond,

           

Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   0.500    12/31/53      382        232,054  

Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750(cc)    06/30/33      855        759,247  
           

 

 

 
              991,301  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(cost $122,279,647)

              117,576,085  
           

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS(k) 0.6%

           

U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.500    09/30/26      550        543,834  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

        Value     

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

           

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.250%    11/30/26      2,900      $ 2,902,039  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $3,441,304)

              3,445,873  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

COMMON STOCKS 2.1%

           

Jamaica 0.2%

                           

Digicel International Finance Ltd.*^(x)

           171,102        1,026,612  
           

 

 

 

Luxembourg 0.3%

                           

Intelsat Emergence SA*

           51,488        1,679,255  
           

 

 

 

United States 1.6%

                           

CEC Entertainment, Inc.*

           34,226        467,750  

Cornerstone Chemical Co.*^

           50,669        962,711  

Diamond Sports Group, LLC*

           30,779        580,954  

Expand Energy Corp.

           7,220        733,552  

Ferrellgas Partners LP (Class B Stock)

           10,866        1,338,597  

GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)*^

           14,397        431,910  

Heritage Power LLC*

           37,551        2,046,529  

Heritage Power LLC*

           1,652        90,034  

Heritage Power LLC*^

           43,215        21,608  

TPC Group, Inc.*^

           48,777        1,146,259  

Venator Materials PLC*^(x)

           2,352        1,058,400  
           

 

 

 
              8,878,304  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $7,575,504)

              11,584,171  
           

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS 0.1%

           

Jamaica 0.1%

                           

Digicel International Finance Ltd.*^(x)

           
           18,238        204,446  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description     Shares        Value     

PREFERRED STOCKS (Continued)

     

United States 0.0%

             

Ferrellgas Escrow LLC, 8.956%, Maturing 03/30/31^

   123    $ 123,000  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost $234,410)

        327,446  
     

 

 

 
    

Units

      

WARRANTS* 0.0%

     

United States

             

Diamond Sports Group, LLC, expiring 06/30/26
 (cost $0)

   57,566      38,978  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $691,133,784)

        670,451,202  
     

 

 

 
    

Shares

      

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.4%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)
 (cost $2,212,723)(wb)

   2,212,723      2,212,723  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 123.8%
(cost $693,346,507)

        672,663,925  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z) (23.8)%

        (129,236,759
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $ 543,427,166  
     

 

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

*

Non-income producing security.

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

^

Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $11,376,936 and 2.1% of net assets.

(aa)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, with aggregate value of $299,423,452 segregated as collateral for amount of $135,000,000 borrowed and outstanding as of January 31, 2025.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at January 31, 2025.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of January 31, 2025. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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(d)

Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity.

(ff)

Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(k)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives.

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(s)

Represents zero coupon bond or principal only security. Rate represents yield to maturity at purchase date.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

(x)

The following represents restricted securities that are acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law.

 

(x) Restricted Securities:               

Issuer Description

   Acquisition
Date
     Original
Cost
     Market
Value
     Percentage
of

Net Assets

CMG Media Corp.,

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 8.875%, 06/18/29

     12/12/19-02/28/20      $ 244,325      $ 197,324           0.0

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica)

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A^, 0.000%, 12/31/30

     11/14/23        12        15,759           0.0  

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica)

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A^, 0.000%, 12/31/30

     11/14/23        4        357           0.0  

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC (Jamaica),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.942%, 10.942%, 05/25/27

     01/29/24-11/15/24        1,783,086        1,913,902           0.4  

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^

     01/26/24-01/29/24        110,180        204,446           0.0  

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^

     01/29/24-01/30/24        208,462        1,026,612           0.2  

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500%, 10.500%, 11/25/28

     01/30/24-11/15/24        697,662        937,202           0.2  

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 3.500% or Cash coupon 12.000%,
12.000%, 05/15/29

     10/28/24-11/08/24        234,962        252,457           0.0  

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa), 6.500%, 10/01/29

     09/17/02-02/18/22        1,578,750        959,600           0.2  

Venator Materials PLC*^

     03/08/19-10/19/23        2,477,338        1,058,400               0.2  
     

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

      $ 7,334,781      $ 6,566,059           1.2
     

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

(z) Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Unfunded loan commitments outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Borrower

   Principal
Amount
(000)#
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

Doncasters US Finance LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.500%, Maturity Date 04/23/30 (cost $245,490)^

       248      $ 245,520      $ 30      $

SWF Holdings I Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.000%, Maturity Date 12/19/29 (cost $171,429)

       171        173,285        1,856       
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
          $ 418,805      $ 1,886      $
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Futures contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Number

of

Contracts

  

Type

   Expiration
Date
   Current
Notional
Amount
   Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Long Positions:

              

103

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025      $ 21,179,375      $ 1,093

129

   5 Year Euro-Bobl        Mar. 2025        15,715,023        (238,309 )

130

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025        13,830,782        (16,167 )

203

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025        22,095,281        (173,953 )

82

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds        Mar. 2025        9,340,313        (220,615 )

43

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds        Mar. 2025        5,094,156        (178,478 )

151

   Euro Schatz Index        Mar. 2025        16,732,292        (98,024 )
                 

 

 

 
                    (924,453 )
                 

 

 

 

Short Position:

              

31

   10 Year U.K. Gilt        Mar. 2025        3,565,791        61,854
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (862,599 )
                 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Purchase

Contracts

     Counterparty      

Notional

Amount

(000)

   Value at
Settlement
Date
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

                   

British Pound,

                                  

Expiring 02/04/25

         BNYM        GBP       27,847      $ 34,770,030      $ 34,527,107      $      $ (242,923 )

Expiring 03/04/25

         BARC     GBP       108        133,835        133,851        16       

Euro,

                                  

Expiring 02/04/25

         BNP     EUR       73,566        76,685,686        76,330,656               (355,030 )

Expiring 03/04/25

         MSI     EUR       55        56,687        56,726        39       
                   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                    $ 111,646,238      $ 111,048,340        55        (597,953 )
                   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025 (continued):

 

Sale

Contracts

     Counterparty  

Notional

Amount

(000)

   Value at
Settlement
Date
   Current
Value
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

                     

British Pound,

                              

Expiring 02/04/25

         BARC   GBP       243      $ 296,136      $ 301,451     $     $ (5,315 )

Expiring 02/04/25

         MSI   GBP       27,604        34,235,053        34,225,656       9,397      

Expiring 03/04/25

         BNYM   GBP       27,847        34,766,438        34,524,315       242,123      

Expiring 03/04/25

         CITI   GBP       503        625,151        623,802       1,349      

Euro,

                              

Expiring 02/04/25

         BNP   EUR       70,083        72,813,646        72,717,210       96,436      

Expiring 02/04/25

         HSBC   EUR       1,048        1,081,881        1,087,122             (5,241 )

Expiring 02/04/25

         MSI   EUR       2,415        2,517,982        2,506,167       11,815      

Expiring 02/04/25

         MSI   EUR       19        20,029        20,158             (129 )

Expiring 03/04/25

         BNP   EUR       73,566        76,784,264        76,429,521       354,743      

Expiring 03/04/25

         BNP   EUR       1,683        1,757,415        1,748,023       9,392      

Expiring 03/04/25

         CITI   EUR       1,109        1,154,224        1,152,064       2,160      
                 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                  $ 226,052,219      $ 225,335,489       727,415       (10,685 )
                 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                           $ 727,470     $ (608,638 )
                          

 

 

     

 

 

 

Credit default swap agreements outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
  Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
   Implied Credit
Spread at
January 31,
2025(4)
  Value at
Trade Date
   Value at
January 31,
2025
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

         

CDX.NA.HY.43.V1

       12/20/29        5.000 %(Q)       6,575        2.990 %     $ 497,005      $ 574,385      $ 77,380

CDX.NA.IG.43.V1

       12/20/29        1.000 %(Q)       8,200        0.483 %       173,941        195,787        21,846
                      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                       $ 670,946      $ 770,172      $ 99,226
                      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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  index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Total return swap agreements outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Reference Entity

   Financing
Rate
   Counterparty    Termination
Date
   Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount
(000)#(1)
  Fair
Value
   Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)(2)

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements:

 

                            

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

      

1 Day
SOFR(Q)/
4.380%
 
 
 
       GSI        03/20/25        (5,670 )     $ 132,288      $      $ 132,288

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

      

1 Day
SOFR(Q)/
4.380%
 
 
 
       MSI        12/20/25        (3,000 )       10,260               10,260
                       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                        $ 142,548      $      $ 142,548
                       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

     Premiums Paid    Premiums Received   

Unrealized

Appreciation

  

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Swap Agreements    $—    $—    $142,548    $—

 

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

    Cash and/or Foreign Currency       Securities Market Value  
CGM      $ 105,000      $ 735,969
JPS        330,000        1,755,233
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Total      $ 435,000      $ 2,491,202
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities

     

Assets

     

Long-Term Investments

     

Asset-Backed Securities

     

Cayman Islands

  $     $ 8,357,432     $  

Corporate Bonds

     

Angola

          1,013,200        

Argentina

          4,680,268        

Australia

          2,018,815        

Brazil

          17,814,164             9,475  

Canada

           19,172,852        

Chile

          1,697,890         

China

          668,077        

Colombia

          6,310,266        

Costa Rica

          526,964        

Czech Republic

           —        1,037,446        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

     

Assets (continued)

     

Long-Term Investments (continued)

     

Corporate Bonds (continued) 

     

Finland

  $     $ 667,712     $  

France

          10,256,464        

Ghana

          453,935        

Guatemala

          3,555,757        

India

          10,627,744        

Ireland

          787,625        

Israel

          3,700,287        

Italy

          6,230,263        

Jamaica

          2,851,104       16,116  

Japan

          1,357,085        

Kuwait

          851,000        

Luxembourg

          7,253,744        

Macau

           —        2,278,727        

Mexico

          27,386,711        

Morocco

          444,450        

Netherlands

          3,318,226        

Nigeria

          611,742        

Panama

          863,676        

Peru

          673,125        

Russia

          178,437        

Serbia

          412,000        

Singapore

          809,000        

Slovenia

          5,963,356        

South Africa

          9,563,574        

Spain

          7,234,039        

Switzerland

          2,132,451        

Thailand

          2,998,206        

Turkey

          9,118,343        

Ukraine

          1,201,773        

United Arab Emirates

          1,615,302        

United Kingdom

          36,850,713        

United States

          275,173,133        

Vietnam

          1,121,404         

Zambia

          2,289,566        

Floating Rate and Other Loans

     

Canada

          281,445        

Jamaica

          964,006        

Jersey

          4,133,678        

Netherlands

          2,757,133       1,040,287  

Switzerland

          1,132,660        

United Kingdom

          3,707,659       3,543,384  

United States

          13,972,060        1,792,698  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

     

Assets (continued)

     

Long-Term Investments (continued)

     

Sovereign Bonds

     

Angola

  $     $ 4,616,480     $  

Argentina

          17,280,736        

Bahrain

          1,703,658        

Brazil

          6,610,107        

Colombia

          8,895,515        

Costa Rica

          837,200        

Dominican Republic

          8,889,420        

Ecuador

          3,492,604        

Egypt

          8,560,680        

El Salvador

          1,012,500        

Gabon

          157,500        

Ghana

          3,970,104        

Guatemala

          1,261,619        

Honduras

          901,170        

Ivory Coast

          6,407,993        

Jordan

          513,357        

Lebanon

          1,088,355        

Mongolia

          213,994        

Morocco

          1,322,997        

Nigeria

          1,970,532        

Oman

          4,405,231        

Pakistan

          3,084,434        

Paraguay

          1,690,500        

Romania

          3,409,731        

Senegal

          1,055,698        

Serbia

          4,469,908        

South Africa

          2,183,320        

Sri Lanka

            2,225,938        

Turkey

          11,315,816        

Ukraine

          2,062,151        

United Arab Emirates

          975,536        

Zambia

          991,301        

U.S. Treasury Obligations

          3,445,873        

Common Stocks

     

Jamaica

                1,026,612  

Luxembourg

          1,679,255        

United States

      733,552        4,523,864         3,620,888  

Preferred Stocks

     

Jamaica

                204,446  

United States

                123,000  

Warrants

     

United States

          38,978        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

     

Assets (continued)

     

Short-Term Investment

     

Affiliated Mutual Fund

  $ 2,212,723     $     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,946,275     $ 658,340,744     $ 11,376,906  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

     

Assets

     

Unfunded Loan Commitments

  $     $ 1,856     $ 30  

Futures Contracts

    62,947              

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

          727,470        

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

          99,226        

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements

          142,548        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 62,947     $ 971,100     $ 30  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

     

Futures Contracts

  $ (925,546   $     $  

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

          (608,638      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (925,546   $ (608,638   $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

            

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, with the exception of unfunded loan commitments, and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards, centrally cleared swap contracts and unfunded loan commitments are recorded at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value.

The following is a reconciliation of assets in which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     Corporate Bonds-
Brazil
  Corporate Bonds-
Jamaica
  Corporate Bonds-
United States
  Floating Rate and
Other Loans-
Netherlands

Balance as of 07/31/24

     $     $ 169     $ 941,994     $

Realized gain (loss)

       (2 )       11,605            

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (2,415 )       16,750       (49,455 )       (11,642 )

Purchases/Exchanges
/Issuances

       11,844             47,099       1,051,912

Sales/Paydowns

             (12,408 )             (17 )

Accrued discount/premium

       48                   34

Transfers into Level 3*

                        

Transfers out of Level 3*

                   (939,638 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Balance as of 01/31/25

     $ 9,475     $ 16,116     $     $ 1,040,287
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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     Corporate Bonds-
Brazil
  Corporate Bonds-
Jamaica
   Corporate Bonds-
United States
   Floating Rate and
Other Loans-
Netherlands

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $  (2,415     $  16,118      $   —      $  (11,642
    

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

     Floating Rate and
Other Loans-
United Kingdom
  Floating Rate and
Other Loans-
United States
  Common Stocks-
Jamaica
   Common Stocks-
United States

Balance as of 07/31/24

     $ 1,112,027     $ 803,527     $ 426,044      $ 8,216,522

Realized gain (loss)

       194       (256 )              1,219,426

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (17,722 )       65,221       600,568        (1,120,475 )

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

       2,454,487       1,154,228             

Sales/Paydowns

       (12,400 )       (236,302 )              (1,219,425 )

Accrued discount/premium

       6,798       6,280             

Transfers into Level 3*

                         

Transfers out of Level 3*

                          (3,475,160 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Balance as of 01/31/25

     $ 3,543,384     $ 1,792,698     $ 1,026,612      $ 3,620,888
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ (17,722 )     $ 65,221     $ 600,568      $ (960,776 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

     Preferred Stocks-
Jamaica
   Preferred Stocks-
United States
   Unfunded Loan
Commitments

Balance as of 07/31/24

     $ 193,383      $ 123,000      $

Realized gain (loss)

                    

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       11,063               30

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

                    

Sales/Paydowns

                    

Accrued discount/premium

                    

Transfers into Level 3*

                    

Transfers out of Level 3*

                    
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Balance as of 01/31/25

     $ 204,446      $ 123,000      $ 30
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ 11,063      $      $ 30
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers in and transfers out at the securities’ fair values as of the beginning of period. Securities transferred between Level 2 and Level 3 are due to changes in the method utilized in valuing the investments. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are typically a result of a change from the use of methods used by

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

  independent pricing services (Level 2) to the use of a single broker quote or valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to an absence of current or reliable market quotations (Level 3). Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 are a result of the availability of current and reliable market data provided by independent pricing services or other valuation techniques which utilize observable inputs. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 820, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments of the Fund.

Level 3 securities as presented in the table above are being fair valued using pricing methodologies approved by the Board, which contain unobservable inputs as follows:

 

Level 3

Securities**

   Fair Value as of
January 31,
2025
   Valuation
 Approach 
   Valuation
Methodology
   Unobservable
Inputs
   Inputs (Range)

Corporate Bonds-Jamaica

     $ 16,116        Market        Recovery Value        Recovery Rate        0.83% - 12.62%  

Floating Rate and Other Loans - Netherlands

       1,040,287        Market        Comparable Bond       
Yield Curve Spread
Discount

       150 bps

Floating Rate and Other Loans - United Kingdom

       1,106,598        Market        Enterprise Value        EBITDA Multiple        8.3x

Common Stocks - United States

       962,711        Market        Enterprise Value        EBITDA Multiple        12.2x

Common Stocks - United States

       21,608        Market        Enterprise Value        Recovery Rate        0.50%

Preferred Stocks - Jamaica

       204,446        Market        Enterprise Value        Recovery Rate        11.21%

Preferred Stocks - United States

       123,000        Market        Transaction Based        Unadjusted Price        NA
    

 

 

                     
     $ 3,474,766                    
    

 

 

                     

 

**

The table does not include Level 3 securities and/or derivatives that are valued by independent pricing vendors or brokers. As of January 31, 2025, the aggregate value of these securities and/or derivatives was $7,902,170. The unobservable inputs for these investments were not developed by the Fund and are not readily available (e.g. single broker quotes).

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

Sovereign Bonds

     21.6

Oil & Gas

     11.0  

Telecommunications

     9.3  

Media

     6.8  

Retail

     6.7  

Electric

     4.9

Chemicals

     4.7  

Diversified Financial Services

     4.1  

Commercial Services

     4.0  

Home Builders

     2.9  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Healthcare-Services

     2.8

Foods

     2.4  

Mining

     2.4  

Pipelines

     2.4  

Leisure Time

     2.3  

Building Materials

     2.2  

Entertainment

     1.9  

Pharmaceuticals

     1.9  

Banks

     1.9  

Real Estate

     1.7  

Packaging & Containers

     1.7  

Aerospace & Defense

     1.7  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     1.6  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     1.4  

Lodging

     1.1  

Software

     1.1  

Engineering & Construction

     1.0  

Iron/Steel

     1.0  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1.0  

Airlines

     1.0  

Holding Companies-Diversified

     0.8  

Computers

     0.8  

Internet

     0.8  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.7  

Housewares

     0.7  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     0.6  

Healthcare-Products

     0.6  

Apparel

     0.6  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     0.6  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     0.5  

Environmental Control

     0.5  

Household Products/Wares

     0.5  

Transportation

     0.5  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

     0.5

Machinery-Diversified

     0.4  

Insurance

     0.4  

Gas

     0.4  

Forest Products & Paper

     0.4  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.4  

Auto Manufacturers

     0.3  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     0.3  

Energy-Alternate Sources

     0.3  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.3  

Gas Utilities

     0.2  

Investment Companies

     0.2  

Beverages

     0.2  

Coal

     0.1  

Advertising

     0.1  

Interactive Media & Services

     0.1  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.1  

Electronics

     0.1  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     0.1  

Electric Utilities

     0.1  

Agriculture

     0.1  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

     0.0

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     123.8  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (23.8
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

          

 

*

Less than 0.05%

 

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange and interest rate risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of January 31, 2025 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
    

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps    $ 99,226       $  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      727,470      Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      608,638  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      62,947    Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      925,546

Interest rate contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements      142,548            
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
      $ 1,032,191         $ 1,534,184  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

   Futures      Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Swaps  

Credit contracts

   $      $      $ (357,579

Foreign exchange contracts

            3,506,073         

Interest rate contracts

     644,070               (511,806
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 644,070      $ 3,506,073      $ (869,385
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

    Futures       Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Swaps  

Credit contracts

   $      $      $ 65,549  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Futures     Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Swaps  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $     $ 1,292,124      $  

Interest rate contracts

     (2,503,894            735,591  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (2,503,894   $ 1,292,124      $ 801,140  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the six months ended January 31, 2025, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities* 

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

   $100,250,725

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

      5,445,680

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (2)

    113,504,897

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (2)

    227,582,953

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Buy Protection (1)

     11,583,333

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

     11,008,333

Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

     11,601,667

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended January 31, 2025.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

(2)

Value at Settlement Date.

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
  Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
  Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)
   Net Amount

  BARC

     $ 16      $ (5,315     $ (5,299       $—      $ (5,299

   BNP

       460,571        (355,030 )       105,541        —        105,541

  BNYM

       242,123        (242,923 )       (800 )        —        (800 )

   CITI

       3,509              3,509        —        3,509

   GSI

       132,288              132,288        —        132,288

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 77


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Counterparty

   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
  Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
  Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)
   Net Amount

  HSBC

     $      $ (5,241 )     $ (5,241 )     $      $ (5,241 )

   MSI

       31,511        (129 )       31,382              31,382
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 870,018      $ (608,638 )     $ 261,380     $      $ 261,380
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

78


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $691,133,784)

   $ 670,451,202  

Affiliated investments (cost $2,212,723)

     2,212,723  

Cash

     74,315  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $192,678)

     192,436  

Dividends and interest receivable

     10,931,416  

Receivable for investments sold

     1,848,563  

Due from broker

     1,109,250  

Due from prime broker

     890,000  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     727,470  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     435,000  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     142,548  

Tax reclaim receivable

     14,196  

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitments

     1,886  

Prepaid expenses

     2,879  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     689,033,884  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Loan payable

     135,000,000  

Payable for investments purchased

     8,543,991  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     608,638  

Interest payable

     581,963  

Management fee payable

     485,097  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     166,353  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     137,538  

Deferred directors’ fees and directors’ fees payable

     58,858  

Exchange listing fees payable

     20,089  

Due to broker—variation margin swaps

     4,191  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     145,606,718  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 543,427,166  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 40,924  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     753,978,309  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (210,592,067
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

   $ 543,427,166  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  

($543,427,166 ÷ 40,923,879 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 13.28  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 79


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

 Net Investment Income (Loss)         

Income

  

Interest income (net of $87 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 26,114,967  

Unaffiliated dividend income

     398,519  

Affiliated dividend income

     134,436  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     26,647,922  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     2,927,339  

Interest expense

     4,112,093  

Professional fees

     42,186  

Shareholders’ reports

     40,781  

Custodian and accounting fees

     38,477  

Audit fee

     26,568  

Exchange listing fees

     20,089  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     10,340  

Directors’ fees

     6,475  

Miscellaneous

     22,095  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     7,246,443  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     19,401,479  
  

 

 

 
 Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions         

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (16,724,525

Futures transactions

     644,070  

Forward currency contract transactions

     3,506,073  

Swap agreement transactions

     (869,385

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,114,635
  

 

 

 
     (14,558,402
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     30,027,368  

Futures

     (2,503,894

Forward currency contracts

     1,292,124  

Swap agreements

     801,140  

Foreign currencies

     (15,662

Unfunded loan commitment

     1,051  
  

 

 

 
     29,602,127  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     15,043,725  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 34,445,204  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

80


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

   

Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025

   

Year Ended

July 31, 2024

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                             

Operations

             

Net investment income (loss)

         $ 19,401,479          $ 35,153,974    

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

       (14,558,402          (29,961,207  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

       29,602,127            62,627,031    
    

 

 

        

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       34,445,204            67,819,798    
    

 

 

        

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

             

Distributions from distributable earnings

       (25,782,044          (37,268,582  

Tax return of capital distributions

                  (14,295,506  
    

 

 

        

 

 

   

Total dividends and distributions

       (25,782,044          (51,564,088  
    

 

 

        

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

       8,663,160            16,255,710    

Net Assets:

                                             

Beginning of period

       534,764,006            518,508,296    
    

 

 

        

 

 

   

End of period

     $ 543,427,166          $ 534,764,006    
    

 

 

        

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 81


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Cash Flows Provided By / (Used For) Operating Activities:

  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 34,445,204  
  

 

 

 

Adjustments To Reconcile Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations To Net Cash Provided By / (Used For) Operating Activities:

  

Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments, net of amounts receivable

     160,455,842  

Purchases of long-term portfolio investments, net of amounts payable

     (146,676,492

Net proceeds (purchases) of short-term portfolio investments

     4,122,867  

Net premiums (paid) received for swap agreements

     (803,836

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on portfolio investments

     (3,207,451

Net realized (gain) loss on investment transactions

     16,724,525  

Net realized (gain) loss on futures transactions

     (644,070

Net realized (gain) loss on forward currency contract transactions

     (3,506,073

Net realized (gain) loss on swap agreement transactions

     869,385  

Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions

     1,114,635  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

     (30,027,368

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on futures

     2,503,894  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on forward currency contracts

     (1,292,124

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on swap agreements

     (801,140

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on foreign currencies

     15,662  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on unfunded loan commitment

     (1,051

(Increase) Decrease In Assets:

  

Dividends and interest receivable

     (32,171

Prepaid expenses

     (2,879

Increase (Decrease) In Liabilities:

  

Interest payable

     (191,048

Management fee payable

     (767

Due to broker - variation margin futures

     166,353  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (72,426

Deferred directors’ fees and directors’ fees payable

     229  

Exchange listing fees payable

     20,089  

Due to broker - variation margin swaps

     4,191  

Dividends payable

     (94,833
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     (1,356,057
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     33,089,147  
  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     515,952  
  

 

 

 

Cash Flows Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities:

  

Repayment of Credit Facility borrowings

     (10,000,000

Cash paid on distributions from distributable earnings

     (25,782,044
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     (35,782,044
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash, including foreign currency

     (2,176,945
  

 

 

 

Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period, including foreign currency

     4,877,946  
  

 

 

 

Cash And Restricted Cash At End Of Period, Including Foreign Currency

   $ 2,701,001  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

  

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

   $  4,303,141  
  

 

 

 
Reconciliation Of Cash And Restricted Cash Reported With The Statement Of Assets And Liabilities To The Statement Of Cash Flows:

 

 

     January 31, 2025

Cash

       74,315

Foreign currency, at value

       192,436

Restricted cash:

    

Due from broker

       1,109,250

Due from prime broker

       890,000

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

       435,000
    

 

 

 

Total Cash and Restricted Cash, Including Foreign Currency

     $ 2,701,001
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 83


PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

   
                                                           
     

Six Months

Ended

        

Year Ended

July 31,

 
      January 31, 2025          2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):

 

                                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period      $13.07              $12.67       $13.08       $16.71       $15.50       $16.64  
Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

                                                
Net investment income (loss)      0.47                0.86       0.85       0.94       1.09       1.10  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions      0.37                0.80       - (b)       (3.31     1.38       (0.98
Total from investment operations      0.84                1.66       0.85       (2.37     2.47       0.12  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                          
Dividends from net investment income      (0.63              (0.91     (1.26     (1.26     (1.10     (1.26
Tax return of capital distributions      -                (0.35     -       -       (0.16     -  
Total dividends and distributions      (0.63              (1.26     (1.26     (1.26     (1.26     (1.26
Net asset value, end of period      $13.28                $13.07       $12.67       $13.08       $16.71       $15.50  
Market price, end of period      $12.97                $12.40       $11.38       $11.98       $15.59       $13.18  
Total Return(c):      9.89              21.55     6.31     (15.91 )%      28.97     (0.40 )% 
   
                                                           
   
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                  
Net assets, end of period (000)      $543,427                $534,764       $518,508       $535,081       $683,720       $634,170  
Average net assets (000)      $540,345                $518,212       $514,641       $623,650       $663,605       $634,188  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                                                          
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement(e)      2.66 %(f)                2.92     2.28     1.48     1.59     1.99
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement(e)      2.66 %(f)                2.92     2.28     1.48     1.59     1.99
Net investment income (loss)      7.12 %(f)                6.78     6.78     6.19     6.70     7.13
Portfolio turnover rate(g)      21              45     25     35     51     49
Asset coverage      503              469     458     701     375     383
Total debt outstanding at period-end (000)      $135,000                $145,000       $145,000       $89,000       $249,000       $224,000  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Amount rounds to zero.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the current market price on the first day and a sale at the closing market price on the last day for the period reported. Dividends are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtainable under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. This amount does not reflect brokerage commissions or sales load. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Includes interest expense of 1.51%, 1.76%, 1.12%, 0.32%, 0.33%, and 0.75%, for the six months ended January 31, 2025 and years ended July 31, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Includes tax expense of 0.05%, and 0.01%, for the years ended July 31, 2023, and 2020, respectively.

(f)

Annualized.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS  121.6%

           

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES  4.4%

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                           

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   6.052%(c)    07/15/30      1,595      $ 1,598,281  

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-08A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.070%)

   5.625(c)    07/18/30      638        638,900  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-01A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

   5.534(c)    04/17/31      905        905,342  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 13A-18, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.130% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.130%)

   5.432(c)    10/15/30      2,503        2,504,720  

Jamestown CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.200% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

   5.493(c)    04/20/32      3,749        3,752,492  

KKR CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 11, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.442% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.442%)

   5.744(c)    01/15/31      748        749,400  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-18A, Class ARR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.202% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.940%)

   5.495(c)    10/21/30      1,627        1,628,017  

OFSI BSL Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-12A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.400% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.400%)

   6.693(c)    01/20/35      2,250        2,250,000  

Saratoga Investment Corp. CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2013-01A, Class A1R4, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.300%)

   5.593(c)    04/20/33      947        948,316  

Shackleton CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-11A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.352% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.262%)

   5.875(c)    08/15/30      302        302,154  

TICP CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-07A, Class ASR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.300%)

   5.602(c)    04/15/33      4,750        4,755,516  

Voya CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2013-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

   5.532(c)    04/25/31      412        412,901  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $20,380,265)

              20,446,039  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS  101.3%

           

Advertising  0.6%

                           

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.125%    08/15/27      2,187      $ 2,130,037  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    09/15/28      175        184,240  

CMG Media Corp.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(x)

   8.875    06/18/29      340        273,837  
           

 

 

 
              2,588,114  

Aerospace & Defense  2.4%

                           

Boeing Co. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.805    05/01/50      440        414,629  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.930    05/01/60      330        307,737  

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    02/15/28      1,500        1,491,982  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    06/01/32      290        296,163  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.125    06/15/26      223        223,836  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    07/01/31      455        469,788  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    02/01/29      1,000        1,041,250  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.875    04/15/27      911        913,278  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.750    11/15/30      940        1,011,675  

TransDigm, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.625    01/15/29      600        567,923  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.500    11/15/27      1,825        1,807,782  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    01/15/33      750        739,599  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/01/29      1,080        1,091,308  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    03/01/32      525        534,729  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    08/15/28      235        239,188  
           

 

 

 
              11,150,867  

Airlines  1.4%

                           

American Airlines, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    02/15/28      350        358,164  

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500    04/20/26      479        479,124  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.750    04/20/29      1,425        1,421,309  

United Airlines, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    04/15/26      1,080        1,065,267  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    04/15/29      830        797,142  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Airlines (cont’d.)

                           

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc. (Switzerland),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375%    02/01/30      750      $ 685,313  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    05/01/27      780        778,050  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    06/01/28      795        817,344  
           

 

 

 
              6,401,713  

Apparel  0.4%

                           

Kontoor Brands, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.125    11/15/29      575        535,161  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.000    08/15/29      1,750        1,549,373  
           

 

 

 
              2,084,534  

Auto Manufacturers  0.7%

                           

Ford Motor Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.250    02/12/32      538        450,026  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    01/15/43      225        177,337  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.400    11/01/46      100        105,600  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.375    11/13/25      494        487,488  

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.750    12/15/31      575        611,496  

PM General Purchaser LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    10/01/28      1,350        1,342,262  
           

 

 

 
              3,174,209  

Auto Parts & Equipment  1.9%

                           

Adient Global Holdings Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    08/15/26      1,411        1,403,663  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    04/15/28      400        409,500  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    02/15/33      200        202,000  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.500    04/01/27      256        256,626  

Clarios Global LP/Clarios US Finance Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.500    05/15/27      375        376,406  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/15/30      75        76,177  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Auto Parts & Equipment (cont’d.)

                           

Dana Financing Luxembourg Sarl,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750%    04/15/25      250      $ 250,000  

Dana, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.250    09/01/30      150        142,362  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.500    02/15/32      100        94,094  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.375    11/15/27      200        199,081  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.625    06/15/28      600        596,142  

Garrett Motion Holdings, Inc./Garrett LX I Sarl,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.750    05/31/32      710        724,041  

Phinia, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    10/15/32      275        275,891  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    04/15/29      265        272,366  

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.000    11/17/28      2,650        2,527,670  

Titan International, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    7.000    04/30/28      925        918,846  
           

 

 

 
              8,724,865  

Banks  1.3%

                           

Citigroup, Inc.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series EE

    6.750(ff)    02/15/30(oo)      335        337,438  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series X

    3.875(ff)    02/18/26(oo)      1,000        980,159  

Freedom Mortgage Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.625    01/15/27      1,525        1,529,219  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.625    05/01/26      550        553,510  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000    10/01/28      75        81,721  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.250    10/01/30      325        362,862  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

    6.850(ff)    02/10/30(oo)      240        242,573  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (Italy),

           

Sub. Notes, 144A

    4.198(ff)    06/01/32      2,200        1,946,881  

Wells Fargo & Co.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

    6.850(ff)    09/15/29(oo)      200        205,797  
           

 

 

 
              6,240,160  

Building Materials  2.5%

                           

Builders FirstSource, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    03/01/30      140        133,966  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Building Materials (cont’d.)

                           

Camelot Return Merger Sub, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.750%    08/01/28      650      $ 638,625  

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.125    01/15/29      890        720,238  

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    01/31/27      920        937,732  

EMRLD Borrower LP/Emerald Co-Issuer, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    07/15/31      275        279,628  

Griffon Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.750    03/01/28      430        426,287  

Masterbrand, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    07/15/32      265        270,930  

Miter Brands Acquisition Holdco, Inc./MIWD Borrower LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    04/01/32      183        185,170  

MIWD Holdco II LLC/MIWD Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    02/01/30      877        835,272  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/01/32      1,590        1,596,932  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    03/01/33      545        547,665  

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    11/01/28      833        826,130  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.875    11/15/31      555        592,394  

Standard Building Solutions, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    08/15/32      585        590,656  

Standard Industries, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.375    01/15/31      350        306,366  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.375    07/15/30      1,250        1,160,940  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.750    01/15/28      1,400        1,361,225  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    02/15/27      490        483,087  
           

 

 

 
              11,893,243  

Chemicals  2.0%

                           

Ashland, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   6.875    05/15/43      2,125        2,204,141  

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 5.850% and PIK 1.250% or Cash coupon 7.100%

   7.100    09/30/29      345        227,329  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                           

Avient Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250%    11/01/31      165      $ 164,448  

Celanese US Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

    6.600    11/15/28      250        256,989  

Gtd. Notes

    6.800    11/15/30      75        77,788  

Chemours Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.000    01/15/33      340        337,189  

Cornerstone Chemical Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 5.000% and PIK 10.000%

   15.000    12/06/28      856        813,191  

Methanex US Operations, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    03/15/32      205        204,428  

NOVA Chemicals Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    12/01/31      265        266,988  

Olympus Water US Holding Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.250    10/01/28      625        593,245  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.250    06/15/31      420        428,009  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.750    11/15/28      1,650        1,748,112  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    10/01/29      400        383,926  

SK Invictus Intermediate II Sarl,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    10/30/29      645        610,331  

SNF Group SACA (France),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.375    03/15/30      450        395,438  

Tronox, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625    03/15/29      515        466,865  

WR Grace Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.375    03/01/31      175        180,588  
           

 

 

 
              9,359,005  

Coal  0.3%

                           

Conuma Resources Ltd. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   13.125    05/01/28      704        716,320  

Coronado Finance Pty Ltd. (Australia),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.250    10/01/29      605        618,613  
           

 

 

 
              1,334,933  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Commercial Services  5.8%

                           

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500%    03/01/28      334      $ 329,027  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    02/15/31      1,015        1,040,907  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    06/01/29      1,350        1,248,599  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   9.750    07/15/27      3,350        3,370,510  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco 4 Sarl,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    06/01/28      860        819,150  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    06/01/28      1,315        1,249,250  

Alta Equipment Group, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    06/01/29      525        508,357  

AMN Healthcare, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    04/15/29      1,325        1,206,076  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    10/01/27      400        387,353  

APi Group DE, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750    10/15/29      325        308,371  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.750    04/01/28      1,295        1,227,673  

Belron UK Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    10/15/29      200        197,750  

Boost Newco Borrower LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    01/15/31      450        471,316  

Brink’s Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    10/15/27      300        292,951  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    06/15/29      125        127,467  

DCLI Bidco LLC,

           

Second Mortgage, 144A

   7.750    11/15/29      505        519,624  

Herc Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    07/15/27      441        439,654  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    06/15/29      405        413,867  

Hertz Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    12/01/26      205        182,082  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.500    05/15/29      2,700        2,620,973  

NESCO Holdings II, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    04/15/29      875        827,661  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                           

Service Corp. International,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    3.375%    08/15/30      1,532      $ 1,360,957  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.750    10/15/32      395        388,002  

Shift4 Payments LLC/Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.750    08/15/32      350        359,346  

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    3.750    01/15/32      575        509,946  

Gtd. Notes

    4.000    07/15/30      150        138,941  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.875    01/15/28      5,720        5,641,066  

Valvoline, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.625    06/15/31      475        412,636  

Veritiv Operating Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    11/30/30      155        168,427  

VT Topco, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500    08/15/30      350        371,129  

Williams Scotsman, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    06/15/29      255        261,438  
           

 

 

 
              27,400,506  

Computers 1.1%

                           

Amentum Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.250    08/01/32      355        359,915  

CA Magnum Holdings (India),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.375    10/31/26      225        220,275  

Fortress Intermediate 3, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/31      575        592,907  

Gartner, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.625    06/15/29      425        398,150  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.750    10/01/30      325        297,952  

McAfee Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.375    02/15/30      2,055        2,026,672  

NCR Atleos Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.500    04/01/29      125        136,185  

NCR Voyix Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    10/01/28      1,100        1,059,944  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125    04/15/29      124        118,284  
           

 

 

 
              5,210,284  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 93


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Cosmetics/Personal Care  0.1%

                           

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.125%    09/30/32      555      $ 542,629  

Distribution/Wholesale  0.7%

                           

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    12/15/28      1,940        1,936,881  

Ritchie Bros Holdings, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.750    03/15/31      220        231,875  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    03/15/28      150        153,375  

Velocity Vehicle Group LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.000    06/01/29      190        198,011  

Windsor Holdings III LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    06/15/30      750        794,420  
           

 

 

 
              3,314,562  

Diversified Financial Services  5.4%

                           

Azorra Finance Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.750    04/15/30      440        443,850  

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.750    03/15/29      865        932,669  

Encore Capital Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    05/15/30      200        211,705  

Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.125    05/15/31      440        455,445  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.250    02/01/29      275        287,223  

GGAM Finance Ltd. (Ireland),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.000    02/15/27      425        437,750  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    03/15/30      190        188,100  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.000    06/15/28      575        605,187  

goeasy Ltd. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    05/15/30      370        374,625  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.250    12/01/28      105        111,825  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.625    07/01/29      265        274,145  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.625    09/01/28      683        657,802  

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    10/15/31      400        402,352  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    08/15/28      325        307,752  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Diversified Financial Services (cont’d.)

                           

LD Holdings Group LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125%    04/01/28      475      $ 415,948  

Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.400    03/26/29      150        154,521  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    03/26/31      405        418,136  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.375    05/01/28      75        78,520  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.125    12/15/30      950        897,222  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500    08/15/28      2,420        2,377,402  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000    01/15/27      1,725        1,722,820  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    08/01/29      300        301,853  

Navient Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.875    03/15/28      250        239,426  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   5.500    03/15/29      1,325        1,270,344  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   9.375    07/25/30      175        190,191  

OneMain Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.875    09/15/28      500        467,000  

Gtd. Notes

   4.000    09/15/30      300        268,803  

Gtd. Notes

   6.625    05/15/29      300        304,755  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   7.125    03/15/26      3,748        3,822,775  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.250    02/15/29      1,150        1,076,394  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    10/15/25      800        798,865  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    09/15/31      275        263,126  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.125    11/15/30      75        76,776  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.875    12/15/29      100        104,644  

PHH Escrow Issuer LLC/PHH Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.875    11/01/29      510        499,195  

PRA Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.875    01/31/30      625        653,665  

Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625    03/01/29      200        182,792  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.875    03/01/31      725        640,550  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.000    10/15/33      1,775        1,501,512  

SLM Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.500    01/31/30      170        171,714  

UWM Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    02/01/30      690        691,041  
           

 

 

 
              25,280,420  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 95


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

        Value     

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Electric  5.1%

                           

Calpine Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.750%    03/01/31      50      $ 45,212  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    02/01/29      2,025        1,938,124  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    02/01/31      800        764,185  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.125    03/15/28      4,574        4,492,589  

Edison International,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

    8.125(ff)    06/15/53      100        95,080  

Keystone Power Pass-Through Holders LLC/Conemaugh Power Pass-Through Holders,

           

Sub. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 1.000% and PIK 12.000%^(x)

   13.000    06/01/28      151        126,485  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.750    01/15/28      2,975        2,977,432  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.375    02/15/29      150        137,144  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.625    02/15/31      325        286,445  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.875    02/15/32      625        549,673  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    06/15/29      650        633,781  

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

   10.250(ff)    03/15/28(oo)      825        914,311  

PG&E Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

    7.375(ff)    03/15/55      500        487,714  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    5.000    07/01/28      475        458,183  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    5.250    07/01/30      175        164,857  

Vistra Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.000(ff)    12/15/26(oo)      1,725        1,729,210  

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

    8.000(ff)    10/15/26(oo)      375        383,501  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.375    05/01/29      1,075        1,020,362  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    07/31/27      375        370,002  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.500    09/01/26      525        524,925  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.625    02/15/27      5,250        5,241,432  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.875    04/15/32      440        453,478  
           

 

 

 
              23,794,125  

Electrical Components & Equipment  0.6%

                           

Energizer Gamma Acquisition BV,

           

Gtd. Notes

    3.500    06/30/29    EUR 100        98,693  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.375    03/31/29      350        327,056  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750    06/15/28      350        336,186  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

96


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Electrical Components & Equipment (cont’d.)

                           

EnerSys,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625%    01/15/32      160      $ 161,962  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.375    03/15/29      360        366,430  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    03/15/32      310        317,147  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.250    06/15/28      1,055        1,074,734  
           

 

 

 
              2,682,208  

Engineering & Construction 0.3%

                           

Brand Industrial Services, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.375    08/01/30      500        515,774  

Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    02/01/32      225        227,727  

TopBuild Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.625    03/15/29      360        332,870  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125    02/15/32      330        295,661  
           

 

 

 
                    1,372,032  

Entertainment 3.0%

                           

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    10/15/29      2,150        2,026,775  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    02/15/32      640        647,872  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    7.000    02/15/30      1,475        1,521,429  

CCM Merger, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.375    05/01/26      275        274,695  

Churchill Downs, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    04/01/30      1,075        1,062,898  

Cinemark USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    08/01/32      215        221,113  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    02/15/29      900        884,201  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    02/15/29      400        390,321  

Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    05/01/29      1,025        974,583  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.625    01/15/27      2,080        2,061,328  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 97


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Entertainment (cont’d.)

                           

Premier Entertainment Sub LLC/Premier Entertainment Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875%    09/01/31      800      $ 542,513  

Rivers Enterprise Borrower LLC/Rivers Enterprise Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    02/01/33      685        683,248  

Scientific Games Holdings LP/Scientific Games US FinCo, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    03/01/30      825        803,258  

Wynn Resorts Finance LLC/Wynn Resorts Capital Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.125    10/01/29      1,110        1,075,214  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    03/15/33      445        440,816  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.125    02/15/31      445        465,300  
           

 

 

 
                   14,075,564  

Environmental Control 0.8%

                           

GFL Environmental, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    08/01/28      275        260,906  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.375    08/15/29      1,625        1,531,871  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750    06/15/29      90        86,400  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    01/15/31      380        394,250  

Reworld Holding Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.000    09/01/30      395        367,771  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    12/01/29      880        818,054  

Waste Pro USA, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    02/01/33      300        303,265  

Wrangler Holdco Corp. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    04/01/32      180        183,348  
           

 

 

 
              3,945,865  

Foods 2.0%

                           

Albertson’s Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s LP/Albertson’s LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.500    03/15/29      985        905,486  

B&G Foods, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.250    09/15/27      2,950        2,800,115  

Bellis Acquisition Co. PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.125    05/14/30    GBP 825        977,326  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Foods (cont’d.)

                           

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.125%    01/31/30      225      $ 208,194  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.375    01/31/32      500        455,306  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.500    03/01/32      375        325,378  

Post Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    04/15/30      1,175        1,093,272  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    12/15/29      375        366,941  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    10/15/34      230        224,348  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/01/33      380        374,445  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    02/15/32      255        255,441  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.500    09/15/31      1,325        1,198,125  

US Foods, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    04/15/33      65        63,400  
           

 

 

 
                    9,247,777  

Forest Products & Paper 0.1%

                           

Magnera Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    11/15/31      645        636,098  

Gas 0.2%

                           

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500    05/20/25      7        6,974  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.750    05/20/27      415        395,336  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    08/20/26      325        322,684  
           

 

 

 
              724,994  

Healthcare-Products 0.9%

                           

Medline Borrower LP,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    04/01/29      4,725        4,412,410  

Healthcare-Services 4.2%

                           

DaVita, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.750    02/15/31      3,300        2,904,528  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.625    06/01/30      2,475        2,301,225  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    09/01/32      630        639,121  

LifePoint Health, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    01/15/29      1,525        1,349,333  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                           

LifePoint Health, Inc., (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375%    02/15/27      1,075      $ 1,074,287  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375    02/15/32      355        359,150  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    12/31/30      1,119        895,140  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500    12/31/30      584        502,560  

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.375    09/01/29      900        857,992  

Select Medical Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    12/01/32      400        392,898  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.250    06/01/29      1,800        1,701,103  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.375    01/15/30      4,950        4,629,342  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    6.875    11/15/31      2,025        2,088,341  
           

 

 

 
                   19,695,020  

Holding Companies-Diversified 0.3%

                           

Clue Opco LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.500    10/15/31      1,500        1,585,018  

Home Builders 4.8%

                           

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    08/01/29      975        901,666  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    04/01/30      625        575,577  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.875    10/15/27      1,425        1,417,017  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    7.250    10/15/29      1,975        1,993,407  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    03/15/31      515        520,693  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US LLC (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.875    02/15/30      2,175        1,985,340  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    09/15/27      40        39,700  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    06/15/29      600        558,000  

Empire Communities Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.750    05/01/29      545        568,163  

Forestar Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.850    05/15/26      450        439,865  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.000    03/01/28      1,200        1,162,043  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Home Builders (cont’d.)

                           

KB Home,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.800%    11/15/29      1,000      $ 958,251  

Gtd. Notes

    6.875    06/15/27      1,225        1,262,125  

Landsea Homes Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.875    04/01/29      845        846,346  

M/I Homes, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    3.950    02/15/30      375        343,717  

Gtd. Notes

    4.950    02/01/28      450        441,937  

Mattamy Group Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    03/01/30      1,333        1,240,476  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.250    12/15/27      1,075        1,050,813  

New Home Co., Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.250    10/01/29      325        332,271  

Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.750    02/15/28      1,043        1,009,661  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.750    04/01/29      475        451,187  

STL Holding Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.750    02/15/29      610        650,184  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    01/15/28      450        450,650  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    06/15/27      925        931,581  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.125    08/01/30      830        803,630  

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.700    06/15/28      1,555        1,551,526  
           

 

 

 
                   22,485,826  

Household Products/Wares 0.5%

                           

ACCO Brands Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.250    03/15/29      1,250        1,156,473  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    06/30/31      245        232,988  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.750    06/30/32      1,145        1,016,187  
           

 

 

 
              2,405,648  

Housewares 0.9%

                           

Newell Brands, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.375    05/15/30      405        410,167  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.625    05/15/32      225        227,865  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Housewares (cont’d.)

                           

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   4.000%    04/01/31      1,500      $ 1,331,275  

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    02/01/32      1,200        1,071,311  

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)(x)

   6.500    10/01/29      1,675        1,004,582  
           

 

 

 
                    4,045,200  

Insurance 1.0%

                           

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    11/06/30      610        630,275  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    08/01/29      375        361,534  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    02/01/29      1,380        1,433,266  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    06/15/29      375        392,965  

AmWINS Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.875    06/30/29      775        737,867  

AssuredPartners, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    01/15/29      485        490,707  

BroadStreet Partners, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    04/15/29      625        612,234  
           

 

 

 
              4,658,848  

Internet 1.4%

                           

Cablevision Lightpath LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    09/15/27      2,325        2,194,112  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    09/15/28      825        771,679  

Gen Digital, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.000    04/15/25      2,000        1,998,570  

Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC/GD Finance Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.500    03/01/29      525        485,511  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.250    12/01/27      1,165        1,154,378  
           

 

 

 
              6,604,250  

Iron/Steel 1.1%

                           

ATI, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.250    08/15/30      215        223,135  

Big River Steel LLC/BRS Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.625    01/31/29      1,709        1,720,318  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Iron/Steel (cont’d.)

                           

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.750%    04/15/30      800      $ 797,254  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.875    11/01/29      590        592,578  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    03/15/32      380        379,251  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.375    05/01/33      735        732,016  

Mineral Resources Ltd. (Australia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.250    10/01/28      725        767,362  
           

 

 

 
                    5,211,914  

Leisure Time 3.6%

                           

Amer Sports Co. (Finland),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    02/16/31      850        873,162  

Carnival Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    03/01/27      4,300        4,294,625  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    02/15/33      170        169,575  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   10.500    06/01/30      200        213,662  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000    08/01/28      50        47,721  

Life Time, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    11/15/31      510        509,748  

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.000    05/15/28      1,175        1,233,678  

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    03/15/26      351        351,000  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    02/15/27      150        150,365  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.125    01/15/29      650        689,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    03/01/30      475        476,188  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    02/01/32      705        713,714  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.750    02/15/29      460        487,195  

NCL Finance Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    03/15/28      175        176,390  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.375    07/15/27      625        625,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    04/01/28      1,475        1,481,372  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    09/30/31      835        826,324  

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    09/15/27      1,700        1,690,089  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.125    07/15/31      350        379,313  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    02/15/29      250        252,500  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Leisure Time (cont’d.)

                           

Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625%    02/15/29      1,450      $ 1,430,062  
           

 

 

 
                   17,070,683  

Lodging 2.0%

                           

Boyd Gaming Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750    06/15/31      1,250        1,166,022  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625    02/15/32      825        725,738  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    05/01/31      225        204,973  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    04/01/29      520        523,635  

MGM Resorts International,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.625    09/01/26      125        123,734  

Gtd. Notes

   4.750    10/15/28      225        218,313  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.500    04/15/27      1,136        1,137,412  

Gtd. Notes

   6.125    09/15/29      485        485,133  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   6.500    04/15/32      2,415        2,418,774  

Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Prop Mezz LP/Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    05/15/25      625        624,739  

Wynn Macau Ltd. (Macau),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    10/01/27      350        342,562  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    08/26/28      1,400        1,352,750  
           

 

 

 
              9,323,785  

Machinery-Construction & Mining  0.2%

                           

Terex Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    05/15/29      725        697,664  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    10/15/32      455        450,275  
           

 

 

 
              1,147,939  

Machinery-Diversified 0.8%

                           

Chart Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.500    01/01/31      635        683,907  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    01/01/30      925        966,033  

GrafTech Finance, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(x)

   4.625    12/23/29      975        686,846  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Machinery-Diversified (cont’d.)

                           

Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500%    09/01/28      885      $ 934,005  

TK Elevator US Newco, Inc. (Germany),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.250    07/15/27      625        617,969  
           

 

 

 
                    3,888,760  

Media 5.6%

                           

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.250    02/01/31      1,635        1,450,870  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.750    03/01/30      850        787,242  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    02/01/28      1,000        973,733  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.125    05/01/27      75        73,610  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    05/01/26      375        374,075  

CSC Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.375    02/15/31      1,175        853,884  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.125    12/01/30      775        582,623  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    02/01/28      200        175,727  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.500    04/15/27      425        393,647  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.500    02/01/29      1,200        1,024,977  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    12/01/30      1,575        864,234  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.750    01/15/30      1,750        1,023,323  

DISH DBS Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.125    06/01/29      1,240        815,166  

Gtd. Notes

    7.375    07/01/28      965        691,839  

Gtd. Notes

    7.750    07/01/26      5,015        4,384,522  

DISH Network Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.750    11/15/27      1,200        1,267,091  

News Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    05/15/29      325        303,507  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.500    09/15/26      610        541,596  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    09/15/28      1,805        1,197,921  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125    02/15/27      1,095        1,042,191  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.125    12/01/30      25        17,532  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.125    02/15/33      560        563,303  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.500    05/01/29      300        273,330  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.625    06/01/27      2,135        2,135,442  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 105


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Media (cont’d.)

                           

Univision Communications, Inc., (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000%    08/15/28      1,205      $ 1,231,494  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.500    08/15/30      600        532,059  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    05/15/29      1,400        1,337,000  

VZ Secured Financing BV (Netherlands),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    01/15/32      1,400        1,250,332  
           

 

 

 
                   26,162,270  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware 0.1%

                           

Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    10/15/29      525        494,927  

Mining 2.0%

                           

Arsenal AIC Parent LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000    10/01/30      275        286,000  

Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500    10/01/31      575        642,461  

Eldorado Gold Corp. (Turkey),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    09/01/29      900        886,905  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Zambia),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.875    10/15/27      900        894,105  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.625    06/01/31      500        512,500  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.375    03/01/29      410        433,960  

Hecla Mining Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    7.250    02/15/28      700        709,260  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500    04/01/26      965        950,969  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    04/01/29      910        909,345  

New Gold, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.500    07/15/27      1,120        1,125,600  

Novelis Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.875    08/15/31      575        503,726  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750    01/30/30      815        766,058  

Novelis, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.875    01/30/30      485        496,519  

Taseko Mines Ltd. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    05/01/30      205        209,947  
           

 

 

 
              9,327,355  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.6%

                           

Amsted Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.625%    07/01/27      1,075      $ 1,068,386  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.625    05/15/30      785        737,883  

Trinity Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.750    07/15/28      750        779,514  
           

 

 

 
                    2,585,783  

Office/Business Equipment 0.1%

                           

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.250    02/15/29      465        432,010  

Zebra Technologies Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    06/01/32      235        240,495  
           

 

 

 
              672,505  

Oil & Gas 7.0%

                           

Aethon United BR LP/Aethon United Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    10/01/29      430        441,049  

Alta Mesa Holdings LP/Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.875    12/15/24(d)      5,325        6,656  

Antero Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.625    02/01/29      504        516,877  

Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/ARU Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.000    11/01/27      602        742,971  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    10/15/32      365        368,153  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.250    12/31/28      1,917        1,955,846  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    06/15/25      1,175        1,175,951  

Civitas Resources, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.375    07/01/28      975        1,020,231  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.625    11/01/30      480        508,888  

CNX Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.250    03/01/32      395        402,729  

Comstock Resources, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    01/15/30      675        638,840  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.750    03/01/29      975        959,433  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                           

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.375%    01/15/33      235      $ 234,498  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.625    04/01/32      620        624,642  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.250    02/15/28      925        968,289  

CrownRock LP/CrownRock Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    05/01/29      326        330,341  

Diamond Foreign Asset Co./Diamond Finance LLC,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500    10/01/30      300        311,625  

Expand Energy Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.750    02/01/32      445        415,247  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.375    03/15/30      860        844,154  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    02/01/29      230        229,433  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.750    04/15/29      95        95,982  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    02/01/29      275        267,122  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    04/15/30      585        567,150  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    02/01/31      625        596,383  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.250    11/01/28      1,723              1,711,222  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    04/15/32      645        612,646  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.250    02/15/35      555        543,166  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375    11/01/33      218        227,631  

Kraken Oil & Gas Partners LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.625    08/15/29      120        118,189  

Matador Resources Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.500    04/15/32      635        636,552  

MEG Energy Corp. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    02/01/29      225        221,344  

Nabors Industries Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.500    01/15/28      755        727,533  

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.375    05/15/27      270        271,987  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.875    08/15/31      510        483,559  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.125    01/31/30      1,230        1,277,709  

New Generation Gas Gathering LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

   10.041(c)    09/30/29      227        223,622  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)^

   10.335(c)    09/30/29      189        186,351  

Noble Finance II LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.000    04/15/30      635        646,108  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                           

Parkland Corp. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.500%    10/01/29      800      $ 751,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    05/01/30      1,325        1,228,937  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    08/15/32      250        250,570  

Permian Resources Operating LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    02/01/33      370        370,953  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    01/15/32      520        534,446  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.000    04/15/27      700        716,637  

Precision Drilling Corp. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    01/15/29      275        277,566  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.125    01/15/26      646        645,354  

Range Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.875    05/15/25      100        99,818  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750    02/15/30      575        547,142  

SM Energy Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    08/01/29      300        300,366  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    08/01/32      250        249,909  

Sunoco LP,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    05/01/29      425        439,609  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   4.500    05/15/29      1,455        1,387,215  

Gtd. Notes

   4.500    04/30/30      750        707,463  

Gtd. Notes

   5.875    03/15/28      75        75,072  

Transocean, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.000    02/01/27      86        86,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.250    05/15/29      1,375        1,376,719  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.500    05/15/31      130        130,939  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.750    02/15/30      51        53,040  

Valaris Ltd.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.375    04/30/30      425        435,094  

Vital Energy, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   9.750    10/15/30      225        239,042  
           

 

 

 
                   33,013,000  

Packaging & Containers 2.2%

                           

ARD Finance SA (Luxembourg),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 6.500% or PIK 7.250%

   6.500    06/30/27      1,312        72,181  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Packaging & Containers (cont’d.)

                           

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    2.125%    08/15/26    EUR 700      $ 655,668  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.125    08/15/26      400        351,600  

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    08/15/28      395        392,954  

Graphic Packaging International LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.500    03/01/29      575        530,254  

Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc./Intelligent
Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    09/15/28      1,059        1,051,058  

Iris Holding, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.000    12/15/28      545        504,100  

LABL, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    11/01/28      425        376,433  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.625    10/01/31      635        572,480  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.500    11/01/28      200        197,008  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    11/01/29      465        395,746  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    07/15/27      900        885,594  

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875    04/15/27      620        632,238  

OI European Group BV,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750    02/15/30      325        294,531  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    05/13/27      230        230,805  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.250    05/15/31      400        389,997  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC/Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    10/15/28      725        727,251  

Sealed Air Corp./Sealed Air Corp. US,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    02/01/28      150        151,390  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   12.750    12/31/28      1,535        1,695,087  

TriMas Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125    04/15/29      325        300,903  
           

 

 

 
                   10,407,278  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Pharmaceuticals 2.6%

                           

AdaptHealth LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625%    08/01/29      1,475      $ 1,354,301  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125    03/01/30      725        670,777  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    08/01/28      845        830,433  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    01/30/28      475        323,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    02/15/29      1,150        672,750  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    01/30/30      2,325        1,232,250  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    02/15/31      2,635        1,383,375  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    02/15/29      100        61,593  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    01/15/28      250        178,750  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.000    12/15/25      500        486,875  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/01/28      1,350        1,100,250  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.000    09/30/28      175        163,187  

Jazz Securities DAC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    01/15/29      355        336,952  

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.125    04/30/31      3,575        3,233,354  

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK
3.500% or Cash coupon 12.000%(x)

   12.000    05/15/29      279        287,095  
           

 

 

 
                   12,314,942  

Pipelines 4.8%

                           

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream

           

Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    06/15/29      325        317,634  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.750    01/15/28      2,425        2,418,125  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    02/01/32      170        173,938  

Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    07/15/29      130        133,570  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.250    07/15/32      245        256,542  

Energy Transfer LP,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series G(aa)

    7.125(ff)    05/15/30(oo)      1,075        1,091,511  

EQM Midstream Partners LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    07/01/27      1,275        1,301,413  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/27      125        128,136  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/30      680        732,857  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Pipelines (cont’d.)

                           

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    6.875%    01/15/29      375      $ 380,152  

Gtd. Notes

    7.000    08/01/27      650        653,232  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.250    01/15/32      375        391,521  

Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.375    07/15/32      150        155,938  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.875    07/15/28      250        263,785  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.800    05/15/30      420        395,226  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.875    04/15/40      2,015        1,960,098  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.500    01/15/28      1,829        1,787,666  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.000    12/31/30      365        352,411  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.375    02/15/29      435        442,368  

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    08/15/29      985        911,313  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.125    08/15/31      285        257,580  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    01/15/30      300        305,599  

Venture Global LNG, Inc.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.000(ff)    09/30/29(oo)      1,520        1,584,424  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    01/15/30      505        516,333  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.500    02/01/29      2,350        2,619,196  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.875    02/01/32      2,110        2,322,634  

Western Midstream Operating LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.050    02/01/30      875        825,015  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.500    08/15/48      75        65,239  
           

 

 

 
                   22,743,456  

Real Estate 1.2%

                           

Five Point Operating Co. LP/Five Point Capital Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   10.500(cc)    01/15/28      1,112        1,135,652  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.750    09/01/30      250        264,829  

Howard Hughes Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125    02/01/29      1,350        1,240,406  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.375    02/01/31      875        782,203  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    08/01/28      665        646,021  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Real Estate (cont’d.)

                           

Hunt Cos., Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.250%    04/15/29      1,475      $ 1,414,356  
           

 

 

 
              5,483,467  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 2.4%

                           

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.375    03/01/31      861        662,821  

Gtd. Notes

    9.750    06/15/25      57        56,900  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    4.750    02/15/28      1,350        1,184,120  

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    3.500    03/15/31      1,750        1,174,264  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500    02/15/32      250        254,013  

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic
Property LLC/PK Finance Co-Issuer,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    02/01/30      725        742,250  

RHP Hotel Properties LP/RHP Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500    02/15/29      675        643,299  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.500    04/01/32      565        569,286  

SBA Communications Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.125    02/01/29      350        318,444  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    01/15/27      275        267,156  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    04/15/30      250        246,470  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    07/01/30      275        277,627  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.250    04/01/29      470        485,492  

Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance 2019, Inc./CSL Capital LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.500    02/15/29      825        752,762  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.750    04/15/28      300        284,778  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500    02/15/28      2,200        2,352,386  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    12/01/29      825        793,659  
           

 

 

 
                   11,065,727  

Retail 5.6%

                           

1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.000    10/15/30      3,425        3,102,057  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    01/15/28      338        321,813  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Retail (cont’d.)

                           

Arko Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125%    11/15/29      975      $ 900,581  

BCPE Ulysses Intermediate, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 7.750% or PIK 8.500%

    7.750    04/01/27      395        390,084  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    08/01/30      125        128,928  

Brinker International, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.250    07/15/30      900        960,085  

Carvana Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% or PIK 12.000%

    9.000    12/01/28      645        694,356  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 11.000% or PIK 13.000%(aa)

    9.000    06/01/30      2,064              2,289,369  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 14.000%(aa)

    9.000    06/01/31      1,526        1,834,260  

Cougar JV Subsidiary LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000    05/15/32      240        251,189  

eG Global Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000    11/30/28      475        533,093  

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.750    01/15/30      2,200        2,073,482  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    01/15/29      500        470,301  

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.000    03/01/29      680        608,413  

Gap, Inc. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.625    10/01/29      1,100        1,001,417  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.875    10/01/31      575        504,724  

LBM Acquisition LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.250    01/15/29      1,550        1,432,540  

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.875    05/01/29      1,225        1,159,985  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    08/01/31      45        47,300  

Lithia Motors, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    06/01/29      750        696,221  

Park River Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.625    02/01/29      1,565        1,346,264  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    08/01/29      200        177,488  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Retail (cont’d.)

                           

Patrick Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750%    05/01/29      75      $ 71,504  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.375    11/01/32      525        518,074  

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    6.750    03/01/32      1,470        1,481,432  

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.875    03/01/27      610        608,501  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    06/01/31      1,275        1,158,512  

Superior Plus LP/Superior General Partner, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500    03/15/29      870        802,575  

White Cap Buyer LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.875    10/15/28      775        776,102  
           

 

 

 
                   26,340,650  

Software 0.4%

                           

Clarivate Science Holdings Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.875    07/01/29      925        867,541  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    07/01/28      1,075        1,011,735  
           

 

 

 
              1,879,276  

Telecommunications 6.1%

                           

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    01/15/28      875        706,737  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.750    08/15/29      2,275        1,771,292  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.625    07/15/27      700        645,750  

Connect Finco Sarl/Connect US Finco LLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.000    09/15/29      1,225        1,094,078  

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A^(x)

    0.000    12/31/30      513        64,766  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A^(x)

    0.000    12/31/30      34        286  

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International

           

Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC (Jamaica),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.942%(x)

   10.942    05/25/27      1,422        1,417,973  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                           

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500%(x)

   10.500%    11/25/28      1,227      $ 1,109,264  

EchoStar Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 6.750% or PIK 6.750%

    6.750    11/30/30      150        138,559  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes(aa)

   10.750    11/30/29      1,800        1,939,998  

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,

           

Sec’d. Notes

    5.875    11/01/29      1,050        1,048,792  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    01/15/30      825        826,606  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    05/01/29      425        428,687  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.000    05/01/28      2,725              2,696,918  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    10/15/27      425        425,284  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.750    05/15/30      400        422,959  

Iliad Holding SASU (France),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    10/15/28      575        585,120  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    04/15/32      600        606,858  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500    04/15/31      335        359,686  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.500    03/15/30      1,515        1,371,075  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.625    01/15/29      300        231,073  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.750    07/15/29      100        76,220  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    10/15/30      125        98,317  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000    04/15/31      275        214,669  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.500    04/01/30      1,780        1,469,745  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/15/29      400        344,988  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    04/15/29      75        84,187  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    05/15/30      456        500,574  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   11.000    11/15/29      2,808        3,181,415  

Lumen Technologies, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.000    10/15/32      175        174,450  

Sprint Capital Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    6.875    11/15/28      700        743,486  

Gtd. Notes

    8.750    03/15/32      706        843,916  

Viasat, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    09/15/25      575        570,698  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                           

Windstream Services LLC/Windstream Escrow Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250%    10/01/31      1,225      $ 1,268,405  

Zegona Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.625    07/15/29      1,000        1,067,740  
           

 

 

 
              28,530,571  

Transportation 0.2%

                           

RXO, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.500    11/15/27      420        431,721  

XPO, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    06/01/31      150        155,082  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    02/01/32      345        356,490  
           

 

 

 
              943,293  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS

           

(cost $486,695,857)

                  475,678,508  
           

 

 

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS 8.0%

           

Advertising 0.0%

                           

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.,

           

Term Facility, 3 Month SOFR + 3.600%

    7.929(c)    06/18/29      53        48,833  

Auto Parts & Equipment 0.5%

                           

Clarios Global LP,

           

Amendment No. 6 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.065(c)    01/15/32      725        724,547  

First Brands Group LLC,

           

Second Lien 2021 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 8.762%

   13.052(c)    03/30/28      1,245        1,176,525  

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Term A Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

    9.371(c)    11/17/28      619        593,070  
           

 

 

 
              2,494,142  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

      

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

             

Building Materials 0.1%

                               

Eco Material Technologies Inc.,

             

Term Loan

      — %(p)      02/28/32      280      $ 280,700  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.,

             

Term B Loan^

      —  (p)      01/31/32      325        326,625  
             

 

 

 
                607,325  

Chemicals 0.7%

                               

Consolidated Energy Finance SA (Switzerland),
2024 Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.014(c)      11/15/30      1,017        988,065  

Iris Holdings Ltd.,

             

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

    9.141(c)      06/28/28      445        428,953  

TPC Group Inc,

             

Initial Term Loan

      —  (p)      12/31/31      200        194,666  

Venator Finance Sarl,

             

Initial First-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   14.308(c)      12/31/25      513        512,504  

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%

   14.302(c)      10/12/28      731        724,278  

Venator Materials LLC,

             

First Out B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   14.329(c)      07/16/26      515        515,314  
             

 

 

 
                      3,363,780  

Commercial Services 0.1%

                               

Catawba Nation Gaming Authority,

             

Term B Loan

      —  (p)      02/28/32      110        110,825  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

             

Initial Term Loan

      —  (p)      12/31/30      380        374,058  

Initial Term Loan

      —  (p)      12/31/30      67        54,737  
             

 

 

 
                539,620  

Computers 0.5%

                               

Mcafee Corp.,

             

Refinancing Tranche B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.337(c)      03/01/29      1,569        1,572,751  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

      

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

             

Computers (cont’d.)

                               

NCR Atleos Corp.,

             

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.053%(c)      04/16/29      499      $ 501,409  

NCR Atleos, LLC,

             

Term A Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%^

    7.051(c)      09/27/28      212        213,163  
             

 

 

 
                      2,287,323  

Electric 0.0%

                               

Heritage Power LLC,

             

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.500%^

    9.812(c)      07/20/28      227        222,138  

Electronics 0.1%

                               

Likewize Corp.,

             

Closing Date Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   10.046(c)      08/15/29      422        414,953  

Forest Products & Paper 0.1%

                               

Glatfelter Corp.,

             

New Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    8.764(c)      10/31/31      275        276,031  

Holding Companies-Diversified 0.1%

                               

Clue OpCo LLC,

             

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.791(c)      12/19/30      399        399,227  

Household Products/Wares 0.1%

                               

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (Canada),

             

Initial Loan 2024, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    8.288(c)      07/08/31      524        492,528  

Housewares 0.1%

                               

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

             

Tranche A-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.812(c)      12/18/29      107        108,215  

Tranche A-2, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

    8.426(c)      10/06/28      430        380,677  
             

 

 

 
                488,892  

Insurance 0.5%

                               

Acrisure LLC,
2024 Repricing Term B-6 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.312(c)      11/06/30      969        969,720  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Insurance (cont’d.)

                           

Asurion LLC,

           

New B-04 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

    9.676%(c)    01/20/29      1,230      $      1,193,978  

New B-12 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    8.562(c)    09/19/30      200        199,168  
           

 

 

 
              2,362,866  

Internet 0.1%

                           

Cablevision Lightpath LLC,
2025 Refinancing Term Loan, 2 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.312(c)    11/30/27      25        24,813  

Diamond Sports Net, LLC,

           

First Lien Exit Term Loan

   12.000    01/02/28      413        371,907  
           

 

 

 
              396,720  

Investment Companies 0.2%

                           

Hurricane CleanCo Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Facility A, 3 Month LIBOR + 6.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)^

    6.250(c)    10/31/29      787        976,410  

Leisure Time 0.2%

                           

International Park Holdings BV (Netherlands),

           

Term Loan, 6 Month EURIBOR + 5.500%^

    8.099(c)    12/31/31      900        913,423  

Machinery-Diversified 0.1%

                           

Graftech Global Enterprises Inc,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

    9.337(c)    12/31/29      253        260,362  

Media 1.4%

                           

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),
2022 Dollar Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

    9.302(c)    10/31/27      427        373,228  

CSC Holdings LLC,
2022 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.806(c)    01/18/28      3,112        3,039,701  

Radiate Holdco LLC,

           

Amendment No. 6 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    7.676(c)    09/25/26      2,870        2,561,276  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

           

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    6.926(c)    09/30/26      320        319,333  

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.114%

    7.426(c)    04/01/28      80        68,300  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Media (cont’d.)

                           

Sinclair Television Group, Inc., (cont’d.)

           

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.162%(c)    04/21/29      80      $ 67,566  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC,

           

Facility Q Advance, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    7.671(c)    01/31/29      150        147,688  
           

 

 

 
                    6,577,092  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware 0.5%

                           

Doncasters US Finance LLC (United Kingdom),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.500%^

   10.829(c)    04/23/30      2,129        2,107,623  

Pharmaceuticals 0.2%

                           

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

           

Second Amendment Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.250%

    9.662(c)    02/01/27      1,170        1,133,789  

Retail 0.1%

                           

Great Outdoors Group LLC,

           

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    7.552(c)    01/23/32      431        431,729  

Software 0.3%

                           

athenahealth, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.312(c)    02/15/29      286        286,211  

BMC Software,
2031 Replacement Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.335(c)    07/30/31      150        150,605  

Skillsoft Finance II, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

    9.675(c)    07/14/28      960        841,600  
           

 

 

 
              1,278,416  

Telecommunications 2.0%

                           

Connect Finco Sarl (United Kingdom),

           

Amendment No. 4 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.812(c)    09/27/29      1,042        902,310  

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 7.500%

   11.791(c)    05/25/27      180        176,313  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

           

Term B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   10.872(c)    04/15/29      2,586        2,618,342  

Term B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   10.872(c)    04/15/30      4,044        4,086,245  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest   

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

  Amount  

  (000)#  

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                           

MLN US HoldCo LLC,
3L Term B Loan, PRIME + 8.250%

   15.750%(c)    10/18/27      4      $ 10  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.540%

   12.940(c)    10/18/27      25        13,237  

Initial Term Loan (Second Out (First Lien Roll-Up)),

           

PRIME + 5.700%

   13.200(c)    10/18/27      57        142  

Xplore, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.262%

    9.552(c)    10/24/29      233        229,784  

Second Out Term Loan

       —  (p)    10/24/31      923        740,294  

Zegona Holdco Ltd.,

           

Facility B (USD), 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    8.545(c)    07/17/29      673        674,996  
           

 

 

 
                    9,441,673  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS

           

(cost $37,651,797)

              37,514,895  
           

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS 1.3%

           

U.S. Treasury Notes(k)

    3.750    08/31/26      2,245        2,229,302  

U.S. Treasury Notes(k)

    4.125    10/31/26      1,200        1,198,219  

U.S. Treasury Notes(k)

    4.250    11/30/26      2,000        2,001,406  

U.S. Treasury Notes(k)

    4.250    12/31/26      550        550,387  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS

           

(cost $5,998,525)

              5,979,314  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

AFFILIATED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND 3.3%

           

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

           

(cost $15,491,807)(wa)

           303,020        15,611,591  
           

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS 2.7%

           

Chemicals 0.7%

                           

Cornerstone Chemical Co.*^

           43,850        833,150  

TPC Group, Inc.*^

           67,793        1,593,136  

Venator Materials PLC*^(x)

           2,297        1,033,650  
           

 

 

 
              3,459,936  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description             

  Shares  

     Value    

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

           

Electric Utilities 0.1%

                       

GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)*^

         9,187    $ 275,610  

Keycon Power Holdings LLC*^(x)

         12,469      1  
           

 

 

 
              275,611  

Gas Utilities 0.2%

                       

Ferrellgas Partners LP (Class B Stock)

         9,477      1,167,484  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.1%

                       

CEC Entertainment, Inc.*

         22,321      305,050  

Interactive Media & Services 0.3%

                       

Diamond Sports Group, LLC*

         64,608      1,219,476  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.5%

                       

Expand Energy Corp.

         6,253      635,305  

Heritage Power LLC*

         30,465            1,660,342  

Heritage Power LLC*

         1,340      73,030  

Heritage Power LLC*^

         35,061      17,531  
           

 

 

 
              2,386,208  

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.8%

                       

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^(x)

         276,054      1,656,324  

Intelsat Emergence SA (Luxembourg)*

         59,619      1,944,444  

Xplore, Inc. (Canada)*(x)

         79,554      284,926  

Xplore, Inc. (Canada), CVR^(x)

         4,138       
           

 

 

 
              3,885,694  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

           

(cost $11,020,771)

              12,699,459  
           

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS 0.6%

           

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.5%

                       

Ferrellgas Escrow LLC, 8.956%, Maturing 03/30/31^

         2,625      2,625,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description             

  Shares  

     Value    

PREFERRED STOCKS (Continued)

           

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%

                       

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^(x)

         29,408    $        329,661  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

           

(cost $2,748,870)

              2,954,661  
           

 

 

 
              

Units

      

WARRANTS* 0.0%

           

Interactive Media & Services

                       

Diamond Sports Group, LLC, expiring 06/30/26

           

(cost $0)

         120,837      81,818  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

           

(cost $579,987,892)

              570,966,285  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

      

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 4.1%

           

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)

           

(cost $19,301,274)(wa)

         19,301,274      19,301,274  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 125.7%

           

(cost $599,289,166)

              590,267,559  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z) (25.7)%

              (120,686,952
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

            $ 469,580,607  
           

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

^

Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $14,529,177 and 3.1% of net assets.

(aa)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, with aggregate value of $158,572,499 segregated as collateral for amount of $120,000,000 borrowed and outstanding as of January 31, 2025.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at January 31, 2025.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of January 31, 2025. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(d)

Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

(ff)

Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(k)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives.

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(wa)

Represents investments in Funds affiliated with the Manager.

(x)

The following represents restricted securities that are acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law.

(x) Restricted Securities:

 

Issuer Description

   Acquisition
Date
   Original
Cost
   Market
Value
   Percentage
of
Net Assets

CMG Media Corp.,

                   

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 8.875%, 06/18/29

       02/28/20-11/21/22      $ 304,593      $ 273,837        0.1 %

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica)

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A^, 0.000%, 12/31/30

       11/14/23        51        64,766        0.0

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica)

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A^, 0.000%, 12/31/30

       11/14/23        3        286        0.0

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC (Jamaica),

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.942%, 10.942%, 05/25/27

       01/30/24-11/15/24        1,320,918        1,417,973        0.3

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^

       01/26/24-01/29/24        177,620        329,661        0.1

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^

       01/29/24-02/08/24        336,102        1,656,324        0.4

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

                   

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500%, 10.500%, 11/25/28

       01/30/24-11/15/24        825,747        1,109,264        0.2

GrafTech Finance, Inc.,

                   

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 4.625%, 12/23/29

       12/23/24        750,750        686,846        0.1

Keycon Power Holdings LLC*^

       01/17/19-08/28/24        827,931        1        0.0

Keystone Power Pass-Through Holders LLC/Conemaugh Power Pass-Through Holders,

                   

Sub. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 1.000% and PIK 12.000%^, 13.000%, 06/01/28

       08/28/24-12/01/24        122,324        126,485        0.0

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK
3.500% or Cash coupon 12.000%, 12.000%, 05/15/29

       10/28/24-11/08/24        267,354        287,095        0.1

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

                   

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa), 6.500%, 10/01/29

       09/17/21-04/07/22        1,613,094        1,004,582        0.2

Venator Materials PLC*^

       03/08/19-10/19/23        4,596,226        1,033,650        0.2

Xplore, Inc. (Canada)*

       10/17/24-10/24/24        353,807        284,926        0.1

Xplore, Inc. (Canada), CVR^

       10/24/24                      0.0
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

          $ 11,496,520      $ 8,275,696        1.8 %
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

(z) Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

Unfunded corporate bond commitment outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Issuer

   Principal
Amount
(000)#
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

New Generation Gas Gathering LLC, Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A,
—%(p), Maturity Date 09/30/29 (cost $279,526)^

       284      $ 279,526      $      $
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Unfunded loan commitments outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Borrower

   Principal
Amount
(000)#
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

Doncasters US Finance LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.500%,
Maturity Date 04/23/30 (cost $212,329)^

       215      $ 212,355      $ 26      $

Graftech Global Enterprises Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan,
1.000%, Maturity Date 12/21/29 (cost $144,445)

       144        149,501        5,056       

SWF Holdings I Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.000%,
Maturity Date 12/19/29 (cost $142,857)

       143        144,404        1,547       
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
          $ 506,260      $ 6,629      $
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Futures contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Number

of

Contracts

  

Type

   Expiration
Date
   Current
Notional
Amount
   Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Long Positions:

              

166

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025      $ 34,133,750      $ (16,576 )

408

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025        43,407,377        (145,100 )

253

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025        27,537,469        (223,585 )

21

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds        Mar. 2025        2,392,031        (55,754 )

15

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds        Mar. 2025        1,777,031        (55,335 )
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (496,350 )
                 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Purchase

Contracts

  

Counterparty

   Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value at
Settlement
Date
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

                        

British Pound,

                           

Expiring 02/04/25

   BNYM      GBP   1,544      $ 1,928,032      $ 1,914,562      $   —      $ (13,470 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025 (continued):

 

Purchase

Contracts

   Counterparty   

     

   Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value at
Settlement
Date
   Current
Value
  Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

             

Euro,

                                                  

Expiring 02/04/25

       JPM           EUR 511      $ 536,556      $ 529,709         $               $ (6,847 )    

Expiring 02/04/25

       SCB           EUR  1,728        1,764,833        1,792,496           27,663                    
                   

 

 

      

 

 

         

 

 

               

 

 

     
                    $ 4,229,421      $ 4,236,767           27,663                 (20,317 )    
                   

 

 

      

 

 

         

 

 

               

 

 

     

Sale

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value at
Settlement
Date
   Current
Value
  Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

                                             

British Pound,

                                                  

Expiring 02/04/25

       MSI           GBP 1,544      $ 1,915,087      $ 1,914,561         $ 526               $    

Expiring 03/04/25

       BNYM           GBP 1,544        1,927,833        1,914,407           13,426                    

Euro,

                                                  

Expiring 02/04/25

       SSB           EUR 2,238        2,307,239        2,322,205                           (14,966 )    

Expiring 03/04/25

       JPM           EUR 511        537,239        530,396           6,843                    

Expiring 03/04/25

       SSB           EUR 880        918,915        913,997           4,918                    
                   

 

 

      

 

 

         

 

 

               

 

 

     
                    $ 7,606,313      $ 7,595,566           25,713                 (14,966 )    
                   

 

 

      

 

 

         

 

 

               

 

 

     
                                 $ 53,376               $ (35,283 )    
                                

 

 

               

 

 

     

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
   Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
   Implied Credit
Spread at
January 31,
2025(4)
   Value at
Trade Date
   Value at
January 31,
2025
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

                   

CDX.NA.HY.43.V1

       12/20/29        5.000%(Q)          49,345        2.990%        $ 3,643,474      $ 4,310,727           $ 667,253     
                        

 

 

      

 

 

           

 

 

      

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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  amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Total return swap agreements outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Reference Entity

  

Financing

Rate

   Counterparty    Termination
Date
   Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount
(000)#(1)
  Fair
Value
   Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(2)

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements:

                            

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid High Yield Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        BARC        03/20/25        2,360     $ 127,877        $—        $127,877

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid High Yield Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        MSI        03/20/25        20,920       14,523         —          14,523

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        GSI        03/20/25        (5,690)       132,755         —        132,755

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        MSI        06/20/25        (2,730)       14,897         —         14,897

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Total return swap agreements outstanding at January 31, 2025 (continued):

 

Reference Entity

  

Financing

Rate

  

Counterparty

   Termination
Date
  Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount
(000)#(1)
   Fair
Value
   Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)(2)

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements (cont’d.):

                                

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%    MSI        09/20/25            (1,830)          $ 7,981      $      $ 7,981

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%    MSI        12/20/25            (1,160)            3,967               3,967
                            

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                             $ 302,000      $      $ 302,000
                            

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

      Premiums Paid    Premiums Received   

Unrealized

Appreciation

  

Unrealized

Depreciation

OTC Swap Agreements

     $      $      $ 302,000      $

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

     Cash and/or Foreign Currency          Securities Market Value    

CGM

     $      $ 4,187,916

JPS

              1,678,319
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $      $ 5,866,235
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1            Level 2            Level 3  

Investments in Securities

            

Assets

            

Long-Term Investments

            

Asset-Backed Securities

            

Collateralized Loan Obligations

   $        $ 20,446,039        $  

Corporate Bonds

              475,300,620          377,888  

Floating Rate and Other Loans

              31,727,695          5,787,200  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

              5,979,314           

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

     15,611,591                    

Common Stocks

     635,305          6,654,752          5,409,402  

Preferred Stocks

                       2,954,661  

Warrants

              81,818           

Short-Term Investment

            

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     19,301,274                    
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   $ 35,548,170        $ 540,190,238        $ 14,529,151  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

            

Assets

            

Unfunded Corporate Bond Commitment

   $        $        $ **  

Unfunded Loan Commitments

              6,603          26  

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              53,376           

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement

              667,253           

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements

              302,000           
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   $        $ 1,029,232        $ 26  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities

            

Futures Contracts

   $ (496,350      $        $  

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              (35,283         
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   $ (496,350      $ (35,283      $  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, with the exception of unfunded corporate bond commitments and unfunded loan commitments , and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards, centrally cleared swap contracts, unfunded corporate bond commitments and unfunded loan commitments are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value.

**

Includes Level 3 investments with an aggregate value of $0.

The following is a reconciliation of assets in which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

 

   Corporate Bonds      Floating Rate
and Other Loans
 

   Common Stocks

Balance as of 07/31/24

     $  890,708        $  2,608,632          $  8,697,242

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

 

   Corporate Bonds   Floating Rate
and Other Loans
  Common Stocks

Realized gain (loss)

     $ (7,972 )     $ 235     $ 778,026

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       216,300       30,732       (492,078 )

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

       349,407       4,749,812       105,207

Sales/Paydowns

       (259,853 )       (440,235 )       (778,139 )

Accrued discount/premium

       2,489       14,549      

Transfers into Level 3*

                  

Transfers out of Level 3*

       (813,191 )       (1,176,525 )       (2,900,856 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Balance as of 01/31/25

     $ 377,888     $ 5,787,200     $ 5,409,402
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ 66,762     $ 36,768     $ (306,253 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

   Preferred Stocks   Unfunded Corporate
Bond Commitment
   Unfunded Loan
Commitments

Balance as of 07/31/24

     $ 2,936,822                 $          $

Realized gain (loss)

                                   

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       17,839                       26

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

                            

Sales/Paydowns

                            

Accrued discount/premium

                            

Transfers into Level 3*

                            

Transfers out of Level 3*

                            
    

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

 

Balance as of 01/31/25

     $ 2,954,661          $          $ 26
    

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ 17,839          $          $ 26
    

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

 

 

*

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers in and transfers out at the securities’ fair values as of the beginning of period. Securities transferred between Level 2 and Level 3 are due to changes in the method utilized in valuing the investments. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are typically a result of a change from the use of methods used by independent pricing services (Level 2) to the use of a single broker quote or valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to an absence of current or reliable market quotations (Level 3). Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 are a result of the availability of current and reliable market data provided by independent pricing services or other valuation techniques which utilize observable inputs. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 820, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments of the Fund.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of January 31, 2025

 

Level 3 securities as presented in the table above are being fair valued using pricing methodologies approved by the Board, which contain unobservable inputs as follows:

 

Level 3 Securities**

   Fair Value as
of
January 31,
2025
  

Valuation
  Approach  

  

Valuation

Methodology

  

Unobservable

Inputs

  

Inputs

   (Range)   

Corporate Bonds

       $126,485    Market    Last Vendor Price    Last Evaluated Bid Price    84.00%

Corporate Bonds

       65,052    Market    Recovery Value    Recovery Rate    0.83% - 12.62%

Corporate Bonds

       186,351    Market    Transaction Based    Unadjusted Price    NA

Floating Rate and Other Loans

       913,423    Market    Comparable Bond    Yield Curve Spread Discount    150 bps

Floating Rate and Other Loans

       976,410    Market    Enterprise Value    EBITDA Multiple    8.3x

Common Stocks

       833,150    Market    Enterprise Value    EBITDA Multiple    12.2x

Common Stocks

       17,531    Market    Enterprise Value    Recovery Rate    0.50%

Common Stocks

       1    Market    Recovery Value    Recovery Rate    0.00%

Preferred Stocks

       329,661    Market    Enterprise Value    Recovery Rate    11.21%

Preferred Stocks

       2,625,000    Market    Transaction Based    Unadjusted Price    NA

Unfunded Corporate Bond Commitment

          Market    Transaction Based    Unadjusted Price    NA
    

 

 

             
     $ 6,073,064            
    

 

 

             

 

**

The table does not include Level 3 securities and/or derivatives that are valued by independent pricing vendors or brokers. As of January 31, 2025, the aggregate value of these securities and/or derivatives was $8,456,113. The unobservable inputs for these investments were not developed by the Fund and are not readily available (e.g. single broker quotes).

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

Telecommunications

     8.1

Oil & Gas

     7.0  

Media

     7.0  

Commercial Services

     5.9  

Retail

     5.7  

Diversified Financial Services

     5.4  

Electric

     5.1  

Pipelines

     4.8  

Home Builders

     4.8  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     4.4  

Healthcare-Services

     4.2

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     4.1  

Leisure Time

     3.8  

Chemicals

     3.4  

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

     3.3  

Entertainment

     3.0  

Pharmaceuticals

     2.8  

Building Materials

     2.6  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     2.4  

Aerospace & Defense

     2.4  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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as of January 31, 2025

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     2.4

Packaging & Containers

     2.2  

Mining

     2.0  

Lodging

     2.0  

Foods

     2.0  

Computers

     1.6  

Insurance

     1.5  

Internet

     1.5  

Airlines

     1.4  

Banks

     1.3  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     1.3  

Real Estate

     1.2  

Iron/Steel

     1.1  

Housewares

     1.0  

Healthcare-Products

     0.9  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     0.9  

Machinery-Diversified

     0.9  

Environmental Control

     0.8  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.7  

Auto Manufacturers

     0.7  

Software

     0.7  

Household Products/Wares

     0.6  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     0.6  

Advertising

     0.6  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

     0.6  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.6

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     0.5  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     0.5  

Apparel

     0.4  

Holding Companies-Diversified

     0.4  

Engineering & Construction

     0.3  

Coal

     0.3  

Interactive Media & Services

     0.3  

Gas Utilities

     0.2  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.2  

Investment Companies

     0.2  

Transportation

     0.2  

Forest Products & Paper

     0.2  

Gas

     0.2  

Office/Business Equipment

     0.1  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

     0.1  

Electronics

     0.1  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     0.1  

Electric Utilities

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     125.7  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (25.7
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of January 31, 2025 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Asset Derivatives

          

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

      

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

         Fair
Value
          

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

         Fair
Value
 
                                               

Credit contracts

     Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      $ 667,253           $  

Foreign exchange contracts

     Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts        53,376        Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts        35,283  

Interest rate contracts

                   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures        496,350

Interest rate contracts

     Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements        302,000                
         

 

 

           

 

 

 
          $ 1,022,629             $ 531,633  
         

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

  Futures    

Forward

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    Swaps  
                   

Credit contracts

  $       $       $ 935,983  

Foreign exchange contracts

            181,784          

Interest rate contracts

    (244,305               1,587,299  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $ (244,305     $ 181,784       $ 2,523,282  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Futures    

Forward

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    Swaps  
                   

Credit contracts

  $         $    —       $ 491,345  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

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Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Futures    

Forward

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    Swaps  
                   

Foreign exchange contracts

  $       $ 68,051       $  

Interest rate contracts

    (1,752,895               (355,518
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $ (1,752,895     $ 68,051       $ 135,827  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

For the six months ended January 31, 2025, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*
      

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

     $ 86,667,103

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (2)

       4,813,790

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (2)

       9,636,768

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

       33,460,000

Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

       47,893,333

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended January 31, 2025.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

(2)

Value at Settlement Date.

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

       Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
   Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
   Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)
  Net Amount

BARC

       $ 127,877      $      $ 127,877      $ (119,977 )     $ 7,900

BNYM

         13,426        (13,470 )        (44 )              (44 )

GSI

         132,755               132,755              132,755

JPM

         6,843        (6,847 )        (4 )              (4 )

MSI

         41,894               41,894              41,894

SCB

         27,663               27,663              27,663

SSB

         4,918        (14,966 )        (10,048 )              (10,048 )
      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 
       $ 355,376      $ (35,283 )      $ 320,093      $ (119,977 )     $ 200,116
      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $564,496,085)

    $ 555,354,694  

Affiliated investments (cost $34,793,081)

     34,912,865  

Cash

     175,339  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $76,117)

     76,634  

Dividends and interest receivable

     8,870,840  

Receivable for investments sold

     1,891,388  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     302,000  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     53,376  

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitments

     6,629  

Prepaid expenses

     2,495  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     601,646,260  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Loan payable

     120,000,000  

Payable for investments purchased

     10,599,995  

Interest payable

     515,706  

Management fee payable

     394,408  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     250,656  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     141,007  

Deferred directors’ fees and directors’ fees payable

     58,664  

Due to broker—variation margin swaps

     53,609  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     35,283  

Exchange listing fees payable

     16,325  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     132,065,653  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

    $ 469,580,607  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

    $ 33,263  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     607,409,163  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (137,861,819
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

    $ 469,580,607  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

($469,580,607 ÷ 33,262,729 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

    $ 14.12  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 137


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

 Net Investment Income (Loss)         

Income

  

Interest income (net of $3,597 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 20,332,904  

Affiliated dividend income

     584,251  

Unaffiliated dividend income

     549,535  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     21,466,690  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     2,374,808  

Interest expense

     3,405,175  

Shareholders’ reports

     42,753  

Professional fees

     41,012  

Custodian and accounting fees

     34,774  

Audit fee

     24,772  

Exchange listing fees

     16,325  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     12,098  

Directors’ fees

     6,124  

Miscellaneous

     21,480  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     5,979,321  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (8,583
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     5,970,738  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     15,495,952  
  

 

 

 
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions         

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (14,238,699

Affiliated net capital gain distributions received

     7,824  

Futures transactions

     (244,305

Forward currency contract transactions

     181,784  

Swap agreement transactions

     2,523,282  

Foreign currency transactions

     (148,726
  

 

 

 
     (11,918,840
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $119,784)

     23,066,093  

Futures

     (1,752,895

Forward currency contracts

     68,051  

Swap agreements

     135,827  

Foreign currencies

     1,018  

Unfunded loan commitment

     5,907  
  

 

 

 
     21,524,001  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     9,605,161  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 25,101,113  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025
  Year Ended
July 31, 2024

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                    

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 15,495,952     $ 28,734,666

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

       (11,926,664 )       (17,467,432 )

Affiliated net capital gain distributions received

       7,824      

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

       21,524,001       37,517,829
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       25,101,113       48,785,063
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

        

Distributions from distributable earnings

       (20,951,736 )       (33,475,817 )

Tax return of capital distributions

             (8,427,655 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

       (20,951,736 )       (41,903,472 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

        

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions [6,005 and 0 shares, respectively]

       83,410      
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

       4,232,787       6,881,591

Net Assets:

                    

Beginning of period

       465,347,820       458,466,229
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 469,580,607     $ 465,347,820
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds  139


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Cash Flows Provided By / (Used For) Operating Activities:

  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 25,101,113  
  

 

 

 

Adjustments To Reconcile Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations To Net Cash Provided By / (Used For) Operating Activities:

  

Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments, net of amounts receivable

     115,186,899  

Purchases of long-term portfolio investments, net of amounts payable

     (120,800,751

Net proceeds (purchases) of short-term portfolio investments

     6,814,504  

Net premiums (paid) received for swap agreements

     3,014,627  

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on portfolio investments

     (1,899,322

Net realized (gain) loss on investment transactions

     14,230,875  

Net realized (gain) loss on futures transactions

     244,305  

Net realized (gain) loss on forward currency contract transactions

     (181,784

Net realized (gain) loss on swap agreement transactions

     (2,523,282

Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions

     148,726  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

     (23,066,093

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on futures

     1,752,895  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on forward currency contracts

     (68,051

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on swap agreements

     (135,827

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on foreign currencies

     (1,018

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on unfunded loan commitment

     (5,907

(Increase) Decrease In Assets:

  

Dividends and interest receivable

     352,150  

Prepaid expenses

     2,702  

Increase (Decrease) In Liabilities:

  

Interest payable

     (124,027

Management fee payable

     829  

Due to broker - variation margin futures

     250,656  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     22,724  

Deferred directors’ fees and directors’ fees payable

     (266

Due to broker - variation margin swaps

     53,609  

Exchange listing fees payable

     16,325  

Dividends payable

     (90,281
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     (6,804,783
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     18,296,330  
  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (1,963,124
  

 

 

 

Cash Flows Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities:

  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

     83,410  

Cash paid on distributions from distributable earnings

     (20,951,736
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     (20,868,326
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash, including foreign currency

     (4,535,120
  

 

 

 

Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period, including foreign currency

     4,787,093  
  

 

 

 

Cash And Restricted Cash At End Of Period, Including Foreign Currency

   $ 251,973  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

  

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

   $   3,529,202  
  

 

 

 

Reconciliation Of Cash And Restricted Cash Reported With The Statement Of Assets And Liabilities To The Statement Of Cash Flows:

 

 

     January 31, 2025

Cash

     $ 175,339

Foreign currency, at value

       76,634

Restricted cash:

    

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

      
    

 

 

 

Total Cash and Restricted Cash, Including Foreign Currency

     $ 251,973
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 141


PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

   
                                                                                   
          

Six

Months

Ended

January 31,

       

Year Ended

July 31,

         

Two

Months

Ended

July 31,

         

Year Ended

May 31,

 
     2025         2024     2023     2022           2021           2021     2020  

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                                                       

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

              $13.99               $13.79       $14.44       $17.22               $17.15               $15.05       $16.20  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                                                       

Net investment income (loss)

            0.47               0.86       0.91       0.96               0.17               1.08       1.13  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions             0.29               0.60       (0.30     (2.48             0.11               2.28       (1.03

Total from investment operations

            0.76               1.46       0.61       (1.52             0.28               3.36       0.10  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                                                       

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.63             (1.01     (1.10     (1.07             (0.18             (1.12     (1.23

Tax return of capital distributions

            -               (0.25     (0.16     (0.19             (0.03             (0.14     (0.02

Total dividends and distributions

            (0.63             (1.26     (1.26     (1.26             (0.21             (1.26     (1.25

Net asset value, end of period

            $14.12               $13.99       $13.79       $14.44               $17.22               $17.15       $15.05  

Market price, end of period

            $13.83               $13.53       $12.42       $13.02               $16.19               $16.18       $13.38  

Total Return(b):

            6.93             20.48     5.60     (12.48 )%              1.35             31.72     4.84
   

                                                                       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                                                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

            $469,581               $465,348       $458,466       $480,364               $572,679               $570,258       $500,657  

Average net assets (000)

            $468,862               $452,990       $457,031       $533,901               $573,494               $545,673       $533,714  

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                                                       
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement(d)             2.53 %(e)               2.80     2.45     1.48             1.43 %(f)              1.45     1.96
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement(d)             2.53 %(e)               2.80     2.45     1.48             1.43 %(f)              1.45     1.96

Net investment income (loss)

            6.56 %(e)               6.34     6.59     6.01             5.86 %(f)              6.58     7.03

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

            19             36     22     30             7             56     60

Asset coverage

            491             488     453     500             416             400     378

Total debt outstanding at period-end (000)

            $120,000               $120,000       $130,000       $120,000               $181,000               $190,000       $180,000  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the current market price on the first day and a sale at the closing market price on the last day for the period reported. Dividends are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtainable under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. This amount does not reflect brokerage commissions or sales load. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(d)

Includes interest expense of 1.44%, 1.70%, 1.36%, 0.35%, 0.28%, 0.30% and 0.81%, for the six months ended January 31, 2025, years ended July 31, 2024, 2023, 2022, two months ended July 31, 2021, years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

(e)

Annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

(f)

Annualized, with the exception of certain non-recurring expenses.

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 143


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 118.8%

              

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 4.3%

              

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                                    

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

              

Series 2022-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   6.052%(c)     07/15/30         1,507      $ 1,509,487  

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2015-08A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.070%)

   5.625(c)    07/18/30         479        479,175  

Jamestown CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2019-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.200% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

   5.493(c)    04/20/32                  3,551        3,554,992  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2015-18A, Class ARR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.202% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.940%)

   5.495(c)    10/21/30         2,604        2,604,828  

OFSI BSL Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2023-12A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.400% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.400%)

   6.693(c)    01/20/35         2,000        2,000,000  

Saratoga Investment Corp. CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2013-01A, Class A1R4, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.300%)

   5.593(c)    04/20/33         947        948,316  

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2018-03A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.300%)

   5.600(c)    10/26/31         2,379        2,381,858  

TICP CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2017-07A, Class ASR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.300%)

   5.602(c)    04/15/33         4,500        4,505,226  

Voya CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2013-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

   5.532(c)    04/25/31         611        611,705  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $18,548,908)

                   18,595,587  
              

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS 96.5%

              

Advertising 0.6%

                                    

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.125    08/15/27         2,075        2,020,954  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    09/15/28         550        579,040  
              

 

 

 
                 2,599,994  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Aerospace & Defense 2.0%

                                    

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.000%    02/15/28         2,600      $ 2,586,103  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.125    06/15/26         819        822,071  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    02/01/29         415        432,119  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    04/15/27         267        267,667  

TransDigm, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.500    11/15/27         3,250        3,219,338  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/01/29         1,005        1,015,523  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    08/15/28         450        458,020  
              

 

 

 
                          8,800,841  

Airlines 1.7%

                                    

American Airlines, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    02/15/28         750        767,494  

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500    04/20/26         2,146        2,145,640  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    04/20/29         100        99,741  

United Airlines, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    04/15/26         1,755        1,731,060  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    04/15/29         900        864,371  

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc. (Switzerland),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    05/01/27         1,105          1,102,237  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    06/01/28         640        657,988  
              

 

 

 
                 7,368,531  

Apparel 0.7%

                                    

Hanesbrands, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    05/15/26         618        612,789  

Kontoor Brands, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.125    11/15/29         650        604,964  

William Carter Co. (The),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.625    03/15/27         1,797        1,789,789  
              

 

 

 
                 3,007,542  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 145


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Auto Manufacturers 1.6%

                                    

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.300%    02/10/25         1,000      $ 999,448  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.900    02/16/28         1,075        997,413  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.375    11/13/25         975        962,146  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.125    08/17/27         400        387,742  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950    05/28/27         200        198,524  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125    06/16/25                  200        199,926  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.800    05/12/28         824        853,535  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.950    03/06/26         350        356,380  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.350    11/04/27         850        889,117  

PM General Purchaser LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    10/01/28         1,000        994,269  
              

 

 

 
                   6,838,500  

Auto Parts & Equipment 2.1%

                                    

Adient Global Holdings Ltd.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    08/15/26         1,050        1,044,540  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    04/15/28         305        312,244  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes

   6.500    04/01/27         625        626,529  

Clarios Global LP/Clarios US Finance Co.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.500    05/15/27         875        878,281  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    05/15/26         121        121,000  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/15/30         50        50,784  

Dana, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

   5.375    11/15/27         2,000        1,990,809  

Phinia, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    04/15/29         485        498,482  

Tenneco, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.000    11/17/28         3,525        3,362,278  

Titan International, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   7.000    04/30/28         375        372,505  
              

 

 

 
                 9,257,452  

Banks 1.3%

                                    

Freedom Mortgage Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    01/15/27         1,350        1,353,734  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.625    05/01/26         2,600        2,616,592  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

146


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Banks (cont’d.)

                                    

Freedom Mortgage Corp., (cont’d.)

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000%    10/01/28         250      $ 272,402  

Popular, Inc. (Puerto Rico),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.250    03/13/28         1,225        1,273,596  
              

 

 

 
                 5,516,324  

Building Materials 2.1%

                                    

Builders FirstSource, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    03/01/30         130        124,397  

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    01/31/27         1,070          1,090,624  

Griffon Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes

   5.750    03/01/28         800        793,091  

JELD-WEN, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    12/15/27         1,175        1,133,792  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/01/32         735        738,205  

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    11/01/28         400        396,701  

Standard Industries, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.750    01/15/28         1,825        1,774,454  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.000    02/15/27                  3,300        3,253,444  
              

 

 

 
                 9,304,708  

Chemicals 1.6%

                                    

Celanese US Holdings LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes

   6.600    11/15/28         450        462,581  

Cornerstone Chemical Co. LLC,
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 5.000% and PIK 10.000%

   15.000    12/06/28         186        176,488  

Methanex US Operations, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    03/15/32         195        194,456  

Olympus Water US Holding Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   7.125    10/01/27         1,775        1,801,063  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750    11/15/28         1,575        1,668,652  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    10/01/29         700        671,870  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 147


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                                    

SNF Group SACA (France),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.125%    03/15/27         2,025      $ 1,926,281  

WR Grace Holdings LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.875    06/15/27         175        171,404  
              

 

 

 
                 7,072,795  

Coal 0.3%

                                    

Conuma Resources Ltd. (Canada),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   13.125    05/01/28         706        718,355  

Coronado Finance Pty Ltd. (Australia),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.250    10/01/29         695        710,638  
              

 

 

 
                   1,428,993  

Commercial Services 3.7%

                                    

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    03/01/28         321        316,220  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   9.750    07/15/27         1,222        1,229,482  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco 4 Sarl,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    06/01/28         1,200        1,143,000  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    06/01/28         600        570,000  

Alta Equipment Group, Inc.,

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    06/01/29         790        764,956  

AMN Healthcare, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    04/15/29         550        500,636  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.625    10/01/27         2,850        2,759,893  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    07/15/27         825        815,605  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    07/15/27                  1,625        1,605,510  

Belron UK Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    10/15/29         200        197,750  

Brink’s Co. (The),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    06/15/29         125        127,467  

Carriage Services, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.250    05/15/29         553        506,793  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

148


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                                    

DCLI Bidco LLC,

              

Second Mortgage, 144A

   7.750%    11/15/29         465      $ 478,466  

Herc Holdings, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500    07/15/27         2,576        2,568,135  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    06/15/29         395        403,648  

Hertz Corp. (The),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    12/01/26         190        168,758  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    05/15/29         825        800,853  

NESCO Holdings II, Inc.,

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    04/15/29         800        756,718  

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

                       

Gtd. Notes

   4.875    01/15/28         125        123,275  

VT Topco, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    08/15/30         250        265,092  

Williams Scotsman, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    06/15/29         235        240,933  
              

 

 

 
                   16,343,190  

Computers 0.8%

                                    

CA Magnum Holdings (India),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.375    10/31/26         250        244,750  

Fortress Intermediate 3, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    06/01/31         455        469,170  

NCR Atleos Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    04/01/29         425        463,030  

NCR Voyix Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    10/01/28         1,375        1,324,930  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.125    04/15/29         850        810,818  
              

 

 

 
                 3,312,698  

Distribution/Wholesale 0.7%

                                    

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    12/15/28         2,676        2,671,698  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 149


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Distribution/Wholesale (cont’d.)

                                    

Ritchie Bros Holdings, Inc. (Canada),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750%    03/15/28         100      $ 102,250  

Velocity Vehicle Group LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.000    06/01/29         175        182,378  
              

 

 

 
                 2,956,326  

Diversified Financial Services 6.4%

                                    

Azorra Finance Ltd.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.750    04/15/30         410        413,587  

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.,

                       

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.750    03/15/29         810        873,366  

Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.250    02/01/29         805        840,781  

GGAM Finance Ltd. (Ireland),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.000    02/15/27         825        849,750  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.750    05/15/26         425        431,375  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.000    06/15/28         1,125          1,184,062  

goeasy Ltd. (Canada),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    05/15/30         340        344,250  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.250    12/01/28         110        117,150  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.625    07/01/29         200        206,902  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.625    09/01/28         360        346,719  

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    10/15/31         400        402,351  

LD Holdings Group LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125    04/01/28         250        218,920  

Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.400    03/26/29         1,770        1,823,354  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.375    05/01/28         100        104,693  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500    08/15/28         2,050        2,013,915  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000    01/15/27         1,756        1,753,781  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    08/01/29         270        271,668  

Navient Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.875    03/15/28         775        742,221  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.000    03/15/27         325        319,361  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.750    06/25/25         950        954,421  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.750    06/15/26         500        508,343  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

150


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Diversified Financial Services (cont’d.)

                                    

OneMain Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes

   3.875%    09/15/28         450      $ 420,300  

Gtd. Notes

   6.625    01/15/28         400        406,593  

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   7.125    03/15/26         4,150        4,232,796  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.250    02/15/29         1,625        1,520,992  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    10/15/25         1,050        1,048,510  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.875    12/15/29         75        78,483  

PHH Escrow Issuer LLC/PHH Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.875    11/01/29                  480        469,830  

PRA Group, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.375    02/01/28         900        928,998  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.875    01/31/30         365        381,740  

Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   2.875    10/15/26         1,562        1,489,983  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625    03/01/29         950        868,263  

SLM Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.500    01/31/30         160        161,613  

United Wholesale Mortgage LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    11/15/25         775        774,064  

UWM Holdings LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    02/01/30         480        480,724  
              

 

 

 
                   27,983,859  

Electric 3.4%

                                    

Calpine Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.750    03/01/31         500        452,121  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.500    02/15/28         900        873,596  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.125    03/15/28         1,475        1,448,747  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes

   5.750    01/15/28         1,682        1,683,375  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625    02/15/31         300        264,410  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.875    02/15/32         25        21,987  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.250    06/15/29         2,200        2,145,106  

PG&E Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   5.000    07/01/28         175        168,804  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.000    07/31/27         4,925        4,859,358  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 151


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Electric (cont’d.)

                                    

Vistra Operations Co. LLC, (cont’d.)

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.500%    09/01/26         2,700      $ 2,699,611  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.625    02/15/27         250        249,592  
              

 

 

 
                   14,866,707  

Electrical Components & Equipment 1.0%

                                    

Energizer Holdings, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750    06/15/28         1,234        1,185,296  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    12/31/27                  1,500        1,519,001  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/15/29         330        335,894  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.250    06/15/28         1,125        1,146,043  
              

 

 

 
                 4,186,234  

Electronics 0.2%

                                    

Sensata Technologies BV,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    04/15/29         800        738,120  

Engineering & Construction 0.0%

                                    

Brand Industrial Services, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.375    08/01/30         75        77,366  

Entertainment 2.7%

                                    

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.625    10/15/29         2,925        2,757,356  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    02/15/30         1,075        1,108,838  

CCM Merger, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.375    05/01/26         2,085        2,082,690  

Cinemark USA, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    08/01/32         195        200,545  

International Game Technology PLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.250    01/15/29         550        541,200  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/15/29         1,175        1,154,373  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/15/29         550        536,691  

Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.875    05/01/29         1,200        1,140,975  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

152


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Entertainment (cont’d.)

                                    

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.625%    01/15/27         2,025      $ 2,006,822  

Wynn Resorts Finance LLC/Wynn Resorts Capital Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.125    10/01/29         400        387,465  
              

 

 

 
                   11,916,955  

Environmental Control 0.6%

                                    

GFL Environmental, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    08/01/28         1,025        972,469  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.375    08/15/29         860        810,713  

Reworld Holding Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    12/01/29         825        766,925  
              

 

 

 
                 2,550,107  

Foods 1.8%

                                    

Albertson’s Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s LP/Albertson’s LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.625    01/15/27         2,175        2,137,847  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    02/15/28         75        74,907  

B&G Foods, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.250    09/15/27         1,800        1,708,545  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.000    09/15/28         420        435,509  

Bellis Acquisition Co. PLC (United Kingdom),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.125    05/14/30      GBP        775        918,094  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.125    01/31/30         325        300,724  

Post Holdings, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    12/15/29         1,088        1,064,618  

US Foods, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750    02/15/29         1,130        1,091,166  
              

 

 

 
                 7,731,410  

Gas 0.3%

                                    

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500    05/20/25         205        204,239  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 153


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Gas (cont’d.)

                                    

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp., (cont’d.)

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.750%    05/20/27         890      $ 847,828  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.875    08/20/26         395        392,185  
              

 

 

 
                 1,444,252  

Healthcare-Products 1.2%

                                    

Medline Borrower LP,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    3.875    04/01/29         5,675        5,299,561  

Healthcare-Services 3.5%

                                    

DaVita, Inc.,

                       

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.625    06/01/30         2,800        2,603,406  

HCA, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.875    02/15/26         4,214        4,233,840  

Gtd. Notes

    7.050    12/01/27         792        832,150  

LifePoint Health, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    01/15/29         300        265,443  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    02/15/27         1,974        1,972,691  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375    02/15/32         440        445,143  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    12/31/30         903        722,583  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500    12/31/30         472        405,681  

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.375    09/01/29         1,290        1,229,789  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    4.250    06/01/29         1,275        1,204,948  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    4.375    01/15/30         925        865,079  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    4.625    06/15/28         600        580,471  
              

 

 

 
                   15,361,224  

Home Builders 6.0%

                                    

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    08/01/29         1,200        1,109,743  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    01/15/28         1,100        1,102,941  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.875    10/15/27         3,775        3,753,852  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

154


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Home Builders (cont’d.)

                                    

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US LLC (Canada),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.250%    09/15/27         3,437      $ 3,411,222  

Empire Communities Corp. (Canada),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750    05/01/29         775        807,938  

Forestar Group, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.850    05/15/26                  2,356        2,302,938  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    03/01/28         500        484,185  

KB Home,

              

Gtd. Notes

   6.875    06/15/27         432        445,092  

Landsea Homes Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.875    04/01/29         1,080        1,081,721  

M/I Homes, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes

   4.950    02/01/28         925        908,427  

Mattamy Group Corp. (Canada),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.250    12/15/27         3,350        3,274,625  

New Home Co., Inc. (The),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.250    10/01/29         385        393,613  

Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    02/15/28         1,225        1,185,844  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    04/01/29         400        379,947  

STL Holding Co. LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.750    02/15/29         837        892,137  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.875    06/15/27         2,296        2,312,334  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    07/15/27         350        350,031  

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

   5.250    06/01/27         1,850        1,836,525  

Gtd. Notes

   5.700    06/15/28         400        399,106  
              

 

 

 
                   26,432,221  

Household Products/Wares 0.2%

                                    

ACCO Brands Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.250    03/15/29         1,175        1,087,084  

Housewares 0.2%

                                    

Newell Brands, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.375    05/15/30         375        379,784  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 155


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Housewares (cont’d.)

                                    

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The),

              

Gtd. Notes

   4.000%    04/01/31         575      $ 510,322  

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    02/01/32                  250        223,190  
              

 

 

 
                 1,113,296  

Insurance 0.8%

                                    

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    11/06/30         505        521,785  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   8.250    02/01/29         1,255        1,303,441  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500    06/15/29         285        298,654  

AmWINS Group, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    02/15/29         250        253,122  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.875    06/30/29         1,050        999,692  

AssuredPartners, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    01/15/29         175        177,059  
              

 

 

 
                   3,553,753  

Internet 2.0%

                                    

Cablevision Lightpath LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.875    09/15/27         620        585,096  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    09/15/28         200        187,074  

Cogent Communications Group LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.500    05/01/26         700        683,674  

Gen Digital, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   5.000    04/15/25         6,150        6,145,601  

Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC/GD Finance Co., Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.250    12/01/27         1,100        1,089,971  
              

 

 

 
                 8,691,416  

Iron/Steel 1.1%

                                    

ATI, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.250    08/15/30         170        176,432  

Big River Steel LLC/BRS Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.625    01/31/29         1,859        1,871,311  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.750    04/15/30         630        627,838  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    11/01/29         550        552,403  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

156


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Iron/Steel (cont’d.)

                                    

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., (cont’d.)

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000%    03/15/32         135      $ 134,734  

Mineral Resources Ltd. (Australia),

                       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.250    10/01/28         1,290        1,365,375  
              

 

 

 
                 4,728,093  

Leisure Time 4.8%

                                    

Carnival Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    03/01/27         4,571        4,565,286  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000    05/01/29         300        300,750  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.000    08/01/28         869        829,391  

Life Time, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    11/15/31         475        474,766  

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.000    05/15/28         675        708,709  

Lindblad Expeditions LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   6.750    02/15/27         2,025        2,033,390  

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    03/15/26         549        549,000  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    02/15/27         1,145        1,147,782  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.125    01/15/29         1,050        1,113,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    03/01/30         523        524,307  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/01/32         660        668,158  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.375    07/15/27         1,025        1,025,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    04/01/28         1,825        1,832,884  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    09/30/31         410        405,740  

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    09/15/27         2,050        2,038,048  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    05/15/25         500        499,375  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.125    07/15/31         225        243,844  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    02/15/29         650        656,500  

Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII Ltd.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    02/15/29         700        690,375  

VOC Escrow Ltd.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    02/15/28         800        782,000  
              

 

 

 
                   21,088,305  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 157


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Lodging 3.7%

                                    

Boyd Gaming Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750%    06/15/31         1,004      $ 936,549  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    04/01/29         480        483,355  

MGM Resorts International,

                       

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.625    09/01/26         4,760        4,711,808  

Gtd. Notes

    5.500    04/15/27         435        435,541  

Gtd. Notes

    6.125    09/15/29         450        450,123  

Station Casinos LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500    02/15/28         625        599,035  

Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Prop Mezz LP/Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    05/15/25         3,896        3,894,372  

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    05/15/27         1,250        1,241,796  

Wynn Macau Ltd. (Macau),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    10/01/27         3,575        3,499,031  
              

 

 

 
                   16,251,610  

Machinery-Construction & Mining 0.1%

                                    

Terex Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    05/15/29         200        192,459  

Vertiv Group Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.125    11/15/28         130        123,470  
              

 

 

 
                 315,929  

Machinery-Diversified 1.0%

                                    

Chart Industries, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.500    01/01/31         175        188,478  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    01/01/30         175        182,763  

Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC,

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500    09/01/28         900        949,836  

TK Elevator US Newco, Inc. (Germany),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.250    07/15/27         3,175        3,139,281  
              

 

 

 
                 4,460,358  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

158


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Media 3.7%

                                    

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.000%    02/01/28         910      $ 886,097  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.125    05/01/27                  1,865        1,830,438  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.500    05/01/26         3,074        3,066,417  

CSC Holdings LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.375    02/15/31         200        145,342  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125    12/01/30         200        150,354  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    02/01/28         200        175,726  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.500    04/15/27         200        185,246  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    12/01/30         200        109,744  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    04/01/28         200        147,740  

DISH DBS Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes

    5.125    06/01/29         100        65,739  

Gtd. Notes

    7.375    07/01/28         75        53,770  

Gtd. Notes

    7.750    07/01/26         1,795        1,569,336  

DISH Network Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.750    11/15/27         840        886,963  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.500    09/15/26         3,350        2,974,337  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    09/15/28         200        132,734  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125    02/15/27         1,000        951,773  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.125    12/01/30         25        17,532  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.125    02/15/33         50        50,295  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    8.000    08/15/28         1,405        1,435,892  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    05/15/29         1,400        1,337,000  
              

 

 

 
                   16,172,475  

Mining 2.3%

                                    

Arsenal AIC Parent LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.000    10/01/30         200        208,000  

Eldorado Gold Corp. (Turkey),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    09/01/29         200        197,090  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Zambia),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.875    10/15/27         800        794,760  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.375    03/01/29         410        433,960  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 159


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Mining (cont’d.)

                                    

Hecla Mining Co.,

              

Gtd. Notes

   7.250%    02/15/28                  465      $ 471,152  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (Canada),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   4.500    04/01/26         3,045        3,000,726  

New Gold, Inc. (Canada),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500    07/15/27         1,055        1,060,275  

Novelis Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   3.250    11/15/26         3,570        3,450,392  

Novelis, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875    01/30/30         455        465,806  

Taseko Mines Ltd. (Canada),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    05/01/30         170        174,102  
              

 

 

 
                 10,256,263  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.5%

                                    

Amsted Industries, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.625    07/01/27         1,523        1,513,630  

Trinity Industries, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.750    07/15/28         700        727,546  
              

 

 

 
                 2,241,176  

Oil & Gas 4.0%

                                    

Aethon United BR LP/Aethon United Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    10/01/29         395        405,150  

Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/ARU Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.000    11/01/27         400        493,668  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    06/15/26         875        875,689  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    06/15/25         200        200,162  

Civitas Resources, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.375    07/01/28         1,025        1,072,550  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.625    11/01/30         350        371,064  

Comstock Resources, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    01/15/30         600        567,858  

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.250    02/15/28         775        811,269  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

160


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                                    

Diamond Foreign Asset Co./Diamond Finance LLC,

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500%    10/01/30         400      $ 415,500  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    02/01/29         1,150        1,117,056  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    04/15/30         250        242,372  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    11/01/28         500        496,582  

Kraken Oil & Gas Partners LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.625    08/15/29         100        98,490  

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.375    05/15/27         1,550        1,561,405  

New Generation Gas Gathering LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

   10.041(c)    09/30/29         211        207,648  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)^

   10.335(c)    09/30/29         176        173,040  

Noble Finance II LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.000    04/15/30         555        564,708  

Parkland Corp. (Canada),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500    10/01/29         575        539,781  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    07/15/27         1,374          1,370,153  

Permian Resources Operating LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.000    04/15/27         490        501,646  

Precision Drilling Corp. (Canada),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    01/15/26         307        306,693  

Preem Holdings AB (Sweden),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000    06/30/27      EUR        800        878,678  

Range Resources Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes

    4.875    05/15/25         200        199,636  

SM Energy Co.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    08/01/29         265        265,323  

Sunoco LP,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    05/01/29         400        413,750  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes

    4.500    05/15/29         146        139,198  

Gtd. Notes

    5.875    03/15/28         75        75,072  

Gtd. Notes

    6.000    04/15/27         1,200        1,198,038  

Transocean, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.250    05/15/29         1,435        1,436,794  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.500    05/15/31         120        120,867  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.750    02/15/30         47        48,620  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                                    

Valaris Ltd.,

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375%    04/30/30         225      $ 230,344  

Vital Energy, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes

    9.750    10/15/30         75        79,681  
              

 

 

 
                   17,478,485  

Packaging & Containers 2.1%

                                    

ARD Finance SA (Luxembourg),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 6.500% or PIK 7.250%

    6.500    06/30/27         207        11,399  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    2.125    08/15/26      EUR        400        374,667  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.125    08/15/26         500        439,500  

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    08/15/28         415        412,851  

Graphic Packaging International LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.500    03/15/28         500        471,421  

Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc./Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC (Canada),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.000    09/15/28         2,085        2,069,362  

LABL, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    11/01/28         275        243,575  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.625    10/01/31         295        265,955  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.500    11/01/28         175        172,382  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500    07/15/27         1,650        1,623,588  

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875    04/15/27         625        637,337  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    05/13/27         160        160,560  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC/Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    10/15/28         575        576,786  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc./Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000    10/15/27         150        150,355  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Packaging & Containers (cont’d.)

                                    

Sealed Air Corp./Sealed Air Corp. US,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125%    02/01/28         150      $ 151,390  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

   12.750    12/31/28                  1,435        1,584,658  
              

 

 

 
                 9,345,786  

Pharmaceuticals 2.3%

                                    

AdaptHealth LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625    08/01/29         225        206,588  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    6.125    08/01/28         2,650        2,604,317  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    01/30/28         25        17,000  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.000    02/15/29         25        14,625  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    01/30/30         50        26,500  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250    02/15/31         50        26,250  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    02/15/29         50        30,797  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    01/15/28         50        35,750  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    9.000    12/15/25         25        24,344  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/01/28         600        489,000  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    08/15/27         1,000        880,000  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   11.000    09/30/28         2,705        2,522,413  

Jazz Securities DAC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    01/15/29         625        593,225  

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.125    04/30/28         1,725        1,635,759  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.125    04/30/31         725        655,715  

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK
3.500% or Cash coupon 12.000%(x)

   12.000    05/15/29         399        410,399  
              

 

 

 
                   10,172,682  

Pipelines 3.5%

                                    

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    06/15/29         1,000        977,334  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    03/01/27         305        305,024  

Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    07/15/29         330        339,063  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 163


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Pipelines (cont’d.)

                                    

EQM Midstream Partners LP,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500%    07/01/27                  1,475      $ 1,505,556  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/27         400        410,035  

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes

    7.000    08/01/27         650        653,232  

Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.875    07/15/28         225        237,406  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.600    05/15/25         475        470,823  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.800    05/15/30         500        470,508  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.000    03/01/27         1,384        1,379,869  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.375    02/15/29         300        305,082  

Venture Global LNG, Inc.,

              

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

    9.000(ff)    09/30/29(oo)         1,415        1,474,974  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    01/15/30         540        552,119  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.500    02/01/29         2,825        3,148,608  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.875    02/01/32         1,010        1,111,782  

Western Midstream Operating LP,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.100    02/01/25         2,100        2,100,000  
              

 

 

 
                   15,441,415  

Real Estate 1.3%

                                    

Five Point Operating Co. LP/Five Point Capital Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   10.500(cc)    01/15/28         1,658        1,692,765  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.750    09/01/30         250        264,829  

Howard Hughes Corp. (The),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125    02/01/29         275        252,675  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.375    08/01/28         3,622        3,518,629  

Hunt Cos., Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.250    04/15/29         175        167,805  
              

 

 

 
                 5,896,703  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 3.3%

                                    

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

              

Gtd. Notes

    9.750    06/15/25         159        158,721  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (cont’d.)

                                    

Diversified Healthcare Trust, (cont’d.)

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.750%    02/15/28         50      $ 43,856  

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    5.000    10/15/27         1,000        894,966  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500    02/15/32         225        228,611  

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co-Issuer,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.000    02/01/30         1,060        1,085,220  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    10/01/28         200        197,765  

RHP Hotel Properties LP/RHP Finance Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes

    4.750    10/15/27         1,350        1,321,518  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.500    04/01/32         525        528,983  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.250    07/15/28         200        207,020  

SBA Communications Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.125    02/01/29                  1,000        909,841  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(aa)

    3.875    02/15/27         2,750        2,661,023  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    01/15/27         1,300        1,262,921  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    04/15/30         75        73,941  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    07/01/30         250        252,388  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.250    04/01/29         425        439,009  

Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance 2019, Inc./CSL Capital LLC,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.750    04/15/28         300        284,778  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500    02/15/28         3,000        3,207,799  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500    09/01/26         901        892,046  
              

 

 

 
                   14,650,406  

Retail 3.6%

                                    

1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada),

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000    10/15/30         350        316,999  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    01/15/28         792        759,821  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    01/15/28         1,100        1,047,321  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.125    06/15/29         465        469,650  

Arko Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125    11/15/29         1,175        1,085,316  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Retail (cont’d.)

                                    

BCPE Ulysses Intermediate, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 7.750% or PIK 8.500%

    7.750%    04/01/27         755      $ 745,603  

Brinker International, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.250    07/15/30         850        906,747  

Carvana Co.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% or PIK 12.000%(aa)

    9.000    12/01/28         2,422        2,608,930  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 11.000% or PIK 13.000%

    9.000    06/01/30         926        1,027,235  

eG Global Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   11.000    11/30/28      EUR        200        231,707  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000    11/30/28         375        420,862  

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.750    01/15/30         225        212,061  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    01/15/29         1,225        1,152,238  

Gap, Inc. (The),

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.625    10/01/29         1,250        1,137,974  

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    05/01/29         800        757,541  

Lithia Motors, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    06/01/29         1,125        1,044,332  

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes

    6.750    03/01/32         935        942,271  

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.875    03/01/27         225        224,447  

White Cap Buyer LLC,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.875    10/15/28         560        560,796  
              

 

 

 
                   15,651,851  

Semiconductors 0.8%

                                    

Microchip Technology, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    4.250    09/01/25         3,630        3,615,090  

Software 2.2%

                                    

Camelot Finance SA,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    4.500    11/01/26         5,720        5,591,300  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Software (cont’d.)

                                    

Clarivate Science Holdings Corp.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.875%    07/01/29         1,025      $ 961,329  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    07/01/28         500        470,575  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.500    09/30/27         2,500        2,494,810  
              

 

 

 
                 9,518,014  

Telecommunications 6.1%

                                  

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.625    07/15/27         200        184,500  

Connect Finco Sarl/Connect US Finco LLC (United Kingdom),

                       

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    9.000    09/15/29         2,025          1,808,578  

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A^(x)

    0.000    12/31/30         25        3,143  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A^(x)

    0.000    12/31/30         34        286  

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC (Jamaica),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.942%(x)

   10.942    05/25/27         2,137        2,131,887  

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500%(x)

   10.500    11/25/28         2,060        1,863,425  

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,

              

Sec’d. Notes

    5.875    11/01/29         150        149,827  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    01/15/30         775        776,509  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    05/01/29         600        605,205  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    05/01/28         1,675        1,657,739  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

    5.875    10/15/27         3,198        3,200,136  

Iliad Holding SASU (France),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    10/15/28         1,200        1,221,120  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    03/15/30         650        588,250  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

              

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/15/29         1,530        1,319,578  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A(aa)

   10.500    04/15/29         3,250        3,648,104  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.000    11/15/29         274        310,763  

Lumen Technologies, Inc.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.000    10/15/32         175        174,450  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 167


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

              

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                                    

Sprint LLC,

              

Gtd. Notes(aa)

    7.625%    03/01/26         5,150      $ 5,255,711  

Viasat, Inc.,

              

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    09/15/25         310        307,681  

Windstream Services LLC/Windstream Escrow Finance Corp.,

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250    10/01/31         520        538,425  

Zegona Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

              

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.625    07/15/29         760        811,483  
              

 

 

 
                   26,556,800  

Transportation 0.6%

                                    

RXO, Inc.,

              

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.500    11/15/27         765        786,350  

XPO, Inc.,

                       

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    06/01/31         75        77,541  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    02/01/32         265        273,826  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250    06/01/28         1,525        1,546,260  
              

 

 

 
                 2,683,977  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $418,574,932)

                 423,366,877  
              

 

 

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS 12.5%

              

Auto Parts & Equipment 0.9%

                                    

Clarios Global LP,

              

Amendment No. 6 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.065(c)    01/15/32         675        674,578  

First Brands Group LLC,

              

First Lien 2021 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.262%

    9.552(c)    03/30/27         1,889        1,851,468  

Second Lien 2021 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 8.762%

   13.052(c)    03/30/28         715        675,675  

Tenneco, Inc.,

              

Term A Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

    9.371(c)    11/17/28         262        251,421  

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.100%

    9.525(c)    11/17/28         400        385,000  
              

 

 

 
                 3,838,142  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

168


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

              

Building Materials 0.1%

                                    

Eco Material Technologies Inc.,

              

Term Loan

     — %(p)    02/28/32         280      $ 280,700  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.,

                       

Term B Loan^

     — (p)    01/31/32         225        226,125  
              

 

 

 
                 506,825  

Chemicals 0.9%

                                    

Consolidated Energy Finance SA (Switzerland), 2024 Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.014(c)    11/15/30         1,439        1,397,750  

Iris Holdings Ltd.,

              

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

    9.141(c)    06/28/28         495        477,368  

TPC Group Inc,

              

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   10.109(c)    12/31/31         425        413,665  

Venator Finance Sarl,

              

Initial First-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   14.308(c)    12/31/25         476        475,659  

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%

   14.302(c)    10/12/28         678        672,207  

Venator Materials LLC,

              

First Out B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   14.329(c)    07/16/26         478        478,266  
              

 

 

 
                   3,914,915  

Commercial Services 0.8%

                                    

Catawba Nation Gaming Authority,

              

Term B Loan

     — (p)    02/28/32         90        90,675  

Cimpress PLC (Ireland),

              

2024-2 Refinancing Tranche B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    6.812(c)    05/17/28         965        962,805  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

              

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.312(c)    05/04/28         1,135        1,139,764  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

              

Initial Term Loan

    0.000    12/31/30         308        303,479  

Initial Term Loan

    0.000    12/31/30         67        54,737  

TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc.,

              

Term B-9 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 1.750%

    6.062(c)    06/24/31         788        787,414  
              

 

 

 
                 3,338,874  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 169


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

              

Computers 0.9%

                                    

Mcafee Corp.,

              

Refinancing Tranche B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.337%(c)     03/01/29         3,140      $ 3,146,842  

NCR Atleos Corp.,

                       

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.053(c)    04/16/29         687        690,577  

NCR Atleos, LLC,

              

Term A Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%^

    7.062(c)    09/27/28         277        278,295  
              

 

 

 
                   4,115,714  

Distribution/Wholesale 0.1%

                                    

Windsor Holdings III LLC,

              

Facility 2024 September Dollar Refinancing Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    7.802(c)    08/01/30         347        348,891  

Electric 0.1%

                                    

Heritage Power LLC,

              

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.500%^

    9.812(c)    07/20/28         287        280,910  

Electronics 0.1%

                                    

Likewize Corp.,

              

Closing Date Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   10.046(c)    08/15/29         398        390,544  

Forest Products & Paper 0.1%

                                    

Glatfelter Corp.,

              

New Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    8.764(c)    10/31/31         450        451,687  

Holding Companies-Diversified 0.3%

                                    

Clue OpCo LLC,

              

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.791(c)    12/19/30         1,475        1,477,074  

Insurance 2.2%

                                    

Acrisure LLC,

              

2024 Repricing Term B-6 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.312(c)    11/06/30         1,829        1,829,749  

2024 Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.595%

    7.062(c)    02/15/27         4,429        4,441,819  

Asurion LLC,

              

New B-08 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    7.676(c)    12/23/26         435        434,640  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

170


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

              

Insurance (cont’d.)

                                       

Asurion LLC, (cont’d.)

              

New B-09 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    7.676%(c)     07/31/27         987      $ 985,021  

New B-12 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    8.562(c)    09/19/30         1,917        1,913,320  
              

 

 

 
                 9,604,549  

Internet 0.0%

                                  

Cablevision Lightpath LLC,

              

2025 Refinancing Term Loan, 2 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.312(c)    11/30/27         25        24,813  

Investment Companies 0.2%

                                    

Hurricane CleanCo Ltd. (United Kingdom),

              

Facility A, 3 Month LIBOR + 6.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)^

    6.250(c)    10/31/29         735        911,316  

Media 1.0%

                                    

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),

              

2022 Dollar Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

    9.302(c)    10/31/27         421        368,119  

CSC Holdings LLC,

              

2022 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    8.806(c)    01/18/28         2,320        2,265,873  

Radiate Holdco LLC,

              

Amendment No. 6 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    7.676(c)    09/25/26         298        265,869  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

              

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    6.926(c)    09/30/26         290        289,396  

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.114%

    7.426(c)    04/01/28         40        34,150  

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.162(c)    04/21/29         80        67,566  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC,

              

Facility Q Advance, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    7.671(c)    01/31/29         975        959,968  
              

 

 

 
                   4,250,941  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware 0.4%

                                    

Doncasters US Finance LLC (United Kingdom),

              

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.500%^

   10.829(c)    04/23/30         1,985        1,965,150  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 171


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

              

Packaging & Containers 0.8%

                                    

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

              

Tranche B-7 Term Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.188%(c)     09/15/28         3,257      $   3,288,479  

Pharmaceuticals 0.8%

                                       

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

              

Second Amendment Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.250%

    9.662(c)    02/01/27         3,593        3,482,449  

Retail 0.2%

                                    

Great Outdoors Group LLC,

              

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    7.552(c)    01/23/32         352        352,665  

LBM Acquisition LLC,

              

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    8.162(c)    12/17/27         737        738,014  
              

 

 

 
                 1,090,679  

Software 1.6%

                                    

athenahealth, Inc.,

              

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    7.312(c)    02/15/29         1,806        1,808,609  

BMC Software,

              

2031 Replacement Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.335(c)    07/30/31         881        884,092  

Dun & Bradstreet Corporation (The),

              

Incremental Term B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 2.250%

    6.561(c)    01/18/29         3,645        3,649,791  

Skillsoft Finance II, Inc.,

              

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

    9.675(c)    07/14/28         883        773,839  
              

 

 

 
                 7,116,331  

Telecommunications 1.0%

                                    

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica),

              

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 7.500%

    9.541(c)    05/25/27         62        60,451  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

              

Term B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   10.872(c)    04/15/29         743        752,311  

Term B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   10.872(c)    04/15/30         907        916,292  

MLN US HoldCo LLC,

              

3L Term B Loan, PRIME + 8.250%

   15.750(c)    10/18/27         4        10  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.540%

   12.033(c)    10/18/27         21        11,200  

Initial Term Loan (Second Out (First Lien Roll-Up)),

              

PRIME + 5.700%

   13.200(c)    10/18/27         48        120  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

172


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity  

Date

    Principal 
 Amount 
(000)#
       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

              

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                                    

Viasat, Inc.,

              

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.614%

   8.926%(c)     03/02/29         624      $ 562,044  

Windstream Services LLC,

              

2024 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   9.162(c)    10/01/31         150        151,125  

Xplore, Inc.,

              

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.262%

   9.552(c)    10/24/29         263        259,039  

Second Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 1.762%

   6.147(c)    10/24/31                  1,018        816,358  

Zegona Holdco Ltd.,

              

Facility B (USD), 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

   8.545(c)    07/17/29         848        849,995  
              

 

 

 
                 4,378,945  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS
(cost $54,864,642)

                   54,777,228  
              

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS 0.9%

              

U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.500    09/30/26         200        197,758  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.625    08/31/29         1,965        1,908,352  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.250    11/30/26         1,840        1,841,294  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $4,016,953)

                 3,947,404  
              

 

 

 
                      Shares         

AFFILIATED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND 3.6%

              

PGIM AAA CLO ETF
(cost $15,737,318)(wa)

              307,811        15,858,423  
              

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS 1.0%

              

Chemicals 0.4%

                                    

Cornerstone Chemical Co.*^

              9,517        180,823  

TPC Group, Inc.*^

              4,927        115,785  

Venator Materials PLC*^(x)

              2,671        1,201,950  
              

 

 

 
                 1,498,558  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.5%

                                    

Heritage Power LLC*

              38,525        2,099,613  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 173


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value    

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (cont’d.)

                 

Heritage Power LLC*

     1,694      $ 92,323  

Heritage Power LLC*^

     44,338        22,169  
     

 

 

 
        2,214,105  

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%

                 

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^(x)

     51,487        308,922  

Xplore, Inc. (Canada)*(x)

     83,927        300,588  

Xplore, Inc. (Canada), CVR^(x)

     4,527         
     

 

 

 
        609,510  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $6,182,262)

        4,322,173  
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK 0.0%

     

Wireless Telecommunication Services

                 

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^(x)
(cost $32,930)

     5,461        61,217  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $517,957,945)

        520,928,909  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 9.3%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)
(cost $40,778,795)(wa)

     40,778,795        40,778,795  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 128.1%
(cost $558,736,740)

        561,707,704  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z) (28.1)%

        (123,074,195
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $   438,633,509  
     

 

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

^

Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $6,683,080 and 1.5% of net assets.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

(aa)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, with aggregate value of $160,799,732 segregated as collateral for amount of $125,000,000 borrowed and outstanding as of January 31, 2025.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at January 31, 2025.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of January 31, 2025. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(ff)

Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(wa)

Represents investments in Funds affiliated with the Manager.

(x)

The following represents restricted securities that are acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law.

(x) Restricted Securities:

 

Issuer Description

   Acquisition
Date
   Original
Cost
   Market
Value
   Percentage
of
Net Assets

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica)

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A^, 0.000%, 12/31/30

       11/14/23      $ 2      $ 3,143        0.0 %

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica)

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A^, 0.000%, 12/31/30

       11/14/23        3        286        0.0

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC (Jamaica),

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.942%, 10.942%, 05/25/27

       01/29/24-01/30/24        1,949,620        2,131,887        0.5

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^

       01/26/24-01/29/24        32,930        61,217        0.0

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica)*^

       01/29/24-01/30/24        62,378        308,922        0.1

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

                   

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500%, 10.500%, 11/25/28

       01/30/24-11/15/24        1,387,152        1,863,425        0.4

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

                   

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 3.500% or Cash coupon 12.000%, 12.000%, 05/15/29

       10/28/24-11/07/24        379,192        410,399        0.1

Venator Materials PLC*^

       03/02/21-10/19/23        5,092,913        1,201,950        0.3

Xplore, Inc. (Canada)*

       10/17/24-10/24/24        371,611        300,588        0.0

Xplore, Inc. (Canada), CVR^

       10/24/24                      0.0
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

          $ 9,275,801      $ 6,281,817        1.4 %
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

(z) Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 175


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Unfunded corporate bond commitment outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Issuer

   Principal
Amount
(000)#
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

New Generation Gas Gathering LLC, Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, —%(p), Maturity Date 09/30/29 (cost $259,561)^

       264      $ 259,561      $      $
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Unfunded loan commitment outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Borrower

   Principal
Amount
(000)#
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

Doncasters US Finance LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.500%, Maturity Date 04/23/30 (cost $197,976)^

       200      $ 198,000      $ 24      $
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Futures contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Number

of

Contracts

  

Type

   Expiration
Date
   Current
Notional
Amount
   Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Long Positions:

              

110

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025      $ 22,618,750      $ (20,662 )

406

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025        43,194,596        (148,632 )

11

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds        Mar. 2025        1,252,969        (28,933 )

14

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds        Mar. 2025        1,658,562        (54,669 )
                 

 

 

 
                    (252,896 )
                 

 

 

 

Short Position:

              

96

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Mar. 2025        10,449,000        88,916
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (163,980 )
                 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Purchase

Contracts

  

Counterparty

          Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
   

Unrealized

Appreciation

   

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

                       

British Pound,

                          

Expiring 02/04/25

   BNYM       GBP 1,446      $ 1,805,860      $ 1,793,243           $                 $ (12,617      

Euro,

                          

Expiring 02/04/25

   BOA       EUR  799        816,251        828,834         12,583              

Expiring 02/04/25

   JPM       EUR  1,281        1,345,865        1,328,691                   (17,174  
           

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   
            $ 3,967,976      $ 3,950,768         12,583           (29,791  
           

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

176


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025 (continued):

 

Sale

Contracts

  

Counterparty

          Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
   

Unrealized

Appreciation

   

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

              

British Pound,

                          

Expiring 02/04/25

   JPM       GBP 1,446      $ 1,792,736      $ 1,793,243       $         $ (507  

Expiring 03/04/25

   BNYM       GBP  1,446        1,805,674        1,793,099         12,575                          

Euro,

                              

Expiring 02/04/25

   SSB       EUR 2,079        2,143,620        2,157,525                   (13,905  

Expiring 03/04/25

   JPM       EUR 1,281        1,347,577        1,330,412         17,165              
           

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   
            $ 7,089,607      $ 7,074,279         29,740           (14,412  
           

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   
                   $ 42,323         $ (44,203  
                  

 

 

       

 

 

   

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
   Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
   Implied Credit
Spread at
January 31,
2025(4)
  Value at
Trade Date
   Value at
January 31,
2025
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

         

CDX.NA.HY.43.V1

       12/20/29        5.000%(Q)          30,185        2.990 %     $ 2,392,497      $ 2,636,930      $ 244,433
                       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at January 31, 2025 (continued):

 

  agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Total return swap agreements outstanding at January 31, 2025:

 

Reference Entity

  

Financing

Rate

   Counterparty   

Termination

Date

  

Long

(Short)

Notional

Amount

(000)#(1)

   Fair
Value
   Upfront
Premiums
Paid

(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)(2)

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements:

                         

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid High Yield Index(T)

   1Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        MSI    03/20/25    2,780      $ 95,621      $      $ 95,621

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid High Yield Index(T)

   1Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        MSI    03/20/25    68,160        47,317               47,317

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        GSI    03/20/25    (3,540)        82,593               82,593

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        MSI    06/20/25    (2,590)        14,133               14,133

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        MSI    09/20/25    (1,750)        7,632               7,632

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

   1Day SOFR(Q)/4.380%        MSI    12/20/25    (1,100)        3,762               3,762
                  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                   $ 251,058      $      $ 251,058
                  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

178


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

 

   Premiums Paid    Premiums Received   

Unrealized

Appreciation

  

Unrealized

Depreciation

OTC Swap Agreements

   $—    $—    $251,058    $—

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

    Cash and/or Foreign Currency        Securities Market Value   

CGM

     $      $ 2,752,807
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities

      

Assets

      

Long-Term Investments

      

Asset-Backed Securities

      

Collateralized Loan Obligations

   $     $ 18,595,587     $  

Corporate Bonds

           423,190,408       176,469  

Floating Rate and Other Loans

           50,161,507       4,615,721  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

           3,947,404        

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

     15,858,423              

Common Stocks

           2,492,524       1,829,649  

Preferred Stock

                 61,217  

Short-Term Investment

      

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     40,778,795               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 56,637,218      $ 498,387,430     $ 6,683,056  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

      

Assets

      

Unfunded Corporate Bond Commitment

   $     $     $ **  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 179


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Other Financial Instruments* (continued)

      

Assets (continued)

      

Unfunded Loan Commitment

   $     $     $ 24  

Futures Contracts

     88,916              

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

           42,323        

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement

           244,433        

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements

           251,058        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $     88,916      $     537,814      $        24    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

      

Futures Contracts

   $ (252,896   $     $  

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

           (44,203      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (252,896   $ (44,203   $  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, with the exception of unfunded corporate bond commitments and unfunded loan commitments, and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards, centrally cleared swap contracts, unfunded corporate bond commitments and unfunded loan commitments are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value.

**

Includes Level 3 investments with an aggregate value of $0.

The following is a reconciliation of assets in which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     Corporate Bonds   Floating Rate
and Other Loans
  Common Stocks

Balance as of 07/31/24

     $ 177,066     $ 2,603,512     $ 3,567,325

Realized gain (loss)

       2,012       350      

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (5,491 )       35,927       454,260

Purchases/Exchanges /Issuances

       181,886       3,129,481      

Sales/Paydowns

       (2,655 )       (490,476 )      

Accrued discount/premium

       139       12,602      

Transfers into Level 3*

                  

Transfers out of Level 3*

       (176,488 )       (675,675 )       (2,191,936 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Balance as of 01/31/25

     $ 176,469     $ 4,615,721     $ 1,829,649
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ 3,291     $ 45,408     $ (330,011 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     Preferred Stock    Unfunded
Corporate Bond
Commitment
   Unfunded
Loan
Commitment

Balance as of 07/31/24

     $ 57,905      $      $

Realized gain (loss)

                    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

180


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

     Preferred Stock    Unfunded
Corporate Bond
Commitment
   Unfunded
Loan
Commitment

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     $ 3,312      $      $ 24

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

                    

Sales/Paydowns

                    

Accrued discount/premium

                    

Transfers into Level 3*

                    

Transfers out of Level 3*

                    
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Balance as of 01/31/25

     $ 61,217      $      $ 24
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ 3,312      $      $  24
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers in and transfers out at the securities’ fair values as of the beginning of period. Securities transferred between Level 2 and Level 3 are due to changes in the method utilized in valuing the investments. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are typically a result of a change from the use of methods used by independent pricing services (Level 2) to the use of a single broker quote or valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to an absence of current or reliable market quotations (Level 3). Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 are a result of the availability of current and reliable market data provided by independent pricing services or other valuation techniques which utilize observable inputs. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 820, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments of the Fund.

Level 3 securities as presented in the table above are being fair valued using pricing methodologies approved by the Board, which contain unobservable inputs as follows:

 

Level 3

Securities**

   Fair Value as of
January 31,
2025
   Valuation
  Approach  
   Valuation
Methodology
   Unobservable
Inputs
  

Inputs

(Range)

Corporate Bonds

     $ 3,429        Market        Recovery Value        Recovery Rate    0.83% - 12.62%

Corporate Bonds

       173,040        Market        Transaction Based        Unadjusted Price    NA

Floating Rate and Other Loans

       911,316        Market        Enterprise Value        EBITDA Multiple    8.3x

Common Stocks

       180,823        Market        Enterprise Value        EBITDA Multiple    12.2x

Common Stocks

       22,169        Market        Enterprise Value        Recovery Rate    0.50%

Common Stocks

              Market        Recovery Value        Recovery Rate    NA

Preferred Stock

       61,217        Market        Enterprise Value        Recovery Rate    11.21%

Unfunded Corporate Bond Commitment

              Market        Transaction Based        Unadjusted Price    NA
    

 

 

                   
     $ 1,351,994                  
    

 

 

                   

 

**

The table does not include Level 3 securities and/or derivatives that are valued by independent pricing vendors or

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 181


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

  brokers. As of January 31, 2025, the aggregate value of these securities and/or derivatives was $5,331,086. The unobservable inputs for these investments were not developed by the Fund and are not readily available (e.g. single broker quotes).

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     9.3

Telecommunications

     7.1  

Diversified Financial Services

     6.4  

Home Builders

     6.0  

Leisure Time

     4.8  

Media

     4.7  

Commercial Services

     4.5  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     4.3  

Oil & Gas

     4.0  

Retail

     3.8  

Software

     3.8  

Lodging

     3.7  

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

     3.6  

Pipelines

     3.5  

Healthcare-Services

     3.5  

Electric

     3.5  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     3.3  

Pharmaceuticals

     3.1  

Insurance

     3.0  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     3.0  

Packaging & Containers

     2.9  

Chemicals

     2.9  

Entertainment

     2.7  

Mining

     2.3  

Building Materials

     2.2  

Aerospace & Defense

     2.0  

Internet

     2.0  

Foods

     1.8  

Computers

     1.7  

Airlines

     1.7  

Auto Manufacturers

     1.6  

Real Estate

     1.3  

Banks

     1.3  

Healthcare-Products

     1.2

Iron/Steel

     1.1  

Machinery-Diversified

     1.0  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     1.0  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     0.9  

Semiconductors

     0.8  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.8  

Apparel

     0.7  

Transportation

     0.6  

Advertising

     0.6  

Environmental Control

     0.6  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.5  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     0.5  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

     0.4  

Holding Companies-Diversified

     0.3  

Gas

     0.3  

Coal

     0.3  

Electronics

     0.3  

Housewares

     0.2  

Household Products/Wares

     0.2  

Investment Companies

     0.2  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     0.1  

Forest Products & Paper

     0.1  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.1  

Engineering & Construction

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     128.1  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (28.1
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

           

 

*

Less than 0.05%

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

182


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of January 31, 2025 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
    

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps    $ 244,433*         $  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      42,323      Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      44,203  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      88,916    Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      252,896

Interest rate contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements      251,058            
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
      $ 626,730         $ 297,099  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

   Futures     Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Swaps  
                     

Credit contracts

   $     $      $ 1,039,989  

Foreign exchange contracts

           136,838         

Interest rate contracts

     (203,752            2,812,956  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (203,752   $ 136,838      $ 3,852,945  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 183


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Futures   Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
   Swaps
               

Credit contracts

     $     $      $ 101,069

Foreign exchange contracts

             67,190       

Interest rate contracts

       (797,148 )              (938,961 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ (797,148 )     $ 67,190      $ (837,892 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

For the six months ended January 31, 2025, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities* 

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

     $68,408,544  

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

     11,750,052  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (2)

     5,585,610  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (2)

     9,764,744    

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Buy Protection (1)

     321,667  

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

     23,606,667  

Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

     80,270,000  

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended January 31, 2025.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

(2)

Value at Settlement Date.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

184


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

       Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
   Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
   Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)
  Net Amount

BNYM

       $ 12,575      $ (12,617 )      $ (42 )      $     $ (42 )

BOA

         12,583               12,583              12,583

GSI

         82,593               82,593        (82,593 )      

JPM

         17,165        (17,681 )        (516 )              (516 )

MSI

         168,465               168,465              168,465

SSB

                (13,905 )        (13,905 )              (13,905 )
      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 
       $ 293,381      $ (44,203 )      $ 249,178      $ (82,593 )     $ 166,585
      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Fixed Income Closed-End Funds 185


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $502,220,627)

   $ 505,070,486  

Affiliated investments (cost $56,516,113)

     56,637,218  

Cash

     561,528  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $79,265)

     79,885  

Dividends and interest receivable

     7,871,736  

Receivable for investments sold

     2,847,290  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     251,058  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     42,323  

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitment

     24  

Prepaid expenses

     2,337  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     573,363,885  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Loan payable

     125,000,000  

Payable for investments purchased

     8,435,719  

Interest payable

     537,194  

Management fee payable

     472,412  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     98,955  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     94,659  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     44,203  

Due to broker—variation margin swaps

     32,794  

Exchange listing fees payable

     13,825  

Trustees’ fees payable

     615  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     134,730,376  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 438,633,509  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest, at par

   $ 24,673  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     478,564,765  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (39,955,929
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

   $ 438,633,509  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($438,633,509 ÷ 24,673,056 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 17.78  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 17,163,641  

Affiliated dividend income

     1,222,876  

Unaffiliated dividend income

     39,416  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     18,425,933  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     2,833,234  

Interest expense

     3,547,057  

Professional fees

     41,543  

Shareholders’ reports

     30,694  

Custodian and accounting fees

     25,603  

Audit fee

     25,248  

Exchange listing fees

     12,111  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     11,887  

Trustees’ fees

     5,048  

Miscellaneous

     19,317  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     6,551,742  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (8,699
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     6,543,043  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     11,882,890  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (1,174,958

Affiliated net capital gain distributions received

     7,948  

Futures transactions

     (203,752

Forward currency contract transactions

     136,838  

Swap agreement transactions

     3,852,945  

Foreign currency transactions

     (82,357
  

 

 

 
     2,536,664  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $121,105)

     7,622,892  

Futures

     (797,148

Forward currency contracts

     67,190  

Swap agreements

     (837,892

Foreign currencies

     (630

Unfunded loan commitment

     (650
  

 

 

 
     6,053,762  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     8,590,426  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 20,473,316  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

    Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025
 

Year Ended

July 31, 2024

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                   

Operations

       

Net investment income (loss)

    $ 11,882,890     $ 22,315,998

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

      2,528,716       (6,447,950 )

Affiliated net capital gain distributions received

      7,948      

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

      6,053,762       24,854,316
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      20,473,316       40,722,364
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

       

Distributions from distributable earnings

      (15,988,140 )       (27,701,824 )

Tax return of capital distributions

            (4,274,457 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

      (15,988,140 )       (31,976,281 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

      4,485,176       8,746,083

Net Assets:

                   

Beginning of period

      434,148,333       425,402,250
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

    $ 438,633,509     $ 434,148,333
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Cash Flows Provided By / (Used For) Operating Activities:

  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 20,473,316  
  

 

 

 

Adjustments To Reconcile Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations To Net Cash Provided By / (Used For) Operating Activities:

  

Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments, net of amounts receivable

     146,711,557  

Purchases of long-term portfolio investments, net of amounts payable

     (154,145,353

Net proceeds (purchases) of short-term portfolio investments

     7,327,878  

Costs to cover investments sold short

     7,948  

Net premiums (paid) received for swap agreements

     3,954,014  

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on portfolio investments

     (772,682

Net realized (gain) loss on investment transactions

     1,174,958  

Net realized (gain) loss on futures transactions

     203,752  

Net realized (gain) loss on short sales transactions

     (7,948

Net realized (gain) loss on forward currency contract transactions

     (136,838

Net realized (gain) loss on swap agreement transactions

     (3,852,945

Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions

     82,357  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

     (7,622,892

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on futures

     797,148  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on forward currency contracts

     (67,190

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on swap agreements

     837,892  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on foreign currencies

     630  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on unfunded loan commitment

     650  

(Increase) Decrease In Assets:

  

Dividends and interest receivable

     (239,690

Prepaid expenses

     (2,337

Increase (Decrease) In Liabilities:

  

Interest payable

     (129,195

Management fee payable

     1,436  

Due to broker - variation margin futures

     98,955  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (14,531

Due to broker - variation margin swaps

     32,794  

Exchange listing fees payable

     12,111  

Trustees’ fees payable

     (132

Dividends payable

     (101,977
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     (5,849,630
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     14,623,686  
  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (947,049
  

 

 

 

Cash Flows Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities:

  

Cash paid on distributions from distributable earnings

     (15,988,140
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     (15,988,140
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash, including foreign currency

     (2,311,503
  

 

 

 

Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period, including foreign currency

     2,952,916  
  

 

 

 

Cash And Restricted Cash At End Of Period, Including Foreign Currency

   $ 641,413  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

  

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

   $  3,676,252  
  

 

 

 

Reconciliation Of Cash And Restricted Cash Reported With The Statement Of Assets And Liabilities To The Statement Of Cash Flows:

 

     January 31, 2025

Cash

     $ 561,528

Foreign currency, at value

       79,885

Restricted cash:

    

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

      
    

 

 

 

Total Cash and Restricted Cash, Including Foreign Currency

     $ 641,413
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

                 

                                                               
     Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2025
        Year Ended                  
     July 31,           November 25, 2020(a)
through July 31, 2021
     
     2024     2023     2022        

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                                                               

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $17.60               $17.24       $17.47       $19.90               $20.00          

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.48               0.90       0.78       0.70               0.42          

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment

    0.35               0.76       0.29       (1.83             0.24        

Total from investment operations

    0.83               1.66       1.07       (1.13             0.66          

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.65             (1.13     (1.11     (1.09             (0.73        

Tax return of capital distributions

    -               (0.17     (0.19     (0.21             (0.03        

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.65             (1.30     (1.30     (1.30             (0.76        

Net asset value, end of period

    $17.78               $17.60       $17.24       $17.47               $19.90          

Market price, end of period

    $16.60               $15.71       $15.27       $15.59               $19.50          

Total Return(c):

    9.90             12.09     6.75     (13.84 )%              1.38        
   

                                                               

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                               

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $438,634               $434,148       $425,402       $431,106               $491,089          

Average net assets (000)

    $437,027               $424,606       $419,758       $465,574               $489,610          

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                               

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement(e)

    2.97 %(f)               3.22     2.71     1.75             1.50 %(g)          

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement(e)

    2.97 %(f)               3.22     2.71     1.75             1.50 %(g)          

Net investment income (loss)

    5.39 %(f)               5.26     4.61     3.69             3.09 %(g)          

Portfolio turnover rate(h)

    25             52     27     32             45        

Asset coverage

    451             447     440     445             419        

Total debt outstanding at period-end (000)

    $125,000               $125,000       $125,000       $125,000               $154,000           

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the current market price on the first day and a sale at the closing market price on the last day for the period reported. Dividends are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtainable under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. This amount does not reflect brokerage commissions or sales load. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Includes interest expense of 1.61%, 1.85%, 1.36%, 0.37% and 0.20%, for the six months ended January 31, 2025, years ended July 31, 2024, 2023, 2022 and period ended July 31, 2021, respectively. Includes tax expense of 0.01% for the period ended July 31, 2021.

(f)

Annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

(g)

Annualized, with the exception of certain non-recurring expenses.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

192


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1.

Organization

PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. (“Global High Yield” or “GHY”), PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (“High Yield Bond” or “ISD”) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (“Short Duration High Yield Opportunities” or “SDHY”) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as diversified, closed-end management investment companies. Global High Yield and High Yield Bond were organized as Maryland corporations on July 23, 2012 and November 14, 2011, respectively. Short Duration High Yield Opportunities was organized as a Maryland statutory trust on May 18, 2020.

The Funds have the following investment objective(s):

 

 Fund    Investment Objective(s)

 Global High Yield

   Provide a high level of current income.

 High Yield Bond

   Provide a high level of current income.
 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities    Provide total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

During the reporting period, the Funds adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). Adoption of ASU 2023-07 exclusively impacted financial statement disclosures only and did not affect the Funds’ financial position or performance. The intent of ASU 2023-07 is, through improved segment disclosures, to enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance. PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) acts as each Fund’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The CODM has determined that each Fund has a single operating segment as the CODM monitors the operating results of each Fund as a whole and the Funds’ long-term strategic asset allocation is pre-determined in accordance with the terms of their respective prospectus, based on a defined investment strategy which is executed by the Funds’ subadviser.

The CODM allocates resources and assesses performance based on the operating results of each Fund, which is consistent with the results presented in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments, Statement of Changes in Net Assets, Statement of Cash Flows and Financial Highlights.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

2.

Accounting Policies

The Funds follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of the Funds’ financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Funds consistently follow such policies in the preparation of their financial statements.

Securities Valuation: The Funds hold securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Funds’ investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. Global High Yield and High Yield Bond Board of Directors and Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Board of Trustees (collectively, the “Board Members”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments. Pursuant to the Board Member’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Funds to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Funds’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or sell Fund shares.

Various inputs determine how the Funds’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.

Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent

 

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these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time each Fund is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.

Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

Fixed income securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Funds utilize the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

Floating rate and other loans are generally valued at prices provided by approved independent pricing vendors. The pricing vendors utilize broker/dealer quotations and provide prices based on the average of such quotations. Floating rate and other loans valued using such vendor prices are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Floating rate and other loans valued based on a single broker quote or at the original transaction price in excess of five business days are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Funds utilize the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also include consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board Members. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;

 

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(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Although the net assets of the Funds are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Funds do not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Funds do not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations. Notwithstanding the above, the Funds do isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions.

Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

Forward and Cross Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. Certain Funds enter into forward currency contracts, as defined in the prospectus, in order to hedge their exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on their foreign portfolio holdings or on specific receivables and payables denominated in a foreign currency and to gain exposure to certain currencies. The contracts are valued daily at current forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on forward and cross currency contracts. Gain (loss) is realized on the settlement date of the contract equal to the difference between the settlement value of the original and negotiated forward contracts. This gain (loss), if any, is included in net realized gain (loss) on forward and cross currency contract transactions. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward currency contracts involve risks from currency exchange rate and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty at the end of the contract’s life. A cross currency contract is a forward contract where a specified amount of one foreign currency will be exchanged for a specified amount of another foreign currency. The cash amounts

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

pledged for forward currency contracts are considered restricted cash and are included in “Cash segregated for counterparty - OTC” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit collateral with a futures commission merchant an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Funds each day, equal to the change in the mark-to-market value of the futures contract. Such variation margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). When the contract expires or is closed, the gain (loss) is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain (loss) on futures transactions.

Certain Funds invested in financial futures contracts in order to hedge their existing portfolio securities, or securities the Funds intend to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets. Since futures contracts are exchange-traded, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.

Swap Agreements: Certain Funds entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in the net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements. Centrally cleared swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. For OTC-traded, upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments. The cash amounts pledged for swaps contracts are considered restricted cash and are included in “Due from broker-variation margin swaps” and “Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Credit Default Swaps (“CDS”): CDS involve one party (the protection buyer) making a stream of payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for the right to receive a specified payment in the event of a default or as a result of a default (collectively, a “credit event”) for the referenced entity (typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country) on its obligation; or in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising a credit index.

Certain Funds are subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives, and as such, has entered into CDS contracts to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be “short the credit” because the higher the contract value rises, the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk for purchased CDS is the inability of the counterparty to honor the contract up to the notional value due to a credit event.

As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund generally receives an agreed upon payment from the buyer of protection throughout the term of the swap, provided no credit event occurs. As the seller, the Fund effectively increases its investment risk because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund may be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

The maximum amount of the payment that the Fund, as a seller of protection, could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be equal to the notional amount of the underlying security or index contract as a result of a credit event. This potential amount will be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements which the Fund entered into for the same referenced entity or index. As a buyer of protection, the Fund generally receives an amount up to the notional value of the swap if a credit event occurs.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of period end are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments, if applicable. These spreads serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of default risk for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads and increased market value in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Total Return Swaps: In a total return swap, one party receives payments based on the market value of the security or the commodity involved, or total return of a specific referenced asset, such as an equity, index or bond, and in return pays a defined amount. Certain Funds are subject to risk exposures associated with the referenced asset in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. Certain Funds entered into total return swaps to manage their exposure to a security or an index. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the change in the value of the security, in the Funds’ favor, from the point of entering into the contract.

Floating Rate and Other Loans: Certain Funds invested in floating rate and other loans. Floating rate and other loans include loans that are privately negotiated between a corporate borrower and one or more financial institutions, including, but not limited to, term loans, revolvers, and other instruments issued in the floating rate and other loans market. The Funds acquire interests in loans directly (by way of assignment from the selling institution) and/or indirectly (by way of the purchase of a participation interest from the selling institution). Under a floating rate and other loans assignment, the Funds generally will succeed to all the rights and obligations of an assigning lending institution and become a lender under the loan agreement with the relevant borrower in connection with that loan. Under a floating rate and other loans participation, the Funds generally will have a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the relevant borrower. As a result, the Funds generally will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest, and any fees to which they are entitled only from the lender selling the participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the relevant borrower. The Funds may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the debt obligation in which they have purchased the participation. As a result, the Funds will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the institution selling the participation to the Funds.

Master Netting Arrangements: The Funds are subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of each Fund. A master netting arrangement between each Fund and the counterparty permits each Fund to offset amounts payable by each Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by each Funds to cover each Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.

 

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Each Fund is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Fund is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact the Fund’s future derivative activity.

In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.

Short sales and OTC contracts, including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps, forward rate agreements and written options involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.

Warrants: Certain Funds held warrants acquired either through a direct purchase or pursuant to corporate actions. Warrants entitle the holder to buy a proportionate amount of common stock, or such other security that the issuer may specify, at a specific price and time through the expiration dates. Such warrants are held as long positions by the Funds

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

until exercised, sold or expired. Warrants are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board Members approved fair valuation procedures.

Payment-In-Kind: Certain Funds invested in the open market or received pursuant to debt restructuring securities that pay-in-kind (“PIK”) the interest due on such debt instruments. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified, is added to the existing principal balance of the debt when issued bonds have the same terms as the bond or recorded as a separate bond when terms are different from the existing debt, and is recorded as interest income.

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Funds become aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts.

Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders (for purposes of this report the shareholders of SDHY and the stockholders of ISD and GHY are referred to as “shareholders”). Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. However, due to the timing of when distributions are made by the Fund, the Fund may be subject to an excise tax of 4% of the amount by which 98% of the Fund’s annual taxable income for the calendar year and 98.2% of its net capital gains for a one-year period ending on October 31 exceed the distributions from such taxable income and net capital gains for the calendar year. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

Dividends and Distributions: The Funds intend to make a level dividend distribution each month to the holders of common stock of ISD and GHY, and to the holders of common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”) of SDHY (sometimes collectively referred to herein as “shares”). The level dividend rate may be modified by the Board Members from time to time, and will be based upon the past and projected performance and expenses of the Funds. The Funds intend to also make a distribution during or with respect to each calendar year (which may be combined with a regular monthly distribution), which will generally include any net investment income and net realized capital gain for the year not otherwise distributed.

 

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PGIM Investments has received an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granting the Funds an exemption from Section 19(b) of the 1940 Act and Rule 19b-1 thereunder to permit certain closed-end funds managed by PGIM Investments to include realized long-term capital gains as a part of their respective regular distributions to the holders of common stock/common shares more frequently than would otherwise be permitted by the 1940 Act (generally once per taxable year). The Board Members may, at the request of PGIM Investments, adopt a managed distribution policy.

Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified amongst total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3.

Agreements

Each Fund has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to these agreements, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services,, supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services and renders administrative services. With respect to ISD and GHY, PGIM Investments has entered into subadvisory agreements with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Funds through its business unit PGIM Fixed Income, and PGIM, Inc. has entered into a sub-subadvisory agreement with PGIM Limited. With respect to SDHY, PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Fund through its business unit PGIM Fixed Income, and PGIM Limited (collectively the “subadviser”).

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly, using the average daily value of the Fund’s investable assets at the respective annual rates specified below. “Investable assets” refers to the net assets attributable to the outstanding common stock of the Fund plus the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock issued by the Fund, the principal amount of any borrowings and the principal on any debt securities issued by the Fund.

 

 Fund    Management Fee 

 Global High Yield

     0.85

 High Yield Bond

     0.80  
 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities      1.00  

PGIM Investments, PGIM Limited and PGIM, Inc. are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4.

Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Funds may invest their overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income”.

The Funds may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board Members approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Funds.

 

5.

Portfolio Securities

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, were as follows:

 

 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
    

Proceeds

from Sales

 

 Global High Yield

     $137,357,788        $145,106,928  

 High Yield Bond

     116,818,974        110,034,256  
 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities      148,048,948        127,962,640  

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of an affiliated mutual fund for the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, is presented as follows:

Global High Yield

 

Value,

Beginning

of

Period

  

Cost of

Purchases

  

Proceeds

from Sales

  

Change in

Unrealized

Gain

(Loss)

  

Realized

Gain

(Loss)

  

Value,

End of

Period

    

Shares,

End

of

Period

     Income  

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Fund:

                          

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(wb)

          
$6,335,590    $80,860,877    $84,983,744    $—    $—      $2,212,723        2,212,723        $134,436  

 

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High Yield Bond

 

 Value,

 Beginning

 of

 Period

  

Cost of

Purchases

 

Proceeds

from Sales

    

Change in

Unrealized

Gain

(Loss)

 

Realized

Gain

(Loss)

    

Value,

End

of

Period

 

Shares,

End

of

Period

  Income  

Capital

Gain

Distributions

Long-Term Investment - Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund(wa):

                         

 PGIM AAA CLO ETF

                                                           
 $    —      $15,491,807        $     —        $119,784        $—        $15,611,591        303,020        $189,281        $7,824   

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Fund:

                                  

 PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(wa)

                 
 $26,115,778      $71,393,496       $78,208,000        $    —       $—        $19,301,274       19,301,274       $394,970       $  —  
 $26,115,778      $86,885,303       $78,208,000        $119,784       $—        $34,912,865               $584,251       $7,824  

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

 

 Value,

 Beginning

 of

 Period

  

Cost of

Purchases

 

Proceeds

from Sales

    

Change in

Unrealized

Gain

(Loss)

 

Realized

Gain

(Loss)

    

Value,

End

of

Period

 

Shares,

End

of

Period

  Income  

Capital

Gain

Distributions

 Long-Term Investment - Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund(wa):

                         

 PGIM AAA CLO ETF

                                          
 $    —      $15,737,318        $    —        $121,105        $—        $15,858,423        307,811        $  192,274        $7,948   

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Fund:

                         

 PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(wa)

         
 $63,965,096      $71,464,385       $94,650,686        $    —       $—        $40,778,795       40,778,795       $1,030,602       $  —  
 $63,965,096      $87,201,703       $94,650,686        $121,105       $—        $56,637,218               $1,222,876       $7,948  

 

(1)

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

(wa)

Represents investments in Funds affiliated with the Manager.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

6.

Tax Information

The United States federal income tax basis of the Funds’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

 Fund    Tax Basis   

Gross

Unrealized

 Appreciation 

  

Gross

Unrealized

 Depreciation 

  

Net

Unrealized

Appreciation
 (Depreciation) 

 Global High Yield

       $694,514,635        $22,114,835        $(44,465,652        $(22,350,817

 High Yield Bond

       599,593,613        18,525,220        (27,353,649 )        (8,828,429 )

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

       558,783,156        11,080,430        (7,826,227 )        3,254,203

The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

For federal income tax purposes, the following Funds had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of July 31, 2024 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

 Fund   

Capital Loss

  Carryforward  

 

Capital Loss

Carryforward Utilized

 Global High Yield

     $156,917,000        $—    

 High Yield Bond

     101,297,000        

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

     23,067,000        

The Funds indicated below elected to treat the below approximated losses as having been incurred in the following fiscal year (July 31, 2025).

 

 Fund   

Qualified Late-Year

Losses

 

Post-October

  Capital Losses  

 Global High Yield

     $5,059,000        $—    

 High Yield Bond

     254,000        

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

     289,000        

The Manager has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Funds’ U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended July 31, 2024 are subject to such review.

 

7.

Capital and Ownership

Global High Yield and High Yield Bond have 1 billion shares of $0.001 par value common stock authorized. Short Duration High Yield Opportunities has authorized an unlimited amount of common shares of beneficial interest with $0.001 par value per share. As of January 31, 2025, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Funds as follows:

 

 Fund    Number of Shares   

 Percentage of

 Outstanding Shares 

 Global High Yield

       15,615        0.04 %

 High Yield Bond

       15,601        0.1

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

       6,874        0.03

At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Funds are as follows:

 

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 Fund   

Number of

Shareholders

  

Percentage of

 Outstanding Shares 

 Affiliated:

                 

 Global High Yield

             %  

 High Yield Bond

             

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

             

Unaffiliated:

                 

 Global High Yield

     6        66.9  

 High Yield Bond

     7        73.2  

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

     5        67.5  

For the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, the Funds did not issue any shares of common stock/common shares in connection with the Funds’ dividend reinvestment plan.

 

8.

Borrowings and Re-hypothecation

Each Fund has entered into a committed credit facility agreement (the “Credit Facility”). Global High Yield has entered into a credit facility agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc.; High Yield Bond and Short Duration High Yield Opportunities have entered into credit facility agreements with The Bank of Nova Scotia (collectively, the “Financial Institutions”) pursuant to which Global High Yield, High Yield Bond and Short Duration High Yield Opportunities may borrow up to a maximum commitment amount of $300 million, $240 million and $250 million, respectively. The Funds will pay interest in the amount of 0.85% plus the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) on the amount outstanding. Such interest expenses, as well as fees for the Credit Facility (including commitment fees for any portion of the Credit Facility not drawn upon at any time during the period), are disclosed in the Statement of Operations under Interest expense. The Funds’ obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by the assets of the Funds segregated for the purpose of securing the amount borrowed and are indicated in the Schedule of Investments. The purpose of the Credit Facility is to provide the Funds with portfolio leverage and to meet its general cash flow requirements. If the Funds fails to meet certain requirements or maintain other financial covenants required under the Credit Facility, the Funds may be required to repay immediately, in part or in full, the loan balance outstanding.

Each Fund indicated below utilized the credit facility during the reporting period ended January 31, 2025. The average balance outstanding is for the number of days the Funds utilized the credit facility.The average balance outstanding is for the number of days each Fund utilized the credit facility.

 

 Fund   

Average

Balance

Outstanding

  

Weighted

Average

Interest Rates

 

Number

of Days

Outstanding

  

Maximum

Balance

Outstanding

  

Balance

Outstanding at

January 31, 2025

 Global High Yield

       $142,663,043        5.64 %       184        $145,000,000        $135,000,000

 High Yield Bond

       120,000,000        5.55       184        120,000,000        120,000,000

 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities

       125,000,000        5.55       184        125,000,000        125,000,000

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Subsequent to the reporting period end, the Credit Facility’s maximum commitment amounts for the High Yield Bond and Short Duration High Yield Opportunities were reduced to $210 million and $200 million, respectively.

Re-hypothecation: The credit facility permits, subject to certain conditions, the Financial Institutions to re-hypothecate, a portion of the portfolio securities segregated by the Funds as collateral. The Funds continue to receive interest on re-hypothecated securities. The Funds also have the right under the agreement to recall the re-hypothecated securities from the Financial Institutions on demand. If the Financial Institutions fail to deliver the recalled security in a timely manner, the Funds will be compensated by the Financial Institutions for any fees or losses related to the failed delivery or, in the event a recalled security will not be returned by the Financial Institutions, the Funds, upon notice to the Financial Institutions, may reduce the loan balance outstanding by the value of the recalled security failed to be returned plus accrued interest. The Funds will receive a portion of the fees earned by the Financial Institutions in connection with the re-hypothecation of portfolio securities which reduces the interest expense on borrowings. For the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, there were no re-hypothecated securities.

 

9.

Risks of Investing in the Funds

The following is a summary description of principal risks of investing in the Funds. Each Fund’s principal risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below.

Credit Risk: This is the risk that the issuer, the guarantor, or the insurer of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a contract may be unable or unwilling to make timely principal and interest payments or to otherwise honor its obligations. Additionally, fixed income securities could lose value due to a loss of confidence in the ability of the issuer, guarantor, insurer, or counterparty to pay back debt. The lower the credit quality of a bond, the more sensitive it is to credit risk.

Cyber Security Risk: Failures or breaches of the electronic systems of the Fund, the Fund’s manager, subadviser and other service providers, or the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests have the ability to cause disruptions and negatively impact the Fund’s business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses to the Fund and its shareholders. While the Fund has established business continuity plans and risk management systems seeking to address system breaches or failures, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems. Furthermore, the Fund cannot control the cyber security plans and systems of the Fund’s service providers or issuers of securities in which the Fund invests.

 

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Debt Obligations Risk: Debt obligations are fixed income investments that are subject to credit risk, market risk and interest rate risk. The Fund’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may also fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Fund for redemption before it matures and the Fund may not be able to reinvest at the same rate of interest and therefore would earn less income.

Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Fund. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Fund will depend on the subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivatives transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” or may create economic leverage for the Fund and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Fund. The Fund’s use of derivatives may also increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s derivatives positions. In fact, many over-the-counter derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. Over-the-counter derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Fund. The use of derivatives also exposes the Fund to operational issues, such as documentation and settlement issues, systems failures, inadequate control and human error.

Derivatives may also involve legal risks, such as insufficient documentation, the lack of capacity or authority of a counterparty to execute or settle a transaction, and the legality and enforceability of derivatives contracts. The U.S. Government and foreign governments have adopted (and may adopt further) regulations governing derivatives markets, including mandatory clearing of certain derivatives, margin and reporting requirements and risk exposure limitations. Regulation of derivatives may make derivatives more costly, limit their availability or utility to the Fund, or otherwise adversely affect their performance or disrupt markets.

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.

 

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The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.

Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise.

Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.

In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.

Interest Rate Risk: The value of your investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration debt securities. Similarly, a rise in interest rates may also have a greater negative impact on the value of equity securities whose issuers expect earnings further out in the future. For example, a fixed income security with a duration of three years is expected to decrease in value by approximately 3% if interest rates increase by 1%. This is referred to as “duration risk.” When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” In addition, if the Fund purchases a fixed income security at a premium (at a price that exceeds its stated par or principal value), the Fund may lose the amount of the premium paid in the event of prepayment. When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Fund’s holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk.” The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.

 

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Junk Bonds Risk: High-yield, high-risk bonds have predominantly speculative characteristics, including particularly high credit risk. Junk bonds tend to have lower market liquidity than higher-rated securities. The liquidity of particular issuers or industries within a particular investment category may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning. The non-investment grade bond market can experience sudden and sharp price swings and become illiquid due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large sustained sales by major investors, a high profile default or a change in the market’s psychology.

Leverage Risk: The Fund may seek to enhance the level of its current distributions to holders of common shares through the use of leverage. The Fund may use leverage through borrowings, including loans from certain financial institutions. The Fund may borrow in amounts up to 33 1/3% (as determined immediately after borrowing) of the Fund’s investable assets. The use of leverage can create special risks. There can be no assurance that any leveraging strategy the Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

Limited Term and Tender Offer Risk (applicable to SDHY only): In accordance with the Fund’s Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration of Trust”), the Fund intends to terminate as of the close of business on the ninth anniversary of the effective date of the Fund’s initial registration statement, which the Fund currently expects to occur on or about November 30, 2029 (the “Dissolution Date”); provided that the Board may, by a vote of a majority of the Board and seventy-five percent (75%) of the members of the Board who either (i) have been a member of the Board for a period of at least thirty-six months (or since the commencement of the Fund’s operations, if less than thirty-six months) or (ii) were nominated to serve as a member of the Board by a majority of the Continuing Trustees (as defined in the Declaration of Trust) then members of the Board (the “75% Requirement”) (a “Board Action Vote”), without shareholder approval, extend the Dissolution Date once for up to six months, which date shall then become the Dissolution Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may determine, by a Board Action Vote, to cause the Fund to conduct a tender offer, as of a date within twelve months preceding the Dissolution Date (as may be extended as described above), to all common shareholders to purchase 100% of the then outstanding Common Shares of the Fund at a price equal to the NAV per Common Share on the expiration date of the tender offer (an “Eligible Tender Offer”). The Board has established that the Fund must have at least $200 million of net assets immediately following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer to ensure the continued viability of the Fund (the “Dissolution Threshold”). In an Eligible Tender Offer, the Fund will offer to purchase all Common Shares held by each common shareholder; provided that if the number of properly tendered Common Shares would result in the Fund having aggregate net assets below the Dissolution Threshold, the Eligible Tender Offer will be canceled, no Common Shares will be repurchased pursuant to the Eligible Tender Offer, and the Fund will terminate as scheduled. If an Eligible Tender Offer is conducted and the number of properly tendered Common Shares would result in the Fund having aggregate net assets greater than or equal to the Dissolution Threshold, all Common Shares properly tendered and not withdrawn will be purchased by the Fund pursuant to the terms of the Eligible Tender Offer.

 

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Following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer, the Board may, by a Board Action Vote, eliminate the Dissolution Date without shareholder approval and cause the Fund to have a perpetual existence. Unless the limited term provision of the Declaration of Trust is amended by the Board and the shareholders in accordance with the Declaration of Trust, or unless the Fund completes an Eligible Tender Offer and converts to perpetual existence, the Fund will terminate on or about the Dissolution Date (subject to possible extension). The Fund is not a so-called “target date” or “life cycle” fund whose asset allocation becomes more conservative over time as its target date, often associated with retirement, approaches. In addition, the Fund is not a “target term” fund as its investment objective is not to return its original NAV on the Dissolution Date or in an Eligible Tender Offer. The Fund’s investment objective and policies are not designed to seek to return to investors that purchase shares in this offering their initial investment on the Dissolution Date or in an Eligible Tender Offer, and such investors and investors that purchase shares after the completion of this offering may receive more or less than their original investment upon dissolution or in an Eligible Tender Offer. Because the assets of the Fund will be liquidated in connection with the dissolution, the Fund will incur transaction costs in connection with dispositions of portfolio securities. The Fund does not limit its investments to securities having a maturity date prior to the Dissolution Date and may be required to sell portfolio securities when it otherwise would not, including at times when market conditions are not favorable, which may cause the Fund to lose money. In particular, the Fund’s portfolio may still have large exposures to illiquid securities as the Dissolution Date approaches, and losses due to portfolio liquidation may be significant. The Fund generally considers “illiquid securities” to be securities that cannot be sold or disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value used by the Fund in determining its NAV. During the Wind-Down Period, the Fund may begin liquidating all or a portion of the Fund’s portfolio, and the Fund may deviate from its investment strategy and may not achieve its investment objective. As a result, during the Wind-Down Period, the Fund’s distributions may decrease, and such distributions may include a return of capital. It is expected that common shareholders will receive cash in any liquidating distribution from the Fund, regardless of their participation in the Fund’s automatic dividend reinvestment plan. However, if on the Dissolution Date the Fund owns securities for which no market exists or securities that are trading at depressed prices, such securities may be placed in a liquidating trust. The Fund cannot predict the amount, if any, of securities that will be required to be placed in a liquidating trust. The Fund may receive proceeds from the disposition of portfolio investments that are less than the valuations of such investments by the Fund and, in particular, losses from the disposition of illiquid securities may be significant. The disposition of portfolio investments by the Fund could also cause market prices of such instruments, and hence the NAV and market price of the Common Shares, to decline. In addition, disposition of portfolio investments will cause the Fund to incur increased brokerage and related transaction expenses. Moreover, in conducting such portfolio transactions, the Fund may need to deviate from its investment policies and may not achieve its investment objective. The Fund’s portfolio composition may

 

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change as its portfolio holdings mature or are called or sold in anticipation of an Eligible Tender Offer or the Dissolution Date. During such period(s), it is possible that the Fund will hold a greater percentage of its total assets in shorter term and lower yielding securities and cash and cash equivalents than it would otherwise, which may impede the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective and adversely impact the Fund’s performance and distributions to common shareholders, which may in turn adversely impact the market value of the Common Shares. In addition, the Fund may be required to reduce its leverage, which could also adversely impact its performance. The additional cash or cash equivalents held by the Fund could be obtained through reducing the Fund’s distributions to common shareholders and/or holding cash in lieu of reinvesting, which could limit the ability of the Fund to participate in new investment opportunities. The Fund does not limit its investments to securities having a maturity date prior to or around the Dissolution Date, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks and considerations. A common shareholder may be subject to the foregoing risks over an extended period of time, particularly if the Fund conducts an Eligible Tender Offer and is also subsequently terminated by or around the Dissolution Date. If the Fund conducts an Eligible Tender Offer, the Fund anticipates that funds to pay the aggregate purchase price of shares accepted for purchase pursuant to the tender offer will be first derived from any cash on hand and then from the proceeds from the sale of portfolio investments held by the Fund. In addition, the Fund may be required to dispose of portfolio investments in connection with any reduction in the Fund’s outstanding leverage necessary in order to maintain the Fund’s desired leverage ratios following a tender offer. The risks related to the disposition of securities in connection with the Fund’s dissolution also would be present in connection with the disposition of securities in connection with an Eligible Tender Offer. It is likely that during the pendency of a tender offer, and possibly for a time thereafter, the Fund will hold a greater than normal percentage of its total assets in cash and cash equivalents, which may impede the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective and decrease returns to shareholders. The tax effect of any such dispositions of portfolio investments will depend on the difference between the price at which the investments are sold and the tax basis of the Fund in the investments. Any capital gains recognized on such dispositions, as reduced by any capital losses the Fund realizes in the year of such dispositions and by any available capital loss carryforwards, will be distributed to shareholders as capital gain dividends (to the extent of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses) during or with respect to such year, and such distributions will generally be taxable to common shareholders. Therefore, the Fund’s early disposition of portfolio investments could accelerate the timing of the Fund’s recognition of taxable income and cause the Fund to make taxable distributions to common shareholders earlier than the Fund otherwise would have. The purchase of Common Shares by the Fund pursuant to a tender offer will have the effect of increasing the proportionate interest in the Fund of non-tendering common shareholders. All common shareholders remaining after a tender offer may be subject to proportionately higher expenses due to the reduction in the Fund’s total assets resulting from payment for the tendered Common Shares. Such reduction in the Fund’s total assets may result in less investment flexibility, reduced diversification and greater volatility for the Fund, and may have an adverse effect on the Fund’s investment performance. Such reduction in the Fund’s total assets may also cause Common Shares to

 

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become thinly traded or otherwise negatively impact secondary trading of Common Shares. A reduction in net assets, and the corresponding increase in the Fund’s expense ratio, could result in lower returns and put the Fund at a disadvantage relative to its peers and potentially cause the Common Shares to trade at a wider discount to NAV than it otherwise would. Furthermore, the portfolio of the Fund following an Eligible Tender Offer could be significantly different and, therefore, common shareholders retaining an investment in the Fund could be subject to greater risk. For example, the Fund may be required to sell its more liquid, higher quality portfolio investments to purchase Common Shares that are tendered in an Eligible Tender Offer, which would leave a less liquid, lower quality portfolio for remaining shareholders. The prospects of an Eligible Tender Offer may attract arbitrageurs who would purchase the Common Shares prior to the tender offer for the sole purpose of tendering those shares which could have the effect of exacerbating the risks described herein for shareholders retaining an investment in the Fund following an Eligible Tender Offer. The Fund is not required to conduct an Eligible Tender Offer. If the Fund conducts an Eligible Tender Offer, there can be no assurance that the number of tendered Common Shares would not result in the Fund having aggregate net assets below the Dissolution Threshold, in which case the Eligible Tender Offer will be canceled, no Common Shares will be repurchased pursuant to the Eligible Tender Offer and the Fund will dissolve on the Dissolution Date (subject to possible extensions of no more than six months in total). Following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer in which the number of tendered Common Shares would result in the Fund having aggregate net assets greater than or equal to the Dissolution Threshold, the Board may, by a Board Action Vote, eliminate the Dissolution Date without shareholder approval. Thereafter, the Fund will have a perpetual term. The Manager may have a conflict of interest in recommending to the Board that the Dissolution Date be eliminated because the Manager would continue to receive management fees on the remaining assets of the Fund while it remains in existence. The Fund is not required to conduct additional tender offers following an Eligible Tender Offer and conversion to perpetual existence. Therefore, remaining common shareholders may not have another opportunity to participate in a tender offer.

Liquidity Risk: The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are less liquid than other investments. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments made by the Fund are difficult to purchase or sell. Liquidity risk includes the risk that the Fund may make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments for any reason, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment, the Fund may incur higher transaction costs when executing trade order of a given size. An

 

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inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.

Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).

The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.

Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.

Risks of Investments in Bank Loans: The Fund’s ability to receive payments of principal and interest and other amounts in connection with loans (whether through participations, assignments or otherwise) will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The failure by the Fund’s scheduled interest or principal payments on a loan because of a default, bankruptcy or any other reason would adversely affect the income of the Fund and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Even with loans secured by collateral, there is the risk that the value of the collateral may decline, may be insufficient to meet the obligations of the borrower, or be difficult to liquidate. In the event of a default, the Fund may have

 

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difficulty collecting on any collateral and would not have the ability to collect on any collateral for an uncollateralized loan. Further, the Fund’s access to collateral, if any, may be limited by bankruptcy laws.

Risk of Market Price Discount from Net Asset Value: Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value. This characteristic is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that net asset value could decrease as a result of investment activities.

 

10.

Subsequent Event

The Funds’ management evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial statements. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in, or would be required to be recognized in, the financial statements as of January 31, 2025 except as discussed below.

Dividends to shareholders: On February 28, 2025, Global High Yield and High Yield Bond declared monthly dividends of $0.105 per share and Short Duration High Yield Opportunities declared monthly dividends of $0.108 per share payable on March 31, 2025, April 30, 2025 and May 30, 2025, respectively, to shareholders of record on March 13, 2025, April 10, 2025 and May 15, 2025, respectively. The ex-dates are March 13, 2025, April 10, 2025 and May 15, 2025, respectively.

 

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Other Information

PGIM GLOBAL HIGH YIELD FUND, INC.

PGIM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND, INC.

PGIM SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES FUND

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Unless a common shareholder of SDHY, or a holder of common stock of ISD or GHY (collectively referred to herein as “common shareholders”) elects to receive cash by contacting Computershare Trust Company, N.A, (the “Plan Administrator”), all dividends declared on common shares of SDHY and common stock of ISD and GHY (collectively referred to herein as “Common Shares”) will be automatically reinvested by the Plan Administrator pursuant to the Funds’ Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”), in additional Common Shares. The common shareholders who elect not to participate in the Plan will receive all dividends and other distributions (together, a “Dividend”) in cash paid by check mailed directly to the shareholder of record (or, if the Common Shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to such nominee) by the Plan Administrator as dividend disbursing agent. Participation in the Plan is completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by notice if received and processed by the Plan Administrator prior to the Dividend record date. Otherwise such termination or resumption will be effective with respect to any subsequently declared Dividend. Such notice will be effective with respect to a particular Dividend. Some brokers may automatically elect to receive cash on behalf of the common shareholders and may reinvest that cash in additional Common Shares.

The Plan Administrator will open an account for each common shareholder under the Plan in the same name in which such common shareholder’s Common Shares are registered. Whenever the Funds declare a Dividend payable in cash, non-participants in the Plan will receive cash and participants in the Plan will receive the equivalent in Common Shares. The Common Shares will be acquired by the Plan Administrator for the participants’ accounts, depending upon the circumstances described below, either (i) through receipt of additional unissued but authorized Common Shares from the Fund (“Newly Issued Common Shares”) or (ii) by purchase of outstanding Common Shares on the open market (“Open-Market Purchases”) on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere. If, on the payment date for any Dividend, the closing market price per Common Share plus per share fees (as defined below) is equal to or greater than the NAV per Common Share (such condition being referred to as “market premium”), the Plan Administrator will invest the Dividend amount in Newly Issued Common Shares on behalf of the participants. The number of shares of Newly Issued Common Shares to be credited to each participant’s account will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the Dividend by the NAV per Common Share on the payment date, provided that, if the NAV per Common Share is less than or equal to 95% of the closing market price per Common Share on the payment date,

 

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the dollar amount of the Dividend will be divided by 95% of the closing market price per Common Share on the payment date. If, on the payment date for any Dividend, the NAV per Common Share is greater than the closing market value per Common Share plus per share fees (such condition being referred to as “market discount”), the Plan Administrator will invest the Dividend amount in Common Shares acquired on behalf of the participants in Open-Market Purchases. “Per share fees” include any applicable brokerage commissions the Plan Administrator is required to pay.

In the event of a market discount on the payment date for any Dividend, the Plan Administrator will have until the last business day before the next date on which the Common Shares trades on an “ex-dividend” basis or 30 days after the payment date for such Dividend, whichever is sooner (the “Last Purchase Date”), to invest the Dividend amount in Common Shares acquired in Open-Market Purchases on behalf of participants. If, before the Plan Administrator has completed its Open-Market Purchases, the market price per Common Share exceeds the NAV per Common Share, the average per share purchase price paid by the Plan Administrator for Common Shares may exceed the NAV per Common Share, resulting in the acquisition of fewer Common Shares than if the Dividend had been paid in shares of Newly Issued Common Shares on the Dividend payment date. Because of the foregoing difficulty with respect to Open- Market Purchases, the Plan provides that if the Plan Administrator is unable to invest the full Dividend amount in Open-Market Purchases during the purchase period or if the market discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period, the Plan Administrator may cease making Open-Market Purchases and may invest the uninvested portion of the Dividend amount in Newly Issued Common Shares at the NAV per Common Share at the close of business on the Last Purchase Date, provided that, if the NAV is less than or equal to 95% of the then current market price per Common Share, the dollar amount of the Dividend will be divided by 95% of the market price on the payment date for purposes of determining the number of shares issuable under the Plan.

The Plan Administrator maintains all shareholder accounts in the Plan and furnishes written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information needed by shareholders for tax records. Common Shares in the account of each Plan participant will be held by the Plan Administrator on behalf of the Plan participant, and each shareholder proxy will include those shares purchased or received pursuant to the Plan. The Plan Administrator will forward all proxy solicitation materials to participants and vote proxies for shares held under the Plan in accordance with the instructions of the participants.

In the case of the common shareholders such as banks, brokers or nominees that hold Common Shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Plan Administrator will administer the Plan on the basis of the number of Common Shares certified from time to time by the record shareholder’s name and held for the account of beneficial owners who participate in the Plan.

 

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The Plan Administrator’s service fee, if any, and expenses for administering the plan will be paid for by the Funds. If a participant elects by written, Internet or telephonic notice to the Plan Administrator to have the Plan Administrator sell part or all of the shares held by the Plan Administrator in the participant’s account and remit the proceeds to the participant, the Plan Administrator is authorized to deduct a $15.00 transaction fee plus a $0.12 per share fee. If a participant elects to sell his or her Common Shares, the Plan Administrator will process all sale instructions received no later than five business days after the date on which the order is received by the Plan Administrator, assuming the relevant markets are open and sufficient market liquidity exists (and except where deferral is required under applicable federal or state laws or regulations). Such sale will be made through the Plan Administrator’s broker on the relevant market and the sale price will not be determined until such time as the broker completes the sale. In every case the price to the participant shall be the weighted average sale price obtained by the Plan Administrator’s broker net of fees for each aggregate order placed by the participant and executed by the broker. To maximize cost savings, the Plan Administrator will seek to sell shares in round lot transactions. For this purpose the Plan Administrator may combine a participant’s shares with those of other selling participants.

There will be no brokerage charges with respect to Common Shares issued directly by the Funds. However, each participant will be charged a per share fee (currently $0.05 per share) on all Open-Market Purchases. The automatic reinvestment of Dividends will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such Dividends. Participants that request a sale of Common Shares through the Plan Administrator are subject to the fees described in the preceding paragraph.

Each participant may terminate the participant’s account under the Plan by so notifying the Plan Administrator via the Plan Administrator’s website at www.computershare.com/ investor, by filling out the transaction request form located at the bottom of the participant’s Statement and sending it to the Plan Administrator or by calling the Plan Administrator. Such termination will be effective immediately if the participant’s notice is received by the Plan Administrator prior to any Dividend record date. Upon any withdrawal or termination, the Plan Administrator will cause to be delivered to each terminating participant a statement of holdings for the appropriate number of the Fund’s whole book-entry Common Shares and a check for the cash adjustment of any fractional share at the market value per Common Share as of the close of business on the date the termination is effective less any applicable fees. In the event a participant’s notice of termination is on or after a record date (but before payment date) for an account whose Dividends are reinvested, the Plan Administrator, in its sole discretion, may either distribute such Dividends in cash or reinvest them in Common Shares on behalf of the terminating participant. In the event reinvestment is made, the Plan Administrator will process the termination as soon as practicable, but in no event later than five business days after the reinvestment is completed. The Plan may

 

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be terminated by the Funds upon notice in writing mailed to each participant at least 30 days prior to any record date for the payment of any Dividend by the Fund.

The Funds reserve the right to amend or terminate the Plan. There is no direct service charge to participants with regard to purchases in the Plan; however, the Funds reserve the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants.

All correspondence or questions concerning the Plan should be directed to the Plan Administrator, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43006, Providence, RI 02940-3006, by calling (toll-free) (800) 451-6788, or through the Plan Administrator’s website www.computershare.com/investor.

 

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Among Prudential companies and with other non-Prudential companies that perform services for us or on our behalf for our everyday business purposes, such as providing services to you, administering your account or policy, and marketing products and services of Prudential and other companies that may interest you.

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As necessary in connection with business operations, limited information may be disclosed to certain business partners and their service providers in order to effectuate and manage business partnerships.

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With another financial institution if you agree that your account or policy can be transferred to that company.

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As permitted or required by law, including, for example, to law enforcement officials and regulators, in response to subpoenas, and to prevent fraud.

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For those customers who have one of our products through a plan sponsored by an employer or other organization, we will disclose your personal information in a manner consistent with the terms of the plan agreement or consistent with our agreement with you.

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We may also disclose consumer report information among Prudential companies, which may include information about you from credit reports and certain information that we receive from you and from consumer reporting agencies or other third parties. You can limit this disclosing by following the instructions described in this notice.

Unless you agree otherwise, we do not disclose your personal information with non-Prudential companies for them to market their products or services to you. We may tell you about a product or service that other companies offer and, if you respond, that company will know that we selected you to receive the information. We will not disclose your phone number with non-Prudential companies for the purposes of text messaging. Only Prudential companies who have obtained your prior express written consent will be able to contact you via text messaging.

Note: PGIM, Inc. and its affiliates comprising Prudential’s global investment management businesses do not sell or share Personal Information. PGIM does disclose information internally and with certain third parties. These third parties are our business partners and contractors, and they are bound by contracts, agreements, and monitoring to ensure that your data is treated with utmost protection and respect. Each third-party is carefully vetted, to ensure that they have adequate protection in place to protect your data before we agree to work with them.

Limiting Our Sharing – Opt Out/Privacy Choice

You may tell us not to share your personal information among Prudential companies for marketing purposes, and not to share consumer report information among Prudential companies, by “opting out” of such sharing. To limit our sharing for these purposes:

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Visit us online at: https://www.prudential.com/links/privacy-center.

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Call us at: 1-877-248-4019


Note that you are not able to limit our ability to disclose your personal information among Prudential companies and with other non-Prudential companies for servicing and administration purposes.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about how we protect, use, and disclose your personal information or about this privacy notice, please call us. The toll-free number is 1-877-248-4019. We reserve the right to modify this notice at any time. This notice is also available anytime at www.prudential.com.

Prudential companies include the following:

Insurance Companies and Insurance Company Separate Accounts: The Prudential Insurance Company of America; Pruco Life Insurance Company; Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey; Prudential Legacy Insurance Company of New Jersey; Insurance company separate accounts that include the following names or are otherwise identified as maintained by an entity that includes the following names: Prudential or Pruco (except for insurance company separate accounts sponsored by Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (PRIAC), which were transferred to Empower as part of the sale of PRIAC to Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America and are no longer affiliated with Prudential)

Insurance Agencies: Prudential Insurance Agency, LLC;

Broker-Dealers and Registered Investment Advisers: AST Investment Services, Inc.; Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc.; Pruco Securities, LLC; PGIM, Inc.; Prudential Investment Management Services LLC; PGIM Investments LLC; PGIM Private Placement Investors, L.P.; Prudential Select Strategies LLC; PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC; Jennison Associates LLC; PGIM Custom Harvest LLC; ; PGIM DC Solutions, LLC ; PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions, LLC, PGIM Real Estate Advisors LLC; Deerpath Capital Management LP; Montana Capital Partners AG

Bank and Trust Companies: Prudential Trust Company

Investment Companies and Other Investment Vehicles: PGIM Funds; Prudential Insurance Funds; All funds that include the following names: Prudential, PCP, PGIM, PEP, PCEP, or PSLO

Other Companies: Prudential Workplace Solutions Group Services, LLC; Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC; PGIM Real Estate Finance, LLC

Vermont Residents: We will not disclose information about your creditworthiness among Prudential companies, other than as permitted by Vermont law, unless you authorize us to make those disclosures.

 

LOGO

 

Prudential, the Prudential logo, and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

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   MAIL       MAIL (OVERNIGHT)       TELEPHONE
     Computershare       Computershare       (800) 451-6788
     P.O. Box 43078       150 Royall Street       WEBSITE
     Providence, RI       Suite 101       pgim.com/investments
     02940-3078         Canton, MA 02021          

 

PROXY VOTING

The Board of Directors or Trustees (as applicable) of each Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser(s) the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES

Ellen S. Alberding (GHY and ISD)· Kevin J. Bannon · Scott E. Benjamin · Barry H. Evans · Keith F. Hartstein · Stuart S. Parker · Brian K. Reid · Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS

Stuart S. Parker, President · Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President · Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer · Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer · Dino Capasso, Chief Compliance Officer · Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer · Andrew R. French, Secretary · Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary · Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary · Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary · George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary · Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary · Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer · Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer · Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer · Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer

 

MANAGER    PGIM Investments LLC    655 Broad Street
          Newark, NJ 07102
SUBADVISER(S)    PGIM Fixed Income    655 Broad Street
      Newark, NJ 07102
   PGIM Limited (SDHY only)    Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand
      Trafalgar Square
      London, WC2N 5HR
          United Kingdom
CUSTODIAN    The Bank of New York    240 Greenwich Street
     Mellon    New York, NY 10286
TRANSFER AGENT    Computershare Trust    P.O. Box 43078
     Company, N.A.    Providence, RI 02940-3078
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED    PricewaterhouseCoopers    300 Madison Avenue
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM    LLP    New York, NY 10017
FUND COUNSEL    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP    787 Seventh Avenue
          New York, NY 10019


 

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES

Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors or Trustees (as applicable) by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc., PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc., and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors or Trustees (as applicable), 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director/Trustee by writing to that Director/Trustee at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. Each Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Each Fund’s Chief Executive Officer has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the required annual certifications and the Funds have also included the certifications of the Funds’ Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, on the Funds’ Form N-CSR filed with the Commission, for the period of this report.

 

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of a Fund carefully before investing.

 

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 that the Fund may purchase, from time to time, its shares at market prices.


LOGO

 

 

 

PGIM FIXED INCOME CLOSED-END FUNDS

 

 Fund    NYSE    CUSIP

 PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc.

   GHY    69346J106

 PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

   ISD    69346H100

 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund 

   SDHY    69355J104

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  (b)

Copy of each notice transmitted to stockholders in reliance on Rule 30e-3 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-3) that contains disclosures specified by paragraph (c)(3) of that rule – Not applicable.

Item 2 – Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 6 – Investments – The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included in the financial statements filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7 – Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

Item 8 – Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

Item 9 – Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

Item 10 – Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

Item 11 – Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract – None

Item 12 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not required, as this

is not an annual filing.

Item 13 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 14 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – None

Item 15 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to the procedures by which

shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 16 – Controls and Procedures

 

  (a)

It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s


  principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b)

There has been no significant change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 17 – Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

Item 18 – Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation – Not applicable.

Item 19 – Exhibits

(a)(1) Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

(a)(2) Policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 under the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934 – Not applicable.

(a)(3) Certifications pursuant to Section  302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT.

(a)(4) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940- Not applicable.

(a)(5) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant – Not applicable.

(b) Certifications pursuant to Section  906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Registrant:

  

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

By:

  

/s/ Andrew R. French

  

Andrew R. French

  

Secretary

Date:

  

March 18, 2025

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By:

  

/s/ Stuart S. Parker

  

Stuart S. Parker

  

President and Principal Executive Officer

Date:

  

March 18, 2025

By:

  

/s/ Christian J. Kelly

  

Christian J. Kelly

  

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date:

  

March 18, 2025