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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001398344-18-009117
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	497
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180618
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180618
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20180618

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CORNERSTONE STRATEGIC VALUE FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000814083
		IRS NUMBER:				133407699
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-224879
		FILM NUMBER:		18904694

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		225 PICTORIA DRIVE, SUITE 450
		CITY:			CINCINNATI
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45246
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(513) 587-3400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		225 PICTORIA DRIVE, SUITE 450
		CITY:			CINCINNATI
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45246

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORNERSTONE STRATEGIC VALUE FUND INC/ NEW
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010503

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CLEMENTE STRATEGIC VALUE FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990622

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CLEMENTE GLOBAL GROWTH FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<P STYLE="font: 14pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>Cornerstone Strategic
Value Fund, Inc.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>44,562,352 Rights for 14,854,117
Shares of Common Stock</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify">Cornerstone Strategic Value
Fund, Inc. (the &ldquo;Fund&rdquo;) is issuing non-transferable rights (&ldquo;Rights&rdquo;) to its holders of record of shares
(&ldquo;Shares&rdquo;) of common stock (&ldquo;Common Stock&rdquo;) (such holders hereinafter referred to as &ldquo;Stockholders&rdquo;,
and the shares of Common Stock, the &ldquo;Shares&rdquo;) which Rights will allow Stockholders to subscribe for new Shares (the
&ldquo;Offering&rdquo;). For every three (3) Rights a Stockholder receives, such Stockholder will be entitled to buy one (1) new
Share. Each Stockholder will receive one Right for each outstanding Share it owns on June 18, 2018 (the &ldquo;Record Date&rdquo;).
Fractional Shares will not be issued upon the exercise of the Rights. Accordingly, the number of Rights to be issued to a Stockholder
on the Record Date will be rounded up to the nearest whole number of Rights evenly divisible by three. Stockholders on the Record
Date may purchase Shares not acquired by other Stockholders in this Rights offering, subject to certain limitations discussed in
this Prospectus. Additionally, if there are not enough unsubscribed Shares to honor all additional subscription requests, the Fund
may, in its sole discretion, issue additional Shares up to 100% of the Shares available in the Offering to honor additional subscription
requests. See &ldquo;The Offering&rdquo; below.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 5.75pt 0 0in; text-align: justify">The Rights are non-transferable,
and may not be purchased or sold. Rights will expire without residual value at the Expiration Date (defined below). The Rights
will not be listed for trading on the NYSE American LLC (&ldquo;NYSE American&rdquo;), and there will not be any market for trading
Rights. The Shares to be issued pursuant to the Offering will be listed for trading on the NYSE American, subject to the NYSE
American being officially notified of the issuance of those Shares. On June 15, 2018, the last reported net asset value (&ldquo;NAV&rdquo;)
per Share was $12.80 and the last reported sales price per Share on the NYSE American was $14.10, which represents a 10.16% premium
to the Fund&rsquo;s NAV per Share. The subscription price per Share (the &ldquo;Subscription Price&rdquo;) will be the greater
of (i) 107% of NAV per Share as calculated at the close of trading on the date of expiration of the Offering and (ii) 90% of the
market price per Share at such time. The considerable number of shares that may be issued as a result of the Offering may cause
the premium above NAV at which the Fund&rsquo;s shares are currently trading to decline, especially if stockholders exercising
the Rights attempt to sell sizeable numbers of shares immediately after such issuance.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>STOCKHOLDERS WHO CHOOSE
TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS WILL NOT KNOW THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE PER SHARE AT THE TIME THEY EXERCISE SUCH RIGHTS BECAUSE THE OFFERING
WILL EXPIRE (I.E., CLOSE) PRIOR TO THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FUND&rsquo;S NAV AND OTHER RELEVANT MARKET INFORMATION ON THE EXPIRATION
DATE. ONCE A STOCKHOLDER SUBSCRIBES FOR SHARES AND THE FUND RECEIVES PAYMENT, SUCH STOCKHOLDER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE HIS,
HER OR ITS DECISION. THE OFFERING WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON JULY 20, 2018 (THE &ldquo;EXPIRATION DATE&rdquo;),
UNLESS EXTENDED, AS DISCUSSED IN THIS PROSPECTUS.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund is a diversified,
closed-end management investment company. The Fund&rsquo;s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through
investing primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. There can be no assurance that the Fund&rsquo;s objective
will be achieved.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify">For more information, please
call AST Fund Solutions, LLC (the &ldquo;Information Agent&rdquo;) toll free at (800) 581-4001.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>Investing in the Fund involves risks. See &ldquo;Risk
Factors&rdquo; on page 33 of this prospectus.</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center"><B>Estimated<BR>
 Subscription<BR>
 Price<SUP>(1)</SUP></B></TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Estimated Sales<BR>
 Load</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center"><B>Estimated<BR>
 Proceeds to<BR>
 the Fund<SUP>(2)(3)</SUP></B></TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 53%; text-align: left">Per Share</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: right">13.70</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: center">None</TD><TD STYLE="width: 2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: right">203,501,407</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">Total</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.70</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">None</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">203,501,407</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify; padding-right: 5.85pt">Because the Subscription Price will not be determined until after printing
and distribution of this prospectus, the &ldquo;Estimated Subscription Price&rdquo; above is an estimate of the subscription price
based on the Fund&rsquo;s per-Share NAV and market price at the close of trading on May 31, 2018. See &ldquo;The Offering - Subscription
Price&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Offering - Payment for Shares.&rdquo;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(2)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Proceeds to the Fund are before deduction of expenses incurred
by the Fund in connection with the Offering, such expenses are estimated to be approximately $233,772 or approximately $0.004
per Share, if fully subscribed. The calculation of the per Share amount does not take into account the Over-Subscription Shares.
Funds received prior to the final due date of this Offering will be deposited in a segregated account pending allocation and distribution
of Shares. Interest, if any, on subscription monies will be paid to the Fund regardless of whether Shares are issued by the Fund;
interest will not be used as credit toward the purchase of Shares.</TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(3)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify; padding-right: 5.8pt">Fees and expenses incurred by the Fund in connection with the Offering are
estimated to be approximately $233,772 or approximately $0.004 per Share, if fully subscribed. Proceeds to the Fund, after deduction
of such fees and expenses incurred by the Fund in connection with the Offering, are estimated to be approximately $203,267,636
or approximately $3.42 per Share, if fully subscribed. The calculation of the per Share amounts indicated above do not take into
account the Over-Subscription Shares.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>Neither the Securities
and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 3.7pt; text-align: center">The date of this prospectus is
June 18, 2018.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund&rsquo;s Shares are listed
on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol &ldquo;CLM.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify"><I>Investment Adviser.</I>
Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. (the &ldquo;Adviser&rdquo;) acts as the Fund&rsquo;s investment adviser. See &ldquo;Management of the
Fund.&rdquo; As of March 31, 2018, the Adviser managed one other closed-end fund with combined assets with the Fund of approximately
$847.5 million. The Adviser&rsquo;s address is 1075 Hendersonville Road, Suite 250, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 5.8pt 0 0in; text-align: justify">This prospectus sets forth concisely
the information about the Fund that you should know before deciding whether to invest in the Fund. A Statement of Additional Information,
dated June 18, 2018 (the &ldquo;Statement of Additional Information&rdquo;), and other materials, containing additional information
about the Fund, have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &ldquo;SEC&rdquo;). The Statement of Additional
Information is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this prospectus, which means it is considered to be part of this
prospectus. You may obtain a free copy of the Statement of Additional Information, the table of contents of which is on page 56
of this prospectus, and other information filed with the SEC, by calling toll free (800) 581-4001 or by writing to the Fund c/o
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246 or by visiting the Fund&rsquo;s website at www.cornerstonestrategicvaluefund.com.
The Fund files annual and semi-annual stockholder reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You can obtain
this information or the Fund&rsquo;s Statement of Additional Information or any information regarding the Fund filed with the
SEC from the SEC&rsquo;s website at www.sec.gov.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund&rsquo;s
Shares do not represent a deposit or obligation of, and are not guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank or other insured depository
institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any governmental
agency.</P>


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only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you
with different information. We are not making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is
not permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund will
amend this prospectus if, during the period this prospectus is required to be delivered, there are any material changes to the
facts stated in this prospectus subsequent to the date of this prospectus.</B></P>


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    <TD STYLE="width: 10%; text-align: right"><B>Page</B></TD></TR>
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    <TD>SUMMARY</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">1</TD></TR>
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    <TD>SUMMARY OF FUND EXPENSES</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">11</TD></TR>
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    <TD>THE FUND</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">12</TD></TR>
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    <TD>THE OFFERING</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">12</TD></TR>
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    <TD>FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">23</TD></TR>
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    <TD>USE OF PROCEEDS</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">26</TD></TR>
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    <TD>INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">26</TD></TR>
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    <TD>RISK FACTORS</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">33</TD></TR>
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    <TD>LISTING OF SHARES</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">40</TD></TR>
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    <TD>MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">40</TD></TR>
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    <TD>DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">42</TD></TR>
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    <TD>DISTRIBUTION POLICY</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">43</TD></TR>
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    <TD>DISTRIBUTION REINVESTMENT PLAN</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">46</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD>CERTAIN ADDITIONAL MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">48</TD></TR>
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    <TD>DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">52</TD></TR>
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    <TD>LEGAL MATTERS</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">55</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD>REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">55</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD>INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">55</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">55</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD>TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right">56</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>SUMMARY</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><I>This summary does not contain all of the information
that you should consider before investing in the Fund. You should review the more detailed information contained or incorporated
by reference in this prospectus and in the Statement of Additional Information, particularly the information set forth under the
heading &ldquo;Risk Factors.&rdquo;</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt">A 1-for-4 reverse stock split (the &ldquo;Reverse
Stock Split&rdquo;) was announced on October 14, 2014 and became effective on December 29, 2014. All share and per share amounts
in this prospectus prior to December 29, 2014 have been adjusted to reflect this Reverse Stock Split.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 80%; text-align: justify; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It was incorporated in Maryland on May 1, 1987 and commenced investment operations on June 30, 1987. The Fund&rsquo;s Shares of Common Stock are traded on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol &ldquo;CLM&rdquo;. As of May 31, 2018, the Fund had 44,562,352 Shares issued and outstanding.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>The Offering</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund is issuing non-transferable rights (&ldquo;Rights&rdquo;) to its Stockholders as of the close of business on June 18, 2018 which Rights will allow Stockholders to subscribe for an aggregate of 14,854,117 Shares (the &ldquo;Offering&rdquo;). For every three (3) Rights a Stockholder receives, such Stockholder will be entitled to buy one (1) new Share at a subscription price equal to the greater of (i) 107% of NAV of the Shares as calculated on the Expiration Date and (ii) 90% of the market price at the close of trading on such date. Each Stockholder will receive one Right for each outstanding Share he or she owns on the Record Date (the &ldquo;Basic Subscription&rdquo;). Fractional Shares will not be issued upon the exercise of the Rights. Accordingly, the number of Rights to be issued to a Stockholder as of the Record Date will be rounded up to the nearest whole number of Rights evenly divisible by three. Stockholders as of the Record Date may purchase Shares not acquired by other Stockholders in this Rights offering, subject to certain limitations discussed in this prospectus. Additionally, if there are not enough unsubscribed Shares to honor all over-subscription requests, the Fund may, in its discretion, issue additional Shares up to 100% of the Shares available in the Offering to honor additional subscription requests.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Shares will be issued within the 15-day period immediately following the record date of the Fund&rsquo;s monthly distribution and Stockholders exercising rights will not be entitled to receive such distribution with respect to the shares issued pursuant to such exercise.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund previously conducted a rights offering that expired on August 25, 2017 (the &ldquo;2017 Offering&rdquo;) and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2017 Offering, the Fund issued 14,454,716 Shares (4,787,408 Shares of which were Over-Subscription Shares) in fulfillment of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price of $13.86 per Share, for a total offering of $200,342,364.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: justify; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund previously conducted a rights offering that expired on October 21, 2016 (the &ldquo;2016 Offering&rdquo;) and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2016 Offering, the Fund issued 6,783,942 Shares in fulfillment of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price of $14.11 per Share, for a total offering of $95,721,421.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-top: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0">The Fund previously conducted a rights offering that expired on November 29, 2013 (the &ldquo;2013 Offering&rdquo;) and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2013 Offering, which was fully subscribed, the Fund issued 3,158,284 Shares (1,579,142 Shares of which were Over-Subscription Shares) at a subscription price of $23.68 per Share, for a total offering of $74,788,165.</P>

</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Prior to 2013 Offering, the Fund previously conducted a rights offering that expired on December 21, 2012 (the &ldquo;2012 Offering&rdquo;) and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2012 Offering, the Fund issued 970,072 Shares in fulfillment of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price of $23.96 per Share, for a total offering of $23,242,931.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Prior to the 2012 Offering, the Fund previously conducted a rights offering that expired on December 16, 2011 (the &ldquo;2011 Offering&rdquo;) and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2011 Offering, which was fully subscribed, the Fund issued 1,433,722 Shares (716,861 Shares of which were Over-Subscription Shares) at a subscription price of $24.36 per Share, for a total offering of $34,925,455.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Prior to the 2011 Offering, the Fund conducted a rights offering that expired on December 10, 2010 (the &ldquo;2010 Offering&rdquo;) and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2010 Offering, the Fund issued 358,457 Shares in fulfillment of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price of $32.96 per Share, for a total offering of $11,812,869.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Use of proceeds from the 2017 Offering, the 2016 Offering, the 2013 Offering, the 2012 Offering, the 2011 Offering, and the 2010 Offering (collectively, the &ldquo;Prior Rights Offerings&rdquo;) have been, and the use of proceeds from the current Offering and any future rights offerings, may be used to maintain the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy (as defined below) by providing funding for future distributions, which may constitute a return of its Stockholders&rsquo; capital.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Purpose of the Offering</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">At its meeting held on May 11, 2018, the Board of Directors considered, in addition to other factors, the success of the Prior Rights Offerings, and determined that the current Offering was in the best interests of the Fund and its Stockholders to increase the assets of the Fund. The primary reasons include:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 3%">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify; width: 77%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"> The Basic Subscription
    will provide existing Stockholders an opportunity to purchase additional Shares at a price that is potentially below market
    value without incurring any commission or transaction charges.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&bull;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">
    Raising more cash will better position the Fund to take advantage of investment opportunities that exist or may arise,
    however, as has been the case with Prior Rights Offerings, a portion of the increase in the Fund&rsquo;s assets will also be
    used to maintain the Fund&rsquo;s managed distribution policy (the &ldquo;Distribution Policy&rdquo;) (see discussion
    below).</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 3%; border-top: Black 1pt solid">&bull;&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 77%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">Increasing the Fund&rsquo;s assets will provide the Fund additional flexibility in maintaining the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy. This policy permits Stockholders to receive a predictable level of cash flow and some liquidity periodically with respect to their Shares without having to sell Shares. Previously, the Fund&rsquo;s investments have not provided adequate income to meet the requirements of the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy, therefore, the Fund has made return of capital distributions to maintain the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy. Specifically, Stockholders should be aware that a majority of the distributions that the Funds made to its Stockholders for the years 2013-2017 consisted of a return of its Stockholder's capital, and not of income or gains generated from the Fund's investment portfolio, with the exception of the years 2015 and 2016 for which substantially all of the distributions that the Fund made to its Stockholders consisted of a return of its Stockholders&rsquo; capital, and not of income or gains generated from the Fund&rsquo;s investment portfolio.</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&bull;&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">Increasing Fund assets may lower the Fund&rsquo;s expenses as a proportion of net assets because the Fund&rsquo;s fixed costs would be spread over a larger asset base. There can be no assurance that by increasing the size of the Fund, the Fund&rsquo;s expense ratio will be lowered. However, increasing the Fund&rsquo;s assets results in a benefit to the Fund&rsquo;s Investment Adviser because the Management fee that is paid to the Investment Adviser increases as the Fund&rsquo;s net assets increase.</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&bull;&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">The Offering is expected to be anti-dilutive with respect to the net asset value per share, but not to voting, to all Stockholders, including those electing not to participate. This expectation is based on the fact that all the costs of the Offering will be borne by the Stockholders whether or not they exercise their Rights, because the Offering price is set at a premium to NAV and the estimated expenses incurred for the Offering will be more than offset by the increase in the net assets of the Fund such that non-participating Stockholders will receive an increase in their net asset value, so long as the number of Shares issued to participating Stockholders is not materially less than a full exercise of the Basic Subscription amount. Historically, all Prior Rights Offerings have been anti-dilutive with respect to net asset value per share. Stockholders have exercised not only the basic subscription but also a significant percentage of the additional subscription shares offered. The Offering is expected to be dilutive with respect to Stockholder&rsquo;s voting percentages because Stockholders electing not to participate in the Offering will own a smaller percentage of the total number of shares outstanding after the completion of the Offering.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&bull;&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">Because the Offering will increase the Fund&rsquo;s outstanding Shares, it may increase the number of Stockholders over the long term, which could increase the level of market interest in and visibility of the Fund and improve the trading liquidity of the Shares on the NYSE American.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid"><B>Investment Objective and Policies</B></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid">The Fund&rsquo;s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Fund&rsquo;s investment objective and some of its investment policies are considered fundamental policies and may not be changed without Stockholder approval. The Statement of Additional Information contains a list of the fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies of the Fund under the heading &ldquo;Investment Restrictions.&rdquo;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 80%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">During periods of adverse market or economic conditions, the Fund may temporarily invest all or a substantial portion of its net assets in cash or cash equivalents.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-left: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Investment Strategies</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund&rsquo;s portfolio, under normal market conditions, will consist principally of the equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. Currently, the Fund primarily invests in companies with large capitalizations, however, the Fund may invest in companies of all capitalization ranges. The Fund invests in common stocks and may also invest in preferred stocks, rights, warrants and securities convertible into common stocks that are listed on stock exchanges or traded over the counter.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In determining which securities to buy for the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio, the Adviser uses a balanced approach, including &ldquo;value&rdquo; and &ldquo;growth&rdquo; investing by seeking out companies at reasonable prices, without regard to sector or industry, which demonstrate favorable long-term growth characteristics. Valuation and growth characteristics may be considered for purposes of selecting potential investment securities. In general, valuation analysis is used to determine the inherent value of the company by analyzing financial information such as a company&rsquo;s price to book, price to sales, return on equity, and return on assets ratios; and growth analysis is used to determine a company&rsquo;s potential for long-term dividends and earnings growth due to market-oriented factors such as growing market share, the launch of new products or services, the strength of its management and market demand. Fluctuations in these characteristics may trigger trading decisions to be made by the Adviser.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Although the Fund has the ability to invest a significant portion of its assets in non-U.S. companies, the Fund has consistently maintained the investment of at least 95% of its assets in U.S. listed companies for the last decade.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund may invest without limitation in other closed-end investment companies and Exchange-Traded Funds (&ldquo;ETFs&rdquo;), provided that the Fund limits its investment in securities issued by other investment companies so that not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment company will be owned by the Fund. As a stockholder in any investment company, the Fund will bear its ratable share of the investment company&rsquo;s expenses and would remain subject to payment of the Fund&rsquo;s advisory and administrative fees with respect to the assets so invested.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund may invest up to 15% of its assets in illiquid U.S. and non-U.S. securities, provided that the Fund may not invest more than 3% of the Fund&rsquo;s assets in the securities of companies that, at the time of investment, had less than a year of operations, including operations of predecessor companies. The Fund will invest only in such illiquid securities that, in the opinion of Fund management, present opportunities for substantial growth over a period of two to five years.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">To comply with provisions of the 1940 Act, on any matter upon which the Fund is solicited to vote as a shareholder in an investment company in which it invests, the Adviser votes such shares in the same general proportion as shares held by other shareholders of that investment company. The Fund does not and will not invest in any other closed-end funds managed by the Adviser.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 80%; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-top: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">The Fund may, without limitation, hold cash or invest in assets in money market instruments, including U.S. and non-U.S. government securities, high grade commercial paper and certificates of deposit and bankers&rsquo; acceptances issued by U.S. and non-U.S. banks having deposits of at least $500 million.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">The Fund&rsquo;s annual portfolio turnover rate is expected to continue to be relatively low, ranging between 10% and 90%.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid"><B>Investment Adviser and Fee</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. (the &ldquo;Adviser&rdquo;), the
    investment adviser of the Fund, is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (&ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) as an
    investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. As of March 31, 2018, the Adviser managed one other
    closed-end fund with combined assets with the Fund, of approximately $847.5 million.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">The Adviser is entitled to receive a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund&rsquo;s average weekly net assets. See &ldquo;Management of the Fund.&rdquo;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><B>Administrator and Fund Accounting Agent</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">At a Board of Directors Meeting held on May 11, 2018, the Board of Directors selected Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH (&ldquo;Ultimus&rdquo;) to become the Fund&rsquo;s Administrator, effective June 1, 2018. Ultimus also serves as the accounting agent to the Fund. Under the fund accounting and administration agreement with the Fund, Ultimus is responsible for generally managing the administrative affairs of the Fund, including supervising the preparation of reports to Stockholders, reports to and filings with the SEC and materials for meetings of the Board. Ultimus is also responsible for calculating the net asset value per share and maintaining the financial books and records of the Fund. Ultimus is entitled to receive a base fee of $5,000 per month plus an asset-based fee of 0.05% of the first $250 million of average daily net assets, 0.04% of such assets greater than $250 million to $1 billion, 0.03% of such assets greater than $1 billion to $2 billion and 0.02% of such assets in excess of $2 billion.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><B>Custodian and Transfer Agent</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">U.S. Bank National Association serves as the Fund&rsquo;s custodian and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC serves as the Fund&rsquo;s transfer agent. See &ldquo;Management of the Fund&rdquo;.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><B>Closed-End Fund Structure</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">Closed-end funds differ from open-end management investment companies (commonly referred to as mutual funds) in that closed-end funds do not redeem their shares at the option of the stockholder and generally list their shares for trading on a securities exchange. By comparison, mutual funds issue securities that are redeemable daily at net asset value at the option of the stockholder and typically engage in a continuous offering of their shares. Mutual funds are subject to continuous asset in-flows and out-flows that can complicate portfolio management, whereas closed-end funds generally can stay more fully invested in securities consistent with the closed-end fund&rsquo;s investment objectives and policies. In addition, in comparison to open-end funds, closed-end funds have greater flexibility in the employment of financial leverage and in the ability to make certain types of investments, including investments in illiquid securities.</TD></TR>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Although the Fund&rsquo;s Shares have frequently
        traded at a premium to its net asset value during the past several years, shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount
        from their net asset value. In recognition of the possibility that the Shares might trade at a discount to net asset value and
        that any such discount may not be in the interest of Stockholders, the Fund&rsquo;s Board of Directors, in consultation with the
        Adviser, may, from time to time, review possible actions to reduce any such discount, including considering open market repurchases
        or tender offers for the Fund&rsquo;s Shares. There can be no assurance that the Board of Directors will decide to undertake any
        of these actions or that, if undertaken, such actions would result in the Shares trading at a price equal to or close to net asset
        value per Share.</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">In addition, the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution
        Policy may continue to be an effective action to counter a trading discount. See &ldquo;Distribution Policy.&rdquo;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Board of Directors may also
consider the conversion of the Fund to an open-end investment company. The Board of Directors believes, however, that the closed-end
structure is desirable, given the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective and policies. Investors should assume, therefore, that it
is highly unlikely that the Board of Directors would vote to convert the Fund to an open-end investment company.</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; border-left: Black 1pt solid"><B>Summary of Principal Risks</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Investing in the Fund involves risks, including
        the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or all of your investment. Therefore,
        before investing you should consider carefully the following principal risks that you assume when you invest in the Fund.</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B><I>Stock Market Volatility.</I></B>
        Stock markets can be volatile. In other words, the prices of stocks can rise or fall rapidly in response to developments affecting
        a specific company or industry, or to changing economic, political or market conditions. The Fund is subject to the general risk
        that the value of its investments may decline if the stock markets perform poorly. There is also a risk that the Fund&rsquo;s investments
        will underperform either the securities markets generally or particular segments of the securities markets.</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B><I>Issuer Specific Changes.
</I></B>Changes in the financial condition of an issuer, changes in the specific economic or political conditions that affect
a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect the credit quality
or value of an issuer&rsquo;s securities. Lower-quality debt securities tend to be more sensitive to these changes than higher-quality
debt securities.</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><B><I>Common Stock Risk.</I></B> The Fund will invest a significant portion of its net assets in common stocks. Common stocks represent an ownership interest in a company. The Fund may also invest in securities that can be exercised for or converted into common stocks (such as convertible preferred stock). Common stocks and similar equity securities are more volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Therefore, the value of your investment in the Fund may sometimes decrease instead of increase. Common stock prices fluctuate for many reasons, including changes in investors&rsquo; perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer, the general condition of the relevant stock market or when political or economic events affecting the issuers occur. In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates, as the costs of capital rise for issuers. Because convertible securities can be converted into equity securities, their values will normally increase or decrease as the values of the underlying equity securities increase or decrease. The common stocks in which the Fund will invest are structurally subordinated to preferred securities, bonds and other debt instruments in a company&rsquo;s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and assets and, therefore, will be subject to greater risk than the preferred securities or debt instruments of such issuers.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 80%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Other Investment Company Securities Risk.</I></B> The Fund invests in the securities of other closed-end investment companies and in ETFs. Investing in other investment companies and ETFs involves substantially the same risks as investing directly in the underlying instruments, but the total return on such investments at the investment company level may be reduced by the operating expenses and fees of such other investment companies, including advisory fees. To the extent the Fund invests a portion of its assets in investment company securities, those assets will be subject to the risks of the purchased investment company&rsquo;s portfolio securities, and a stockholder in the Fund will bear not only his proportionate share of the expenses of the Fund, but also, indirectly, the expenses of the purchased investment company. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any investment company or ETF in which the Fund invests will be achieved.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-left: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Foreign Securities Risk.</I></B> Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers involve special risks not presented by investments in securities of U.S. issuers, including the following: less publicly available information about companies due to less rigorous disclosure or accounting standards or regulatory practices; the impact of political, social or diplomatic events, including war; possible seizure, expropriation or nationalization of the company or its assets; possible imposition of currency exchange controls; and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These risks are more pronounced to the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its investments in companies located in one region. These risks may be greater in emerging markets and in less developed countries. For example, prior governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in some emerging market countries, and the extent of foreign investment may be subject to limitation in other emerging countries. With respect to risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Fund does not expect to engage in foreign currency hedging transactions. See &ldquo;Foreign Currency Risk.&rdquo;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-left: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Defensive Positions.</I></B> During periods of adverse market or economic conditions, the Fund may temporarily invest all or a substantial portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. The Fund would not be pursuing its investment objective in these circumstances and could miss favorable market developments.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Management Risk.</I></B> The Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed portfolio. The Fund&rsquo;s successful pursuit of its investment objective depends upon the Adviser&rsquo;s ability to find and exploit market inefficiencies with respect to undervalued securities. Such situations occur infrequently and sporadically and may be difficult to predict, and may not result in a favorable pricing opportunity that allows the Adviser to fulfill the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective. The Adviser&rsquo;s security selections and other investment decisions might produce losses or cause the Fund to underperform when compared to other funds with similar investment goals. If one or more key individuals leave the employ of the Adviser, the Adviser may not be able to hire qualified replacements, or may require an extended time to do so. This could prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective. The Adviser may also benefit from the Offering because its fee is based on the assets of the Fund, which could be perceived as a conflict of interest.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 80%; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Managed Distribution Risk.</I></B> Under the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy, the Fund makes monthly distributions to Stockholders at a rate that may include periodic distributions of its net income and net capital gains (&ldquo;Net Earnings&rdquo;), or from return-of-capital. For any fiscal year where total cash distributions exceeded Net Earnings (the &ldquo;Excess&rdquo;), the Excess would decrease the Fund&rsquo;s total assets and, as a result, would have the likely effect of increasing the Fund&rsquo;s expense ratio. There is a risk that the total Net Earnings from the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio would not be great enough to offset the amount of cash distributions paid to Stockholders. If this were to be the case, the Fund&rsquo;s assets would be depleted, and there is no guarantee that the Fund would be able to replace the assets. In addition, in order to make such distributions, the Fund may have to sell a portion of its investment portfolio, including securities purchased with the proceeds of the Offering, at a time when independent investment judgment might not dictate such action. Furthermore, such assets used to make distributions will not be available for investment pursuant to the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective. The Fund adopted the Distribution Policy in 2002, and during recent years the Fund&rsquo;s distributions have exceeded its Net Earnings. The Fund may use the proceeds of the Offering to maintain the Distribution Policy by providing funding for future distributions, which may constitute a return of capital to Stockholders and lower the tax basis in their Shares which, for the taxable Stockholders, will defer any potential gains until the Shares are sold. For the taxable Stockholders, the portion of distribution that constitutes ordinary income and/or capital gains is taxable to such Stockholders in the year the distribution is declared. A return of capital is non-taxable to the extent of the Stockholder&rsquo;s basis in the shares. The Stockholders would reduce their basis in the Shares by the amount of the distribution and therefore may result in an increase in the amount of any taxable gain on a subsequent disposition of such Shares, even if such Shares are sold at a loss to the Stockholder&rsquo;s original investment amount. Any return of capital will be separately identified when Stockholders receive their tax statements. Any return of capital that exceeds cost basis may be treated as capital gain. Stockholders are advised to consult with their own tax advisers with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund. Furthermore, the Fund may need to raise additional capital in order to maintain the Distribution Policy.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Preferred Securities Risk.</I></B> Investment in preferred securities carries risks including credit risk, deferral risk, redemption risk, limited voting rights, risk of subordination and lack of liquidity. Fully taxable or hybrid preferred securities typically contain provisions that allow an issuer, at its discretion, to defer distributions for up to 20 consecutive quarters. Traditional preferreds also contain provisions that allow an issuer, under certain conditions to skip (in the case of &ldquo;noncumulative preferreds&rdquo;) or defer (in the case of &ldquo;cumulative preferreds&rdquo;), dividend payments. If the Fund owns a preferred security that is deferring its distributions, the Fund may be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving any distributions. Preferred securities typically contain provisions that allow for redemption in the event of tax or security law changes in addition to call features at the option of the issuer. In the event of a redemption, the Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds at comparable rates of return. Preferred securities typically do not provide any voting rights, except in cases when dividends are in arrears beyond a certain time period, which varies by issue. Preferred securities are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company&rsquo;s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments. Preferred securities may be substantially less liquid than many other securities, such as U.S. government securities, corporate debt or common stocks. Dividends paid on preferred securities will generally not qualify for the reduced federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &ldquo;Code&rdquo;). See &ldquo;Federal Income Tax Matters.&rdquo;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 20%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Managed Distribution Policy</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 80%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Effective June 25, 2002, the Fund initiated a fixed, monthly distribution to Stockholders. On November 29, 2006, the Distribution Policy was updated to provide for the annual resetting of the monthly distribution amount per share based on the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value on the last business day in October. The terms of the Distribution Policy will be reviewed and approved at least annually by the Fund&rsquo;s Board of Directors and can be modified at the Board&rsquo;s discretion. To the extent that these distributions exceed the current earnings of the Fund, the balance will be generated from sales of portfolio securities held by the Fund, and will be distributed as either short-term or long-term capital gains or a tax-free return-of-capital. To the extent these distributions are not represented by net investment income and capital gains, they will not represent yield or investment return on the Fund&rsquo;s investment portfolio. As shown on page 35 in the table which identifies the constituent components of the Fund&rsquo;s distributions under its Managed Distribution Policy for years 2013-2017, substantially all of the distributions that the Fund made to its Stockholders for the years 2015 and 2016 consisted of a return of its Stockholders&rsquo; capital, and not of income or gains generated from the Fund&rsquo;s investment portfolio, and a majority of the distributions that the Fund made to its Stockholders for the years 2013-2014 and 2017 consisted of a return of its Stockholders&rsquo; capital, and not of income or gains generated from the Fund&rsquo;s investment portfolio. Although return of capital distributions may not be taxable, such distributions may reduce a Stockholder&rsquo;s cost basis in his or her Shares, and therefore may result in an increase in the amount of any taxable gain on a subsequent disposition of such Shares, even if such Shares are sold at a loss to the Stockholder&rsquo;s original investment amount. The Fund plans to maintain the Distribution Policy even if a return-of-capital distribution would exceed an investor&rsquo;s tax basis and therefore be a taxable distribution.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">On August 11, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Fund determined that the distribution percentage for the calendar year 2018 would remain at 21%, which was the same distribution percentage used in 2017, which would then be applied to the net asset value of the Fund at the end of October 2017 to determine the distribution amounts for calendar year 2018. During 2018, the Board of Directors of the Fund will make a determination regarding the distribution percentage for 2019 which will then be applied to the net asset value of the Fund at the end of October 2018 to determine the distribution amounts for calendar year 2019. The distribution percentage is not a function of, nor is it related to, the investment return on the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 80%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">To the extent necessary to meet the amounts distributed under the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy, portfolio securities, including those purchased with the proceeds of this Offering, may be sold to the extent adequate income is not available. Sustaining the Distribution Policy could require the Fund to raise additional capital in the future.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">Although it has no current intention to do so, the Board may terminate this Distribution Policy at any time, and such termination may have an adverse effect on the market price for the Fund&rsquo;s Shares. The Fund determines annually whether to distribute any net realized long-term capital gains in excess of net realized short-term capital losses, including capital loss carryovers, if any. To the extent that the Fund&rsquo;s taxable income in any calendar year exceeds the aggregate amount distributed pursuant to the Distribution Policy, an additional distribution may be made to avoid the payment of a 4% U.S. federal excise tax, and to the extent that the aggregate amount distributed in any calendar year exceeds the Fund&rsquo;s taxable income, the amount of that excess may constitute a return-of-capital for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions to Stockholders are recorded by the Fund on the ex-dividend date.</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid"><B>Distribution Reinvestment Plan</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">Unless a Stockholder elects otherwise, the Stockholder&rsquo;s distributions will be reinvested in additional Shares under the Fund&rsquo;s distribution reinvestment plan. Stockholders who elect not to participate in the Fund&rsquo;s distribution reinvestment plan will receive all distributions in cash paid to the Stockholder of record (or, if the Shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to such nominee). See &ldquo;Distribution Reinvestment Plan.&rdquo;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid"><B>Stock Purchases and Tenders</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: justify">The Board of Directors may consider repurchasing the Fund&rsquo;s Shares in the open market or in private transactions, or tendering for Shares, in an attempt to reduce or eliminate a market value discount from net asset value, if one should occur. There can be no assurance that the Board of Directors will determine to effect any such repurchase or tender or that it would be effective in reducing or eliminating any market value discount.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>SUMMARY OF FUND EXPENSES</B></FONT></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 85%"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1.05pt; text-indent: -1.1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">The
                           following table shows Fund expenses that you as an investor in the Fund&rsquo;s Shares will bear directly
                           or indirectly.</FONT></P>
                           <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1.05pt; text-indent: -1.1pt"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1.05pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Stockholder
        Transaction Expenses</B>&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Sales load</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Offering expenses <SUP>(1)</SUP></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0.05%</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Distribution Reinvestment Plan fees</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Annual Expenses (as a percentage of net assets
    attributable to the Shares)</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Management fees</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">1.00%</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Other expenses<SUP>(2)</SUP></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0.20%</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Acquired Fund fees and expenses<SUP>(3)</SUP></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0.37%</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Total
        Annual Expenses</FONT></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">1.57%</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt auto"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt auto"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>Example</B>(4)</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt auto"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt auto; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The following example illustrates
the hypothetical expenses (including estimated expenses with respect to year 1 of this Offering of approximately $234,000) that
you would pay on a $1,000 investment in the Shares, assuming (i) annual expenses of 1.57% of net assets attributable to the Shares
and (ii) a 5% annual return:</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt auto"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 52%"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 12%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>1
    Year</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 12%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>3
    Years</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 12%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>5
    Years</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 12%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>10
    Years</B></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 8.65pt; text-indent: -8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000
    investment, assuming a 5% annual return</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 6.95pt 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$16</FONT></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$50</FONT></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.85pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$86</FONT></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.95pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$188</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Assuming the Fund will have
                                         59,416,469 Shares outstanding if fully subscribed and Offering expenses to be paid by
                                         the Fund are estimated to be approximately $234,000 or approximately
$0.004 per Share.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(2)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&ldquo;Other
                                         Expenses&rdquo; are based upon gross estimated amounts for the current fiscal year and
                                         include, among other expenses, administration and fund accounting fees. The Fund has
                                         no current intention to borrow money for investment purposes and has adopted a fundamental
                                         policy against selling securities short.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(3)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
                                         Fund invests in other closed-end investment companies and ETFs (collectively, the &ldquo;Acquired
                                         Funds&rdquo;). The Fund&rsquo;s stockholders indirectly bear a pro rata portion of the
                                         fees and expenses of the Acquired Funds in which the Fund invests. Acquired Fund fees
                                         and expenses are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(4)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
                                         example assumes that the estimated &ldquo;Other Expenses&rdquo; set forth in the Annual
                                         Expenses table remain the same each year and that all dividends and distributions are
                                         reinvested at net asset value. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those assumed.
                                         The example further assumes that the Fund uses no leverage, as currently intended and
                                         the Fund does not intent to utilize any leverage within one year from the effective date
                                         of this Registration Statement. Moreover, the Fund&rsquo;s actual rate of return will
                                         vary and may be greater or less than the hypothetical 5% annual return.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>




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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The purpose of the above table is to help a
Stockholder understand the fees and expenses that such Stockholder would bear directly or indirectly. <B>The example should not
be considered a representation of actual future expenses. Actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>THE FUND</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management
investment company. The Fund was organized as a Maryland corporation on May 1, 1987. The Fund&rsquo;s principal office is located
c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC at 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246, and its telephone number is (866) 668-6558.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>THE OFFERING</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Terms
of the Offering</U></B>. The Fund is issuing to Record Date Stockholders (i.e., Stockholders who hold Shares on the Record Date)
non-transferable Rights to subscribe for Shares. Each Record Date Stockholder is being issued one non-transferable Right for every
one Share owned on the Record Date. The Rights entitle a Record Date Stockholder to acquire one Share at the Subscription Price
for every three Rights held. Fractional Shares will not be issued upon the exercise of the Rights. Accordingly, the number of
Rights to be issued to a Record Date Stockholder on the Record Date will be rounded up to the nearest whole number of Rights evenly
divisible by three. Rights may be exercised at any time during the Subscription Period which commences on or about June 29, 2018
and ends at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 20, 2018, unless extended by the Fund. See &ldquo;Expiration of the Offering.&rdquo;
The right to acquire one additional Share for every three Rights held during the Subscription Period at the Subscription Price
is hereinafter referred to as the &ldquo;Basic Subscription.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In
addition to the Basic Subscription, Record Date Stockholders who exercise all of their Rights are entitled to subscribe for Shares
which were not otherwise subscribed for by others in the Basic Subscription (the &ldquo;Additional Subscription Privilege&rdquo;).
If sufficient Shares are not available to honor all requests under the Additional Subscription Privilege, the Fund may, in its
discretion, issue additional Shares up to 100% of the Shares available in the Offering (or 14,854,117 Shares for a total of 29,708,234
Shares) (the &ldquo;Over-Subscription Shares&rdquo;) to honor additional subscription requests, with such Shares subject to the
same terms and conditions of the Offering. See &ldquo;Additional Subscription Privilege&rdquo; below. For purposes of determining
the maximum number of Shares a Stockholder may acquire pursuant to the Offering, broker-dealers whose Shares are held of record
by any Nominee will be deemed to be the holders of the Rights that are issued to such Nominee on their behalf. The term &ldquo;Nominee&rdquo;
shall mean, collectively, CEDE &amp; Company (&ldquo;Cede&rdquo;), as nominee for the Depository Trust Company (&ldquo;DTC&rdquo;),
or any other depository or nominee. Shares acquired pursuant to the Additional Subscription Privilege are subject to allotment
and will be distributed on a pro rata basis if allotment does not exist to fulfill all requests, which is more fully discussed
below under &ldquo;Additional Subscription Privilege.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">SHARES
WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE 15-DAY PERIOD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RECORD DATE OF THE FUND&rsquo;S MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION AND STOCKHOLDERS
EXERCISING RIGHTS WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE SUCH DISTRIBUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE SHARES ISSUED PURSUANT TO SUCH EXERCISE.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Rights
will be Evidenced by Subscription Certificates</U></B>. The number of Rights issued to each Record Date Stockholder will be stated
on the Subscription Certificates delivered to the Record Date Stockholder. The method by which Rights may be exercised and Shares
paid for is set forth below in &ldquo;Method of Exercising Rights&rdquo; and &ldquo;Payment for Shares.&rdquo; A RIGHTS HOLDER
WILL HAVE NO RIGHT TO RESCIND A PURCHASE AFTER THE SUBSCRIPTION AGENT HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT. See &ldquo;Payment for Shares&rdquo;
below.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt auto; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Rights are non-transferable and may not be purchased or sold. Rights will expire without residual value at the Expiration Date.
The Rights will not be listed for trading on the NYSE American, and there will not be any market for trading Rights. The Shares
to be issued pursuant to the Offering will be listed for trading on the NYSE American, subject to the NYSE American being officially
notified of the issuance of those Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Purpose of the Offering</U></B>.
At a meeting held on May 11, 2018, the Board considered, in addition to other factors, the success of the Prior Rights Offerings,
and determined that the current Offering was in the best interests of the Fund and its existing Stockholders to increase the assets
of the Fund and approved the current Offering. The primary reasons include:</FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">-</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
                                         Basic Subscription will provide existing Stockholders an opportunity to purchase additional
                                         Shares at a price that is potentially below market value without incurring any commission
                                         or transaction charges.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">-</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Raising
                                         more cash will better position the Fund to take advantage of investment opportunities
                                         that exist or may arise, however as has been the case with Prior Rights Offerings, a
                                         portion of the increase in the Fund&rsquo;s assets will also be used to maintain the
                                         Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy. Since the Fund adopted the Distribution Policy, the
                                         Fund&rsquo;s investments have failed to provide adequate net income or net capital gains
                                         to meet the requirements of the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy and the Fund has made
                                         return of capital distributions to maintain its Distribution Policy.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">-</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Increasing
                                         the Fund&rsquo;s assets will provide the Fund additional flexibility in maintaining the
                                         Distribution Policy. The Distribution Policy permits Stockholders to receive a predictable
                                         level of cash flow and some liquidity periodically with respect to their Shares without
                                         having to sell Shares. Stockholders should be aware that a majority of the distributions
                                         that the Funds made to its Stockholders for the years 2013-2017 consisted of a return
                                         of its Stockholder's capital, and not of income or gains generated from the Fund's investment
                                         portfolio, with the exception of the years 2015 and 2016 for which substantially all
                                         of the distributions that the Fund made to its Stockholders consisted of a return of
                                         its Stockholders&rsquo; capital, and not of income or gains generated from the Fund&rsquo;s
                                         investment portfolio.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">-</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Increasing
                                         Fund assets may lower the Fund&rsquo;s expenses as a proportion of net assets because
                                         the Fund&rsquo;s fixed costs would be spread over a larger asset base. There can be no
                                         assurance that by increasing the size of the Fund, the Fund&rsquo;s expense ratio will
                                         be lowered. However, increasing the Fund&rsquo;s assets results in a benefit to the Fund&rsquo;s
                                         Investment Adviser because the Management fee that is paid to the Investment Adviser
                                         increases as the Fund&rsquo;s net assets increase.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">-</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Because
                                         the Offering will increase the Fund&rsquo;s outstanding Shares, it may increase the number
                                         of Stockholders over the long term, which could increase the level of market interest
                                         in and visibility of the Fund and improve the trading liquidity of the Shares on the
                                         NYSE American.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>




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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">-</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
                                         Board expects the Offering to be anti-dilutive with respect to net asset value per share,
                                         but not to voting, to all Stockholders. Those Stockholders electing not to participate
                                         will not be diluted, notwithstanding the fact that all the costs of the Offering will
                                         be borne by the Stockholders whether or not they exercise their Rights, because the Offering
                                         price is set at a premium to NAV and the estimated expenses incurred for the Offering
                                         will be more than offset by the increase in the net assets of the Fund such that non-participating
                                         Stockholders will receive an increase in their net asset value, so long as the number
                                         of Shares issued to participating Stockholders is not materially less than a full exercise
                                         of the Basic Subscription amount. Historically, all Prior Rights Offerings have been
                                         anti-dilutive with respect to the net asset value per share. Stockholders have exercised
                                         not only the basic subscription but also a significant percentage of the additional subscription
                                         shares offered. The Offering is expected to be dilutive with respect to Stockholder&rsquo;s
                                         voting percentages because Stockholders electing not to participate in the Offering will
                                         own a smaller percentage of the total number of shares outstanding after the completion
                                         of the Offering.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Board
Considerations in Approving the Offering</U></B>. At a meeting held on May 11, 2018, the Board considered the approval of the
Offering. In considering whether or not to approve the Offering, the Board relied on materials and information prepared and presented
by the Fund&rsquo;s management at such meeting and discussions at that time. Based on such materials and their deliberations at
this meeting, the Board determined that it would be in the best interests of the Fund and its Stockholders to conduct the Offering
in order to increase the assets of the Fund available for current and future investment opportunities. In making its determination,
the Board considered the various factors set forth in &ldquo;The Offering - Purpose of the Offering&rdquo;. The Board also considered
a number of other factors, including the success of the 2010 Offering, the 2011 Offering, the 2012 Offering, the 2013 Offering,
the 2016 Offering and the 2017 Offering (collectively, the &ldquo;Prior Rights Offerings&rdquo;) and that the Prior Rights Offerings
were anti-dilutive to Stockholders with respect to value, the ability of the Adviser to invest the proceeds of the Offering, the
Fund&rsquo;s assets, including those resulting from Prior Rights Offerings, have been used to maintain the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution
Policy because a portion of the assets raised in the rights offering may be utilized to maintain monthly distributions and the
potential effect of the Offering on the Fund&rsquo;s stock price and adherence to the terms of the Fund's exemptive relief, which
restricts a public offering of its common stock. The Board considered that, during the course of each of the Prior Rights Offerings,
the Fund&rsquo;s market price declined, however the Board noted that the Fund continued at all times during the 2017 Offering
and since the 2017 Offering&rsquo;s conclusion to sell at a premium to NAV, and the market price, after adjusting for distributions,
has approached the level that it was prior to the 2017 Offering. When considering the potential effect of the Offering on the
Fund&rsquo;s stock price, the Board took into account the 2017 Offering, including the positive impact it had on the Fund&rsquo;s
net asset value per share and the short term price effect. The Board concluded that the impact on the Fund&rsquo;s price was uncertain
and, regardless of the potential impact, the Offering was in the best interest of the Stockholders. As a result of these considerations,
the Board determined that it was appropriate and in the best interest of the Fund and its Stockholders to proceed with the Offering,
while continuing with the Distribution Policy.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">At
the meeting held on May 11, 2018 a majority of the Board voted to approve the terms of the Offering. One of the Fund&rsquo;s Directors
who voted to authorize the Offering is affiliated with the Adviser and, therefore, could benefit indirectly from the Offering.
The other five directors are not &ldquo;interested persons&rdquo; of the Fund within the meaning of the 1940 Act. The Adviser
may also benefit from the Offering because its fee is based on the assets of the Fund. It is not possible to state precisely the
amount of additional compensation the Adviser might receive as a result of the Offering because it is not known how many Shares
will be subscribed for and the proceeds of the Offering will be invested in additional portfolio securities, which will fluctuate
in value. It is likely that affiliates of the Adviser who are also Stockholders will participate in the Offering and, accordingly,
will receive the same benefits of acquiring Shares as other Stockholders.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.7pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">There
can be no assurance that the Fund or its Stockholders will achieve any of the foregoing objectives or benefits through the Offering.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may, in the future, choose to make additional rights offerings from time to time for a number of Shares and on terms that
may or may not be similar to the Offering. Any such future rights offerings will be made in accordance with the then applicable
requirements of the 1940 Act and the Securities Act.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Notice
of NAV Decline</U></B>. If the Shares begin to trade at a discount, the Board may make a determination whether to discontinue
the Offering, provided that the Fund, as required by the SEC&rsquo;s registration form, will suspend the Offering until it amends
this prospectus if, subsequent to the date of this prospectus, the Fund&rsquo;s NAV declines more than 10% from its NAV as of
that date. Accordingly, the Expiration Date would be extended and the Fund would notify Record Date Stockholders of the decline
and permit Stockholders to cancel their exercise of Rights.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 5.75pt 0 0in; text-align: justify"><B><U>The Subscription Price</U></B>.
The Subscription Price for the Shares to be issued under the Offering will be equal to the greater of (i) 107% of NAV per Share
as calculated at the close of trading on the Expiration Date or (ii) 90% of the market price per Share at such time. For example,
if the Offering were held using the &ldquo;Estimated Subscription Price&rdquo; (i.e., an estimate of the Subscription Price based
on the Fund&rsquo;s per-share NAV and market price at the end of business on June 15, 2018 ($12.80 and $14.10, respectively),
the Subscription Price would be $13.70 per share (107% of $12.80).</P>



<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.7pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Additional
Subscription Privilege</U></B>. If all of the Rights initially issued are not exercised, any Shares for which subscriptions have
not been received will be offered, by means of the Additional Subscription Privilege, to Record Date Stockholders who have exercised
all of the Rights initially issued to them and who wish to acquire more than the number of Shares for which the Rights held by
them are exercisable. Record Date Stockholders who exercise all of their Rights will have the opportunity to indicate on the Subscription
Certificate how many unsubscribed Shares they are willing to acquire pursuant to the Additional Subscription Privilege.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If enough
unsubscribed Shares remain after the Basic Subscriptions have been exercised, all additional subscription requests will be honored
in full. If there are not enough unsubscribed Shares to honor all additional subscription requests, the Fund may, in its discretion,
issue additional Shares up to 100% of Shares available in the Offering to honor Additional Subscription Privilege requests (defined
above as the &ldquo;Over-Subscription Shares&rdquo;), with such Shares subject to the same terms and conditions of the Offering.
In the event that the Subscription Price is less than the Estimated Subscription Price, Over-Subscription Shares may be used by
the Fund to fulfill any Shares subscribed for under the Basic Subscription. The method by which any unsubscribed Shares or Over-Subscription
Shares (collectively, the &ldquo;Excess Shares&rdquo;) will be distributed and allocated pursuant to the Additional Subscription
Privilege is as follows:&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<TD STYLE="width: 40pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 40pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(i)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If
                                         there are sufficient Excess Shares to satisfy all additional subscriptions by Stockholders
                                         exercising their rights under the Additional Subscription Privilege, each such Stockholder
                                         shall be allotted the number of Shares which the Stockholder requested.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 40pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 40pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(ii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If
                                         the aggregate number of Shares subscribed for under the Additional Subscription Privilege
                                         exceeds the number of Excess Shares, the Excess Shares will be allocated to Record Date
                                         Stockholders who have exercised all of their Rights in accordance with their Additional
                                         Subscription Privilege request.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="width: 100%; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 40pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 40pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(iii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If there are not enough
                                         Excess Shares to fully satisfy all Additional Subscription Privilege requests by Record
                                         Date Stockholders pursuant to paragraph (ii)
above, the Excess Shares will be allocated among Record Date Stockholders who have exercised all of their Rights in proportion,
not to the number of Shares requested pursuant to the Additional Subscription Privilege, but to the number of Rights exercised
by them under their Basic Subscription Rights; provided, however, that no Stockholder shall be allocated a greater number of Excess
Shares than such Record Date Stockholder paid for and in no event shall the number of Shares allocated in connection with the
Additional Subscription Privilege exceed 100% of the Shares available in the Offering. The formula to be used in allocating the
Excess Shares under this paragraph is as follows: (Rights Exercised by over-subscribing Record Date Stockholder divided by Total
Rights Exercised by all over-subscribing Record Date Stockholders) multiplied by Excess Shares Remaining.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
percentage of Excess Shares each over-subscriber may acquire will be rounded up to result in delivery of whole Shares (fractional
Shares will not be issued).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
forgoing allocation process may involve a series of allocations in order to assure that the total number of Shares available for
over-subscription are distributed on a pro-rata basis. The Fund will not offer or sell any Shares which are not subscribed for
under the Basic Subscription or the Additional Subscription Privilege. The Additional Subscription Privilege may result in additional
dilution of a Stockholder&rsquo;s ownership percentage and voting rights.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund will not offer or sell any Shares which are not subscribed for under the Basic Subscription or the Additional Subscription
Privilege.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Expiration
of the Offering</U></B>. The Offering will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date (July 20, 2018), unless
extended by the Fund (the &ldquo;Extended Expiration Date&rdquo;). Rights will expire on the Expiration Date or Extended Expiration
Date, as the case may be, and thereafter may not be exercised.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Method
of Exercising Rights</U></B>. Rights may be exercised by filling in and signing the reverse side of the Subscription Certificate
and mailing it in the envelope provided, or otherwise delivering the completed and signed Subscription Certificate to the Subscription
Agent, together with payment for the Shares as described below under &ldquo;Payment for Shares.&rdquo; Rights may also be exercised
through a Rights holder&rsquo;s broker, who may charge the Rights holder a servicing fee in connection with such exercise.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In
the event that the Estimated Subscription Price is more than the Subscription Price on the Expiration Date, any resulting excess
amount paid by a Stockholder towards the purchase of Shares in the Offering will be applied by the Fund towards the purchase of
additional Shares under the Basic Subscription or, if such Stockholder has exercised all of the Rights initially issued to such
Stockholder under the Basic Subscription, towards the purchase of an additional number of Shares pursuant to the Additional Subscription
Privilege. Any Stockholder who desires that such excess not be treated by the Fund as a request by the Stockholder to acquire
additional Shares in the Offering and that such excess be refunded to the Stockholder must so indicate in the space provided on
the Subscription Certificate.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Completed
Subscription Certificates must be received by the Subscription Agent prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration
Date (or Extended Expiration Date, as the case may be). The Subscription Certificate and payment should be delivered to the Subscription
Agent at the following address:</FONT></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 50%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>If by first class mail</U></B><U>:</U></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 50%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>If by mail or overnight courier</U></B>:</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">American Stock Transfer &amp; Trust Company, LLC</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">American Stock Transfer &amp; Trust Company, LLC</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">6201 15th Avenue</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">6201 15th Avenue</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Brooklyn, New York 11219 </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Brooklyn, New York 11219 </FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Attn: Corporate Actions</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Attn: Corporate Actions</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Subscription
Agent</U></B>. The Subscription Agent is American Stock Transfer &amp; Trust Company, LLC, with an address at 6201 15th Avenue,
Brooklyn, New York 11219. The Subscription Agent will receive from the Fund an amount estimated to be $25,000, comprised of the
fee for its services and the reimbursement for certain expenses related to the Offering. INQUIRIES BY ALL HOLDERS OF RIGHTS SHOULD
BE DIRECTED TO THE INFORMATION AGENT, AST FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC, AT (800) 581-4001; HOLDERS MAY ALSO CONSULT THEIR BROKERS OR NOMINEES.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Payment
for Shares</U></B>. Payment for Shares shall be calculated by multiplying the Estimated Subscription Price by the sum of (i) the
number of Shares intended to be purchased in the Basic Subscription (e.g., the number of Rights exercised divided by three), plus
(ii) the number of additional Shares intended to be over-subscribed under the Additional Subscription Privilege. For example,
based on the Estimated Subscription Price of $13.70 per Share, if a Stockholder receives 300 Rights and wishes to subscribe for
100 Shares in the Basic Subscription, and also wishes to over-subscribe for 50 additional Shares under the Additional Subscription
Privilege, such Stockholder would remit payment in the amount of $2,055 ($1,370 plus $685).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Record
Date Stockholders who wish to acquire Shares in the Basic Subscription or pursuant to the Additional Subscription Privilege must,
together with the properly completed and executed Subscription Certificate, send payment for the Shares acquired in the Basic
Subscription and any additional Shares subscribed for pursuant to the Additional Subscription Privilege, to the Subscription Agent
based on the Estimated Subscription Price of $13.70 per Share. To be accepted, such payment, together with the Subscription Certificate,
must be received by the Subscription Agent prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date (or Extended Expiration
Date as the case may be).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If the Estimated
Subscription Price is greater than the actual per Share purchase price, the excess payment will be applied toward the purchase
of unsubscribed Shares to the extent that there remain sufficient unsubscribed Shares available after the Basic Subscription and
Additional Subscription Privilege allocations are completed. To the extent that sufficient unsubscribed Shares are not available
to apply all of the excess payment toward the purchase of unsubscribed Shares, available Shares will be allocated in the manner
consistent with that described in the section entitled &ldquo;Additional Subscription Privilege&rdquo; above.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">PAYMENT
MUST ACCOMPANY ANY SUBSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE FOR SUCH SUBSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE TO BE ACCEPTED.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Within
five (5) business days following the Expiration Date (or Extended Expiration Date as the case may be), a confirmation will be
sent by the Subscription Agent to each Stockholder (or, if the Shares on the Record Date are held by Cede or any other depository
or nominee, to Cede or such other depository or nominee). The date of the confirmation is referred to as the &ldquo;Confirmation
Date.&rdquo; The confirmation will show (i) the number of Shares acquired pursuant to the Basic Subscription; (ii) the number
of Shares, if any, acquired pursuant to the Additional Subscription Privilege; (iii) the per Share and total purchase price for
the Shares; and (iv) any additional amount payable by such Stockholder to the Fund (i.e., if the Estimated Subscription Price
was less than the Subscription Price on the Expiration Date) or any excess to be refunded by the Fund to such Stockholder (i.e.,
if the Estimated Subscription Price was more than the Subscription Price on the Expiration Date and the Stockholder indicated
on the Subscription Certificate that such excess not be treated by the Fund as a request by the Stockholder to acquire additional
Shares in the Offering). Any additional payment required from a Stockholder must be received by the Subscription Agent prior to
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the date specified as the deadline for final payment for Shares, and any excess payment to be
refunded by the Fund to such Stockholder will be mailed by the Subscription Agent within ten (10) business days after the Confirmation
Date. All payments by a Stockholder must be made in United States Dollars by money order or by checks drawn on banks located in
the continental United States payable to &ldquo;Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.7pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Issuance
and delivery of certificates for the Shares subscribed for are subject to collection of funds and actual payment by the subscribing
Stockholder.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Subscription Agent will deposit all checks received by it prior to the final due date into a segregated account pending distribution
of the Shares from the Offering. Any interest earned on such account will accrue to the benefit of the Fund and investors will
not earn interest on payments submitted nor will interest be credited toward the purchase of Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">YOU
WILL HAVE NO RIGHT TO RESCIND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AFTER THE SUBSCRIPTION AGENT HAS RECEIVED THE SUBSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If
a Record Date Stockholder who acquires Shares pursuant to the Basic Subscription or the Additional Subscription Privilege does
not make payment of any amounts due, the Fund reserves the right to take any or all of the following actions: (i) find other purchasers
for such subscribed-for and unpaid-for Shares; (ii) apply any payment actually received by it toward the purchase of the greatest
whole number of Shares which could be acquired by such holder upon exercise of the Basic Subscription or the Additional Subscription
Privilege; (iii) sell all or a portion of the Shares actually purchased by the holder in the open market, and apply the proceeds
to the amounts owed; or (iv) exercise any and all other rights or remedies to which it may be entitled, including, without limitation,
the right to set off against payments actually received by it with respect to such subscribed Shares and to enforce the relevant
guaranty of payment.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.7pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Holders
who hold Shares for the account of others, such as brokers, trustees, or depositaries for securities, should notify the respective
beneficial owners of the Shares as soon as possible to ascertain the beneficial owners&rsquo; intentions and to obtain instructions
with respect to the Rights. If the beneficial owner so instructs, the record holder of the Rights should complete Subscription
Certificates and submit them to the Subscription Agent with the proper payment. In addition, beneficial owners of Shares or Rights
held through such a holder should contact the holder and request the holder to effect transactions in accordance with the beneficial
owner&rsquo;s instructions.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
instructions accompanying the Subscription Certificates should be read carefully and followed in detail. DO NOT SEND SUBSCRIPTION
CERTIFICATES TO THE FUND OR THE ADVISER.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
method of delivery of Subscription Certificates and payment of the Subscription Price to the Subscription Agent will be at the
election and risk of the Rights holders, but if sent by mail it is recommended that the certificates and payments be sent by registered
mail, properly insured, with return receipt requested, and that a sufficient number of days be allowed to ensure delivery to the
Subscription Agent and clearance of payment prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date. Because uncertified
personal checks may take at least five business days to clear, each Record Date Stockholder participating in the Offering is strongly
urged to pay, or arrange for payment, by means of a certified or cashier&rsquo;s check or money order.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">All
questions concerning the timeliness, validity, form and eligibility of any exercise of Rights will be determined by the Fund,
whose determinations will be final and binding. The Fund in its sole discretion may waive any defect or irregularity, or permit
a defect or irregularity to be corrected within such time as it may determine, or reject the purported exercise of any Right.
If the Fund elects in its sole discretion to waive any defect or irregularity, it may do so on a case-by-case basis which means
that not all defects or irregularities may be waived, if at all, or waived in the same manner as with other defects or irregularities.
Subscriptions will not be deemed to have been received or accepted until all irregularities have been waived or cured within such
time as the Fund determines in its sole discretion. Neither the Fund nor the Subscription Agent will be under any duty to give
notification of any defect or irregularity in connection with the submission of Subscription Certificates or incur any liability
for failure to give such notification.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Delivery
of the Shares</U></B>. The Shares purchased pursuant to the Basic Subscription will be delivered to subscribers in book-entry
form as soon as practicable after the corresponding Rights have been validly exercised and full payment for the Shares has been
received and cleared. The Shares purchased pursuant to the Additional Subscription Privilege will be delivered to subscribers
in book-entry form as soon as practicable after the Expiration Date and after all allocations have been conducted.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Federal
Income Tax Consequences Associated with the Offering</U></B>. The following is a general summary of the significant federal income
tax consequences of the receipt of Rights by a Record Date Stockholder and a subsequent lapse or exercise of such Rights. The
discussion is based upon applicable provisions of the Code, the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, and other authorities
currently in effect but does not address any state, local, or foreign tax consequences of the Offering. Each Stockholder should
consult its own tax advisor regarding specific questions as to federal, state, local, or foreign taxes. Each Stockholder should
also review the discussion of certain tax considerations affecting it and the Fund set forth under &ldquo;Certain Additional Material
United States Federal Income Considerations.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">For
purposes of the following discussion, the term &ldquo;Old Share&rdquo; shall mean a currently outstanding Share with respect to
which a Right is issued and the term &ldquo;New Share&rdquo; shall mean a newly issued Share that Record Date Stockholders receive
upon the exercise of their Rights.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>For
all Record Date Stockholders:</I></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Neither
the receipt nor the exercise of Rights by a Record Date Stockholder will result in taxable income to such Stockholder for federal
income tax purposes regardless of whether or not the Stockholder makes the below-described election which is available under Section
307(b)(2) of the Code (a &ldquo;Section 307(b)(2) Election&rdquo;).&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If
the fair market value of the Rights distributed to all of the Record Date Stockholders is more than 15% of the total fair market
value of all of the Fund&rsquo;s outstanding Shares on the date of distribution, or if a Record Date Stockholder makes a Section
307(b)(2) Election for the taxable year in which such Rights were received, the Record Date Stockholder&rsquo;s federal income
tax basis in any Right received pursuant to the Offering will be equal to a portion of the Record Date Stockholder&rsquo;s existing
federal income tax basis in the related Old Share. If made, a Section 307(b)(2) Election is effective with respect to all Rights
received by a Record Date Stockholder. A Section 307(b)(2) Election is made by attaching a statement to the Record Date Stockholder&rsquo;s
federal income tax return for the taxable year of the Record Date (which is the same as the year as when the Rights were received).
Record Date Stockholders should carefully review the differing federal income tax consequences described below before deciding
whether or not to make a Section 307(b)(2) Election.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.7pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>For Record
Date Stockholders When the Fair Market Value of Rights Distributed Exceeds 15% of the Total Fair Market Value of the Fund&rsquo;s
Shares or When Making a 307(b)(2) Election:</I></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I></I>&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>Lapse of Rights. </I>If
the fair market value of rights distributed exceeds 15% of the total fair market value of the Shares or if a Record Date Stockholder
makes a Section 307(b)(2) Election, no taxable loss will be realized for federal income tax purposes if the Record Date Stockholder
retains a Right but allows it to lapse without exercise. Moreover, the existing federal income tax basis of the related Old Share
will not be reduced if such lapse occurs.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>Exercise of Rights.</I> If a Record Date Stockholder exercises a Right, the Record
Date Stockholder&rsquo;s existing federal income tax basis in the related Old Share must be allocated between such Right and the
Old Share in proportion to their respective fair market values as of the date of distribution of such Rights (effectively reducing
the Record Date Stockholder&rsquo;s basis in his Old Share). Upon such exercise of the Record Date Stockholder&rsquo;s Rights,
the New Shares received by the Record Date Stockholder pursuant to such exercise will have a federal income tax basis equal to
the sum of the basis of such Rights as described in the previous sentence and the Subscription Price paid for the New Shares (as
increased by any servicing fee charged to the Record Date Stockholder by his broker, bank or trust company and other similar costs).
If the Record Date Stockholder subsequently sells such New Shares (and holds such Shares as capital assets at the time of their
sale), the Record Date Stockholder will recognize a capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount received from
the sale of the New Shares and the Record Date Stockholder&rsquo;s federal income tax basis in the New Shares as described above.
Such capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the New Shares are sold more than one year after the date
that the New Shares are acquired by the Record Date Stockholder.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>For
Record Date Stockholders Not Making a Section 307(b)(2) Election When the Fair Market Value of the Rights Distributed is Less
than 15% of the Total Fair Market Value of the Fund&rsquo;s Outstanding Shares:</I></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>Lapse
of Rights</I>. If the fair market value of the Rights distributed is less than 15% of the total fair market value of the outstanding
Shares and a Record Date Stockholder does not make a Section 307(b)(2) Election for the taxable year in which such Rights were
received, no taxable loss will be realized for federal income tax purposes if the Record Date Stockholder retains a Right but
allows it to lapse without exercise. Moreover, the federal income tax basis of the related Old Share will not be reduced if such
lapse occurs.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>Exercise
of Rights</I>. If a non-electing Record Date Stockholder exercises his Rights, the federal income tax basis of the related Old
Shares will remain unchanged and the New Shares will have a federal income tax basis equal to the Subscription Price paid for
the New Shares (as increased by any servicing fee charged to the Record Date Stockholder by his broker, bank or trust company
and other similar costs). If the Record Date Stockholder subsequently sells such New Shares (and holds such Shares as capital
assets at the time of their sale), the Record Date Stockholder will recognize a capital gain or loss equal to the difference between
the amount received from the sale of the New Shares and the stockholder&rsquo;s federal income tax basis in the New Shares as
described above. Such capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the New Shares are sold more than one year
after the Record Date Stockholder acquires the New Shares through the Offering.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Employee
Plan Considerations</U></B>. Record Date Stockholders that are employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended (&ldquo;ERISA&rdquo;), including corporate savings and 401(k) plans, Keogh Plans of self-employed
individuals and Individual Retirement Accounts (&ldquo;IRA&rdquo;) (each a &ldquo;Benefit Plan&rdquo; and collectively, &ldquo;Benefit
Plans&rdquo;), should be aware that additional contributions of cash in order to exercise Rights may be treated as Benefit Plan
contributions and, when taken together with contributions previously made, may subject a Benefit Plan to excise taxes for excess
or nondeductible contributions. In the case of Benefit Plans qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code, additional cash contributions
could cause the maximum contribution limitations of Section 415 of the Code or other qualification rules to be violated. Benefit
Plans contemplating making additional cash contributions to exercise Rights should consult with their counsel prior to making
such contributions.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Benefit
Plans and other tax exempt entities, including governmental plans, should also be aware that if they borrow in order to finance
their exercise of Rights, they may become subject to the tax on unrelated business taxable income (&ldquo;UBTI&rdquo;) under Section
511 of the Code. If any portion of an IRA is used as security for a loan, the portion so used is also treated as distributed to
the IRA depositor.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">ERISA
contains prudence and diversification requirements and ERISA and the Code contain prohibited transaction rules that may impact
the exercise of Rights. Among the prohibited transaction exemptions issued by the Department of Labor that may exempt a Benefit
Plan&rsquo;s exercise of Rights are Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24 (governing purchases of shares in investment companies)
and Prohibited Transaction Exemption 75-1 (covering sales of securities).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Due
to the complexity of these rules and the penalties for noncompliance, Benefit Plans should consult with their counsel regarding
the consequences of their exercise of Rights under ERISA and the Code.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.65pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Benefit
to the Adviser</U></B>. The Adviser will benefit from the Offering because its fees are based on the average total net assets
of the Fund. It is not possible to state precisely the amount of additional compensation the Adviser will receive as a result
of the Offering because the proceeds of the Offering will be invested in additional portfolio securities that will fluctuate in
value. However, if all Rights are exercised at the Estimated Subscription Price of $13.70, the annual compensation to be received
by the Adviser would be increased by approximately $2,035,014. If the Fund issues all of the Over-Subscription Shares, the annual
compensation to be received by the Adviser would be increased by an additional $4,070,028. One of the Fund&rsquo;s Directors who
voted to approve the Offering is an &ldquo;interested person&rdquo; of the Adviser within the meaning of the 1940 Act. This Director,
Mr. Ralph Bradshaw, could benefit indirectly from the Offering because of his beneficial interest in the Adviser. The other Directors
were aware of the potential benefit to the Adviser (and indirectly to Mr. Bradshaw), but nevertheless concluded that the Offering
was in the best interest of the Fund&rsquo;s Stockholders.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund
may, in the future and at its discretion, choose to make additional rights offerings from time to time for a number of Shares
and on terms which may or may not be similar to the Offering. Any such future rights offerings will be made in accordance with
the 1940 Act and the Securities Act. Under the laws of Maryland, the state in which the Fund is incorporated, under certain circumstances,
the Board is authorized to approve rights offerings without obtaining Stockholder approval. The staff of the SEC has interpreted
the 1940 Act as not requiring stockholder approval of a rights offering at a price below the then current NAV so long as certain
conditions are met, including a good faith determination by the fund&rsquo;s board of directors that such offering would result
in a net benefit to the Fund&rsquo;s existing stockholders.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><U>Use of
Proceeds from Prior Rights Offerings</U></B>. Use of proceeds from the Prior Rights Offerings have been, and the use of proceeds
from the current Offering and any future rights offerings, may be used to maintain the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy by providing
funding for future distributions, which may constitute a return of its Stockholders&rsquo; capital.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 227.4pt 0pt 229.3pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 227.4pt 0pt 229.3pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Set forth below
is, for each year indicated, per share operating performance data for one share of the Fund&rsquo;s common stock (&ldquo;Share&rdquo;),
total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data. This information has been derived from the
financial statements and market price data for the Fund&rsquo;s Shares. The financial highlights for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2017 have been audited by Tait, Weller &amp; Baker LLP, independent registered public accounting firm. The financial statements
and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, together with the report thereon of the Fund&rsquo;s independent
registered public accounting firm, are incorporated by reference in the SAI and are available without charge by visiting the Fund&rsquo;s
website at www.cornerstonestrategicvaluefund.com, by calling toll free (866) 668-6558 or by writing to the Fund c/o Ultimus Fund
Solutions, LLC, 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"></FONT></P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="19" STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">For the Years Ended December 31,</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2017</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2016</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2015</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2014*</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2013*</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; width: 35%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net asset value, beginning of year</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">13.24</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">15.11</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">20.54</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">22.72</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">22.72</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net investment income #</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.15</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.23</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.17</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.32</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.40</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 10pt; text-indent: -10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on
    investments</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2.65</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.01</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1.18</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2.10</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">3.80</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; text-indent: -8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting
    from operations</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2.80</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.24</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1.01</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">2.42</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">4.20</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Dividends and distributions to stockholders:</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net investment income</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(0.13</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(0.22</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(0.17</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(0.32</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(0.40</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net realized capital
    gains</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1.29</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(0.71</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(0.44</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1.52</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1.76</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Return-of-capital</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(1.37</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(2.47</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(3.81</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(2.76</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(2.76</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Total
    dividends and distributions to stockholders</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(2.79</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(3.40</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(4.42</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(4.60</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(4.92</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Common stock transactions:</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Anti-dilutive effect
    due to shares issued:</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 25.9pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Rights offering</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.30</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.29</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&mdash;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&mdash;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.72</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 25.9pt; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Reinvestment of dividends
    and distributions</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">+</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">+</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">+</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">+</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">+</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Total common stock
    transactions</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.30</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.29</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">+</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">+</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.72</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net asset value, end of year</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">13.55</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">13.24</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">15.11</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">20.54</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">22.72</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Market value, end of year</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">15.47</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">15.17</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">15.66</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">20.02</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">26.40</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Total investment return <SUP>(a)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">25.48</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">23.73</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.21</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">(6.29</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">)%</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">36.67</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-weight: bold"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Net assets, end of
    period (000 omitted)</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">596,439</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">380,024</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">323,477</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">168,287</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">$</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">180,372</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ratio of expenses to
    average net assets, net of fee waivers and fees paid indirectly, if any <SUP>(b)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.20</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.25</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.31</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%<SUP>(d)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.33</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.33</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ratio of expenses to
    average net assets, excluding fee waivers and fees paid indirectly, if any <SUP>(b)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.20</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.25</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.31</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT><SUP>(d)</SUP></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.33</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.33</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ratio of net investment
    income to average net assets <SUP>(c)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.13</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.66</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.97</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%<SUP>(d)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.47</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">1.69</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Portfolio turnover
    rate</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">81</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">88</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">88</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">51</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">48</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">%</FONT></TD></TR>
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occurred. All per share amounts have been restated according to the terms of the reverse split.</FONT></TD>
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                                         investment return at market value is based on the changes in market price of a share
                                         during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at
                                         actual prices pursuant to the Fund&rsquo;s dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment
                                         return does not reflect brokerage commissions.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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in which the Fund invests.</FONT></TD>
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                                         of net investment income by the Fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration
                                         of dividends, if any, by investment companies in which the Fund invests.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                         reorganization costs. Without these costs, ratio of expenses to average net assets, net
                                         of fee waivers and fees paid indirectly, if any, ratio of expenses to average net assets,
                                         excluding fee waivers and fees paid indirectly, if any, and ratio of net investment income
                                         to average net assets would have been 1.22%, 1.22% and 1.06% for the year ended December
                                         31, 2015, respectively.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>




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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="19" STYLE="text-align: center">For the Years Ended December 31,*</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2012</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2011</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2010</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2009</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2008</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; width: 35%">PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; width: 10%">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Net asset value, beginning of year</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">24.52</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">30.20</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">32.96</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">34.84</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">72.48</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">Net investment income #</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.44</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.28</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.24</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.24</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.60</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">2.76</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(0.16</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">3.04</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">6.08</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(22.20</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">3.20</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.12</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">3.28</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">6.32</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(21.60</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">Dividends and distributions to stockholders:</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt">Net investment income</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(1.48</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(0.52</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(0.28</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(0.24</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(0.60</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt">Net realized capital gains</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(0.76</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&mdash;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&mdash;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&mdash;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&mdash;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Return-of-capital</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(3.08</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(5.60</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(6.44</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(8.12</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(16.04</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total dividends and distributions to stockholders</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(5.32</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(6.12</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(6.72</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(8.36</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">(16.64</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">Common stock transactions:</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt">Anti-dilutive effect due to shares issued:</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 25.9pt">Rights offering</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.32</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.20</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.52</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&mdash;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&mdash;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 25.9pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Reinvestment of dividends and distributions</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">0.00</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">+</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.12</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.16</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.16</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.60</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 17.3pt; padding-bottom: 1pt">Total common stock transactions</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.32</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.32</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.68</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.16</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">0.60</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">Net asset value, end of year</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">22.72</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">24.52</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">30.20</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">32.96</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">34.84</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">Market value, end of year</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">24.00</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">26.36</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">35.36</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">46.44</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">30.48</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt; padding-bottom: 2.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Total investment return <SUP>(e)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">13.33</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">%</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">(11.11</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">)%</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">(10.19</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">)%</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">89.55</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">%</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 2.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right; border-bottom: Black 2.5pt double">(49.92</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-bottom: 2.5pt">)%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">Net assets, end of year (000 omitted)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">105,704</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">88,111</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">64,266</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">57,447</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">59,510</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of fee waivers and fees paid indirectly, if any <SUP>(b)(f)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.40</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.55</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.73</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.80</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.40</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ratio of expenses to average net assets, excluding fee waivers, if any <SUP>(b)(g)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.40</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.55</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.74</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">2.01</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.54</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of any fee waivers, if any <SUP>(b)(g)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.40</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.55</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.74</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.95</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.44</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">Ratio of net investment income to average net assets</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.83</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.98</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.77</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.79</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.08</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; text-indent: -8.65pt; padding-left: 8.65pt">Portfolio turnover rate</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">41</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">38</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">25</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">11</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">*</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Effective December 29, 2014, a reverse stock split of
1:4 occurred. All per share amounts have been restated according to the terms of the splits.</FONT></TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><SUP>(e)</SUP></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Total
                                         investment return at market value is based on the changes in market price of a share
                                         during the year and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at actual
                                         prices pursuant to the Fund&rsquo;s dividends reinvestment plan. Total investment return
                                         does not reflect brokerage commissions.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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OF PROCEEDS</B></FONT></P>

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fully-subscribed, the net proceeds of the Offering will be approximately $203,267,635 or approximately $3.42 per Share. The net
proceeds of the Offering will be invested in accordance with the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective and policies (as stated below)
as soon as practicable after completion of the Offering and, to the extent necessary, net proceeds of the Offering will allow
the Fund to maintain its Distribution Policy. The Fund currently anticipates being able to invest a substantial portion of the
net proceeds within one month after the completion of the Offering. Pending investment of the net proceeds in accordance with
the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective and policies, the Fund will invest in money market securities or money market mutual funds.
Investors should expect, therefore, that before the Fund has fully invested the proceeds of the Offering in accordance with its
investment objective and policies, the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value would earn interest income at a modest rate. To the extent
adequate income is not available, portfolio securities, including those purchased with proceeds of the Offering, may be sold to
meet the amounts distributed under the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>INVESTMENT
OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Investment
Objectives</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund&rsquo;s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities
of U.S. and non-U.S. companies which Fund management believes have demonstrated fundamental investment value and favorable growth
prospects, as determined by the Adviser. The Fund's investment objective and some of its investment policies are considered fundamental
policies and may not be changed without Stockholder approval.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Investment
Strategies</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund&rsquo;s portfolio, under normal market conditions, will consist principally of the equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S.
companies. Currently, the Fund primarily invests in companies with large capitalizations, however, the Fund may invest in companies
of all capitalization ranges. The Fund invests in common stocks and may also invest in preferred stocks, rights, warrants and
securities convertible into common stocks that are listed on stock exchanges or traded over the counter. The Fund may, without
limitation, hold cash or invest in assets in money market instruments, including U.S. and non-U.S. government securities, high
grade commercial paper and certificates of deposit and bankers&rsquo; acceptances issued by U.S. and non-U.S. banks having deposits
of at least $500 million. In addition, the Fund may engage in hedging transactions to reduce its company market and currency exchange
exposure.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In determining
which securities to buy for the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio, the Adviser uses a balanced approach, including &ldquo;value&rdquo; and
&ldquo;growth&rdquo; investing by seeking out companies at reasonable prices, without regard to sector or industry, which demonstrate
favorable long-term growth characteristics. Valuation and growth characteristics may be considered for purposes of selecting potential
investment securities. In general, valuation analysis is used to determine the inherent value of the company by analyzing financial
information such as a company&rsquo;s price to book, price to sales, return on equity, and return on assets ratios; and growth
analysis is used to determine a company&rsquo;s potential for long-term dividends and earnings growth due to market-oriented factors
such as growing market share, the launch of new products or services, the strength of its management and market demand. Fluctuations
in these characteristics may trigger trading decisions to be made by the Adviser.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Although
the Fund has the ability to invest a significant portion of its assets in non-U.S. companies, the Fund has consistently maintained
the investment of at least 95% of its assets in U.S. listed companies since June 30, 2001.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest without limitation in other closed-end investment companies and ETFs, provided that the Fund limits its investment
in securities issued by other investment companies so that not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment
company will be owned by the Fund. As a stockholder in any investment company, the Fund will bear its ratable share of the investment
company&rsquo;s expenses and would remain subject to payment of the Fund&rsquo;s advisory and administrative fees with respect
to the assets so invested.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">To
comply with provisions of the 1940 Act, on any matter upon which the Fund is solicited to vote as a stockholder in an investment
company in which it invests, the Adviser votes such shares in the same general proportion as shares held by other stockholders
of that investment company. The Fund does not and will not invest in any other closed-end funds managed by the Adviser.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest up to 15% of its assets in illiquid U.S. and non-U.S. securities, provided that the Fund may not invest more than
3% of the Fund&rsquo;s assets in the securities of companies that, at the time of investment, had less than a year of operations,
including operations of predecessor companies. The Fund will invest only in such illiquid securities that, in the opinion of the
Adviser, present opportunities for substantial growth over a period of two to five years.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund&rsquo;s investment policies emphasize long-term investment in securities. Therefore, the Fund&rsquo;s annual portfolio turnover
rate is expected to continue to be relatively low, ranging between 10% and 90%. Higher portfolio turnover rates resulting from
more actively traded portfolio securities generally result in higher transaction costs, including brokerage commissions and related
capital gains or losses.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund&rsquo;s foregoing investment policies may be changed by the Fund&rsquo;s Board of Directors without Stockholder vote.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Although
the Fund does not anticipate having any securities lending income during the current calendar year, the Fund may lend the securities
that it owns to others, which would allow the Fund the opportunity to earn additional income. Although the Fund will require the
borrower of the securities to post collateral for the loan in accordance with market practice and the terms of the loan will require
that the Fund be able to reacquire the loaned securities if certain events occur, the Fund is still subject to the risk that the
borrower of the securities may default, which could result in the Fund losing money, which would result in a decline in the Fund&rsquo;s
net asset value.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund
may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with the Fund&rsquo;s principal investment strategies
in attempting to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. During such times, the Fund may temporarily
invest up to 100% of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, including money market instruments, prime commercial paper, repurchase
agreements, Treasury bills and other short-term obligations of the U. S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. In these
and in other cases, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Adviser may invest the Fund&rsquo;s cash balances in any investments it deems appropriate. The Adviser expects that such investments
will primarily be pursuant to a repurchase agreement, however such investments may also be made in, without limitation and as
permitted under the 1940 Act, money market funds, additional repurchase agreements, U.S. Treasury and U.S. agency securities,
municipal bonds and bank accounts. Any income earned from such investments is ordinarily reinvested by the Fund in accordance
with its investment program. Many of the considerations entering into the Adviser&rsquo;s recommendations and the portfolio manager&rsquo;s
decisions are subjective.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund has no current intent to use leverage; however, the Fund reserves the right to utilize limited leverage through issuing preferred
shares. The Fund also may borrow money in amounts not exceeding 10% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) for temporary
or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and the settlement of securities transactions, which otherwise might
require untimely dispositions of Fund securities. In addition, the Fund may incur leverage through the use of investment management
techniques (e.g., &ldquo;uncovered&rdquo; sales of put and call options, futures contracts and options on futures contracts).
In order to hedge against adverse market shifts and for non-hedging, speculative purposes, the Fund may utilize up to 5% of its
net assets to purchase put and call options on securities or stock indices.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Portfolio
Investments</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Common
Stocks</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund will invest in common stocks. Common stocks represent an ownership interest in an issuer. While offering greater potential
for long-term growth, common stocks are more volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Common stock prices
fluctuate for many reasons, including adverse events, such as an unfavorable earnings report, changes in investors&rsquo; perceptions
of the financial condition of an issuer or the general condition of the relevant stock market, or when political or economic events
affecting the issuers occur. In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates as the costs of capital
rise and borrowing costs increase.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Other
Closed-End Investment Companies</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest without limitation in other closed-end investment companies, provided that the Fund limits its investment in securities
issued by other investment companies so that not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment company will
be owned by the Fund. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any investment company in which the Fund invests
will be achieved. Closed-end investment companies are subject to the risks of investing in the underlying securities. The Fund,
as a holder of the securities of the closed-end investment company, will bear its pro rata portion of the closed-end investment
company&rsquo;s expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses are in addition to the direct expenses of the Fund&rsquo;s own
operations.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Exchange
Traded Funds</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund
may invest in ETFs, which are investment companies that aim to track or replicate a desired index, such as a sector, market or
global segment. ETFs are passively managed and their shares are traded on a national exchange. ETFs do not sell individual shares
directly to investors and only issue their shares in large blocks known as &ldquo;creation units.&rdquo; The investor purchasing
a creation unit may sell the individual shares on a secondary market. Therefore, the liquidity of ETFs depends on the adequacy
of the secondary market. There can be no assurance that an ETF&rsquo;s investment objective will be achieved, as ETFs based on
an index may not replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weightings of securities in the index. ETFs are subject
to the risks of investing in the underlying securities. The Fund, as a holder of the securities of the ETF, will bear its pro
rata portion of the ETF&rsquo;s expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses are in addition to the direct expenses of the
Fund&rsquo;s own operations.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Foreign
Securities</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest in foreign securities, including direct investments in securities of foreign issuers that are traded on a U.S.
securities exchange or over the counter and investments in depository receipts, such as American depositary receipts (&ldquo;ADRs&rdquo;),
ETFs and other closed-end investment companies that represent indirect interests in securities of foreign issuers. The Fund is
not limited in the amount of assets it may invest in such foreign securities. These investments involve risks not associated with
investments in the United States, including the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, unreliable and untimely
information about the issuers and political and economic instability. These risks could result in the Adviser&rsquo;s misjudging
the value of certain securities or in a significant loss in the value of those securities.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.65pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
value of foreign securities is affected by changes in currency rates, foreign tax laws (including withholding tax), government
policies (in this country or abroad), relations between nations and trading, settlement, custodial and other operational risks.
In addition, the costs of investing abroad are generally higher than in the United States, and foreign securities markets may
be less liquid, more volatile and less subject to governmental supervision than markets in the United States. As an alternative
to holding foreign traded securities, the Fund may invest in dollar-denominated securities of foreign companies that trade on
U.S. exchanges or in the U.S. over-the-counter market (including depositary receipts as described below, which evidence ownership
in underlying foreign securities, and ETFs as described below).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Because
foreign companies are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements
comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies, there may be less publicly available information about a foreign company than
about a domestic company. Volume and liquidity in most foreign debt markets is less than in the United States and securities of
some foreign companies are less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. There is generally less
government supervision and regulation of securities exchanges, broker dealers and listed companies than in the United States.
Mail service between the United States and foreign countries may be slower or less reliable than within the United States, thus
increasing the risk of delayed settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio securities. Payment
for securities before delivery may be required. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is the possibility
of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or diplomatic developments which could affect investments
in those countries. Moreover, individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects
as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments
position. Foreign securities markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the
United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly those located in developing countries) may be less liquid
and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund
may purchase ADRs, international depositary receipts (&ldquo;IDRs&rdquo;) and global depository receipts (&ldquo;GDRs&rdquo;)
which are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of foreign issuers and are alternatives to purchasing directly the underlying
foreign securities in their national markets and currencies. However, such depository receipts continue to be subject to many
of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities. These risks include foreign exchange risk as well as the
political and economic risks associated with the underlying issuer&rsquo;s country. ADRs, IDRs and GDRs may be sponsored or unsponsored.
Unsponsored receipts are established without the participation of the issuer. Unsponsored receipts may involve higher expenses,
they may not pass-through voting or other stockholder rights, and they may be less liquid. Less information is normally available
on unsponsored receipts.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Dividends paid on foreign
securities may not qualify for the reduced federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code. As a result,
there can be no assurance as to what portion of the Fund&rsquo;s distributions attributable to foreign securities will be designated
as qualified dividend income. See &ldquo;Federal Income Tax Matters.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Emerging
Market Securities</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets in emerging market securities, although through its investments in ETFs, other investment
companies or depository receipts that invest in emerging market securities, up to 20% of the Fund&rsquo;s assets may be invested
indirectly in issuers located in emerging markets. The risks of foreign investments described above apply to an even greater extent
to investments in emerging markets. The securities markets of emerging countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid,
and more volatile than the securities markets of the United States and developed foreign markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards
in many respects are less stringent than in the United States and developed foreign markets. There also may be a lower level of
monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets and
enforcement of existing regulations has been extremely limited. Many emerging countries have experienced substantial, and in some
periods extremely high, rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may
continue to have very negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging countries. Economies in emerging
markets generally are heavily dependent upon international trade and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be affected adversely
by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values, and other protectionist easures imposed
or negotiated by the countries with which they trade. The economies of these countries also have been and may continue to be adversely
affected by economic conditions in the countries in which they trade. The economies of countries with emerging markets may also
be predominantly based on only a few industries or dependent on revenues from particular commodities. In addition, custodial services
and other costs relating to investment in foreign markets may be more expensive in emerging markets than in many developed foreign
markets, which could reduce the Fund&rsquo;s income from such securities.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In
many cases, governments of emerging countries continue to exercise significant control over their economies, and government actions
relative to the economy, as well as economic developments generally, may affect the Fund&rsquo;s investments in those countries.
In addition, there is a heightened possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition of withholding taxes on interest
payments, or other similar developments that could affect investments in those countries. There can be no assurance that adverse
political changes will not cause the Fund to suffer a loss of any or all of its investments.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Preferred
Stocks</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest in preferred stocks. Preferred stock, like common stock, represents an equity ownership in an issuer. Generally,
preferred stock has a priority of claim over common stock in dividend payments and upon liquidation of the issuer. Unlike common
stock, preferred stock does not usually have voting rights. Preferred stock in some instances is convertible into common stock.
Although they are equity securities, preferred stocks have characteristics of both debt and common stock. Like debt, their promised
income is contractually fixed. Like common stock, they do not have rights to precipitate bankruptcy proceedings or collection
activities in the event of missed payments. Other equity characteristics are their subordinated position in an issuer&rsquo;s
capital structure and that their quality and value are heavily dependent on the profitability of the issuer rather than on any
legal claims to specific assets or cash flows.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Distributions
on preferred stock must be declared by the board of directors and may be subject to deferral, and thus they may not be automatically
payable. Income payments on preferred stocks may be cumulative, causing dividends and distributions to accrue even if not declared
by the company&rsquo;s board or otherwise made payable, or they may be non-cumulative, so that skipped dividends and distributions
do not continue to accrue. There is no assurance that dividends on preferred stocks in which the Fund invests will be declared
or otherwise made payable. The Fund may invest in non-cumulative preferred stock, although the Adviser would consider, among other
factors, their non-cumulative nature in making any decision to purchase or sell such securities.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Shares
of preferred stock have a liquidation value that generally equals the original purchase price at the date of issuance. The market
values of preferred stock may be affected by favorable and unfavorable changes impacting the issuers&rsquo; industries or sectors,
including companies in the utilities and financial services sectors, which are prominent issuers of preferred stock. They may
also be affected by actual and anticipated changes or ambiguities in the tax status of the security and by actual and anticipated
changes or ambiguities in tax laws, such as changes in corporate and individual income tax rates, and in the dividends received
deduction for corporate taxpayers or the lower rates applicable to certain dividends.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Because
the claim on an issuer&rsquo;s earnings represented by preferred stock may become onerous when interest rates fall below the rate
payable on the stock or for other reasons, the issuer may redeem preferred stock, generally after an initial period of call protection
in which the stock is not redeemable. Thus, in declining interest rate environments in particular, the Fund&rsquo;s holdings of
higher dividend -paying preferred stocks may be reduced and the Fund may be unable to acquire securities paying comparable rates
with the redemption proceeds.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Other
Securities</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Although
it has no current intention do so to any material extent, the Adviser may determine to invest the Fund&rsquo;s assets in some
or all of the following securities from time to time.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Corporate
Bonds, Government Debt Securities and Other Debt Securities</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest in corporate bonds, debentures and other debt securities or in investment companies which hold such instruments.
Debt securities in which the Fund may invest may pay fixed or variable rates of interest. Bonds and other debt securities generally
are issued by corporations and other issuers to borrow money from investors. The issuer pays the investor a fixed or variable
rate of interest and normally must repay the amount borrowed on or before maturity. Certain debt securities are &ldquo;perpetual&rdquo;
in that they have no maturity date.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund
will invest in government debt securities, including those of emerging market issuers or of other non-U.S. issuers. These securities
may be U.S. dollar-denominated or non-U.S. dollar-denominated and include: (a) debt obligations issued or guaranteed by foreign
national, provincial, state, municipal or other governments with taxing authority or by their agencies or instrumentalities; and
(b) debt obligations of supranational entities. Government debt securities include: debt securities issued or guaranteed by governments,
government agencies or instrumentalities and political subdivisions; debt securities issued by government owned, controlled or
sponsored entities; interests in entities organized and operated for the purpose of restructuring the investment characteristics
issued by the above noted issuers; or debt securities issued by supranational entities such as the World Bank or the European
Union. The Fund may also invest in securities denominated in currencies of emerging market countries. Emerging market debt securities
generally are rated in the lower rating categories of recognized credit rating agencies or are unrated and considered to be of
comparable quality to lower rated debt securities. A non-U.S. issuer of debt or the non-U.S. governmental authorities that control
the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due, and the Fund may have limited resources
in the event of a default. Some of these risks do not apply to issuers in large, more developed countries. These risks are more
pronounced in investments in issuers in emerging markets or if the Fund invests significantly in one country.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund will not invest directly in debt securities
rated below investment grade (i.e., securities rated lower than Baa by Moody&rsquo;s Investors Service, Inc. (&ldquo;Moody&rsquo;s&rdquo;)
or lower than BBB by Standard &amp; Poor&rsquo;s Rating Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (&ldquo;S&amp;P&rdquo;),
or their equivalent as determined by the Adviser. These securities are commonly referred to as &ldquo;junk bonds.&rdquo; The foregoing
credit quality policy applies only at the time a security is purchased, and the Fund is not required to dispose of securities
already owned by the Fund in the event of a change in assessment of credit quality or the removal of a rating.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Convertible
Securities</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest in convertible securities. Convertible securities include fixed income securities that may be exchanged or converted
into a predetermined number of shares of the issuer&rsquo;s underlying common stock at the option of the holder during a specified
period. Convertible securities may take the form of convertible preferred stock, convertible bonds or debentures, units consisting
of &ldquo;usable&rdquo; bonds and warrants or a combination of the features of several of these securities. The investment characteristics
of each convertible security vary widely, which allows convertible securities to be employed for a variety of investment strategies.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund will exchange or convert convertible securities into shares of underlying common stock when, in the opinion of the Adviser,
the investment characteristics of the underlying common shares will assist the Fund in achieving its investment objective. The
Fund may also elect to hold or trade convertible securities. In selecting convertible securities, the Adviser evaluates the investment
characteristics of the convertible security as a fixed income instrument, and the investment potential of the underlying equity
security for capital appreciation. In evaluating these matters with respect to a particular convertible security, the Adviser
considers numerous factors, including the economic and political outlook, the value of the security relative to other investment
alternatives, trends in the determinants of the issuer&rsquo;s profits, and the issuer&rsquo;s management capability and practices.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Illiquid
Securities</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Illiquid
securities are securities that are not readily marketable. Illiquid securities include securities that have legal or contractual
restrictions on resale, and repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days. Illiquid securities involve the risk that
the securities will not be able to be sold at the time desired or at prices approximating the value at which the Fund is carrying
the securities. Where registration is required to sell a security, the Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration
expenses, and a considerable period may elapse between the decision to sell and the time the Fund may be permitted to sell a security
under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the Fund might
obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to sell. The Fund may invest up to 15% of the value of its net assets
in illiquid securities. Restricted securities for which no market exists and other illiquid investments are valued at fair value
as determined in accordance with procedures approved and periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Rule
144A Securities</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund
may invest in restricted securities that are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
(the &ldquo;1933 Act&rdquo;). Generally, Rule 144A establishes a safe harbor from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act
for resale by large institutional investors of securities that are not publicly traded. The Adviser determines the liquidity of
the Rule 144A securities according to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors monitors the application
of those guidelines and procedures. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are
not subject to the Fund&rsquo;s 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Warrants</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest in equity and index warrants of domestic and international issuers. Equity warrants are securities that give the
holder the right, but not the obligation, to subscribe for equity issues of the issuing company or a related company at a fixed
price either on a certain date or during a set period. Changes in the value of a warrant do not necessarily correspond to changes
in the value of its underlying security. The price of a warrant may be more volatile than the price of its underlying security,
and a warrant may offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss. Warrants do not entitle a holder to
dividends or voting rights with respect to the underlying security and do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuing
company. A warrant ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its expiration date. These factors can make warrants more
speculative than other types of investments. The sale of a warrant results in a long or short-term capital gain or loss depending
on the period for which the warrant is held.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>RISK FACTORS</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><I>An
investment in the Fund&rsquo;s Shares is subject to risks. The value of the Fund&rsquo;s investments will increase or decrease
based on changes in the prices of the investments it holds. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. By itself, the Fund
does not constitute a balanced investment program. You should consider carefully the following principal risks before investing
in the Fund. There may be additional risks that the Fund does not currently foresee or consider material. You may wish to consult
with your legal or tax advisors, before deciding whether to invest in the Fund. This section describes the principal risk factors
associated with investment in the Fund specifically, as well as those factors generally associated with investment in an investment
company with investment objectives, investment policies, capital structure or trading markets similar to the Fund&rsquo;s.</I></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><U>Principal
Risks</U></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Stock
Market Volatility.</I></B> Stock markets can be volatile. In other words, the prices of stocks can rise or fall rapidly in response
to developments affecting a specific company or industry, or to changing economic, political or market conditions. The Fund is
subject to the general risk that the value of its investments may decline if the stock markets perform poorly. There is also a
risk that the Fund&rsquo;s investments will underperform either the securities markets generally or particular segments of the
securities markets.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Issuer
Specific Changes.</I></B> Changes in the financial condition of an issuer, changes in the specific economic or political conditions
that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect the credit
quality or value of an issuer&rsquo;s securities. Lower-quality debt securities tend to be more sensitive to these changes than
higher-quality debt securities.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Common
Stock Risk.</I></B> The Fund will invest a significant portion of its net assets in common stocks. Common stocks represent an
ownership interest in a company. The Fund may also invest in securities that can be exercised for or converted into common stocks
(such as convertible preferred stock). Common stocks and similar equity securities are more volatile and more risky than some
other forms of investment. Therefore, the value of your investment in the Fund may sometimes decrease instead of increase. Common
stock prices fluctuate for many reasons, including changes in investors&rsquo; perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer,
the general condition of the relevant stock market or when political or economic events affecting the issuers occur. In addition,
common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates, as the costs of capital rise for issuers. Because convertible securities
can be converted into equity securities, their values will normally increase or decrease as the values of the underlying equity
securities increase or decrease. The common stocks in which the Fund will invest are structurally subordinated to preferred securities,
bonds and other debt instruments in a company&rsquo;s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and assets and,
therefore, will be subject to greater risk than the preferred securities or debt instruments of such issuers.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Other
Investment Company Securities Risk.</I></B> The Fund may invest in the securities of other closed-end investment companies and
in ETFs. Investing in other investment companies and ETFs involves substantially the same risks as investing directly in the underlying
instruments, but the total return on such investments at the investment company level may be reduced by the operating expenses
and fees of such other investment companies, including advisory fees. To the extent the Fund invests a portion of its assets in
investment company securities, those assets will be subject to the risks of the purchased investment company&rsquo;s portfolio
securities, and a stockholder in the Fund will bear not only his proportionate share of the expenses of the Fund, but also, indirectly
the expenses of the purchased investment company. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any investment company
or ETF in which the Fund invests will be achieved.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Although
the Fund currently does not intend to use financial leverage, the securities of other investment companies in which the Fund invests
may be leveraged, which will subject the Fund to the risks associated with the use of leverage. Such risks include, among other
things, the likelihood of greater volatility of the net asset value and market price of such shares; the risk that fluctuations
in interest rates on the borrowings of such investment companies, or in the dividend rates on preferred shares that they must
pay, will cause the yield on the shares of such companies to fluctuate more than the yield generated by unleveraged shares; and
the effect of leverage in a declining market, which is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value of such shares
than if such companies did not use leverage, which may result in a greater decline in the market price of such shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Foreign
Securities Risk.</I></B> Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers involve special risks not presented by investments in securities
of U.S. issuers, including the following: less publicly available information about companies due to less rigorous disclosure
or accounting standards or regulatory practices; the impact of political, social or diplomatic events, including war; possible
seizure, expropriation or nationalization of the company or its assets; possible imposition of currency exchange controls; and
changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These risks are more pronounced to the extent that the Fund invests a significant
amount of its investments in companies located in one region. These risks may be greater in emerging markets and in less developed
countries. For example, prior governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in some emerging market countries,
and the extent of foreign investment may be subject to limitation in other emerging countries. With respect to risks associated
with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Fund does not expect to engage in foreign currency hedging transactions.
See &ldquo;Foreign Currency Risk.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Defensive
Positions.</I></B> During periods of adverse market or economic conditions, the Fund may temporarily invest all or a substantial
portion of its net assets in cash or cash equivalents. The Fund would not be pursuing its investment objective in these circumstances
and could miss favorable market developments.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Management
Risk.</I></B> The Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed portfolio. The Fund&rsquo;s successful
pursuit of its investment objective depends upon the Adviser&rsquo;s ability to find and exploit market inefficiencies with respect
to undervalued securities. Such situations occur infrequently and sporadically and may be difficult to predict, and may not result
in a favorable pricing opportunity that allows the Adviser to fulfill the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective. The Adviser&rsquo;s
security selections and other investment decisions might produce losses or cause the Fund to underperform when compared to other
funds with similar investment goals. If one or more key individuals leave the employ of the Adviser, the Adviser may not be able
to hire qualified replacements, or may require an extended time to do so. This could prevent the Fund from achieving its investment
objective. The Adviser may also benefit from the Offering because its fee is based on the assets of the Fund, which could be perceived
as a conflict of interest.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Managed
Distribution Policy Risk.</I></B> Under the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy, the Fund makes monthly distributions to Stockholders
at a rate that may include periodic distributions of its net income and net capital gains (&ldquo;Net Earnings&rdquo;), or from
return-of-capital. For any fiscal year where total cash distributions exceeded Net Earnings (the &ldquo;Excess&rdquo;), the Excess
would decrease the Fund&rsquo;s total assets and, as a result, would have the likely effect of increasing the Fund&rsquo;s expense
ratio. There is a risk that the total Net Earnings from the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio would not be great enough to offset the amount
of cash distributions paid to Stockholders. If this were to be the case, the Fund&rsquo;s assets would be depleted, and there
is no guarantee that the Fund would be able to replace the assets. In addition, in order to make such distributions, the Fund
may have to sell a portion of its investment portfolio, including securities purchased with the proceeds of the Offering, at a
time when independent investment judgment might not dictate such action. Furthermore, such assets used to make distributions will
not be available for investment pursuant to the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective. Distributions may constitute a return of capital
to Stockholders and lower the tax basis in their Shares which, for the taxable Stockholders, will defer any potential gains until
the Shares are sold. For the taxable Stockholders, the portion of distribution that constitutes ordinary income and/or capital
gains is taxable to such Stockholders in the year the distribution is declared. A return of capital is non-taxable to the extent
of the Stockholder&rsquo;s basis in the shares. The Stockholders would reduce their basis in the Shares by the amount of the distribution
and therefore may result in an increase in the amount of any taxable gain on a subsequent disposition of such Shares, even if
such Shares are sold at a loss to the Stockholder&rsquo;s original investment amount. Any return of capital will be separately
identified when Stockholders receive their tax statements. Any return of capital that exceeds cost basis may be treated as capital
gain. Stockholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the
Fund. The Fund may need to raise additional capital in order to maintain the Distribution Policy.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
following table is provided to demonstrate the historical components of the Distribution Policy. The average annual returns indicated
below include the return of Stockholders&rsquo; capital invested in the Fund. A return of capital distribution does not reflect
positive investment performance. Stockholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund&rsquo;s investment performance from
the amount of its managed distributions or from the terms of the Distribution Policy. The Fund&rsquo;s managed distribution rates
do not correlate to the Fund&rsquo;s total return based on NAV because the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Policy maintains a stable,
high rate of distribution to its Stockholders, and such distributions are not tied to the Fund&rsquo;s investment income or capital
gains and do not represent yield or investment return on the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Cornerstone
Strategic Value Fund, Inc.&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Managed
Distributions Paid and NAV Returns from 2013 through 2017</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: left">Years</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">NAV <BR>Per <BR>Share</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Average <BR>Annual <BR>Return*</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Average <BR>Annual <BR>Return**</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Managed <BR>Distribution <BR>Per Share</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Return-of- <BR>Capital <BR>Distribution</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Capital Gains <BR>Distribution</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Net <BR>Investment <BR>Income <BR>Distribution</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Gross <BR>Expense <BR>Ratios</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 11%; text-align: left">2013<SUP>&dagger;</SUP></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">22.72</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">24.24</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">21.59</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">4.92</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">2.76</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">1.76</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">0.40</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 8%; text-align: right">1.33</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2014<SUP>&dagger;</SUP></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left"></TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">20.54</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">11.72</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">10.67</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">4.60</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">2.76</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.52</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.32</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.33</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2015</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">15.11</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(5.76</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(4.94</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">4.42</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">3.81</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.44</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.17</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.31</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2016</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.24</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">11.92</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">10.15</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">3.40</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">2.47</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.71</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.22</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.25</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2017</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.55</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">25.96</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">23.42</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">2.79</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.37</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.29</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">0.13</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">1.20</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&dagger;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Effective December 29, 2014, a reverse split of 1:4
occurred. All per share amounts have been restated according to the terms of the reverse split.</FONT></TD>
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with the operations of Fund&rsquo;s distribution reinvestment plan.</FONT></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><U>Non-Principal
Risks</U></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In
addition to the principal risks set forth above, the following additional risks may apply to an investment in the Fund.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Repurchase
Agreement Risk.</I></B> The Fund does not enter into nor does it currently intend to enter into repurchase agreements, however,
if the Fund were to enter into repurchase agreements, the Fund could suffer a loss if the proceeds from a sale of the securities
underlying a repurchase agreement to which it is a party turns out to be less than the repurchase price stated in the agreement.
In addition, repurchase agreements may involve risks in the event of default or insolvency of the seller, including possible delays
or restrictions upon the Fund&rsquo;s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Preferred
Securities Risk.</I></B> Investment in preferred securities carries risks including credit risk, deferral risk, redemption risk,
limited voting rights, risk of subordination and lack of liquidity. Fully taxable or hybrid preferred securities typically contain
provisions that allow an issuer, at its discretion, to defer distributions for up to 20 consecutive quarters. Traditional preferreds
also contain provisions that allow an issuer, under certain conditions to skip (in the case of &ldquo;noncumulative preferreds&rdquo;)
or defer (in the case of &ldquo;cumulative preferreds&rdquo;), dividend payments. If the Fund owns a preferred security that is
deferring its distributions, the Fund may be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving any distributions.
Preferred securities typically contain provisions that allow for redemption in the event of tax or security law changes in addition
to call features at the option of the issuer. In the event of a redemption, the Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds
at comparable rates of return. Preferred securities typically do not provide any voting rights, except in cases when dividends
are in arrears beyond a certain time period, which varies by issue. Preferred securities are subordinated to bonds and other debt
instruments in a company&rsquo;s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore
will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments. Preferred securities may be substantially less liquid than
many other securities, such as U.S. government securities, corporate debt or common stocks. Dividends paid on preferred securities
will generally not qualify for the reduced federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code. See &ldquo;Federal
Income Tax Matters.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Interest
Rate Risk.</I></B> Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the price of a
debt security can fall when interest rates rise and can rise when interest rates fall. Securities with longer maturities and mortgage
securities can be more sensitive to interest rate changes although they usually offer higher yields to compensate investors for
the greater risks. The longer the maturity of the security, the greater the impact a change in interest rates could have on the
security&rsquo;s price. In addition, short-term and long-term interest rates do not necessarily move in the same amount or the
same direction. Short-term securities tend to react to changes in short-term interest rates and long-term securities tend to react
to changes in long-term interest rates.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Credit
Risks.</I></B> Fixed income securities rated B or below by S&amp;Ps or Moody&rsquo;s may be purchased by the Fund. These securities
have speculative characteristics and changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened
capacity of those issuers to make principal or interest payments, as compared to issuers of more highly rated securities.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Extension
Risk.</I></B> The Fund is subject to the risk that an issuer will exercise its right to pay principal on an obligation held by
that Fund (such as mortgage-backed securities) later than expected. This may happen when there is a rise in interest rates. These
events may lengthen the duration (i.e. interest rate sensitivity) and potentially reduce the value of these securities.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Debt Security Risk.
</I></B>In addition to interest rate risk, call risk and extension risk, debt securities are also subject to the risk that they
may also lose value if the issuer fails to make principal or interest payments when due, or the credit quality of the issuer falls.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Illiquid
Securities.</I></B> The Fund may invest up to 15% of its respective net assets in illiquid securities. Illiquid securities may
offer a higher yield than securities which are more readily marketable, but they may not always be marketable on advantageous
terms. The sale of illiquid securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts than
does the sale of securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the over-the-counter markets. A security
traded in the U.S. that is not registered under the Securities Act will not be considered illiquid if Fund management determines
that an adequate investment trading market exists for that security. However, there can be no assurance that a liquid market will
exist for any security at a particular time.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Foreign
Currency Risk</I></B>. Although the Fund will report its net asset value and pay expenses and distributions in U.S. dollars, the
Fund may invest in foreign securities denominated or quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Therefore, changes in foreign
currency exchange rates will affect the U.S. dollar value of the Fund&rsquo;s investment securities and net asset value. For example,
even if the securities prices are unchanged on their primary foreign stock exchange, the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value may change
because of a change in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the trading currency of that primary foreign stock exchange.
Certain currencies are more volatile than those of other countries and Fund investments related to those countries may be more
affected. Generally, if a foreign currency depreciates against the dollar (i.e., if the dollar strengthens), the value of the
existing investment in the securities denominated in that currency will decline. When a given currency appreciates against the
dollar (i.e., if the dollar weakens), the value of the existing investment in the securities denominated in that currency will
rise. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of foreign securities issuers to make payments of principal
and interest to investors located outside of the country, due to a blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Convertible
Securities Risk.</I></B> The value of a convertible security, including, for example, a warrant, is a function of its &ldquo;investment
value&rdquo; (determined by its yield in comparison with the yields of other securities of comparable maturity and quality that
do not have a conversion privilege) and its &ldquo;conversion value&rdquo; (the security&rsquo;s worth, at market value, if converted
into the underlying common stock). The investment value of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates,
with investment value declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline. The credit standing of the
issuer and other factors may also have an effect on the convertible security&rsquo;s investment value. The conversion value of
a convertible security is determined by the market price of the underlying common stock. If the conversion value is low relative
to the investment value, the price of the convertible security is governed principally by its investment value. Generally, the
conversion value decreases as the convertible security approaches maturity. To the extent the market price of the underlying common
stock approaches or exceeds the conversion price, the price of the convertible security will be increasingly influenced by its
conversion value. A convertible security generally will sell at a premium over its conversion value by the extent to which investors
place value on the right to acquire the underlying common stock while holding a fixed income security.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">A convertible
security may be subject to redemption at the option of the issuer at a price established in the convertible security&rsquo;s governing
instrument. If a convertible security held by the Fund is called for redemption, the Fund will be required to permit the issuer
to redeem the security, convert it into the underlying common stock or sell it to a third party. Any of these actions could have
an adverse effect on the Fund&rsquo;s ability to achieve its investment objective.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Investment
in Small and Mid-Capitalization Companies.</I></B> The Fund may invest in companies with mid or small sized capital structures
(generally a market capitalization of $5 billion or less). Accordingly, the Fund may be subject to the additional risks associated
with investment in these companies. The market prices of the securities of such companies tend to be more volatile than those
of larger companies. Further, these securities tend to trade at a lower volume than those of larger more established companies.
If the Fund is heavily invested in these securities and the value of these securities suddenly declines, that Fund will be susceptible
to significant losses.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board Markets.</I></B> The Fund may invest in companies whose stock is trading on the over-the-counter Bulletin Board
which have only a limited trading market. A more active trading market may never develop. The Fund may be unable to sell its investments
in these companies on any particular day due to the limited trading market.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Anti-Takeover Provisions.
</I></B>The Fund&rsquo;s Charter and Bylaws include provisions that could limit the ability of other persons or entities to acquire
control of the Fund or to cause it to engage in certain transactions or to modify its structure.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Leverage
Risk.</I></B> Utilization of leverage is a speculative investment technique and involves certain risks to the holders of common
stock. These include the possibility of higher volatility of the net asset value of the common stock and potentially more volatility
in the market value of the common stock. So long as the Fund is able to realize a higher net return on its investment portfolio
than the then current cost of any leverage together with other related expenses, the effect of the leverage will be to cause holders
of common stock to realize higher current net investment income than if the Fund were not so leveraged. On the other hand, to
the extent that the then current cost of any leverage, together with other related expenses, approaches the net return on the
Fund&rsquo;s investment portfolio, the benefit of leverage to holders of common stock will be reduced, and if the then current
cost of any leverage were to exceed the net return on the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio, the Fund&rsquo;s leveraged capital structure
would result in a lower rate of return to Stockholders than if the Fund were not so leveraged. There can be no assurance that
the Fund&rsquo;s leverage strategy will be successful.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Market
Discount from Net Asset Value.</I></B> Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their net
asset value. This characteristic is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value could decrease
as a result of its investment activities and may be greater for investors expecting to sell their Shares in a relatively short
period following completion of the Offering. The net asset value of the Shares will be reduced immediately following the offering
as a result of the payment of certain costs of the Offering. Whether investors will realize gains or losses upon the sale of the
Shares will depend not upon the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value but entirely upon whether the market price of the Shares at the time
of sale is above or below the investor&rsquo;s purchase price for the Shares. Because the market price of the Shares will be determined
by factors such as relative supply of and demand for the Shares in the market, general market and economic conditions, and other
factors beyond the control of the Fund, the Fund cannot predict whether the Shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Portfolio
Turnover Risk.</I></B> The Fund cannot predict its securities portfolio turnover rate with certain accuracy, but anticipates that
its annual portfolio turnover rate will range between 10% and 90% under normal market conditions. However, it could be materially
higher under certain conditions. Higher portfolio turnover rates could result in corresponding increases in brokerage commissions
and may generate short-term capital gains taxable as ordinary income.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Securities
Lending Risk.</I></B> Securities lending is subject to the risk that loaned securities may not be available to the Fund on a timely
basis and the Fund may, therefore, lose the opportunity to sell the securities at a desirable price. Any loss in the market price
of securities loaned by the Fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be borne by the Fund and would adversely affect
the Fund&rsquo;s performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery, or no recovery, of securities loaned or even a loss of rights
in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is outstanding. The Fund retains the right
to recall securities that it lends to enable it to vote such securities if it determines such vote to be material. Despite its
right to recall securities lent, there can be no guarantee that recalled securities will be received timely to enable the Fund
to vote those securities. The Fund does not anticipate having any securities lending income during the current calendar year.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B><I>Real
Estate Investment Trust (&ldquo;REIT&rdquo;) Risk.</I></B> Investments in REITs will subject the Fund to various risks. The first,
real estate industry risk, is the risk that REIT share prices will decline because of adverse developments affecting the real
estate industry and real property values. In general, real estate values can be affected by a variety of factors, including supply
and demand for properties, the economic health of the country or of different regions, and the strength of specific industries
that rent properties. REITs often invest in highly leveraged properties. The second risk is the risk that returns from REITs,
which typically are small or medium capitalization stocks, will trail returns from the overall stock market. The third, interest
rate risk, is the risk that changes in interest rates may hurt real estate values or make REIT shares less attractive than other
income producing investments. REITs are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers and self liquidation.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Qualification
as a REIT under the Code in any particular year is a complex analysis that depends on a number of factors. There can be no assurance
that the entities in which the Fund invests with the expectation that they will be taxed as a REIT will qualify as a REIT. An
entity that fails to qualify as a REIT would be subject to a corporate level tax, would not be entitled to a deduction for dividends
paid to its stockholders and would not pass through to its stockholders the character of income earned by the entity. If the Fund
were to invest in an entity that failed to qualify as a REIT, such failure could drastically reduce the Fund&rsquo;s yield on
that investment.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">REITs
can be classified as equity REITs, mortgage REITs and hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest primarily in real property and earn rental
income from leasing those properties. They may also realize gains or losses from the sale of properties. Equity REITs will be
affected by conditions in the real estate rental market and by changes in the value of the properties they own. Mortgage REITs
invest primarily in mortgages and similar real estate interests and receive interest payments from the owners of the mortgaged
properties. They are paid interest by the owners of the financed properties. Mortgage REITs will be affected by changes in creditworthiness
of borrowers and changes in interest rates. Hybrid REITs invest both in real property and in mortgages. Equity and mortgage REITs
are dependent upon management skills, may not be diversified and are subject to the risks of financing projects.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Dividends paid by REITs
will not generally qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code. See
&ldquo;Federal Income Tax Matters.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund&rsquo;s
investment in REITs may include an additional risk to Stockholders. Some or all of a REIT&rsquo;s annual distributions to its
investors may constitute a non-taxable return of capital. Any such return of capital will generally reduce the Fund&rsquo;s basis
in the REIT investment, but not below zero. To the extent the distributions from a particular REIT exceed the Fund&rsquo;s basis
in such REIT, the Fund will generally recognize gain. In part because REIT distributions often include a nontaxable return of
capital, Fund distributions to Stockholders may also include a nontaxable return of capital. Stockholders that receive such a
distribution will also reduce their tax basis in their shares of the Fund, but not below zero. To the extent the distribution
exceeds a Stockholder&rsquo;s basis in the Fund shares, such Stockholder will generally recognize capital gain.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>LISTING OF SHARES</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund&rsquo;s Shares trade on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol &ldquo;CLM,&rdquo; and are required to meet the NYSE American&rsquo;s
continued listing requirements.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Directors
and Officers</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B></B>&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management of the Fund, including supervision of the duties performed by the
Adviser. There are six Directors of the Fund, one of which is an &ldquo;interested person&rdquo; (as defined in the 1940 Act)
of the Fund. The Directors are responsible for the Fund&rsquo;s overall management, including adopting the investment and other
policies of the Fund, electing and replacing officers and selecting and supervising the Fund&rsquo;s Adviser. The name and business
address of the Directors and officers of the Fund and their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five
years, as well as a description of committees of the Board of Directors, are set forth under &ldquo;Management&rdquo; in the Statement
of Additional Information.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Investment
Adviser</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Cornerstone
Advisors, Inc., 1075 Hendersonville Road, Suite 250, Asheville, North Carolina 28803, is a corporation organized under the laws
of North Carolina and serves as the Fund&rsquo;s investment adviser. The Adviser is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Adviser began conducting business in February, 2001 and manages one
other closed-end fund with combined assets with the Fund, of approximately $847.5 million, as of March 31, 2018.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Under
the general supervision of the Fund&rsquo;s Board of Directors, the Adviser carries out the investment and reinvestment of the
net assets of the Fund, continuously furnishes an investment program with respect to the Fund, determines which securities should
be purchased, sold or exchanged, and implements such determinations. The Adviser furnishes to the Fund investment advice and office
facilities, equipment and personnel for servicing the investments of the Fund. The Adviser compensates all Directors and officers
of the Fund who are members of the Adviser&rsquo;s organization and who render investment services to the Fund, and will also
compensate all other Adviser personnel who provide research and investment services to the Fund. In return for these services,
facilities and payments, the Fund has agreed to pay the Adviser as compensation under the Investment Management Agreement a monthly
fee computed at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average weekly net assets of the Fund. The total estimated annual expenses of
the Fund are set forth in the section titled &ldquo;Summary of Fund Expenses.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Board of Directors annually considers the continuance of the Investment Management Agreement. A discussion regarding the basis
for the Board of Directors&rsquo; approval on February 9, 2018 of the continuance of the Investment Management Agreement between
the Fund and the Adviser will be available in the Fund&rsquo;s semi-annual report to Stockholders for the six-month period ended
June 30, 2018.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">During
the last three fiscal years, the Fund paid the Adviser the following amounts as compensation:</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"></P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="10" STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Fiscal Year Ended December 31,</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center">2017</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center">2016</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center">2015</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="width: 55%; text-align: left">Management Fees Earned</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: right">4,526,655</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: right">3,147,704</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: right">2,572,252</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">Management Fee Paid</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">4,526,655</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">3,147,704</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">2,572,252</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE>






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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Portfolio
Manager</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ralph
W. Bradshaw has been the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio manager (the &ldquo;Portfolio Manager&rdquo;) for over ten years. Mr. Bradshaw,
an owner of Cornerstone Advisors, Inc., is the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund. In addition, Mr.
Bradshaw may consult with Gary Bentz, another officer of the Adviser, regarding investment decisions. In carrying out responsibilities
for the management of the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio of securities, the Portfolio Manager has primary responsibility. The Adviser
may create a portfolio management team by assigning additional portfolio managers. In cases where the team might not be in agreement
with regard to an investment decision, Mr. Bradshaw has ultimate authority to decide the matter.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Administrator
and Fund Accounting Agent</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">At
a Board of Directors Meeting held on May 11, 2018, the Board of Directors selected Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, 225 Pictoria Drive,
Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH (&ldquo;Ultimus&rdquo;) to become the Fund&rsquo;s Administrator, effective June 1, 2018. Ultimus also
serves as the accounting agent to the Fund. Under the fund accounting and administration agreement with the Fund, Ultimus is responsible
for generally managing the administrative affairs of the Fund, including supervising the preparation of reports to Stockholders,
reports to and filings with the SEC and materials for meetings of the Board. Ultimus is also responsible for calculating the net
asset value per share and maintaining the financial books and records of the Fund. Ultimus is entitled to receive a base fee of
$5,000 per month plus an asset based fee of 0.05% of the first $250 million of average daily net assets, 0.04% of such assets
greater than $250 million to $1 billion, 0.03% of such assets greater than $1 billion to $2 billion and 0.02% of such assets in
excess of $2 billion.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Custodian
and Transfer Agent</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">U.S.
Bank N.A., located at 425 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, is the custodian of the Fund and maintains custody of the securities
and cash of the Fund.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">American
Stock Transfer and Trust Co., LLC, with an address at 6201 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11219, serves as the transfer agent
and dividend paying agent of the Fund.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Fund
Expenses</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Adviser is obligated to pay expenses associated with providing the services contemplated by the Investment Management Agreement,
including compensation of and office space for its officers and employees connected with investment and economic research, trading
and investment management and administration of the Fund. The Fund is not obligated to pay the fees of any Director of the Fund
who is affiliated with the Adviser.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Ultimus
is obligated to pay expenses associated with providing the services contemplated by the Accounting and Administration Agreement,
including compensation of and office space for Ultimus&rsquo; officers and employees and administration of the Fund. The Fund
is not obligated to pay the fees of any Director of the Fund who is affiliated with Ultimus.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund pays all other expenses incurred in the operation of the Fund including, among other things, (i) expenses for legal and independent
accountants&rsquo; services, (ii) costs of printing proxies, share certificates and reports to stockholders, (iii) charges of
the custodian and transfer agent in connection with the Fund&rsquo;s Distribution Reinvestment Plan, (iv) fees and expenses of
independent Directors, (v) printing costs, (vi) membership fees in trade association, (vii) fidelity bond coverage for the Fund&rsquo;s
officers and Directors, (viii) errors and omissions insurance for the Fund&rsquo;s officers and Directors, (ix) brokerage costs
and listing fees and expenses charged by NYSE American, (x) taxes and (xi) other extraordinary or non-recurring expenses and other
expenses properly payable by the Fund. The expenses incident to the Offering and issuance of Shares to be issued by the Fund will
be recorded as a reduction of capital of the Fund attributable to the Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund&rsquo;s annual
operating expenses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 were approximately $5,413,000. No assurance can be given, in light
of the Fund&rsquo;s investment objectives and policies, however, that future annual operating expenses will not be substantially
more or less than this estimate.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Offering
expenses relating to the Fund&rsquo;s Shares, estimated at approximately $233,800 be payable upon completion of the Offering and
will be deducted from the proceeds of the Offering.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Investment Management Agreement authorizes the Adviser to select brokers or dealers (including affiliates) to arrange for the
purchase and sale of Fund securities, including principal transactions. Any commission, fee or other remuneration paid to an affiliated
broker or dealer is paid in compliance with the Fund&rsquo;s procedures adopted in accordance with Rule 17e-1 under the 1940 Act.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>DETERMINATION OF NET
ASSET VALUE</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
net asset value of shares of the Fund is determined weekly and on the last business day of each month, as of the close of regular
trading on the NYSE American (normally, 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). In computing net asset value, portfolio securities of the Fund
are valued at their current market values determined on the basis of market quotations. If market quotations are not readily available,
securities are valued at fair value as determined by the Board of Directors. The Fund&rsquo;s investments in closed-end funds
or ETFs whose shares are listed on a national securities exchanged are valued using the market price at the close of the NYSE
American or such other exchange on which they are listed. Private funds and non-traded closed-end funds are fair valued based
on the Fund&rsquo;s fair valuation policies and procedures. Fair valuation involves subjective judgments, and it is possible that
the fair value determined for a security may differ materially from the value that could be realized upon the sale of the security.
Non-dollar-denominated securities are valued as of the close of the NYSE American at the closing price of such securities in their
principal trading market, but may be valued at fair value if subsequent events occurring before the computation of net asset value
materially have affected the value of the securities.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Trading
may take place in foreign issues held by the Fund at times when the Fund is not open for business. As a result, the Fund&rsquo;s
net asset value may change at times when it is not possible to purchase or sell shares of the Fund. The Fund may use a third party
pricing service to assist it in determining the market value of securities in the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio. The Fund&rsquo;s net
asset value per Share is calculated by dividing the value of the Fund&rsquo;s total assets (the value of the securities the Fund
holds plus cash or other assets, including interest accrued but not yet received), less accrued expenses of the Fund, less the
Fund&rsquo;s other liabilities by the total number of Shares outstanding.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Readily marketable
portfolio securities listed on the NYSE American are valued, except as indicated below, at the last sale price reflected on the
consolidated tape at the close of the NYSE American on the business day as of which such value is being determined. If there has
been no sale on such day, the securities are valued at the mean of the closing bid and asked prices on such day. If no bid or
asked prices are quoted on such day or if market prices may be unreliable because of events occurring after the close of trading,
then the security is valued by such method as the Board of Directors shall determine in good faith to reflect its fair market
value. Readily marketable securities not listed on the NYSE American but listed on other domestic or foreign securities exchanges
are valued in a like manner. Portfolio securities traded on more than one securities exchange are valued at the last sale price
on the business day as of which such value is being determined as reflected on the consolidated tape at the close of the exchange
representing the principal market for such securities. Securities trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (&ldquo;NASDAQ&rdquo;)
are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Readily marketable securities traded in the over-the counter market, including
listed securities whose primary market is believed by the Adviser to be over-the-counter, are valued at the mean of the current
bid and asked prices as reported by the NASDAQ or, in the case of securities not reported by the NASDAQ or a comparable source,
as the Board of Directors deem appropriate to reflect their fair market value. Where securities are traded on more than one exchange
and also over-the-counter, the securities will generally be valued using the quotations the Board of Directors believes reflect
most closely the value of such securities.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>DISTRIBUTION POLICY</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund initiated a fixed, monthly distribution to stockholders in 2002 which, with interim adjustments and extensive disclosure,
continues to be a high-level managed distribution policy. The Distribution Policy has been maintained through the historic economic
volatility, increased regulatory scrutiny and challenging markets of the intervening years.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">During
recent years, the Fund&rsquo;s investments made in accordance with its objective have failed to provide adequate income to meet
the requirements of the Distribution Policy. Nevertheless, the Board continues to believe that the Fund&rsquo;s objective and
strategy are complementary to the Fund&rsquo;s commitment, through the Distribution Policy, to provide regular distributions which
increase liquidity and provide flexibility to individual Stockholders. The Adviser seeks to achieve net investment returns that
exceed the amount of the Fund&rsquo;s managed distributions, although there is no guarantee that the Adviser will be successful
in this regard.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">What
are the features of the Distribution Policy?</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Distribution Policy provides a regular monthly distribution to Stockholders that is adjusted through an annual resetting of
the monthly distribution amount per share based on the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value on the last business day in October. The
terms of the Distribution Policy have been reviewed and are approved at least annually by the Fund&rsquo;s Board and can be
modified at the Board&rsquo;s discretion. To the extent that distributions exceed the current Net Earnings of the Fund, the
balance of the amounts paid out will be generated from sales of portfolio securities held by the Fund and will be distributed
either as short-term or long-term capital gains or a tax-free return-of-capital. Although return of capital distributions may
not be taxable, such distributions may reduce a Stockholder&rsquo;s cost basis in his or her Shares, and therefore may result
in an increase in the amount of any taxable gain on a subsequent disposition of such Shares, even if such Shares are sold at
a loss to the Stockholder&rsquo;s original investment amount. To the extent these distributions are not represented by net
investment income and capital gains, they will not represent yield or investment return on the Fund&rsquo;s investment
portfolio. As shown on page 35  in the table which identifies the constituent components of the Fund&rsquo;s distributions
under its Distribution Policy for years 2013-2017, a majority of the distributions that the Funds made to its Stockholders
for the years 2013-2017 consisted of a return of its Stockholder's capital, and not of income or gains generated from the
Fund's investment portfolio, with the exception of the years 2015 and 2016 for which substantially all of the distributions
that the Fund made to its Stockholders consisted of a return of its Stockholders&rsquo; capital, and not of income or gains
generated from the Fund&rsquo;s investment portfolio. A return-of-capital distribution reduces the tax basis of an
investor&rsquo;s shares in the Fund. The Fund plans to maintain the Distribution Policy even if a
return-of-capital distribution would exceed an investor&rsquo;s tax basis and therefore be a taxable distribution. The Board
currently plans to maintain this Distribution Policy even if regulatory requirements would make part of a return-of-capital,
necessary to maintain the distribution, taxable to Stockholders and to disclose that portion of the distribution that is
classified as ordinary income. Although it has no current intention to do so, the Board may terminate the Distribution Policy
at any time and such termination may have an adverse effect on the market price for the Fund&rsquo;s Shares.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">What
are the benefits of the Distribution Policy?</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Distribution Policy historically has maintained a stable, high rate of distribution. The Board remains convinced that the Fund&rsquo;s
Stockholders are well served by a policy of regular distributions which increase liquidity and provide flexibility to individual
Stockholders in managing their investments. Stockholders have the option of reinvesting all or a portion of these distributions
in additional Shares through the Fund&rsquo;s distribution reinvestment plan or receiving them in cash. For more information regarding
the Fund&rsquo;s distribution reinvestment plan, Stockholders should carefully read the description of the distribution reinvestment
plan contained in the Fund&rsquo;s Reports to Stockholders.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">What
are the risks of the Distribution Policy?</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund makes level distributions on a monthly basis and these distributions are not tied to the Fund&rsquo;s net investment income
and capital gains, and may not represent yield or investment return on the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio. Under the Distribution Policy,
the Fund makes monthly distributions to Stockholders at a rate that may include periodic distributions of its Net Earnings or
a return of capital. As noted above, Stockholders have the option of reinvesting all or a portion of these distributions in additional
shares of the Fund through the Fund&rsquo;s distribution reinvestment plan or receiving them in cash. In any fiscal year where
total cash distributions exceed Net Earnings and unrealized gain or loss for the year, such excess will decrease the Fund&rsquo;s
total assets and, as a result, will have the likely effect of increasing the Fund&rsquo;s expense ratio. There is a risk that
the total Net Earnings and unrealized gain or loss for years from the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio would not be great enough to fully
offset the amount of cash distributions paid to Fund stockholders. If this were to be the case, the Fund&rsquo;s assets would
be partially reduced by an equal amount, and there is no guarantee that the Fund would be able to replace the assets. In addition,
in order to make such distributions, the Fund may need to sell a portion of its investment portfolio at a time when independent
investment judgment might not dictate such action. Furthermore, the cash used to make distributions will not be available for
investment pursuant to the Fund&rsquo;s investment objective.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Funds maintain
varying degrees of cash levels pursuant to market conditions and the judgment of the portfolio manager. In addition, portfolio
managers must raise cash periodically to cover operating expenses. For any fund, to the extent that cash is held at any given
time for operating expenses or other purposes, it will not be available for investment pursuant to that fund&rsquo;s investment
objective. In addition to these general cash requirements, a fund&rsquo;s distribution policy may also require that securities
be sold to raise cash for those stockholders who elect to take cash distributions rather than reinvest in shares of the fund,
in which case, it will also not be available for investment pursuant to the fund&rsquo;s investment objective. It is possible
that a situation will occur where the Distribution Policy contributes to a reduction of assets over an extended period of time
such that the assets of the Fund are reduced to a point where the Fund would no longer be economically viable. In such event,
the Fund would need to take additional actions, which may include, for example, liquidation or merger, to address the situation.
While this is one of the risk factors of any managed distribution policy, including the Distribution Policy, it is important to
note that the Distribution Policy was not designed to be a mechanism for the dissolution of the Fund or a short-term liquidation
policy, and it is not the intention of the Board to allow the Fund to self-liquidate through the unsupervised effects of the Distribution
Policy. The Board monitors the Distribution Policy and the Fund&rsquo;s asset levels regularly, and remains ready to modify the
terms of the Distribution Policy if, in its judgment, the Board believes it is in the best interests of the Fund and its Stockholders.
The Board may consider additional rights offerings in the future.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">A
return-of-capital distribution reduces the tax basis of an investor&rsquo;s Shares, which may make record-keeping by certain Stockholders
more difficult.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund discloses the characterization of its distributions in notices to Stockholders and press releases to the public. Notwithstanding
these communications, it is possible that the Distribution Policy may create potential confusion in the marketplace as to whether
the Fund&rsquo;s distributions are comprised of income or return of capital and how such characterization may influence the market
price of the Fund&rsquo;s Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">For
the years 2013-2017, the Fund&rsquo;s distributions under the Distribution Policy were characterized, on an annual basis, as set
forth on the table below:</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Cornerstone
Strategic Value Fund, Inc.&nbsp;</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Dividend and
Distributions Paid from 2013 through 2017</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="6" STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Ordinary Income</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="6" STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Capital Gains</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="6" STYLE="font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">Return-of-Capital</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>Years</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Total
</B></FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Dividend&nbsp;and<BR>
 Distributions&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Amount&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Percent&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Amount&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Percent&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Amount&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Percent&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="width: 11%; text-align: left">2013</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; text-align: right">24,379,146</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; text-align: right">1,869,677</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; text-align: right">7.67</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 10%; text-align: right">8,732,115</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 9%; text-align: right">35.82</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 9%; text-align: right">13,777,354</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 9%; text-align: right">56.51</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2014</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">37,211,017</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">2,581,075</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">6.93</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">12,356,393</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">33.21</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">22,273,549</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">59.86</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2015</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">64,952,863</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">2,505,501</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">3.86</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">6,408,287</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">9.87</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">56,039,075</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">86.27</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2016</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">77,460,037</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">5,036,752</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">6.50</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">16,123,155</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">20.82</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">56,300,130</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">72.68</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">2017</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">94,415,301</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">4,536,690</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">4.80</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">43,647,009</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">46.23</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">46,231,602</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">48.97</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Unless
the registered owner of Shares elects to receive cash, all distributions declared on the Fund&rsquo;s Shares will be automatically
reinvested in additional Shares. See &ldquo;Distribution Reinvestment Plan&rdquo;.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In
order to maintain the Distribution Policy, the Fund applied for and received an exemption from the requirements of Section 19(b)
of the 1940 Act and Rule 19b-1 thereunder permitting the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains, provided
that the Distribution Policy calls for periodic (e.g., quarterly/monthly) distributions in an amount equal to a fixed percentage
of the Fund&rsquo;s average net asset value over a specified period of time or market price per Share at or about the time of
distribution or pay-out of a level dollar amount.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Distribution
Policy results in the payment of approximately the same amount per share to the Fund&rsquo;s Stockholders each month. These distributions
are not to be tied to the Fund&rsquo;s investment income and capital gains and do not represent yield or investment return on
the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio. Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act and Rule 19a-1 thereunder require the Fund to provide a written statement
accompanying any such payment that adequately discloses its source or sources, other than net investment income. Thus, if the
source of some or all of the dividend or other distribution were the original capital contribution of the Stockholder, and the
payment amounted to a return of capital, the Fund would be required to provide written disclosure to that effect. Nevertheless,
persons who periodically receive the payment of a dividend or other distribution may be under the impression that they are receiving
net profits when they are not. Stockholders should read any written disclosure provided pursuant to Section 19(a) and Rule 19a-1
carefully, and should not assume that the source of any distribution from the Fund is net profit. A return of capital distribution
does not reflect positive investment performance. Stockholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund&rsquo;s investment
performance from the amount of its managed distributions or from the terms of the Distribution Policy. When the Fund issues a
written disclosure pursuant to Section 19(a) and Rule 19a-1, the Fund will refer to such a notice as a &ldquo;Rule 19a-1 Notice
Accompanying Distribution Payment&rdquo;. In addition, the Fund will refer to the return of capital distributions as &ldquo;Paid-in-capital&rdquo;
which will be presented under the &ldquo;Source of payment&rdquo; heading in such notice.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">On
August 11, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Fund determined that the distribution percentage for the calendar year 2018 would
remain at 21%, which was the same distribution percentage used in 2017, which was then applied to the net asset value of the Fund
at the end of October 2017 to determine the distribution amounts for calendar year 2018. During 2018, the Board of Directors of
the Fund will make a determination regarding the distribution percentage for 2019 which will then be applied to the net asset
value of the Fund at the end of October 2018 to determine the distribution amounts for calendar year 2019. The distribution percentage
is not a function of, nor is it related to, the investment return on the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Board of Directors reserves the right to change the Distribution Policy from time to time.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>DISTRIBUTION REINVESTMENT
PLAN</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund operates a distribution reinvestment plan (the &ldquo;Plan&rdquo;), administered by American Stock Transfer &amp; Trust Company,
LLC (the &ldquo;Agent&rdquo;), pursuant to which the Fund&rsquo;s income dividends or capital gains or other distributions (each,
a &ldquo;Distribution&rdquo;, and collectively, &ldquo;Distributions&rdquo;), net of any applicable U.S. withholding tax, are
reinvested in shares of the Fund.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Stockholders
automatically participate in the Fund&rsquo;s Plan, unless and until an election is made to withdraw from the Plan on behalf of
such participating Stockholder. Stockholders who do not wish to have Distributions automatically reinvested should so notify the
Agent at P.O. Box 922, Wall Street Station, New York, New York 10269-0560. Under the Plan, the Fund&rsquo;s Distributions to Stockholders
are reinvested in full and fractional Shares as described below.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">When
the Fund declares a Distribution, the Agent, on the Stockholder&rsquo;s behalf, will (i) receive additional authorized shares
from the Fund either newly issued or repurchased from Stockholders by the Fund and held as treasury stock (&ldquo;Newly Issued
Shares&rdquo;) or (ii) purchase outstanding shares on the open market, on the NYSE American or elsewhere, with cash allocated
to it by the Fund (&ldquo;Open Market Purchases&rdquo;).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
method for determining the number of Newly Issued Shares received when Distributions are reinvested will be determined by dividing
the amount of the Distribution either by the Fund&rsquo;s last reported net asset value per share or by a price equal to the average
closing price of the Fund over the five trading days preceding the payment date of the Distribution, whichever is lower. However,
if the last reported net asset value of the Fund&rsquo;s Shares is higher than the average closing price of the Fund over the
five trading days preceding the payment date of the Distribution (i.e., the Fund is selling at a discount), Shares may be acquired
by the Agent in Open Market Purchases and allocated to the reinvesting Stockholders based on the average cost of such Open Market
Purchases. Upon notice from the Fund, the Agent will receive the Distribution in cash and will purchase shares of common stock
in the open market, on the NYSE American or elsewhere, for the participants&rsquo; accounts, except that the Agent will endeavor
to terminate purchases in the open market and cause the Fund to issue the remaining shares if, following the commencement of the
purchases, the market value of the shares, including brokerage commissions, exceeds the net asset value at the time of valuation.
These remaining shares will be issued by the Fund at a price equal to the net asset value at the time of valuation.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In a case where
the Agent has terminated open market purchases and caused the issuance of remaining shares by the Fund, the number of shares received
by the participant in respect of the Distribution will be based on the weighted average of prices paid for shares purchased in
the open market, including brokerage commissions, and the price at which the Fund issues the remaining shares. To the extent that
the Agent is unable to terminate purchases in the open market before the Agent has completed its purchases, or remaining shares
cannot be issued by the Fund because the Fund declared a Distribution payable only in cash, and the market price exceeds the net
asset value of the shares, the average share purchase price paid by the Agent may exceed the net asset value of the shares, resulting
in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the Distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Whenever
the Fund declares a Distribution and the last reported net asset value of the Fund&rsquo;s shares is higher than its market price,
the Agent will apply the amount of such Distribution payable to Plan participants of the Fund in Fund shares (less such Plan participant&rsquo;s
pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to Open Market Purchases in connection with the reinvestment of
such Distribution) to the purchase on the open market of Fund shares for such Plan participant&rsquo;s account. Such purchases
will be made on or after the payable date for such Distribution, and in no event more than 30 days after such date except where
temporary curtailment or suspension of purchase is necessary to comply with applicable provisions of federal securities laws.
The Agent may aggregate a Plan participant&rsquo;s purchases with the purchases of other Plan participants, and the average price
(including brokerage commissions) of all shares purchased by the Agent shall be the price per share allocable to each Plan participant.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Registered
Stockholders who do not wish to have their Distributions automatically reinvested should so notify the Fund in writing. If a Stockholder
has not elected to receive cash Distributions and the Agent does not receive notice of an election to receive cash Distributions
prior to the record date of any Distribution, the Stockholder will automatically receive such Distributions in additional Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Participants
in the Plan may withdraw from the Plan by providing written notice to the Agent at least 30 days prior to the applicable Distribution
payment date.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Agent will maintain all Stockholder accounts in the Plan and furnish written confirmations of all transactions in the accounts,
including information needed by Stockholders for personal and tax records. The Agent will hold Shares in the account of the Plan
participant in non-certificated form in the name of the participant, and each Stockholder&rsquo;s proxy will include those Shares
purchased pursuant to the Plan. The Agent will distribute all proxy solicitation materials to participating Stockholders.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In
the case of Stockholders, such as banks, brokers or nominees, that hold Shares for others who are beneficial owners participating
in the Plan, the Agent will administer the Plan on the basis of the number of Shares certified from time to time by the record
Stockholder as representing the total amount of Shares registered in the Stockholder&rsquo;s name and held for the account of
beneficial owners participating in the Plan.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Neither
the Agent nor the Fund shall have any responsibility or liability beyond the exercise of ordinary care for any action taken or
omitted pursuant to the Plan, nor shall they have any duties, responsibilities or liabilities except such as expressly set forth
herein. Neither shall they be liable hereunder for any act done in good faith or for any good faith omissions to act, including,
without limitation, failure to terminate a participant&rsquo;s account prior to receipt of written notice of his or her death
or with respect to prices at which Shares are purchased or sold for the participants account and the terms on which such purchases
and sales are made, subject to applicable provisions of the federal securities laws.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
automatic reinvestment of Distributions will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may be payable
(or required to be withheld) on such Distributions.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund
reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan. There is no direct service charge to participants with regard to purchases
in the Plan.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Participants
may at any time sell some or all of their shares though the Agent. Shares may be sold via the internet at www.amstock.com or by
calling the toll free number (866) 668-6558. Participants can also use the tear off portion attached to the bottom of their statement
and mail the request to American Stock Transfer and Trust Company LLC, P.O Box 922 Wall Street Station, New York, N.Y. 10269-0560.
There is a fee of $15.00 per transaction and commission of $0.10 per share.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">All correspondence concerning
the Plan should be directed to the Agent at P.O. Box 922, Wall Street Station, New York, New York 10269-0560. Certain transactions
can be performed online at www.amstock.com or by calling the toll free number (866) 668-6558.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">CERTAIN
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
following is a summary discussion of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a Stockholder that acquires,
holds and/or disposes of the Fund&rsquo;s Shares, and reflects provisions of the Code, existing Treasury regulations, rulings
published by the IRS, and other applicable authority, as of the date of this prospectus. These authorities are subject to change
by legislative or administrative action, possibly with retroactive effect. The following discussion is only a summary of some
of the important tax considerations generally applicable to investments in the Fund and the discussion set forth herein does not
constitute tax advice. For more detailed information regarding tax considerations, see the Statement of Additional Information.
There may be other tax considerations applicable to particular investors. In addition, income earned through an investment in
the Fund may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Taxation
as a Regulated Investment Company</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund intends to elect to be treated and to qualify each year for taxation as a regulated investment company (a &ldquo;RIC&rdquo;)
under Subchapter M of the Code. In order for the Fund to qualify as a RIC, it must meet income and asset diversification tests
each year. If the Fund so qualifies and satisfies certain distribution requirements, the Fund (but not its Stockholders) will
not be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes its investment company taxable income and net capital gains
(the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital loss) in a timely manner to its Stockholders in the form
of dividends or capital gain distributions. The Code imposes a 4% nondeductible excise tax on RICs, such as the Fund, to the extent
they do not meet certain distribution requirements by the end of each calendar year. The Fund anticipates meeting these distribution
requirements.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Fund intends
to make monthly distributions of investment company taxable income after payment of the Fund&rsquo;s operating expenses. Unless
a Stockholder is ineligible to participate or elects otherwise, all distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional
Shares pursuant to the Fund&rsquo;s distribution reinvestment plan (the &ldquo;Plan&rdquo;). For U.S. federal income tax purposes,
all dividends are generally taxable whether a Stockholder takes them in cash or they are reinvested pursuant to the Plan in additional
Shares. Distributions of the Fund&rsquo;s investment company taxable income (including short-term capital gains) will generally
be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the Fund&rsquo;s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions of
the Fund&rsquo;s net capital gains (&ldquo;capital gain dividends&rdquo;), if any, are taxable to Stockholders as long-term capital
gains, regardless of the length of time Shares have been held by Stockholders. Distributions, if any, in excess of the Fund&rsquo;s
earnings and profits will first reduce the adjusted tax basis of a holder&rsquo;s Shares and, after that basis has been reduced
to zero, will constitute capital gains to the Stockholder (assuming the Shares are held as a capital asset). See below for a summary
of the maximum tax rates applicable to capital gains (including capital gain dividends). A corporation that owns Shares generally
will not be entitled to the dividends received deduction with respect to all of the dividends it receives from the Fund. Fund
dividend payments that are attributable to qualifying dividends received by the Fund from certain domestic corporations may be
designated by the Fund as being eligible for the dividends received deduction. There can be no assurance as to what portion of
Fund dividend payments may be classified as qualifying dividends. With respect to the monthly distributions of investment company
taxable income described above, it may be the case that any such distributions would result in a return of capital to the Stockholder.
The determination of the character for U.S. federal income tax purposes of any distribution from the Fund (i.e., ordinary income
dividends, capital gains dividends, qualifying dividends, return of capital distributions) will be made as of the end of the Fund&rsquo;s
taxable year. Generally, no later than 60 days after the close of its taxable year, the Fund will provide Stockholders with a
written notice designating the amount of any capital gain distributions or other distributions. See &ldquo;Distribution Policy&rdquo;
for a more complete description of such returns and the risks associated with them.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may elect to retain its net capital gain or a portion thereof for investment and be taxed at corporate rates on the amount
retained. In such case, it may designate the retained amount as undistributed capital gains in a notice to its Stockholders who
will be treated as if each received a distribution of such Stockholder&rsquo;s pro rata share of such gain, with the result that
each Stockholder will (i) be required to report such Stockholder&rsquo;s pro rata share of such gain on such Stockholder&rsquo;s
tax return as long-term capital gain, (ii) receive a refundable tax credit for such Stockholder&rsquo;s pro rata share of tax
paid by the Fund on the gain and (iii) increase the tax basis for such Stockholder&rsquo;s Shares by an amount equal to the deemed
distribution less the tax credit.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Under
current law, certain income distributions paid by the Fund to individual taxpayers may be taxed at rates equal to those applicable
to net long-term capital gains (generally, 20%). This tax treatment applies only if certain holding period and other requirements
are satisfied by the Stockholder with respect to its Shares, and the dividends are attributable to qualified dividends received
by the Fund itself. For this purpose, &ldquo;qualified dividends&rdquo; means dividends received by the Fund from certain United
States corporations and certain qualifying foreign corporations, provided that the Fund satisfies certain holding period and other
requirements in respect of the stock of such corporations. In the case of securities lending transactions, payments in lieu of
dividends are not qualified dividends. Thereafter, the Fund&rsquo;s dividends, other than capital gain dividends, will be fully
taxable at ordinary income tax rates unless further legislative action is taken. While certain income distributions to Stockholders
may qualify as qualified dividends, the Fund&rsquo;s seeks to provide dividends regardless of whether they so qualify. As additional
special rules apply to determine whether a distribution will be a qualified dividend, investors should consult their tax advisors.
Investors should also see the &ldquo;Taxes&rdquo; section of the Fund&rsquo;s Statement of Additional Information for more information
relating to qualified dividends.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Dividends and
interest received, and gains realized, by the Fund on foreign securities may be subject to income, withholding or other taxes
imposed by foreign countries and U.S. possessions (collectively &ldquo;foreign taxes&rdquo;) that would reduce the return on its
securities. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States, however, may reduce or eliminate foreign taxes, and
many foreign countries do not impose taxes on capital gains in respect of investments by foreign investors. If more than 50% of
the value of the Fund&rsquo;s net assets at the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations, it will
be eligible to, and may, file an election with the Internal Revenue Service that will enable Stockholders, in effect, to receive
the benefit of the foreign tax credit with respect to any foreign taxes paid by the Fund. Pursuant to the election, the Fund would
treat those taxes as dividends paid to Stockholders and each Stockholder (1) would be required to include in gross income, and
treat as paid by such Stockholder, a proportionate share of those taxes, (2) would be required to treat such share of those taxes
and of any dividend paid by the Fund that represents income from foreign or U.S. possessions sources as such stockholder&rsquo;s
own income from those sources, and, if certain conditions are met, (3) could either deduct the foreign taxes deemed paid in computing
taxable income or, alternatively, use the foregoing information in calculating the foreign tax credit against federal income tax.
The Fund will report to Stockholders shortly after each taxable year their respective shares of foreign taxes paid and the income
from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries and U.S. possessions if it makes this election.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund will inform its Stockholders of the source and tax status of all distributions promptly after the close of each calendar
year.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may invest in other RICs. In general, the Code taxes a RIC which satisfies certain requirements as a pass-through entity
by permitting a qualifying RIC to deduct dividends paid to its stockholders in computing the RIC&rsquo;s taxable income. A qualifying
RIC is also generally permitted to pass through the character of certain types of its income when it makes distributions. For
example, a RIC may distribute ordinary dividends to its stockholders, capital gain dividends, or other types of dividends which
effectively pass through the character of the RIC&rsquo;s income to its stockholders, including the Fund.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Taxation
of Sales, Exchanges or Other Dispositions</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Selling
Stockholders will generally recognize gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the Stockholder&rsquo;s adjusted
tax basis in the Shares sold and the amount received. If the Shares are held as a capital asset, the gain or loss will be a capital
gain or loss. Under current law, the maximum tax rate applicable to capital gains recognized by individuals and other non-corporate
taxpayers is (i) the same as the maximum ordinary income tax rate for gains recognized on the sale of capital assets held for
one year or less or (ii) generally, 20% for gains recognized on the sale of capital assets held for more than one year (as well
as certain capital gain dividends). Any loss on a disposition of Shares held for six months or less will be treated as a long-term
capital loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends received with respect to those Shares. The use of capital losses is subject
to limitations. For purposes of determining whether Shares have been held for six months or less, the holding period is suspended
for any periods during which the Stockholder&rsquo;s risk of loss is diminished as a result of holding one or more other positions
in substantially similar or related property, or through certain options or short sales. Any loss realized on a sale or exchange
of Shares will be disallowed to the extent those Shares are replaced by other substantially identical Shares within a period of
61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the date of disposition of the Shares (whether through the reinvestment
of distributions, which could occur, for example, if the Stockholder is a participant in the Plan or otherwise). In that event,
the basis of the replacement Shares will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">An
investor should be aware that, if Shares are purchased shortly before the record date for any taxable dividend (including a capital
gain dividend), the purchase price likely will reflect the value of the dividend and the investor then would receive a taxable
distribution likely to reduce the trading value of such Shares, in effect resulting in a taxable return of some of the purchase
price. Taxable distributions to individuals and certain other non-corporate Stockholders, including those who have not provided
their correct taxpayer identification number and other required certifications, may be subject to &ldquo;backup&rdquo; federal
income tax withholding currently equal to 24%.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">An investor should also
be aware that the benefits of the reduced tax rate applicable to long-term capital gains and qualified dividend income may be
impacted by the application of the alternative minimum tax to individual stockholders.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">If the Fund
utilizes leverage through borrowing, it may be restricted by loan covenants with respect to the declaration of, and payment of,
dividends in certain circumstances. Limits on the Fund&rsquo;s payments of dividends may prevent the Fund from meeting the distribution
requirements, described above, and may, therefore, jeopardize the Fund&rsquo;s qualification for taxation as a RIC and possibly
subject the Fund to the 4% excise tax. The Fund will endeavor to avoid restrictions on its ability to make dividend payments.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Information
Reporting</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Section
6045B of the Code generally imposes certain reporting requirements on the Fund with respect to any organizational action that
affects the tax basis of the Shares for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Fund has historically made returns of capital distributions
(&ldquo;ROC Distributions&rdquo;) to certain Stockholders and, to the extent such payments continue, the Fund will generally be
required to file IRS Form 8937, Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities (&ldquo;Form 8937&rdquo;), with
the IRS and deliver an information statement to certain Stockholders, subject to certain exceptions. Generally, the Fund must
file Form 8937 with the IRS on or before the 45th day following the corporate action or, if earlier, January 15 of the year following
the calendar year of the corporate action. In addition, the Fund must furnish the same information to certain Stockholders on
or before January 15 of the year following the calendar year of the corporate action. However, the Fund generally would not be
required to file Form 8937 or furnish this information to Stockholders provided it posts the requisite information on its primary
public website by the due date for filing Form 8937 with the IRS and such information is available on its website (or any successor
organization&rsquo;s website) for 10 years.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">As
the Fund will generally not be able to determine whether a distribution during the year will be out of its earnings and profits
(and, therefore, whether such distribution should be treated as a dividend or a ROC Distribution for these purposes) until the
close of the tax year, the Fund does not intend to file Form 8937 until after the end of the current calendar year. Based on the
limited interpretive guidance currently available, the Fund believes that its treatment of ROC Distributions and its current intended
action regarding Form 8937 continue to be consistent with the requirements of Form 8937, Section 6045B and the Treasury Regulations
thereunder. The Fund intends to utilize its best efforts to determine the tax characterization of the Fund&rsquo;s distributions
as soon as practicable following the close of the year and timely comply with the abovementioned Section 6045B requirements, to
the extent applicable. The Fund and its management do not believe that the Fund will be subject to substantial penalties if it
utilizes its best efforts to determine the tax characteristics of its distributions as soon as practicable following the close
of the year to comply with Form 8937 and Section 6045B. The Fund may be subject to substantial penalties to the extent that it
fails to timely comply with its Section 6045B reporting obligations. Each Stockholder is urged to consult its own tax advisor
regarding the application of Section 6045B to its individual circumstances. A copy of the Fund&rsquo;s most recently filed Form
8937 is available on the Fund&rsquo;s website, <U>www.cornerstonestrategicvaluefund.com</U>.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Net
Investment Income Tax</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 40pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">A
U.S. Holder that is an individual or estate, or a trust that does not fall into a special class of trusts that is exempt from
such tax, will be subject to a 3.8% tax on the lesser of (1) the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s &ldquo;net investment income&rdquo; for the
relevant taxable year and (2) the excess of the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year over a
certain threshold (which, in the case of individuals, will be between $125,000 and $250,000 depending on the individual&rsquo;s
circumstances). A U.S. Holder&rsquo;s &ldquo;net investment income&rdquo; may generally include portfolio income (such as interest
and dividends), and income and net gains from an activity that is subject to certain passive activity limitations, unless such
income or net gains are derived in the ordinary course of the conduct of a trade or business (other than a trade or business that
consists of certain passive or trading activities). If you are a U.S. holder that is an individual, estate or trust, you should
consult your tax advisors regarding the applicability of the Net Investment Income Tax to your ownership and disposition of shares
of the Funds.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Payments
to Foreign Financial Institutions</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 40pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of March 2010 (the &ldquo;HIRE Act&rdquo;), including the Foreign Account Tax Compliance
Act (&ldquo;FATCA&rdquo;), Sections 1474 through 1474 of the Code, and Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, generally
provides that a 30% withholding tax may be imposed on payments of U.S. source income, on the gross proceeds from the sale of property
that could give rise to certain types of U.S. source payments, including U.S. source interest and dividends for such dispositions
occurring after December 31, 2018, to certain non-U.S. entities unless such entities enter into an agreement with the IRS to disclose
the name, address and taxpayer identification number of certain U.S. persons that own, directly or indirectly, interests in such
entities, as well as certain other information relating to such interests. Non-U.S. Holders are encouraged to consult with their
own tax advisors regarding the possible implications and obligations of FATCA and the HIRE Act.&nbsp;</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Other
Taxation</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 40pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The Funds&rsquo; Holders
may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes on its distributions. Holders are advised to consult their own tax advisors with
respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Funds.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
foregoing briefly summarizes some of the important federal income tax consequences to Stockholders of investing in the Shares,
reflects the federal tax law as of the date of this prospectus, and does not address special tax rules applicable to certain types
of investors, such as corporate, tax exempt and foreign investors. Investors should consult their tax advisers regarding other
federal, state or local tax considerations that may be applicable in their particular circumstances, as well as any proposed tax
law changes.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL
STRUCTURE</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund is a corporation established under the laws of the State of Maryland upon the filing of its Charter on May 1, 1987. The Fund
commenced investment operations on June 30, 1987. The Fund intends to hold annual meetings of its Stockholders in compliance with
the requirements of the NYSE American. As of May 31, 2018, the Fund had 44,562,352 Shares issued and outstanding.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Common
Stock</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Charter, which has been filed with the SEC, permits the Fund to issue 200,000,000 shares of stock, with a par value of $0.001.
Fractional shares are permitted. Each Share represents an equal proportionate interest in the net assets of the Fund with each
other Share. Holders of Shares will be entitled to the payment of dividends when declared by the Board of Directors. See &ldquo;Distribution
Policy.&rdquo; Each whole Share shall be entitled to one vote as to matters on which it is entitled to vote pursuant to the terms
of the Charter on file with the SEC. Upon liquidation of the Fund, after paying or adequately providing for the payment of all
liabilities of the Fund, and upon receipt of such releases, indemnities and refunding agreements as they deem necessary for the
protection of the Directors, the Board may distribute the remaining net assets of the Fund among its Stockholders. Shares are
not liable to further calls or to assessment by the Fund. There are no pre-emptive rights associated with Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund has no present intention of offering additional Shares, except as described herein in connection with the exercise of the
Rights. Other offerings of its Shares, if made, will require approval of the Board of Directors. Any additional offering will
not be sold at a price per Share below the then current net asset value (exclusive of underwriting discounts and commissions)
except in connection with an offering to existing Stockholders or with the consent of a majority of the Fund&rsquo;s outstanding
Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund generally will not issue share certificates. The Fund&rsquo;s Transfer Agent will maintain an account for each Stockholder
upon which the registration and transfer of Shares are recorded, and transfers will be reflected by bookkeeping entry, without
physical delivery. The Transfer Agent will require that a Stockholder provide requests in writing, accompanied by a valid signature
guarantee form, when changing certain information in an account such as wiring instructions or telephone privileges.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Trading
and Net Asset Value Information</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">In
the past, the Shares have traded at both a premium and at a discount in relation to NAV. Although the Shares recently have been
trading at a premium above NAV, there can be no assurance that this premium will continue after the Offering or that the Shares
will not again trade at a discount. Shares of closed-end investment companies such as the Fund frequently trade at a discount
from NAV. See &ldquo;Risk Factors.&rdquo; The Shares are listed and traded on the NYSE American. The average weekly trading volume
of the Shares on the NYSE American during the calendar year ended December 31, 2017 was 1,631,394 Shares.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
following table shows for the quarters indicated: (i) the high and low sale price of the Shares on the NYSE American; (ii) the
high and low NAV per Share; and (iii) the high and low premium or discount to NAV at which the Shares were trading (as a percentage
of NAV):</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.8pt 0pt 5.9pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Fiscal Quarter Ended&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>High Close&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Low Close&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>High NAV&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Low NAV&nbsp;</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Premium/</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>(Discount) to</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>High NAV</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Premium/</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>(Discount) to</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>Low NAV</B></FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">3/31/2018</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: right">16.20</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 12%; text-align: right">14.89</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 11%; text-align: right">14.36</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">$</TD><TD STYLE="width: 11%; text-align: right">12.56</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 11%; text-align: right">12.47</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 11%; text-align: right">21.82</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: left">%</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">12/31/2017</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">15.54</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.73</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.59</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.26</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">10.82</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">12.37</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">9/30/2017</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">16.46</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.98</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.43</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">12.83</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">10.28</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">11.15</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">6/30/2017</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">17.20</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.49</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.45</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.12</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">27.36</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">24.70</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">3/31/2017</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">16.30</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.94</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.65</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.24</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">19.41</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.88</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">12/31/2016</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">15.65</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.04</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.73</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.04</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">8.96</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">17.25</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">9/30/2016</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">18.27</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.79</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.31</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.49</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">26.69</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">12.45</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">6/30/2016</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">16.76</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.64</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">14.39</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.69</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">6.74</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">19.21</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">3/31/2016</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">16.09</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">12.12</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">15.11</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">13.00</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">6.49</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: right">(4.00</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">)</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: left">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Recent
Rights Offerings</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
2017 Offering expired on August 25, 2017 and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2017 Offering,
which was fully subscribed, the Fund issued 14,454,716 Shares (4,787,408 Shares of which were Over-Subscription Shares) in fulfillment
of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price of $13.86 per Share, for a total offering of $200,342,364.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
2016 Offering expired on October 21, 2016 and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2016 Offering,
which was fully subscribed, the Fund issued 6,783,942 Shares in fulfillment of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price
of $14.11 per Share, for a total offering of $95,721,421.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The 2013 Offering
expired on November 29, 2013 and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2013 Offering, which
was fully subscribed, the Fund issued 3,158,284 Shares (1,579,142 Shares of which were Over-Subscription Shares) at a subscription
price of $23.68 per Share, for a total offering of $74,788,165.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The 2012 Offering
expired on December 21, 2012 and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2012 Offering, the Fund
issued 970,072 Shares in fulfillment of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price of $23.96 per Share, for a total offering
of $23,242,931.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
2011 Offering expired on December 16, 2011, and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2011 Offering,
which was fully subscribed, the Fund issued 1,433,722 Shares (716,861 Shares of which were Over-Subscription Shares) at a subscription
price of $24.36 per Share, for a total offering of $34,925,455.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The 2010 Offering expired
on December 10, 2010, and included similar terms and conditions as this Offering. Pursuant to the 2010 Offering, the Fund issued
358,457 Shares in fulfillment of Basic Subscription requests at a subscription price of $32.96 per Share, for a total offering
of $11,812,869.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>Repurchase
of Shares</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund may, pursuant to Section 23 of the Investment Company Act, purchase Shares on the open market from time to time, at such
times, and in such amounts as may be deemed advantageous to the Fund. Nothing herein shall be considered a commitment to purchase
such Shares. The Fund had no repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2017. No limit has been placed on the number of Shares
to be repurchased by the Fund other than those imposed by federal securities laws. All purchases will be made in accordance with
federal securities laws, with Shares repurchased held in treasury for future use by the Fund. In determining to repurchase Shares,
the Board of Directors, in consultation with the Adviser, will consider such factors as the market price of the Shares, the net
asset value of the Shares, the liquidity of the assets of the Fund, effect on the Fund&rsquo;s expenses, whether such transactions
would impair the Fund&rsquo;s status as a regulated investment company or result in a failure to comply with applicable asset
coverage requirements, general economic conditions and such other events or conditions, which may have a material effect on the
Fund&rsquo;s ability to consummate such transactions.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Additional
Provisions of the Charter and By-laws</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: italic bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">A Director may
be removed from office without cause, at any time by a written instrument signed or adopted by a vote of the holders of at least
a majority of the shares of the Fund that are entitled to vote in the election of such Director. The Charter requires the favorable
vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding shares of each class of the Fund, voting as a class, then entitled
to vote to approve, adopt or authorize certain transactions with 5%-or-greater holders of the Fund&rsquo;s outstanding shares
and their affiliates or associates, unless two-thirds of the Board of Directors have approved by resolution a memorandum of understanding
with such holders, in which case normal voting requirements would be in effect. For purposes of these provisions, a 5%-or-greater
holder of outstanding shares (a &ldquo;Principal Stockholder&rdquo;) refers to any person who, whether directly or indirectly
and whether alone or together with its affiliates and associates, beneficially owns 5% or more of the outstanding shares of beneficial
interest of the Fund. The transactions subject to these special approval requirements are: (i) the merger or consolidation of
the Fund or any subsidiary of the Fund with or into any Principal Stockholder; (ii) the issuance of any securities of the Fund
to any Principal Stockholder for cash (other than pursuant to any automatic distribution reinvestment plan or pursuant to any
offering in which such Principal Stockholder acquires securities that represent no greater a percentage of any class or series
of securities being offered than the percentage of any class of shares beneficially owned by such Principal Stockholder immediately
prior to such offering or, in the case of securities, offered in respect of another class or series, the percentage of such other
class or series beneficially owned by such Principal Stockholder immediately prior to such offering); (iii) the sale, lease or
exchange of all or any substantial part of the assets of the Fund to any Principal Stockholder (except assets having an aggregate
fair market value of less than $1,000,000, aggregating for the purpose of such computation all assets sold, leased or exchanged
in any series of similar transactions within a twelve month period); and (iv) the sale, lease or exchange to the Fund or any subsidiary
thereof, in exchange for securities of the Fund, of any assets of any Principal Stockholder (except assets having an aggregate
fair market value of less than $1,000,000, aggregating for the purposes of such computation all assets sold, leased or exchanged
in any series of similar transactions within a twelve month period).</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">LEGAL MATTERS</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Certain
legal matters in connection with the Shares will be passed upon for the Fund by Blank Rome LLP, 405 Lexington Avenue, New York,
New York 10174.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
Fund sends its Stockholders unaudited semi-annual and audited annual reports, including a list of investments held.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">Tait,
Weller &amp; Baker LLP is the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund and will audit the Fund&rsquo;s financial
statements. Tait, Weller &amp; Baker LLP is located at 1818 Market Street, Suite 2400, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The prospectus
and the Statement of Additional Information do not contain all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement that
the Fund has filed with the SEC (file No. 811-05150). The complete Registration Statement may be obtained from the SEC at www.sec.gov.
See the cover page of this Prospectus for information about how to obtain a paper copy of the Registration Statement or Statement
of Additional Information without charge.</FONT></P>


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<P STYLE="font: bold 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">NON-FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES</FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">B-12</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM</FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 81%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-left: 2.15pt; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.05pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>WHAT DOES CORNERSTONE STRATEGIC VALUE FUND, INC. (&ldquo;CORNERSTONE&rdquo; OR THE &ldquo;FUND&rdquo;), AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE FUND, ON THE FUND&rsquo;S BEHALF, DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; background-color: gainsboro; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Why?</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-left: 2.15pt; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; background-color: gainsboro; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>What?</B></FONT></TD>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 13.55pt 0pt 2.15pt">The types of personal information we, and our
        service providers, on our behalf, collect and share depends on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 9pt; text-indent: -6.85pt">&#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp; Social Security
        number</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 9pt; text-indent: -6.85pt">&#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp; account balances</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 9pt; text-indent: -6.85pt">&#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp; account transactions</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 9pt; text-indent: -6.85pt">&#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp; transaction
        history</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 9pt; text-indent: -6.85pt">&#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp; wire transfer
        instructions</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 9pt; text-indent: -6.85pt">&#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp; checking account
        information</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 9pt; text-indent: -6.85pt">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt">When you are no longer our customer, we
continue to share your information as described in this notice.</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-left: 2.15pt; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">All financial companies need to share customers&rsquo; personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers &lsquo; personal information; the reasons the Fund, and our service providers, on our behalf, choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 1pt; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">For our everyday business purposes &ndash; such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">No</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For our marketing purposes &ndash; to offer our products and services to you</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-right: 2.55pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">No</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">We don&rsquo;t share</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For joint marketing with other financial companies</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-right: 2.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">No</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">We don&rsquo;t share</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For our affiliates&rsquo; everyday business purposes &ndash; information about your transactions and experiences</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-right: 2.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Yes</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">No</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For our affiliates&rsquo; everyday business purposes &ndash; information about your creditworthiness</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-right: 2.6pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">No</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">We don&rsquo;t share</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For our affiliates to market to you</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-right: 2.45pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">No</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">We don&rsquo;t share</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For nonaffiliates to market to you</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-right: 2.45pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">No</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">We don&rsquo;t share</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>What we do</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 24%; border-left: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Who is providing this notice?</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 76%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. (&ldquo;Cornerstone&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Fund&rdquo;)</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>How does the Fund, and the Fund&rsquo;s service providers, on the Fund&rsquo;s behalf, protect my personal information?</B></FONT></TD>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">To protect your
        personal information from unauthorized access and use, we and our service providers use security measures that comply with
        federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>How does the Fund, and the Fund&rsquo;s service providers, on the Fund&rsquo;s behalf, collect my personal information?</B></FONT></TD>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">We collect your personal information, for example, when
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;open an account</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;provide account
        information</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;give us your
        contact information</P>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;make a wire transfer</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">We also collect your information
from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Why can&rsquo;t I limit all sharing?</B></FONT></TD>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">Federal law gives you the right to limit only</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;sharing for affiliates&rsquo;
        everyday business purposes &ndash; information about your creditworthiness</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;affiliates from
        using your information to market to you</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;sharing for nonaffiliates
        to market to you</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">State laws and individual
companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="border: Black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Definitions</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Affiliates</B></FONT></TD>
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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">Companies related by common ownership or control.
        They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;<I>Cornerstone
Advisors, Inc. and Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</I>&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Nonaffiliates</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">Companies not related by common ownership or control.
        They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;<I>Cornerstone
does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.</I>&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; font-size: 11pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Joint marketing</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies
        that together market financial products or services to you.</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&#9642;&nbsp;<I>Cornerstone
does not jointly market.</I>&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt"><I>Not part of the Prospectus</I></P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 14pt"><B>Cornerstone
Strategic Value Fund, Inc.</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 14pt"><B>44,562,352 Rights for</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 14pt"><B>14,854,117
Shares of Common Stock</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 14pt"><B>PROSPECTUS</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 14pt; text-transform: uppercase"><B>June
18, 2018</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B>June
18, 2018</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>CORNERSTONE STRATEGIC
VALUE FUND, INC.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>C/O ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>225 PICTORIA DRIVE, SUITE
450 </B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>CINCINNATI, OH 45246</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 5.75pt 0 0in; text-align: justify"> <B>THIS STATEMENT OF
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (&ldquo;SAI&rdquo;) IS NOT A PROSPECTUS. THIS SAI SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROSPECTUS OF
CORNERSTONE STRATEGIC VALUE FUND, INC. (THE &ldquo;FUND&rdquo;), DATED JUNE 18, 2018 (THE &ldquo;PROSPECTUS&rdquo;), AS IT MAY
BE SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME. CAPITALIZED TERMS USED BUT NOT DEFINED IN THIS SAI HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THE PROSPECTUS.</B></P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 5.8pt 0 0in; text-align: justify"><B>A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUS
MAY BE OBTAINED WITHOUT CHARGE BY CALLING THE FUND TOLL FREE AT (800) 581-4001 OR BY VISITING THE FUND&rsquo;S WEBSITE AT WWW.CORNERSTONESTRATEGICVALUEFUND.COM.
THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OF WHICH THE PROSPECTUS IS A PART CAN BE REVIEWED AND COPIED AT THE PUBLIC REFERENCE ROOM OF THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE &ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) AT 100 F STREET NE, WASHINGTON, D.C. YOU MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION
OF THE PUBLIC REFERENCE ROOM BY CALLING THE SEC AT (800) SEC-0330. THE FUND&rsquo;S FILINGS WITH THE SEC ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO
THE PUBLIC ON THE SEC&rsquo;S WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV. COPIES OF THESE FILINGS MAY BE OBTAINED, AFTER PAYING A DUPLICATING FEE,
BY ELECTRONIC REQUEST AT THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: PUBLICINFO@SEC.GOV, OR BY WRITING THE SEC&rsquo;S PUBLIC REFERENCE SECTION,
100 F ST. NE, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-0102.</B></P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION</B></P>

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<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 90%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 10%; text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>Page</B></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-1</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-1</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">NON-FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-2</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">MANAGEMENT</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-2</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">EXECUTIVE OFFICERS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-8</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">CODE OF ETHICS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-11</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-12</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-14</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">PORTFOLIO MANAGERS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-15</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">ALLOCATION OF BROKERAGE</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-16</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">CERTAIN MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-17</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-24</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">OTHER INFORMATION</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-24</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">B-24</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">This SAI contains or incorporates
by reference &ldquo;forward-looking statements&rdquo; (within the meaning of the federal securities laws) that involve risks and
uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933. These statements describe our plans, strategies and goals and our beliefs and assumptions concerning future economic
or other conditions and the outlook for the Fund, based on currently available information. In this SAI, words such as &ldquo;anticipates,&rdquo;
&ldquo;believes,&rdquo; &ldquo;expects,&rdquo; &ldquo;objectives,&rdquo; &ldquo;goals,&rdquo; &ldquo;future,&rdquo; &ldquo;intends,&rdquo;
&ldquo;seeks,&rdquo; &ldquo;will,&rdquo; &ldquo;may,&rdquo; &ldquo;could,&rdquo; &ldquo;should,&rdquo; and similar expressions
are used in an effort to identify forward-looking statements, although some forward-looking statements may be expressed differently.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund&rsquo;s actual results
could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including
the factors set forth in the section headed &ldquo;Risk Factors&rdquo; in the Fund&rsquo;s prospectus and elsewhere in the prospectus
and this SAI. You should consider carefully the discussions of risks and uncertainties in the &ldquo;Risk Factors&rdquo; section
in the prospectus. The forward-looking statements contained in this SAI are based on information available to the Fund on the date
of this SAI, and the Fund assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements, except as required by law.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund has adopted certain
fundamental investment restrictions that may not be changed without the prior approval of the holders of a majority of the Fund&rsquo;s
outstanding voting securities. For purposes of the restrictions listed below, all percentage limitations, with the exception of
the percentage limitation listed in 2 below, apply immediately after a purchase or initial investment, and any subsequent change
in any applicable percentage resulting from market fluctuations does not require elimination of any security from the Fund&rsquo;s
portfolio. Fund policies which are not fundamental may be modified by the Board of Directors if, in the reasonable exercise of
the Board&rsquo;s business judgment, modification is determined to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the Fund&rsquo;s objective.
Under its fundamental restrictions, the Fund may not:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">1.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase a security, other than
securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or securities of other regulated investment companies, if as a result of
such purchase, more than 5% of the value of that Fund&rsquo;s total assets would be invested in the securities of any one issuer,
or that Fund would own more than 10% of the voting securities of any one issuer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">2.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Invest 25% or more of the total value of its assets in a single industry. This restriction does
not apply to investments in United States Government securities.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">3.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Issue senior securities, borrow or pledge its assets, except that the Fund
may borrow from a bank for temporary or emergency purposes or for the clearance of transactions in amounts not exceeding 10% (taken
at the lower of cost or current value) of its total assets (not including the amount borrowed) and may also pledge its assets to
secure such borrowings. Additional investments will not be made when borrowings exceed 5% of the Fund&rsquo;s assets.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">4.</TD><TD>Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position in any security.</TD></TR></TABLE>



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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">5.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Purchase securities on margin, except such short-term credits as may be necessary or routine
for the clearance or settlement of transactions and the maintenance of margin with respect to forward contracts or other hedging
transactions.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">6.</TD><TD>Underwrite securities of other issuers, except insofar as the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under the 1933 Act in selling
portfolio securities.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">7.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Purchase or sell commodities or real estate, except that the Fund may invest
in securities secured by real estate or interests in real estate or in securities issued by companies, including real estate investment
trusts, that invest in real estate or interests in real estate, and may purchase and sell forward contracts on foreign currencies
to the extent permitted under applicable law.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">8.</TD><TD>Make investments for the purpose of exercising control over, or management of, the issuers of any securities.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">9.</TD><TD>Make loans except insofar as permitted under the 1940 Act.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>NON-FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">The following policies of the Fund are non-fundamental
and may be changed by the Fund&rsquo;s Board of Directors without stockholder vote. Under its non-fundamental restrictions, the
Fund may not:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">1.</TD><TD>Invest in more than 3% of any one investment company&rsquo;s total outstanding stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">2.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Invest more than 15% of its assets in illiquid U.S. and non-U.S. securities and may not invest
more than 3% of the Fund&rsquo;s assets in the securities of companies that, at the time of investment, had less than a year of
operations, including operations of predecessor companies.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>MANAGEMENT</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Board of Directors of
the Fund (the &ldquo;Board&rdquo;) has the responsibility for the overall management of the Fund, including general supervision
and review of the Fund&rsquo;s investment activities and its conformity with Maryland law and the policies of the Fund. The Board
elects the officers of the Fund, who are responsible for administering the Fund&rsquo;s day-to-day operations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Directors, including the Directors who are
not interested persons of the Fund, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (&ldquo;Independent Directors&rdquo;), and executive
officers of the Fund, their ages and principal occupations during the past five years are set forth below.</P>



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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>NAME AND
<BR>
ADDRESS*<BR>
 (BIRTHDATE)</B></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><B>POSITION(S) HELD<BR>
</B><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>WITH FUND&nbsp;</B></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>TERM
        OF<BR>
 OFFICE AND<BR>
 LENGTH OF</B></P>

        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B> TIME SERVED<BR>
 SINCE</B></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>PRINCIPAL<BR>

OCCUPATION(S)<BR>
 DURING PAST 5 YEARS</B></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>NUMBER OF<BR>
 PORTFOLIOS<BR>
 IN FUND<BR>
 COMPLEX**<BR>
 OVERSEEN BY<BR>
 DIRECTOR</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS<BR>

        HELD BY DIRECTOR</B></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="width: 18%; border-left: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 6.25pt; padding-left: 2.1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Glenn W. Wilcox, Sr. <BR>
(Dec. 1931)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 16%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 10.2pt; padding-left: 6.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director; Chairman of Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate &nbsp;Governance Committee Member</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 11%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">Since 2000</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">(Until 2019)</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 22%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 3.3pt; padding-left: 3.55pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For more than the past five (5) years, Chairman of the Board of Tower Associates, Inc.; Chairman of the Board of Wilcox Travel Agency, Inc.; Director of Champion Industries, Inc.; Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 13%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 4.15pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 20%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 35.15pt; padding-left: 7.25pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director of Champion Industries, Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"></P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="6" STYLE="border: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="width: 18%; border-left: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Andrew A. Strauss <BR>
(Nov. 1953)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 16%"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director; Chairman of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Audit Committee Member</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 11%"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Since 2000 (Until 2019)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 22%"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For more than the past five (5) years, Attorney and senior member of Strauss &amp; Associates, P.A., Attorneys; Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 13%; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 20%; border-right: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Edwin Meese III <BR>
(Dec. 1931)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate &nbsp;Governance Committee Member</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: left">Since 2000</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 11.85pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: left">(Until 2020)</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.15in">&nbsp;</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For more than the past five (5) years, Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="6" STYLE="border: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 18%; border-left: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 21.35pt; padding-left: 2.1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Scott B. Rogers<BR>
(July 1955)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 16%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 10.15pt; padding-left: 9pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 11%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt">Since 2000</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt">(Until 2021)</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 22%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 20.5pt; padding-left: 6.95pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For more than the past five (5) years, Director, Board of Health Partners Inc.; Chief Executive Officer, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (&ldquo;ABCCM&rdquo;); and President, ABCCM Doctor&rsquo;s Medical Clinic; Member of North Carolina Governor&rsquo;s Council on Homelessness (from July 2014); Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 13%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 0.1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 20%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 20.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 2.1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Robert E. Dean<BR>
(April 1951)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 9pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director; Audit,
    Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Since 2014 <BR>
(until 2021)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 6.95pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For more than the past five (5) years, Director of National Bank Holdings Corp.; Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 0.1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-right: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 20.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director, National Bank Holdings Corp.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 8.9pt; padding-left: 2.1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Matthew W. Morris<BR>
(May 1971)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 10.15pt; padding-left: 9pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt">Since 2017<BR>
(until
2021)</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 22.8pt; padding-left: 6.95pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">For more than the past five (5) years, Chief Executive Officer, Stewart Information Services Corporation (a title insurance and real estate services firm), Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 0.1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-top: black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-right: 12.15pt; padding-left: 20.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Stewart Information Services Corporation</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="6" STYLE="border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 2.1pt; background-color: White; text-align: center"><B>INTERESTED
    DIRECTOR</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="width: 18%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: black 1pt solid; padding-left: 2.1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Ralph W. Bradshaw<BR>
(Dec. 1950)***</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 16%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-left: 8.55pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Chairman of the Board of Directors and President</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 11%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-left: 9.85pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Since 1998 (Until 2020)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 22%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-left: 6.95pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">President, Cornerstone Advisors Inc.; Financial Consultant; President and Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 13%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 0.45pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 20%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-top: 2.05pt; padding-left: 20.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"></P>




<P STYLE="margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">*</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 11pt">The
                                         mailing address of each Director and officer is c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, 225
                                         Pictoria Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246.</FONT></TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">**</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">As of December 31, 2017, the Fund Complex is comprised
of the Fund and Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. both of which are managed by Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. Each of the above
Directors oversees all of the Funds in the Fund Complex.</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-indent: -14.5pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">***</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Mr. Bradshaw is an &ldquo;interested person&rdquo; as defined
in the Investment Company Act of 1940 because of his affiliation with Cornerstone Advisors, Inc.</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Board believes that
the significance of each Director&rsquo;s experience, qualifications, attributes or skills is an individual matter (meaning that
experience that is important for one Director may not have the same value for another) and that these factors are best evaluated
at the Board level, with no single Director, or particular factor, being indicative of the Board&rsquo;s effectiveness. The Board
determined that each of the Directors is qualified to serve as a Director of the Fund based on a review of the experience, qualifications,
attributes and skills of each Director. In reaching this determination, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, including,
among other things: character and integrity; ability to review critically, evaluate, question and discuss information provided,
to exercise effective business judgment in protecting stockholder interests and to interact effectively with the other Directors,
the Adviser, other service providers, counsel and the independent registered accounting firm (&ldquo;independent auditors&rdquo;);
and willingness and ability to commit the time necessary to perform the duties of a Director. Each Director&rsquo;s ability to
perform his duties effectively is evidenced by his experience or achievements in the following areas: management or board experience
in the investment management industry or companies or organizations in other fields, educational background and professional training;
and experience as a Director of the Fund. In addition, the Board values the diverse skill sets and experiences that each Director
contributes. The Board considers that its diversity as a whole is as a result of a combination of Directors who are working in
the private, as opposed to public, sector, those that are retired from professional work and the various perspectives that each
Director provides as a result of his present experiences and his background. Information discussing the specific experience, skills,
attributes and qualifications of each Director which led to the Board&rsquo;s determination that the Director should serve in this
capacity is provided below.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">RALPH W. BRADSHAW. Mr. Bradshaw
is co-founder of Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. (the &ldquo;Investment Adviser&rdquo;) and has served as its President since its inception
in 2001. He brings over 20 years of extensive investment management experience and also formerly served as a director of several
other closed-end funds. Prior to founding the Investment Adviser, he served in consulting and management capacities for registered
investment advisory firms specializing in closed-end fund investments. His experiences include developing and implementing successful
trading strategies with a variety of underlying portfolios containing domestic and international equity and fixed-income investments.
In addition, he has been a financial consultant and has held managerial positions or operated small businesses in several industries.
Mr. Bradshaw holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.B.A. Mr. Bradshaw provides the Board with effective business judgment
and an ability to interact effectively with the other Directors, as well as with the other service providers, counsel and the Fund&rsquo;s
independent auditor. Mr. Bradshaw commits a significant amount of time to the Fund as a Director and Officer, in addition to serving
as President of the Investment Adviser. The Board values his strong moral character and integrity.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">ROBERT E. DEAN. Mr. Dean
is a private investor. From October 2000 to December 2003, Mr. Dean was with Ernst &amp; Young Corporate Finance LLC, a wholly
owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Ernst &amp; Young LLP, serving as a Senior Managing Director and member of the Board of Managers
from December 2001 to December 2003. From June 1976 to September 2000, Mr. Dean practiced corporate, banking and securities law
with Gibson, Dunn &amp; Crutcher LLP. Mr. Dean was Partner-in-Charge of the Orange County, California office from 1993 to 1996
and was a member of the law firm&rsquo;s Executive Committee from 1996 to 1999. Since June 2009, Mr. Dean has served as a director
of National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE:NBHC), a bank holding company, serving as chairman of the Nominating and Governance
Committee and a member of the Audit &amp; Risk and Compensation Committees. Mr. Dean holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University
of California, Irvine and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Mr. Dean&rsquo;s substantial experience
in the public capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions, regulatory matters and public company corporate governance
matters qualifies him to serve on the Board of Directors of the Fund. The Board values his strong moral character and integrity.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">EDWIN MEESE III. Mr. Meese
is a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at The
Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the former chairman of the governing board of George Mason University in Virginia
and serves on the board of several civic and educational organizations. Previously, Mr. Meese served as the 75th Attorney General
of the United States and immediately prior to that as Counselor to the President of the United States for Ronald Reagan. Mr. Meese
provides the Board with effective business judgment and an ability to interact effectively with the other Directors, as well as
with the Investment Adviser, other service providers, counsel and the Fund&rsquo;s independent auditor. Mr. Meese has demonstrated
a willingness to commit the time necessary to serve as an effective Director. The Board values his strong moral character and integrity.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">MATTHEW W. MORRIS. Mr. Morris
is the Chief Executive Officer for Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC), a title insurance and real estate services
firm with over 6,500 associates and annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. Mr. Morris provides strategic leadership, focusing on the allocation of resources and operational strategies to maximize growth
and stockholder value. Mr.
Morris originally joined the company in 2004 as Senior Vice President, Planning &amp; Development. Previously, he was the Director
of a strategic litigation-consulting firm, offering trial and settlement sciences and crisis management. Mr. Morris received his
BBA in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy from Southern Methodist University and his MBA from the University of Texas
with a concentration in Finance. Mr. Morris is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, and the C Club of Houston while also
serving on several non-profit boards including Greater Houston Partnership, Homes for Hope, Houston Baptist University and Campus
Outreach. Mr. Morris has indicated his willingness to commit the time necessary to serve as an effective Director. The Board values
his strong moral character and integrity.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">SCOTT B. ROGERS. Reverend
Rogers has been the Executive Director of a regional community ministry organization for over 30 years. In addition to the leadership
and management skills obtained through this work, he contributes a non-profit perspective and community insight to the Board&rsquo;s
discussions and deliberations, which provides desirable diversity. Mr. Rogers provides the Board with effective business judgment
and an ability to interact effectively with the other Directors, as well as with the Investment Adviser, other service providers,
counsel and the Fund&rsquo;s independent auditor. Mr. Rogers has demonstrated a willingness to commit the time necessary to serve
as an effective Director. The Board values his strong moral character and integrity.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">ANDREW A. STRAUSS. Mr. Strauss
is an experienced attorney with a securities law background. He currently manages a law firm specializing in estate planning, probate
and estate administration. In addition, Mr. Strauss served in an executive capacity with a large public company for over nine years.
He is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Strauss provides
the Board with effective business judgment and an ability to interact effectively with the other Directors, as well as with the
Investment Adviser, other service providers, counsel and the Fund&rsquo;s independent auditor. Mr. Strauss has demonstrated a willingness
to commit the time necessary to serve as an effective Director. The Board values his strong moral character and integrity.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">GLENN W. WILCOX, SR. Mr.
Wilcox has been a business owner for over 55 years. He has previous business experience in real estate development, radio and oil
and gas exploration industries. He serves on the board of directors and audit committee of another public company. From 1996 until
2004, Mr. Wilcox was a member of the board of Appalachian State University, and was chairman of the board from 2001-2003. He has
been a private investor in public equities for over 50 years. Mr. Wilcox provides the Board with effective business judgment and
an ability to interact effectively with the other Directors, as well as with the Investment Adviser, other service providers, counsel
and the Fund&rsquo;s independent auditor. Mr. Wilcox has demonstrated a willingness to commit the time necessary to serve as an
effective Director. The Board values his strong moral character and integrity.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">Specific details regarding
each Director&rsquo;s principal occupations during the past five years are included in the table above. The summaries set forth
above as to the experience, qualifications, attributes and/or skills of the Directors do not constitute holding out the Board or
any Director as having any special expertise or experience, and do not impose any greater responsibility or liability on any such
person or on the Board as a whole than would otherwise be the case. The following table sets forth, for each Director, the aggregate
dollar range of equity securities owned of the Fund and of all Funds overseen by each Director in the Fund Complex as of December
31, 2017. The information as to beneficial ownership is based on statements furnished to the Fund by each Director.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"></P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="2" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 100%">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">
    <TD STYLE="width: 40%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>NAME OF DIRECTOR</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 30%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>DOLLAR RANGE OF EQUITY<BR>
 SECURITIES IN THE FUND</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 30%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF<BR>
 EQUITY SECURITIES IN ALL<BR>
 REGISTERED INVESTMENT<BR>
 COMPANIES OVERSEEN BY <BR>
DIRECTOR IN FAMILY OF<BR>
 INVESTMENT COMPANIES</B></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Robert E. Dean</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Edwin Meese III</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Scott B. Rogers</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Matthew W. Morris</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Andrew A. Strauss</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Glenn W. Wilcox Sr.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">$10,001 - $50,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">$50,001 - $100,000</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">INTERESTED DIRECTOR</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Ralph W. Bradshaw</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Over $100,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.5pt; padding-right: 1.5pt; padding-left: 1.5pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Over $100,000</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>EXECUTIVE OFFICERS</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">The Board elects the officers of the Fund annually.
In addition to Mr. Bradshaw, the current principal officers of the Fund are:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt"></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 25%; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>NAME AND<BR>
 ADDRESS* <BR>
(BIRTHDATE)</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 21%; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>POSITION(S) HELD <BR>
WITH FUND</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24%; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>TERM OF OFFICE <BR>
AND LENGTH OF<BR>
 TIME SERVED</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 30%; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt"><B>PRINCIPAL
    OCCUPATION(S)<BR>
 DURING PAST 5 YEARS</B></FONT></TD></TR>

<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="width: 25%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">Rachel L. McNabb</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">(Apr. 1980)</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 21%; padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Chief Compliance Officer</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 24%; padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Since May 11, 2018</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 30%; padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Internal Audit Managing Senior of Camden Property Trust; Chief Compliance Officer of Cornerstone Advisors, Inc.; Chief Compliance Officer of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">Gary A. Bentz</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt"></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">(June 1956)</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Secretary and Assistant Treasurer</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Since
    2008 and 2009, respectively</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Cornerstone Advisors, Inc.; Financial Consultant, C.P.A.; Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">Theresa M. Bridge&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">(Dec. 1969)</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Treasurer</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Since June 1, 2018</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 0.45pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Vice President and Director of Financial Administration of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC; Treasurer of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE>
<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">*</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The mailing address of each officer is c/o Ultimus Fund
Solutions, LLC, 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246.</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>COMPENSATION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund will pay an annual
fee in the amount of $35,000 to each Director who is not an officer or employee of the Adviser (or any affiliated company of the
Adviser). All Directors are reimbursed by the Fund for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred relating to attendance at
meetings of the Board of Directors or committee meetings.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The table set forth below
includes information regarding compensation from the Fund and other funds in the Fund Complex for each of the Directors during
the year ended December 31, 2017. This information does not reflect any additional monies received for a named individual serving
in any other capacity to the Fund. Please note that the Fund has no bonus, profit sharing, pension or retirement plans, none of
the officers of the Fund receive compensation from the Fund, nor does any person affiliated with the Fund receive compensation
in excess of $60,000 from the Fund.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="2" STYLE="width: 100%; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; border-collapse: collapse">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 40%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">NAME OF PERSON, POSITION</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.05pt">AGGREGATE<BR>
 COMPENSATION<BR>

FROM FUND</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.05pt">PENSION OR<BR>

RETIREMENT<BR>
 BENEFITS<BR>
 ACCRUED AS PART<BR>
 OF FUND EXPENSES</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 14.9pt">ESTIMATED<BR>
 ANNUAL BENEFITS<BR>
 UPON RETIREMENT</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; padding-top: 3.9pt; padding-right: 7.85pt; padding-left: 5.8pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">TOTAL<BR>
 COMPENSATION<BR>
 FROM FUND AND<BR>
 FUND COMPLEX<BR>
 PAID TO<BR>
 DIRECTORS*</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Robert E. Dean</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$50,000</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Glenn W. Wilcox, Sr.</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$50,000</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Andrew A. Strauss</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$50,000</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Edwin Meese III</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$50,000</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Matthew W. Morris</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Scott B. Rogers</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$50,000</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: Gainsboro">
    <TD COLSPAN="5"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt; background-color: lightgrey">INTERESTED
DIRECTOR  </FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Ralph W. Bradshaw</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">None</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">$0</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE>
<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">*</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">For compensation purposes, the Fund Complex refers to the
Fund and Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc., both of which were managed by Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. during the year ended December
31, 2017.</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS WITH
FUND AFFILIATES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">As of December 31, 2017,
neither the Independent Directors nor members of their immediate family owned securities beneficially or of record in Cornerstone
Advisors, Inc., or any affiliate thereof. Furthermore, over the past five years, neither the Independent Directors nor members
of their immediate family have any direct or indirect interest, the value of which exceeds $120,000, in Cornerstone Advisors, Inc.
or any affiliate thereof. In addition, since the beginning of the last two fiscal years, neither the Independent Directors nor
members of their immediate family have conducted any transactions (or series of transactions) or maintained any direct or indirect
relationship in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and to which Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. or any affiliate thereof, the
Fund, an officer of the Fund, an investment company which the Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. advises or an officer thereof was a party.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>BOARD COMPOSITION AND LEADERSHIP
STRUCTURE</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Board consists of seven
individuals, one of whom is an Interested Director. The Chairman of the Board, Mr. Bradshaw, is the Interested Director and is
the President of the Fund, the President of the Adviser, and is the President and a director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund,
Inc. The Board does not have a lead independent director. Because the Board believes that its structure is sufficient to ensure
active participation by all of its members and at the same time rely on the expertise and knowledge of Mr. Bradshaw as the Chairman
of the Board.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Board believes that
its leadership structure facilitates the orderly and efficient flow of information to the Directors from the Adviser and other
service providers with respect to services provided to the Fund, potential conflicts of interest that could arise from these relationships
and other risks that the Fund may face. The Board further believes that its structure allows all of the Directors to participate
in the full range of the Board&rsquo;s oversight responsibilities. The Board believes that the orderly and efficient flow of information
and the ability to bring each Director&rsquo;s talents to bear in overseeing the Fund&rsquo;s operations is important, in light
of the size and complexity of the Fund and the risks that the Fund faces. The Board and its committees review their structure regularly,
to help ensure that it remains appropriate as the business and operations of the Fund and the environment in which the Fund operates
changes.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">Currently, the Board has
an Audit Committee and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The responsibilities of each committee and its members
are described below. Each of the Directors attended at least 75 percent of the 4 meetings of the Board of Directors and the 4 meetings
of its committees (including regularly scheduled and special meetings) held during the calendar year ended December 31, 2017.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>THE AUDIT COMMITTEE</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund has a standing
Audit Committee (the &ldquo;Audit Committee&rdquo;), which is comprised of Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Meese III, Dean, Morris, Rogers
and Strauss, all of whom are Directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19)
of the Investment Company Act. The Audit Committee has a written charter. The principal functions of the Audit Committee include
but are not limited to, (i) the oversight of the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Fund and its internal control
over financial reporting; (ii) the oversight of the quality and integrity of the Fund&rsquo;s financial statements and the independent
audit thereof; and (iii) the approval, prior to the engagement of, the Fund&rsquo;s independent registered public accounting firm
and, in connection therewith, to review and evaluate the qualifications, independence and performance of the Fund&rsquo;s independent
registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee convened 4 times during the 2017 calendar year.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Audit Committee currently
does not have an Audit Committee Financial Expert, as such term is defined in Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Rather,
the Audit Committee members believe that each of their individual experiences provide the Audit Committee with sufficient experience
and expertise to allow them to perform their duties as members of the Audit Committee.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>THE NOMINATING AND CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund has a standing Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee (the &ldquo;N&amp;CG Committee&rdquo;), which is comprised of Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Strauss,
Dean, Morris, Rogers and Meese III, all of whom are Independent Directors. The N&amp;CG Committee has a written charter. In addition
to its responsibility to oversee the corporate governance of the Fund, the N&amp;CG Committee&rsquo;s principal function is to
identify and select qualified candidates for the Board who have exhibited strong decision making ability, substantial business
experience, relevant knowledge of the investment company industry (including closed-end funds), skills or technological expertise
and exemplary personal integrity and reputation. In addition, the N&amp;CG Committee seeks candidates that have experience and
knowledge involving all of the service providers of a registered investment company.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The N&amp;CG Committee will
consider all nominees recommended by stockholders of the Fund, so long as stockholders send their recommendations in writing to
the Secretary of the Fund in a manner consistent with the Fund&rsquo;s By-laws. Specifically, the N&amp;CG Committee assesses all
director nominees taking into account several factors, including, but not limited to, issues such as the current needs of the Board
and the nominee&rsquo;s: (i) integrity, honesty, and accountability; (ii) successful leadership experience and strong business
acumen; (iii) forward-looking, strategic focus; (iv) collegiality; (v) independence and absence of conflicts of interests; and
(vi) ability to devote necessary time to meet Director responsibilities. The N&amp;CG Committee does not have a policy with regard
to considering diversity when identifying candidates for election, but would expect to consider racial, gender and professional
experience diversity when identifying future candidates. The N&amp;CG Committee will ultimately recommend nominees that it believes
will enhance the Board&rsquo;s ability to effectively oversee, in an effective manner, the affairs and business of the Fund. The
N&amp;CG Committee will consider and evaluate stockholder-recommended candidates by applying the same criteria used to evaluate
director-recommended candidates. The deadline for submitting a stockholder proposal for inclusion in the Fund&rsquo;s proxy statement
and proxy for the Fund&rsquo;s 2019 annual meeting of stockholders pursuant to Rule 14a-8 promulgated under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, is November 2, 2018. Stockholders wishing to submit proposals or director nominations that are to be included
in such proxy statement and proxy must have delivered notice to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Fund not
later than the close of business on November 2, 2018. Stockholders are also advised to review the Fund&rsquo;s By-laws, which contain
additional requirements with respect to advance notice of stockholder proposals and director nominations. The N&amp;CG Committee
convened 4 times during the 2017 calendar year.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>BOARD&rsquo;S ROLE IN RISK
OVERSIGHT OF THE FUND</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Board oversees risk
management for the Fund directly and, as to certain matters, through its Audit and N&amp;CG Committees. The Board exercises its
oversight in this regard primarily through requesting and receiving reports from and otherwise working with the Fund&rsquo;s senior
officers (including the Fund&rsquo;s Chief Compliance Officer), portfolio management personnel of the Adviser, the Fund&rsquo;s
independent auditors, legal counsel and personnel from the Fund&rsquo;s other service providers. At its regular quarterly meetings,
the Board receives a report regarding risks applicable to the Fund presented by the Adviser and the Chief Compliance Officer. The
Board has adopted, on behalf of the Fund, and periodically reviews with the assistance of the Fund&rsquo;s Chief Compliance Officer,
policies and procedures designed to address certain risks associated with the Fund&rsquo;s activities. In addition, the Adviser
and the Fund&rsquo;s other service providers also have adopted policies, processes and procedures designed to identify, assess
and manage certain risks associated with the Fund&rsquo;s activities, and the Board receives reports from service providers with
respect to the operation of these policies, processes and procedures as required and/or as the Board deems appropriate. The Board
does not believe that a separate Risk Oversight Committee is necessary for effective risk oversight at this time, but intends to
continuously evaluate how it assesses risk and will consider again in the future whether any changes to their current structure
are prudent.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>CODE OF ETHICS</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Adviser and the Fund
have each adopted a Code of Ethics, pursuant to Section 204A and Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Rule
17j-1 under the 1940 Act, respectively. Each Code of Ethics applies to the personal investing activities of the Directors, officers
and certain employees of the Fund or the Adviser (&ldquo;Access Persons&rdquo;), as applicable. Rule 17j-1 and each Code of Ethics
are designed to prevent unlawful practices in connection with the purchase or sale of securities by Access Persons. Each Code of
Ethics permits Access Persons to trade securities for their own accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by
the Fund, and generally requires them to report their personal securities transactions and holdings. The Fund&rsquo;s Code of Ethics
is included as an exhibit to the Fund&rsquo;s registration statement, which will be on file with the SEC, and available as described
on the cover page of this SAI. The Adviser&rsquo;s and the Fund&rsquo;s Codes of Ethics may also be reviewed and copied at the
SEC&rsquo;s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained
by calling the SEC at (800) SEC-0330. The Codes of Ethics are also available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC&rsquo;s website at
www.sec.gov, and copies of the Codes of Ethics may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following
E-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC&rsquo;s Public Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Fund provides a voice
on behalf of stockholders of the Fund. The Fund views the proxy voting process as an integral part of the relationship with the
Fund. The Fund has delegated its authority to vote proxies to the Adviser, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors.
The Adviser has entered into an arrangement with Glass, Lewis &amp; Co., LLC. (&ldquo;Glass Lewis&rdquo;) whereby Glass Lewis votes
all of the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio companies&rsquo; proxy statements and records all of the proxy votes for compilation in the Form
N-PX. The Fund believes that by engaging Glass Lewis, the Fund is in a better position to monitor corporate actions, analyze proxy
proposals, make voting decisions and ensure that proxies are submitted promptly. The fundamental purpose of Glass Lewis&rsquo;
Voting Policy Guidelines is to ensure that each vote will be in a manner that reflects the best interest of the Fund and its stockholders,
and that maximizes the value of the Fund&rsquo;s investment.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>POLICIES OF THE ADVISER</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Adviser has a contractual
arrangement, on behalf of the Fund, with Glass Lewis for proxy voting services related to Fund portfolio holdings. Glass Lewis
provides the Fund with a set of voting policies and procedures and votes all of the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio securities on behalf
of the Fund in accordance with those policies. It is the Adviser&rsquo;s policy to vote all proxies received by the Fund in a timely
manner. Upon receiving each proxy, Glass Lewis will review the issues presented and make a decision to vote for, against or abstain
on each of the issues presented in accordance with the proxy voting guidelines adopted by the Fund. Generally, the guidelines support
policies, plans and structures that give quality management teams appropriate latitude to run the business in a way that is likely
to maximize value for owners. Conversely, the guidelines generally oppose proposals that clearly have the effect of restricting
the ability of stockholders to realize the full potential value of their investment. With respect to shares of other investment
companies, Glass Lewis will vote such shares in the same general proportion as shares held by other stockholders of that investment
company.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>CONFLICTS OF INTEREST</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Adviser&rsquo;s duty
is to vote in the best interests of the Fund&rsquo;s stockholders. The Adviser believes that, by delegating authority to vote all
proxies to Glass Lewis, it will avoid potential conflicts of interest between the Adviser&rsquo;s interests and the Fund&rsquo;s
interests. However, if a potential conflict of interest does arise, Glass Lewis will take one of the following steps to resolve
the conflict:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">1.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">If a proposal is addressed by the guidelines, Glass Lewis will vote in accordance with those guidelines;
or</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt">2.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">If the Adviser believes it is in the Fund&rsquo;s best interest to depart from the guidelines
provided, the Adviser will disclose the conflict to the Fund and obtain its consent to the proposed vote prior to voting the securities
and instruct accordingly.</TD></TR></TABLE>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>MORE INFORMATION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The actual voting records relating to the
Fund&rsquo;s portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th are available without charge, upon request,
by calling toll free (866) 668-6558, or by visiting the Fund&rsquo;s website <U>www.cornerstonestrategicvaluefund.com</U>. The
Fund&rsquo;s reports filed with the SEC are also available on the SEC&rsquo;s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, a copy of the
Fund&rsquo;s proxy voting policies and procedures is available by calling toll free (866) 668-6558 and will be sent within three
business days of receipt of such request.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify"><B>INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The management of the Fund
is supervised by the Board of Directors. Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory services to the Fund pursuant
to an investment management agreement entered into with the Fund (an &ldquo;Investment Management Agreement&rdquo;).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Adviser, located at
1075 Hendersonville Road, Suite 250, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803, is a North Carolina corporation. It was formed in February
2001 for the purpose of providing investment advisory and management services to investment companies. Ralph W. Bradshaw, the Fund&rsquo;s
Chairman and President, and Gary A. Bentz, the Fund&rsquo;s Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, are the
only stockholders of the Adviser.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">Under the general supervision
of the Fund&rsquo;s Board of Directors, the Adviser carries out the investment and reinvestment of the net assets of the Fund,
continuously furnishes an investment program with respect to the Fund, determines which securities should be purchased, sold or
exchanged, and implements such determinations. The Adviser furnishes to the Fund investment advice and office facilities, equipment
and personnel for servicing the investments of the Fund.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The annual percentage rate and
method used in computing the investment advisory fee of the Fund is described in the Prospectus.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">The Investment Management
Agreement is terminable, without penalty, on sixty days&rsquo; written notice, by a vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund&rsquo;s
outstanding shares, by the Directors of the Fund or by the Adviser. The Investment Management Agreement provides that it will automatically
terminate in the event of its assignment. The Investment Management Agreement provides in substance that the Adviser shall not
be liable for any action or failure to act in accordance with its duties thereunder in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad
faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser or of reckless disregard of its obligations thereunder.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt"><B>ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt; text-align: justify">At a Board of Directors Meeting
held on May 11, 2018, the Board of Directors selected Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (&ldquo;Ultimus&rdquo;) to become the Fund&rsquo;s
Administrator, effective June 1, 2018. Under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, Ultimus, located at 225 Pictoria
Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246, supplies executive, administrative and regulatory services for the Fund. Theresa M. Bridge,
the Fund&rsquo;s Treasurer, is a Vice President and Director of Financial Administration of Ultimus. Ultimus supervises the preparation
of reports to stockholders for the Fund, reports to and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and materials for meetings
of the Board of Directors. For these services, the Fund pays Ultimus a base fee of $5,000 per month plus an asset based fee of
0.05% of the first $250 million of average daily net assets, 0.04% of such assets greater than $250 million to $1 billion, 0.03%
of such assets greater than $1 billion to $2 billion and 0.02% of such assets in excess of $2 billion. For the years 2015, 2016
and 2017, the Fund paid Ultimus $59,032, $61,466 and $75,353, respectively.</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Information regarding the Fund&rsquo;s
custodian, transfer agent and independent public accounting firm is described in the Prospectus.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>PORTFOLIO MANAGERS</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Ralph W. Bradshaw is the portfolio manager
responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund (the &ldquo;Portfolio Manager&rdquo;). In addition, Mr. Bradshaw may consult
with Gary Bentz, an officer of the Adviser, regarding investment decisions. The following table shows the number of other accounts
managed by Mr. Bradshaw and the total assets in the accounts managed within various categories as of March 31, 2018.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="2" STYLE="width: 100%; font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; border-collapse: collapse">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">ADVISORY
    FEE BASED ON PERFORMANCE</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="width: 40%; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">TYPE
                                         OF ACCOUNTS</FONT></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">NUMBER
    OF ACCOUNTS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">TOTAL
    ASSETS <BR>
($ IN MILLIONS)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">NUMBER
    OF ACCOUNTS</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 15%; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">TOTAL
                                         ASSETS</FONT></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Registered Investment
    Companies</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">1</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">279.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Other Pooled Investments</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: gainsboro">
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Other Accounts</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-top: 1.05pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">0</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE>
<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>CONFLICTS
        OF INTEREST</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Conflicts of interest may arise because
the Fund&rsquo;s Portfolio Manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to the Fund and one other account (i.e.,
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.). These potential conflicts include:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><I>LIMITED RESOURCES</I>. The Portfolio
Manager cannot devote his full time and attention to the management of each of the accounts that he manages. Accordingly, the Portfolio
Manager may be limited in his ability to identify investment opportunities for each of the accounts that are as attractive as might
be the case if the Portfolio Manager was to devote substantially more attention to the management of a single account. The effects
of this potential conflict may be more pronounced where the accounts have different investment strategies.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><I>LIMITED INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES</I>.
The other investment fund of the Adviser may have investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund. The Adviser
may, from time to time, make recommendations which result in the purchase or sale of a particular security by its other investment
fund simultaneously with the Fund. If transactions on behalf of more than one investment fund during the same period increase the
demand for securities being purchased or the supply of securities being sold, there may be an adverse effect on price or quantity.
It is the policy of the Adviser to allocate advisory recommendations and the placing of orders in a manner that it believes is
equitable to the accounts involved, including the Fund. When more than one investment fund of the Adviser is purchasing or selling
the same security on a given day from the same broker-dealer, such transactions may be averaged as to price. See &ldquo;Allocation
of Brokerage&rdquo;.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><I>DIFFERENT INVESTMENT STRATEGIES</I>.
The accounts managed by the Portfolio Manager have differing investment strategies. If the Portfolio Manager determines that an
investment opportunity may be appropriate for only some of the accounts or decides that certain of the accounts should take different
positions with respect to a particular security, the Portfolio Manager may effect transactions for one or more accounts which
may affect the market price of the security or the execution of the transaction, or both, to the detriment or benefit of one or
more other accounts.</P>






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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><I>SELECTION OF BROKERS.</I> The Portfolio
Manager selects the brokers that execute securities transactions for the accounts that he supervises, including the Fund. See &ldquo;Allocation
of Brokerage.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Where conflicts of interest arise between
the Fund and other accounts managed by the Portfolio Manager, the Portfolio Manager will use good faith efforts so that the Fund
will not be treated materially less favorably than other accounts.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>COMPENSATION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Portfolio Manager&rsquo;s compensation
will be made up of a fixed salary amount which is not based on the value of the assets in the Fund&rsquo;s portfolio.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>SECURITIES OWNED IN THE FUND BY PORTFOLIO
MANAGERS</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">As of the date of this SAI, the Portfolio
Manager owned 19,532 shares of the Fund. See &ldquo;Director Ownership of Fund Shares.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>ALLOCATION OF BROKERAGE</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Decisions regarding the placement of orders
to purchase and sell investments for the Fund are made by the Adviser, subject to the supervision of the Directors. A substantial
portion of the transactions in equity securities for the Fund will occur on domestic stock exchanges. Transactions on stock exchanges
involve the payment of brokerage commissions. In transactions on stock exchanges in the United States and some foreign exchanges,
these commissions are negotiated. However, on many foreign stock exchanges these commissions are fixed. In the case of securities
traded in the foreign and domestic over-the-counter markets, there is generally no stated commission, but the price usually includes
an undisclosed commission or markup. Over-the-counter transactions will generally be placed directly with a principal market maker,
although the Fund may place an over-the-counter order with a broker-dealer if a better price (including commission) and execution
are available.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">It is anticipated that most purchase and
sale transactions involving fixed income securities will be with the issuer or an underwriter or with major dealers in such securities
acting as principals. Such transactions are normally effected on a net basis and generally do not involve payment of brokerage
commissions. However, the cost of securities purchased from an underwriter usually includes a commission paid by the issuer to
the underwriter. Purchases or sales from dealers will normally reflect the spread between the bid and ask price.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The policy of the Fund regarding transactions
for purchases and sales of securities is that primary consideration will be given to obtaining the most favorable prices and efficient
executions of transactions. Consistent with this policy, when securities transactions are effected on a stock exchange, the Fund&rsquo;s
policy is to pay commissions which are considered fair and reasonable without necessarily determining that the lowest possible
commissions are paid in all circumstances. The Board of Directors of the Fund believes that a requirement always to seek the lowest
commission cost could impede effective management and preclude the Fund and the Adviser from obtaining high quality brokerage
and research services. In seeking to determine the reasonableness of brokerage commissions paid in any transaction, the Adviser
may rely on its experience and knowledge regarding commissions generally charged by various brokers and on its judgment in evaluating
the brokerage and research services received from the broker effecting the transaction. Such determinations are necessarily subjective
and imprecise, as in most cases an exact dollar value for those services is not ascertainable.&nbsp;</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">In seeking to implement the Fund&rsquo;s
policies, the Adviser will place transactions with those brokers and dealers who it believes provide the most favorable prices
and which are capable of providing efficient executions. If the Adviser believes such price and execution are obtainable from more
than one broker or dealer, it may give consideration to placing transactions with those brokers and dealers who also furnish research
or research related services to the Fund or the Adviser. Such services may include, but are not limited to, any one or more of
the following: information as to the availability of securities for purchase or sale; statistical or factual information or opinions
pertaining to investments; and appraisals or evaluations of securities. The information and services received by the Adviser from
brokers and dealers may be of benefit in the management of accounts of other clients and may not in all cases benefit the Fund
directly. While such services are useful and important in supplementing its own research and facilities, the Adviser believes the
value of such services is not determinable and does not significantly reduce its expenses.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Fund has adopted procedures under Rule
17a-7 of the 1940 Act to permit purchase and sales transactions to be effected between the Fund and other accounts that are managed
by the Adviser. The Fund may from time to time engage in such transactions in accordance with these procedures.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Securities considered as investments for
the Fund may also be appropriate for other investment accounts managed by the Adviser or its affiliates. Whenever decisions are
made to buy or sell securities by the Fund and one or more of such other accounts simultaneously, the Adviser will allocate the
security transactions (including &ldquo;hot&rdquo; issues) in a manner which it believes to be equitable under the circumstances.
As a result of such allocations, there may be instances where the Fund will not participate in a transaction that is allocated
among other accounts. If an aggregated order cannot be filled completely, allocations will generally be made on a pro rata basis.
An order may not be allocated on a pro rata basis where, for example: (i) consideration is given to an account with specialized
investment policies that coincide with the particulars of a specific investment; (ii) pro rata allocation would result in odd-lot
or de minimis amounts being allocated to a portfolio or other client; or (iii) where the Adviser reasonably determines that departure
from a pro rata allocation is advisable. While these aggregation and allocation policies could have a detrimental effect on the
price or amount of the securities available to the Fund from time to time, it is the opinion of the Directors of the Fund that
the benefits from the Adviser&rsquo;s organization outweigh any disadvantage that may arise from exposure to simultaneous transactions.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">During the fiscal years ended December
31, 2015, 2016 and 2017, the Fund paid $24,507, $35,922 and $32,107 respectively, in brokerage commissions.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CERTAIN MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL
INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY DISCUSSION
OF THE MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO A STOCKHOLDER OF ACQUIRING, HOLDING AND DISPOSING
OF SHARES OF THE FUND. THIS DISCUSSION DOES NOT ADDRESS THE SPECIAL TAX RULES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN CLASSES OF INVESTORS, SUCH
AS TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES, FOREIGN INVESTORS, INSURANCE COMPANIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THIS DISCUSSION ADDRESSES ONLY U.S.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO U.S. STOCKHOLDERS WHO HOLD THEIR SHARES AS CAPITAL ASSETS AND DOES NOT ADDRESS ALL OF THE U.S.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO PARTICULAR STOCKHOLDERS IN LIGHT OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. IN
ADDITION, THE DISCUSSION DOES NOT ADDRESS ANY STATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES, AND IT DOES NOT ADDRESS ANY U.S. FEDERAL
TAX CONSEQUENCES OTHER THAN U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES. THE DISCUSSION IS BASED UPON PRESENT PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE &ldquo;CODE&rdquo;), THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, AND JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
RULING AUTHORITIES, ALL OF WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR DIFFERING INTERPRETATIONS (POSSIBLY WITH RETROACTIVE EFFECT). NO ATTEMPT
IS MADE TO PRESENT A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF ALL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONCERNS AFFECTING THE FUND AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS, AND
THE DISCUSSION SET FORTH HEREIN DOES NOT CONSTITUTE TAX ADVICE. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS TO DETERMINE
THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF INVESTING IN THE FUND, INCLUDING THE APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX
CONSEQUENCES TO THEM AND THE EFFECT OF POSSIBLE CHANGES IN TAX LAWS, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX REFORM
CURRENTLY BEING DISCUSSED BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.</B></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 40pt; text-align: justify">The discussion primarily describes the U.S. federal income tax
treatment of a U.S. Holder and, unless expressly provided, does not discuss the application of these rules to a Non-U.S. Holder.
A &ldquo;U.S. Holder&rdquo; means a beneficial owner of the Funds&rsquo; shares that is any of the following for U.S. federal income
tax purposes:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; width: 100%"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">An individual who is a citizen or resident of the United
States or someone treated as a U.S. citizen for U.S. federal income tax purposes;</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"></P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; width: 100%"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">A corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation
for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, or the
District of Columbia;</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in"></P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; width: 100%"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">An estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal
income taxation regardless of its source; or</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"></P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; width: 100%"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">A trust if: (a) a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision
over the trust&rsquo;s administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the
trust, or (b) the trust was in existence on August 20, 1996 and has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury Regulations
(as defined below) to be treated as a U.S. person.</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">For purposes of this summary, the term
&ldquo;Non-U.S. Holder&rdquo; means a beneficial owner of the Funds&rsquo; shares that is not a U.S. Holder.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">In addition, the possible application of
U.S. federal estate or gift taxes or any aspect of state, local, or non-U.S. tax laws is not considered. This summary does not
address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be important to a particular U.S. Holder in light of its investment
or tax circumstances or to a U.S. Holder that is subject to special tax rules, including if the Holder is:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a dealer in securities or currencies;</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a financial institution;</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a regulated investment company;</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a real estate investment company;</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">an insurance company;</TD>
</TR></TABLE>



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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a tax-exempt organization;</TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a person holding shares as part of a hedging, integrated
or conversion transaction, a constructive sale or a straddle;</TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a trader in securities that has elected the mark-to-market
method of accounting for its securities;</TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a person liable for alternative minimum tax;</TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 20pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 20pt; text-align: left">&#9679;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">a partnership or other pass-through entity for U.S. federal
income tax purposes; or</TD>
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is not the U.S. dollar.</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">If an entity treated as a partnership for
U.S. federal income tax purposes holds shares, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally
depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. A Holder of shares in a partnership and partners in
such partnership should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of holding and disposing
of the shares.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Prospective U.S. Holders are urged to consult
their tax advisors as to the particular tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of the shares, including the application
of U.S. federal, state and local tax laws.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Taxation as a Regulated Investment Company</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Fund intends to elect to be treated
and to qualify each year as a regulated investment company (a &ldquo;RIC&rdquo;) under the Code. Accordingly, the Fund must, among
other things, (i) derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income (including tax-exempt interest) from (a) dividends,
interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities
or foreign currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gain from forward contracts) derived with respect to its business
of investing in such stock, securities or currencies; and (b) net income from interests in &ldquo;qualified publicly traded partnerships&rdquo;
(as defined in the Code); (ii) diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of each taxable year (a) at least 50%
of the value of the Fund&rsquo;s total assets is represented by cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, the securities
of other regulated investment companies and other securities, with such other securities limited, in respect of any one issuer,
to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of the Fund&rsquo;s total assets and not more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of such issuer and (b) not more than 25% of the value of the Fund&rsquo;s total assets is invested in the securities
(other than U.S. government securities and the securities of other regulated investment companies) of (I) any one issuer; (II)
any two or more issuers that the Fund controls and that are determined to be engaged in the same business or similar or related
trades or businesses or (III) any one or more &ldquo;qualified publicly traded partnerships&rdquo; (as defined in the Code); and
(iii) distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (as defined in the Code, but without regard to the deduction
for dividends paid) and 90% of its tax-exempt interest income (net of certain deductions and amortizable bond premiums) for such
taxable year in accordance with the timing requirements imposed by the Code, so as to maintain its RIC status and to avoid paying
any U.S. federal income tax. For purposes of the 90% of gross income requirement described above, the Code expressly provides the
U.S. Treasury with authority to issue regulations that would exclude foreign currency gains from qualifying income if such gains
are not directly related to the Fund&rsquo;s business of investing in stock or securities. While to date the U.S. Treasury has
not exercised this regulatory authority, there can be no assurance that it will not issue regulations in the future (possibly with
retroactive application) that would treat some or all of the Fund&rsquo;s foreign currency gains as non-qualifying income. To the
extent it qualifies for treatment as a RIC and satisfies the above-mentioned distribution requirements, the Fund will not be subject
to U.S. federal income tax on income paid to its stockholders in the form of dividends or capital gain distributions.</P>




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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">In order to avoid incurring a U.S. federal
excise tax obligation, the Code requires that the Fund distribute (or be deemed to have distributed) by December 31 of each calendar
year an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income for such year and (ii) 98.2% of its capital gain net
income (which is the excess of its realized capital gain over its realized capital loss), generally computed on the basis of the
one-year period ending on October 31 of such year, after reduction by any available capital loss carryforwards, plus (iii) 100%
of any ordinary income and capital gain net income from previous years (as previously computed) that were not paid out during such
years and on which the Fund paid no U.S. federal income tax.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Failure to Qualify as a RIC</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">If the Fund does not qualify as a RIC for
any taxable year, the Fund&rsquo;s taxable income will be subject to corporate income taxes, and all distributions from earnings
and profits, including distributions of net capital gain (if any), will be taxable to the stockholder as ordinary income. Such
distributions generally will be eligible (i) for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate stockholders and (ii)
for treatment as &ldquo;qualified dividends&rdquo; as discussed below, in the case of individual stockholders provided certain
holding period and other requirements are met, as described below. In addition, in order to requalify for taxation as a RIC, the
Fund may be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest, and make certain distributions.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Taxation of Distributions to U.S. Holders</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Distributions from the Fund, except in
the case of distributions of qualified dividend income or capital gain dividends, as described below, generally will be taxable
to stockholders as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the Fund&rsquo;s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions
of net capital gains (that is, the excess of net gains from the sale of capital assets held more than one year over net losses
from the sale of capital assets held for not more than one year) properly designated as capital gain dividends (&ldquo;Capital
Gain Dividends&rdquo;) will be taxable to stockholders as long-term capital gain, regardless of how long a stockholder has held
the shares in the Fund.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">If a stockholder&rsquo;s distributions
are automatically reinvested pursuant to the Plan and the Plan Administrator invests the distribution in shares acquired on behalf
of the stockholder in open-market purchases, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the stockholder will generally be treated as
having received a taxable distribution in the amount of the cash dividend that the stockholder would have received if the stockholder
had elected to receive cash. If a stockholder&rsquo;s distributions are automatically reinvested pursuant to the Plan and the Plan
Administrator invests the distribution in newly issued shares of the Fund, the stockholder will generally be treated as receiving
a taxable distribution equal to the fair market value of the stock the stockholder receives.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Under current law, certain income distributions
paid by the Fund to individual taxpayers are taxed at rates equal to those applicable to net long-term capital gains (generally,
20%). This tax treatment applies only if certain holding period requirements and other requirements are satisfied by the stockholder
and the dividends are attributable to qualified dividend income received by the Fund itself. For this purpose, &ldquo;qualified
dividend income&rdquo; means dividends received by the Fund from certain United States corporations and qualifying foreign corporations,
provided that the Fund satisfies certain holding period and other requirements in respect of the stock of such corporations. For
these purposes, a &ldquo;qualified foreign corporation&rdquo; means any foreign corporation if (i) such corporation is incorporated
in a possession of the United States, (ii) such corporation is eligible for benefits of a qualified comprehensive income tax treaty
with the United States and which includes an exchange of information program, or (iii) the stock of such corporation with respect
to which such dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. A &ldquo;qualified
foreign corporation&rdquo; does not include any foreign corporation which for the taxable year of the corporation in which the
dividend was paid, or the preceding taxable year, is a &ldquo;passive foreign investment company&rdquo; (as defined in the Code).
In the case of securities lending transactions, payments in lieu of dividends are not qualified dividends. Thereafter, the Fund&rsquo;s
dividends, other than capital gains dividends, will be fully taxable at ordinary income tax rates unless further Congressional
legislative action is taken.&nbsp;</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">A dividend will not be treated as qualified
dividend income (whether received by the Fund or paid by the Fund to a stockholder) if (1) the dividend is received with respect
to any share held for fewer than 61 days during the 121-day period beginning on the date which is 60 days before the date on which
such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend, (or fewer than 91 days during the associated 181-day period in the
case of certain preferred stocks), (2) to the extent that the recipient is under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale
or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property, or (3) if the recipient
elects to have the dividend treated as investment income for purposes of the limitation on deductibility of investment interest.
Distributions of income by the Fund, other than qualified dividend income and capital gains dividends, are taxed as ordinary income,
at rates currently up to 39.6% for taxpayers other than corporations.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">We cannot assure you as to what percentage
of the dividends paid on the shares will consist of qualified dividend income or long-term capital gains, both of which are taxed
at lower rates for individuals than are ordinary income and short-term capital gains.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Dividends and interest received, and gains
realized, by the Fund on foreign securities may be subject to income, withholding or other taxes imposed by foreign countries and
U.S. possessions (collectively &ldquo;foreign taxes&rdquo;) that would reduce the return on its securities. Tax conventions between
certain countries and the United States, however, may reduce or eliminate foreign taxes, and many foreign countries do not impose
taxes on capital gains in respect of investments by foreign investors. If more than 50% of the value of the Fund&rsquo;s total
assets at the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations, it will be eligible to, and may, file an
election with the Internal Revenue Service (the &ldquo;IRS&rdquo;) that will enable its stockholders, in effect, to receive the
benefit of the foreign tax credit with respect to any foreign taxes paid by the Fund. Pursuant to the election, the Fund would
treat those taxes as dividends paid to its stockholders and each stockholder (1) would be required to include in gross income,
and treat as paid by such stockholder, a proportionate share of those taxes, (2) would be required to treat such share of those
taxes and of any dividend paid by the Fund that represents income from foreign or U.S. possessions sources as such stockholder&rsquo;s
own income from those sources, and, if certain conditions are met, (3) could either deduct the foreign taxes deemed paid in computing
taxable income or, alternatively use the foregoing information in calculating the foreign tax credit against federal income tax
(but IRA accounts may not be able to use the foreign tax credit). The Fund will report to its stockholders shortly after each taxable
year their respective shares of foreign taxes paid and the income from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries and
U.S. possessions if it makes this election. The rules relating to the foreign tax credit are complex. Each stockholder should consult
his own tax adviser regarding the potential application of foreign tax credits.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">If the Fund acquires any equity interest
in certain foreign corporations that receive at least 75% of their annual gross income from passive sources (such as interest,
dividends, certain rents and royalties, or capital gains) or that hold at least 50% of their assets in investments producing such
passive income (&ldquo;passive foreign investment companies&rdquo;), the Fund could be subject to U.S. federal income tax and
additional interest charges on &ldquo;excess distributions&rdquo; received from such companies or on gain from the sale of stock
in such companies, even if all income or gain actually received by the Fund is timely distributed to its stockholders. The Fund
would not be able to pass through to its stockholders any credit or deduction for such a tax. An election may generally be available
that would ameliorate these adverse tax consequences, but any such election could require the Fund to recognize taxable income
or gain (subject to tax distribution requirements) without the concurrent receipt of cash and would require certain information
to be furnished by the foreign corporation, which may not be provided. These investments could also result in the treatment of
associated capital gains as ordinary income. The Fund may limit and/or manage its holdings in passive foreign investment companies
to limit its tax liability or maximize its return from these investments. Dividends paid by passive foreign investment companies
will not qualify as qualified dividend income eligible for taxation at reduced tax rates.&nbsp;</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">If the Fund utilizes leverage through borrowing,
it may be restricted by loan covenants with respect to the declaration of, and payment of, dividends in certain circumstances.
Limits on the Fund&rsquo;s payments of dividends may prevent the Fund from meeting the distribution requirements, described above,
and may, therefore, jeopardize the Fund&rsquo;s qualification for taxation as a RIC and possibly subject the Fund to the 4% excise
tax. The Fund will endeavor to avoid restrictions on its ability to make dividend payments.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Taxation of Sales, Exchanges, or Other
Dispositions</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The sale, exchange or redemption of Fund
shares may give rise to a gain or loss. Such gain or loss would generally be treated as capital gain or loss if the Fund shares
are held as a capital asset. In general, any gain or loss realized upon a taxable disposition of shares will be treated as long-term
capital gain or loss if the shares have been held for more than 12 months. Otherwise, the gain or loss on the taxable disposition
of Fund shares will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. The maximum capital gain rate applicable to individuals is 20%.
Any loss realized upon the sale or exchange of Fund shares with a holding period of 6 months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any capital gain distributions received with respect to such shares. The use of capital losses
is subject to limitations. In addition, all or a portion of a loss realized on a redemption or other disposition of Fund shares
may be disallowed under &ldquo;wash sale&rdquo; rules to the extent the shares disposed of are replaced with other substantially
identical shares (whether through the reinvestment of distributions or otherwise) within a 61-day period beginning 30 days before
the redemption of the loss shares and ending 30 days after such date. Any disallowed loss will result in an adjustment to the stockholder&rsquo;s
tax basis in some or all of the other shares acquired.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Dividends and distributions on the Fund&rsquo;s
shares are generally subject to federal income tax as described herein to the extent they do not exceed the Fund&rsquo;s realized
income and gains, even though such dividends and distributions may economically represent a return of a particular stockholder&rsquo;s
investment. Such distributions are likely to occur in respect of shares purchased at a time when the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value
reflects gains that are either unrealized, or realized but not distributed. Such realized gains may be required to be distributed
even when the Fund&rsquo;s net asset value also reflects unrealized losses. Certain distributions declared in October, November
or December and paid in the following January will be taxed to stockholders as if received on December 31 of the year in which
they were declared. In addition, certain other distributions made after the close of a taxable year of the Fund may be &ldquo;spilled
back&rdquo; and treated as paid by the Fund (except for purposes of the 4% excise tax) during such taxable year. In such case,
stockholders will nevertheless be treated as having received such dividends in the taxable year in which the distributions were
actually made.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Information Reporting and Backup Withholding</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Generally, information reporting requirements
will apply to distributions on our common shares or proceeds on the disposition of our common shares or warrants paid within the
U.S. (and, in certain cases, outside the U.S.) to U.S. Holders. Such payments will generally be subject to backup withholding
tax at the rate of 24% if: (a) a U.S. Holder fails to furnish such U.S. Holder&rsquo;s correct U.S. taxpayer identification number
to the payor (generally on Form W-9), as required by the Code and Treasury Regulations, (b) the IRS notifies the payor that the
U.S. Holder&rsquo;s taxpayer identification number is incorrect, (c) a U.S. Holder is notified by the IRS that it has previously
failed to properly report interest and dividend income, or (d) a U.S. Holder fails to certify, under penalty of perjury, that
such U.S. Holder has furnished its correct U.S. taxpayer identification number. However, certain exempt persons generally are
excluded from these information reporting and backup withholding rules.&nbsp;</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Under Treasury regulations, if a stockholder
recognizes a loss on disposition of the Fund&rsquo;s shares of $2 million or more for an individual stockholder or $10 million
or more for a corporate stockholder, the stockholder generally must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886 except
to the extent such losses are from assets that have a qualifying basis and meet certain other requirements. Direct stockholders
of portfolio securities are in many cases excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, stockholders of
a regulated investment company are not excepted. Future guidance may extend the current exception from this reporting requirement
to stockholders of most or all regulated investment companies. In addition, pursuant to recently enacted legislation, significant
penalties may be imposed for the failure to comply with the reporting requirements. The fact that a loss is reportable under these
regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer&rsquo;s treatment of the loss is proper. Stockholders
should consult their tax advisers to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The foregoing discussion does not address
the special tax rules applicable to certain classes of investors, such as tax-exempt entities, foreign investors, insurance companies
and financial institutions. Stockholders should consult their own tax advisers with respect to special tax rules that may apply
in their particular situations, as well as the state, local, and, where applicable, foreign tax consequences of investing in the
Fund.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Fund will inform stockholders of the
source and tax status of all distributions promptly after the close of each calendar year. The IRS currently requires that a RIC
that has two or more classes of stock allocate to each such class proportionate amounts of each type of its income (such as ordinary
income, capital gains, dividends qualifying for the dividends received deduction and qualified dividend income) based upon the
percentage of total dividends paid out of earnings or profits to each class for the tax year. Accordingly, if the Fund issues preferred
shares in the future, the Fund intends each year to allocate capital gain dividends, dividends qualifying for the dividends received
deduction and dividends derived from qualified dividend income, if any, between its common shares and preferred shares in proportion
to the total dividends paid out of earnings or profits to each class with respect to such tax year.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Net Investment Income Tax</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">A U.S. Holder that is an individual or
estate, or a trust that does not fall into a special class of trusts that is exempt from such tax, will be subject to a 3.8% tax
on the lesser of (1) the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s &ldquo;net investment income&rdquo; for the relevant taxable year and (2) the excess
of the U.S. Holder&rsquo;s modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year over a certain threshold (which, in the case of
individuals, will be between $125,000 and $250,000 depending on the individual&rsquo;s circumstances). A U.S. Holder&rsquo;s &ldquo;net
investment income&rdquo; may generally include portfolio income (such as interest and dividends), and income and net gains from
an activity that is subject to certain passive activity limitations, unless such income or net gains are derived in the ordinary
course of the conduct of a trade or business (other than a trade or business that consists of certain passive or trading activities).
If you are a U.S. holder that is an individual, estate or trust, you should consult your tax advisors regarding the applicability
of the Net Investment Income Tax to your ownership and disposition of shares of the Funds.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Payments to Foreign Financial Institutions</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment
Act of March 2010 (the &ldquo;HIRE Act&rdquo;), including the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (&ldquo;FATCA&rdquo;), Sections
1474 through 1474 of the Code, and Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, generally provides that a 30% withholding tax
may be imposed on payments of U.S. source income, on the gross proceeds from the sale of property that could give rise to certain
types of U.S. source payments, including U.S. source interest and dividends for such dispositions occurring after December 31,
2018, to certain non-U.S. entities unless such entities enter into an agreement with the IRS to disclose the name, address and
taxpayer identification number of certain U.S. persons that own, directly or indirectly, interests in such entities, as well as
certain other information relating to such interests. Non-U.S. Holders are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisors regarding
the possible implications and obligations of FATCA and the HIRE Act.&nbsp;</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>STATE AND LOCAL TAXES</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Stockholders should consult their own tax
advisers as to the state or local tax consequences of investing in the Fund.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">THE FOREGOING SUMMARY OF U.S. FEDERAL INCOME
TAX CONSIDERATIONS IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT TAX ADVICE. IT DOES NOT DISCUSS ALL ASPECTS OF U.S. FEDERAL INCOME
TAXATION THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO A U.S. HOLDER IN LIGHT OF ITS PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES AND INCOME TAX SITUATION. PROSPECTIVE U.S.
HOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES THAT WOULD RESULT FROM THE PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP
AND DISPOSITION OF THE SHARES, INCLUDING THE APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, FOREIGN AND OTHER TAX LAWS (INCLUDING
ESTATE AND GIFT TAX RULES) AND THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF CHANGES IN FEDERAL OR OTHER TAX LAWS.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The financial statements included in the
Fund&rsquo;s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2017 and its unaudited Semi-Annual Report for the period ended June
30, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2018 and August 23, 2017, respectively (File No. 811-05150),
are herein incorporated by reference.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>OTHER INFORMATION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Fund is a Maryland corporation. Pursuant
to the Fund&rsquo;s Amended and Restated By-Laws, the Fund will indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by the Maryland General
Corporation Law (the &ldquo;MGCL&rdquo;) and the 1940 Act, every person who is, or has been, a director or officer of the Fund
against liability and all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him in connection with a claim, action, suit or proceeding in
which he becomes involved by virtue of being a director or officer of the Fund and amounts paid or incurred in settlement of such
claim, action, suit or proceeding. The Fund may also indemnify its employees and agents and make advances to them for reasonable
expenses to the extent permitted by the MGCL, the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Fund&rsquo;s Prospectus and this SAI
do not contain all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement that the Fund has filed with the SEC. The complete
Registration Statement may be obtained as described on the cover page of this SAI.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Tait, Weller &amp; Baker LLP is the independent
registered public accounting firm for the Fund and provides audit services, tax return preparation and assistance with respect
to the preparation of filings with the SEC.&nbsp;</P>


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