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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-23-100152
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230913
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230912

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEKLA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000805267
		IRS NUMBER:				046564285
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04889
		FILM NUMBER:		231251383

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6177728515

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	H&Q HEALTHCARE INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001604522
		IRS NUMBER:				465317248
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22955
		FILM NUMBER:		231251385

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-772-8500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Tekla Healthcare Growth & Income Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20140402

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Tekla World Healthcare Fund
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001635977
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-23037
		FILM NUMBER:		231251384

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(617) 772-8515

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEKLA LIFE SCIENCES INVESTORS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000884121
		IRS NUMBER:				043147016
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06565
		FILM NUMBER:		231251386

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6177728515

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	H&Q LIFE SCIENCES INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">SCHEDULE 14A</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 8pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section&nbsp;14(a)&nbsp;of
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Investors, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund, Tekla World Healthcare<BR>
Fund</B></P>

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    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B>TEKLA
    HEALTHCARE INVESTORS</B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B>TEKLA
    LIFE SCIENCES INVESTORS</B></FONT></P>
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    HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES FUND</B></FONT></P>
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    WORLD HEALTHCARE FUND</B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="color: red; font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline double"><B>YOUR
    FINANCIAL ADVISOR DOES NOT VOTE FOR YOU!</B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="color: red; font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center; text-indent: -6pt"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B><U>SPECIAL
    MEETINGS ADJOURNED DUE TO SHAREHOLDERS LACK OF PARTICIPATION</U></B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B><U>PLEASE
    VOTE TODAY TO LIMIT THE NEED FOR FURTHER SOLICITATION EFFORTS</U></B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Dear Shareholder:</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">We
    have now had to adjourn the Special Meeting of the above Tekla Funds until October 3<SUP>rd</SUP>, 2023 due to shareholders not voting
    their shares. Unfortunately, this is a government mandated process that requires a certain participation to move forward. <I><U>Please
    note that </U></I></FONT><I><U>the proposal being set forth is overwhelmingly supported by your fellow shareholders that have cast their
    vote. We simply don&rsquo;t have enough shares voting for each fund. <B>EVEN IF YOU SIMPLY CAST AN ABSTAIN VOTE, IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP.
    </B></U></I></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B><I>&nbsp;</I></B></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">By voting today, shareholders can help us limit
    the time and attention of fund personnel we are expending during this important time to achieve the requisite quorum. More importantly,
    by voting today, you can also help us limit the natural resources we may have to utilize in future printed communications. Again, this
    is a government mandated participation level we need to attain &ndash; <U>WE JUST NEED YOU TO SHOW UP BY VOTING YOUR SHARES TODAY! </U></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Shareholders
    are being asked to approve the proposal approve </FONT>new investment advisory agreements between the Funds and abrdn Inc, which is summarized
    below. Summary/benefits of the proposed new advisory agreements are:</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt">&#183;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10.5pt">&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;Tekla currently serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. Recently, Tekla entered into a purchase
    agreement with abrdn Inc. pursuant to which Tekla has agreed to sell certain assets to abrdn Inc. relating to Tekla&rsquo;s advisory business
    for the Funds.&nbsp; </FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt">&#183;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10.5pt">The Funds&rsquo; current investment team is currently expected to join abrdn Inc. as full-time
    employees and to continue managing the Funds after completion of the asset transfer. </FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt">&#183;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10.5pt">The Funds&rsquo; investment objectives and fundamental and non-fundamental policies will not change
    as a result of the new advisory agreements. </FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt">&#183;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10.5pt">The advisory fees of the Funds will not increase as a result of the New Advisory Agreements. abrdn
    will also seek to achieve savings through scale and efficiency in the Funds&rsquo; operations (for instance, by driving better terms from
    fund service providers). <B>In addition, at a minimum, for a period of two years following completion of the asset transfer, abrdn Inc.
    has contractually agreed to limit the Operating Expenses (as defined in the proxy statement) of each Fund to an amount that is at least
    2bps less than the Operating Expenses of the Fund, as reported as a percentage of average net assets in the Fund&rsquo;s annual report
    for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.</B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt">&#183;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10.5pt">The opportunity to be part of a large and broad closed-end fund platform from a global and independent
    organization with a focus on continuing and expanding its asset management business in general and its U.S. registered closed-end fund
    business in particular.</FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">In order for your vote to be represented, <B><I><U>we
    must receive your voting instructions</U></I></B>. <FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline double; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: yellow"><B>Even
    IF it is past the ORiginal INDICATED MEETING date, please submit your vote Today USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:</B></FONT></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 4.5pt 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 31.5pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>1.</B></FONT><B><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">By Internet</FONT></B></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 31.5pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: 0in">&#8239;Follow the simple instructions
    on the enclosed proxy card.</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 31.5pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 31.5pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>2.</B></FONT><B><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">By Touchtone </FONT></B></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 9pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: 0in">&#8239;Call the toll-free number located
    on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 9pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 9pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>3.</B></FONT><B><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">By Mail</FONT></B></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 9pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: 0in">&#8239;Sign, Date, and Return this proxy
    card using the enclosed postage-paid envelope</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 9pt 0pt 58.5pt; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">If possible, please use either of the first
    two options to ensure your vote is captured in time for the meeting. If you have any questions, please call Okapi Partners, the Funds&rsquo;
    proxy solicitor, toll-free at <FONT STYLE="color: red"><B>(877) 285-5990.</B></FONT> Representatives are available Monday - Friday 9:00am
    to 10:00pm (ET). Thank you for your continued support of the Funds and your assistance in this matter.</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 16pt News Gothic MT,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0">TEKLA FUNDS ANNOUNCE ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETINGS AND IMPLORE SHAREHOLDERS
TO VOTE THEIR SHARES IMMEDIATELY</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt News Gothic MT,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0">BOSTON, MA (September 12, 2023) &ndash; Tekla Healthcare Investors (HQH),
Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL), Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) and Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW), (the &ldquo;Funds&rdquo;)
today announced that their joint first special meetings of shareholders (&ldquo;Special Meetings&rdquo;) were adjourned again until October
3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. EDT.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt News Gothic MT,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><B>Although the proposal to approve a new
investment advisory agreement with abrdn Inc is being overwhelmingly supported by shareholders that have cast their vote, the government
mandated quorum levels have not yet been met</B></FONT>.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt News Gothic MT,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Shareholders as of the June 16, 2023 record date who have not yet voted
on the Proposal are urged to do so promptly per the instructions below. <B>Even if shareholders simply cast an abstain vote, it would
be of great help in the endeavor to attain the necessary participation levels. </B></I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt News Gothic MT,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0">By voting today, shareholders can help us limit the time and attention
of fund personnel we are expending during this important time to achieve the requisite quorum. More importantly, by voting today, shareholders
can also help us limit the natural resources we may have to utilize in future printed communications regarding this meeting.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt News Gothic MT,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><B><U>TO VOTE</U></B></FONT><U>,</U> shareholders
may use the Proxy Card or email with voting link previously provided or may vote in the manner set forth in the Proxy Statement located
here: <FONT STYLE="color: #0070c0"><U>www.OkapiVote.com/TeklaSpecial</U></FONT><FONT STYLE="color: #0070c0"><U>.</U></FONT>
Shareholders who require voting assistance should call Okapi Partners, the Funds&rsquo; proxy solicitor, toll-free at&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="color: red">(877)
285-5990.</FONT>&nbsp;Representatives are available Monday - Friday 9:00am to 10:00pm (EDT).</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Lato,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #686868">Tekla is an asset manager primarily focused
on healthcare investing. Since its inception, Tekla has maintained a singular focus on the asset class. Its expertise comes from a diverse
team of individuals, many with advanced degrees in science and business, investing experience and industry experience that help drive
investment decisions. &nbsp;For more information, please visit www.teklacap.com.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Lato,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #686868"><B>About abrdn</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Lato,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #686868">abrdn is a global investment company that
helps clients and customers plan, save and invest for the future. abrdn&rsquo;s purpose is to enable its clients to be better investors.
abrdn manages and administers &pound;500bn of assets for clients (as at 31 December 2022). abrdn is structured around three businesses
 &ndash; Investments, Adviser and Personal &ndash; focused on their changing needs. The capabilities in abrdn&rsquo;s Investments business
are built on the strength of its insight &ndash; generated from wide-ranging research, worldwide investment expertise and local market
knowledge. abrdn&rsquo;s teams collaborate across regions, asset classes and specialisms, connecting diverse perspectives and working
with clients to identify investment opportunities that suit their needs. As at 31 December 2022, abrdn&rsquo;s Investments business manages
 &pound;376bn on behalf of clients - including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, independent wealth managers, pension funds,
platforms, banks and family offices. For more information, please visit www.abrdn.com.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Lato,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #686868"><I><U>Additional Information about the Funds
and the transaction</U></I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Lato,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #686868"><I>This press release is not intended to,
and does not, solicit any proxy from any shareholder of the Funds. The solicitation of proxies to effect the transaction described herein
is made by a definitive proxy statement.</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Lato,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #686868"><I>The Funds and their trustees and officers,
Tekla and its officers and employees, and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to
the approval of new investment management contracts described herein. Fund shareholders may obtain more detailed information regarding
the direct and indirect interests of a Fund&rsquo;s trustees and officers, Tekla and its officers and employees, and other persons by
reading the proxy statement relating to the transaction that has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.&nbsp; Fund shareholders
should read the proxy statement because it contains important information.&nbsp; The proxy statement is available for free at the Securities
and Exchange Commission&rsquo;s website (www.sec.gov).</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Lato,sans-serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #686868"><I>Statements in this press release that
are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in
interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases,
beyond a Fund&rsquo;s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.</I></P>

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