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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-20-275585

CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	PRE 14A

PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3

CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20201215

FILED AS OF DATE:		20201023

DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20201104


FILER:


	COMPANY DATA:	

		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST

		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001169029

		IRS NUMBER:				383645611

		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831



	FILING VALUES:

		FORM TYPE:		PRE 14A

		SEC ACT:		1934 Act

		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21051

		FILM NUMBER:		201258437



	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809

		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762



	MAIL ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809




FILER:


	COMPANY DATA:	

		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIENHANCED FUND, INC.

		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000844172

		IRS NUMBER:				222946695

		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD

		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131



	FILING VALUES:

		FORM TYPE:		PRE 14A

		SEC ACT:		1934 Act

		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05739

		FILM NUMBER:		201258435



	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809

		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762



	MAIL ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNI ENHANCED FUND, INC.

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20120918



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNI ENHANCED FUND INC

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061026



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIENHANCED FUND INC

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703




FILER:


	COMPANY DATA:	

		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT FUND

		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882153

		IRS NUMBER:				223144222

		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031



	FILING VALUES:

		FORM TYPE:		PRE 14A

		SEC ACT:		1934 Act

		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06502

		FILM NUMBER:		201258434



	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809

		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762



	MAIL ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD FLORIDA FUND

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD FLORIDA FUND

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FLORIDA MUNIYIELD FUND INC

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201




FILER:


	COMPANY DATA:	

		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND, INC.

		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000890196

		IRS NUMBER:				223170744

		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ

		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031



	FILING VALUES:

		FORM TYPE:		PRE 14A

		SEC ACT:		1934 Act

		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06660

		FILM NUMBER:		201258436



	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809

		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762



	MAIL ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND INC

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061026



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND INC

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929




FILER:


	COMPANY DATA:	

		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC.

		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000911308

		IRS NUMBER:				223246522

		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231



	FILING VALUES:

		FORM TYPE:		PRE 14A

		SEC ACT:		1934 Act

		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07083

		FILM NUMBER:		201258433



	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809

		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762



	MAIL ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND INC /NJ/

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970814



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND II INC

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930826




FILER:


	COMPANY DATA:	

		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MASSACHUSETTS TAX-EXEMPT TRUST

		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000901824

		IRS NUMBER:				043196366



	FILING VALUES:

		FORM TYPE:		PRE 14A

		SEC ACT:		1934 Act

		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07660

		FILM NUMBER:		201258432



	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809

		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762



	MAIL ADDRESS:	

		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY

		CITY:			WILMINGTON

		STATE:			DE

		ZIP:			19809



	FORMER COMPANY:	

		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH & EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT TRUST

		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950908



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<TITLE>BR Proxy 6 Funds-BZM,MHE,MZA,MYF,MEN,MQY</TITLE>
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SCHEDULE 14A
INFORMATION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section&nbsp;14(a) of the </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filed by the
Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#9746;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Preliminary Proxy Statement</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#9744;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-6(e)(2))</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#9744;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Definitive Proxy Statement</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#9744;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Definitive Additional Materials</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#9744;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Soliciting Material Pursuant to &#167; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14a-12</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MASSACHUSETTS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">TAX-EXEMPT</FONT> TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIENHANCED FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">No fee required.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-6(i)(4)</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-11.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(1)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-11</FONT> (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(4)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(5)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total fee paid:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#9744;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#9744;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-11(a)(2)</FONT> and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the
previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(1)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amount Previously Paid:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(3)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filing Party:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(4)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Date Filed:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MASSACHUSETTS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">TAX-EXEMPT</FONT> TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIENHANCED FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>100 Bellevue Parkway </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Wilmington, Delaware 19809 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">[&#9679;], 2020 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Preferred Shareholder: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You are cordially invited to attend a joint special shareholder meeting (the &#147;Special Meeting&#148;) of BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust
(&#147;BZM&#148;), BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust (&#147;MHE&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (&#147;MZA&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund (&#147;MYF&#148;), BlackRock
MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (&#147;MEN&#148;) and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (&#147;MQY&#148; or the &#147;Acquiring Fund&#148; and collectively with BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, the &#147;Funds,&#148; and each, a &#147;Fund&#148;), to be
held on December&nbsp;15, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern time). Because of our concerns regarding the coronavirus <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">disease&nbsp;(COVID-19)&nbsp;pandemic,</FONT> the Special Meeting will be held in a virtual meeting
format only. Shareholders will not have to travel to attend the Special Meeting, but will be able to view the Special Meeting live and cast their votes by accessing a web link. Before the Special Meeting, I would like to provide you with additional
background information and ask for your vote on important proposals affecting the Funds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of BZM:</I> You and the common
shareholders of BZM are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BZM and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;BZM Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated
therein, including the termination of BZM&#146;s registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940 Act&#148;), and the dissolution of BZM under Delaware law (the &#147;BZM Reorganization&#148;). The Acquiring Fund has
a similar investment objective and similar investment strategies, policies and restrictions as BZM, although there are some differences. In addition, you are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization
Agreement and the BZM Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of MHE</I>: You and the common shareholders of MHE are being asked to vote as a single
class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MHE and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MHE Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including the termination of MHE&#146;s registration
under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MHE under Massachusetts law (the &#147;MHE Reorganization&#148;). The Acquiring Fund has a similar investment objective and similar investment strategies, policies and restrictions as MHE, although there are
some differences. In addition, you are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the MHE Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of MZA</I>:<I> </I>You and the preferred shareholders of MZA are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MZA and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MZA Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including the termination of MZA&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the
dissolution of MZA under Maryland law (the &#147;MZA Reorganization&#148;). The Acquiring Fund has a similar investment objective and similar investment strategies, policies and restrictions as MZA, although there are some differences. In addition,
you are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the MZA Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred
Shareholders of MYF</I>:<I> </I>You and the preferred shareholders of MYF are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MYF and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MHE Reorganization
Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including the termination of MYF&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MYF under Massachusetts law (the &#147;MYF Reorganization&#148;). The Acquiring Fund has a
substantially identical investment objective and similar investment strategies, policies and </P>
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restrictions as MYF, although there are some differences. In addition, you are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the MYF
Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of MEN</I>:<I> </I>You and the preferred shareholders of MEN are being asked to vote as a single class on a
proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MEN and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MEN Reorganization Agreement&#148; and collectively with the BZM Reorganization Agreement, the MHE Reorganization Agreement, the MZA
Reorganization Agreement and the MYF Reorganization Agreement, the &#147;Reorganization Agreements&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including the termination of MEN&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MEN
under Maryland law (the &#147;MEN Reorganization&#148;). The Acquiring Fund has a substantially identical investment objective and similar investment strategies, policies and restrictions as MEN, although there are some differences. In addition, you
are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the MEN Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred
Shareholders of the Acquiring Fund</I>: You and the preferred shareholders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the
BZM Reorganization, the MHE Reorganization, the MZA Reorganization, the MYF Reorganization and the MEN Reorganization (each, a &#147;Reorganization&#148;). In addition, you are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve each
Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The enclosed Proxy Statement is only being delivered to the Funds&#146; preferred
shareholders. The common shareholders of each Fund are also being asked to attend the Special Meeting and to vote with respect to the proposals described above that require the vote of the common shareholders and preferred shareholders as a single
class. Each Fund is delivering to its common shareholders a separate joint proxy statement/prospectus with respect to the proposals described above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Board of Trustees or Board of Directors, as applicable, of each Fund believes that the proposal that the preferred shareholders of its Fund are being asked to vote upon is in the best interests of its respective Fund and its shareholders and
unanimously recommends that you vote &#147;FOR&#148; such proposal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Your vote is important</B>. Attendance at the Special Meeting will be limited to
each Fund&#146;s shareholders as of October&nbsp;16, 2020, the record date for the Special Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If your shares in a Fund are registered in your name,
you may attend and participate in the Special Meeting at <U>www.meetingcenter.io/295614271</U> by entering the control number found in the shaded box on your proxy card and password BLK 2020 on the date and time of the Special Meeting. You may vote
during the Special Meeting by following the instructions that will be available on the Special Meeting website during the Special Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you are a
beneficial shareholder of a Fund (that is if you hold your shares of a Fund through a bank, broker, financial intermediary or other nominee) and want to attend the Special Meeting you must register in advance of the Special Meeting. To register, you
must submit proof of your proxy power (legal proxy), which you can obtain from your financial intermediary or other nominee, reflecting your Fund holdings along with your name and email address to Georgeson LLC, each Fund&#146;s tabulator. You may
email an image of your legal proxy to [<U>shareholdermeetings@computershare.com]</U>. Requests for registration must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) three business days prior to the Special Meeting date. You will receive a
confirmation email from Georgeson LLC of your registration and a control number and security code that will allow you to vote at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please promptly follow the enclosed instructions to submit voting instructions by telephone or via the
Internet. Alternatively, you may submit voting instructions by signing and dating each proxy card or voting instruction form you receive, and if received by mail, returning it in the accompanying postage-paid return envelope. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We encourage you to carefully review the enclosed materials, which explain the proposals in more detail. As a shareholder, your vote is important, and we hope
that you will respond today to ensure that your shares will be </P>
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represented at the meeting. You may vote using one of the methods below by following the instructions on your proxy card or voting instruction form(s): </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">By touch-tone phone; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">By signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form(s) in the postage-paid
envelope; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">By participating at the Special Meeting as described above. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you do not vote using one of the methods described above, you may be called by Georgeson LLC, the Funds&#146; proxy solicitor, to vote your shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you have any questions about the proposals to be voted on or the virtual Special Meeting, please call Georgeson LLC, the firm assisting us in the
solicitation of proxies, toll free at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-866-767-8867.</FONT></FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As always, we
appreciate your support. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sincerely, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">JOHN M. PERLOWSKI
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">President and Chief Executive Officer of the Funds </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Please vote <U>now</U>. Your vote is important. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:0pt; margin-left:1%; margin-right:1%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>To avoid the wasteful and unnecessary expense of further solicitation(s), we urge you to indicate your
voting instructions on the enclosed proxy card, date and sign it and return it promptly in the postage-paid envelope provided, or record your voting instructions by telephone or via the internet, no matter how large or small your holdings may be. If
you submit a properly executed proxy but do not indicate how you wish your preferred shares to be voted, your preferred shares will be voted &#147;FOR&#148; the proposal. If your preferred shares are held through a broker, you must provide voting
instructions to your broker about how to vote your preferred shares in order for your broker to vote your preferred shares as you instruct at the Special Meeting. </B></P></div>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>IMPORTANT NOTICE </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TO
PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS OF </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MASSACHUSETTS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">TAX-EXEMPT</FONT> TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIENHANCED FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>QUESTIONS&nbsp;&amp; ANSWERS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although we
urge you to read the entire Proxy Statement, we have provided for your convenience a brief overview of some of the important questions concerning the joint special shareholder meeting (the &#147;Special Meeting&#148;) of BlackRock Maryland Municipal
Bond Trust (&#147;BZM&#148;), BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust (&#147;MHE&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (&#147;MZA&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund (&#147;MYF&#148;),
BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (&#147;MEN&#148; and collectively with BZM, MHE, MZA and MYF, the &#147;Target Funds&#148;) and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (&#147;MQY&#148; or the &#147;Acquiring Fund&#148; and collectively with BZM,
MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, the &#147;Funds,&#148; and each, a &#147;Fund&#148;) and the proposals to be voted on. It is expected that the effective dates (collectively, the &#147;Closing Date&#148;) of the Reorganizations will be sometime during the
first quarter of 2021, but they may be at a different time as described in the Proxy Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The enclosed Proxy Statement is being sent only to the
holders of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (&#147;VRDP Shares&#148; and the holders thereof, &#147;VRDP Holders&#148;) of each Fund. Each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund is separately soliciting the votes of its holders of
common shares of beneficial interest or shares of common stock, as applicable (together with the VRDP Shares of each Fund, the &#147;Shares&#148;), through a separate joint proxy statement/prospectus. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Why is a shareholder meeting being held? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <I>Preferred Shareholders of BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE Ticker: BZM)</I>: You and the common shareholders of BZM
are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BZM and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;BZM Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including
(i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the
Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of BZM, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed
or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by BZM of its registration
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940 Act&#148;), and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of BZM in accordance with its Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Delaware law (the &#147;BZM Reorganization&#148;).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You are also being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the BZM Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust (NYSE Ticker: MHE)</I>: You and the common
shareholders of MHE are being asked to consent as a single class to a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MHE and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MHE Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated
therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and
VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MHE, </P>

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and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders
in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MHE of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MHE in accordance with its Declaration of Trust and
Massachusetts law (the &#147;MHE Reorganization&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You are also being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE
Reorganization Agreement and the MHE Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MZA)</I>: You and
the common shareholders of MZA are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MZA and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MZA Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions
contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued
common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MZA, and which shall constitute the
sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the
termination by MZA of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MZA in accordance with its charter and Maryland law (the &#147;MZA Reorganization&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You are also being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the MZA Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund (NYSE Ticker: MYF)</I>: You and the common shareholders of MYF are being asked to vote as a
single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MYF and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MYF Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the
Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be
distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MYF, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common
shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MYF of its registration under the 1940 Act,
and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MYF in accordance with its Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law (the &#147;MYF Reorganization&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF VRDP Holders are also being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the MYF Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MEN)</I>: You and the common shareholders of MEN are being asked to vote as a
single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between MEN and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MEN Reorganization Agreement&#148; and collectively with the BZM Reorganization Agreement, the MHE Reorganization Agreement,
the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the MYF Reorganization Agreement, the &#147;Reorganization Agreements&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MEN&#146;s
assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MEN&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although
cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MEN, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of
fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MEN of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MEN in
accordance with its charter and Maryland law (the &#147;MEN Reorganization&#148; and collectively with the BZM Reorganization, the MHE Reorganization, the MZA Reorganization and the MYF Reorganization, the &#147;Reorganizations&#148;). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN VRDP Holders are also being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization
Agreement and the MEN Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shareholders of MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MQY)</I>: You and the common shareholders
of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with each Reorganization Agreement (each, an &#147;Issuance&#148; and collectively,
the &#147;Issuances&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders are also being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve each Reorganization
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;Combined Fund&#148;
refers to the Acquiring Fund as the surviving Fund after the consummation of each of the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is contingent upon the
approval of any other Reorganization. If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated would continue to exist and operate on a standalone basis. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Why has each Fund&#146;s Board recommended these proposals? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Board of Trustees or Board of Directors, as applicable (each, a &#147;Board&#148; and each member thereof, a &#147;Board
Member&#148;), of each Fund has determined that its Reorganization(s) is in the best interests of its Fund and that the interests of existing common shareholders and preferred shareholders of its Fund will not be diluted with respect to net asset
value (&#147;NAV&#148;) and liquidation preference, respectively, as a result of the Reorganization. The Reorganizations seek to achieve certain economies of scale and other operational efficiencies by combining six funds that have substantially
identical or similar investment objectives and similar investment strategies, policies and restrictions and [portfolio compositions] and are managed by the same investment adviser, BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;Investment Advisor&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In light of these similarities, the Reorganizations are intended to reduce fund redundancies and create a single, larger fund that may benefit from
anticipated operating efficiencies and economies of scale. The Reorganizations are intended to result in the following potential benefits to common shareholders: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">lower net total expenses (excluding interest expense) per Common Share for common shareholders of each Fund (as
common shareholders of the Combined Fund following the Reorganizations) due to economies of scale resulting from the larger size of the Combined Fund; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">improved net earnings yield on NAV for common shareholders of each Fund other than MYF; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">improved secondary market trading of the common shares of the Combined Fund; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iv)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">operating and administrative efficiencies for the Combined Fund, including the potential for the following:
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">greater investment flexibility and investment options; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">greater diversification of portfolio investments; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the ability to trade portfolio securities in larger positions and more favorable transaction terms;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">additional sources of leverage or more competitive leverage terms and more favorable transaction terms;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">benefits from having fewer <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds offering similar products
in the market, including an increased focus by investors on the remaining funds in the market (including the Combined Fund) and additional research coverage; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(f)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">benefits from having fewer similar funds in the same fund complex, including a simplified operational model and
a reduction in risk of operational, legal and financial errors. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of each Fund, including Board Members thereof who are not
&#147;interested persons&#148; (as defined in the 1940 Act), approved its Reorganization Agreement(s) and the Issuances, as applicable, concluding that the Reorganization(s) is in the best interests of its Fund and that the interests of existing
common shareholders and preferred shareholders of its Fund will not be diluted with respect to NAV and liquidation preference, respectively, as a result of the Reorganization(s). As a result of the Reorganizations, however, common and preferred
shareholders of each Fund may hold a reduced percentage of ownership in the larger Combined Fund than they did in any of the individual Funds before the Reorganizations. Each Board&#146;s conclusion was based on each Board Member&#146;s business
judgment after consideration of all relevant factors taken as a whole with respect to its Fund and the Fund&#146;s common and preferred shareholders, although individual Board Members may have placed different weight on various factors and assigned
different degrees of materiality to various factors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because the shareholders of each Fund will vote separately on the Fund&#146;s respective
Reorganization(s) or Issuances, as applicable, there are multiple potential combinations of Reorganizations. To the extent that one or more of the Reorganizations is not completed, any expected expense savings by the Combined Fund, or other
potential benefits resulting from the Reorganizations, may be reduced. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the Investment Advisor may, in
connection with ongoing management of the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated and its product line, recommend alternative proposals to the Board of that Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Q:</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>How will holders of preferred shares be affected by the Reorganizations? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of the date of the enclosed Proxy Statement, each Fund has VRDP Shares outstanding. As of August&nbsp;31, 2020, BZM had 160 Series
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MHE had 185 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MZA had 373 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MYF
had 594 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MEN had 1,425 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding and the Acquiring Fund had 1,766 Series
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding. In connection with the Reorganizations, the Acquiring Fund expects to issue 160 additional VRDP Shares to BZM VRDP Holders, 185 additional VRDP Shares to MHE VRDP Holders, 373
additional VRDP Shares to MZA VRDP Holders, 594 additional VRDP Shares to MYF VRDP Holders and 1,425 additional VRDP Shares to MEN VRDP Holders. Following the completion of the Reorganizations, the Combined Fund is expected to have 4,503 VRDP Shares
outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming all of the Reorganizations are approved by shareholders, upon the Closing Date of the Reorganizations, Target Fund VRDP Holders
will receive on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Share, par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus
any accumulated and unpaid dividends that have accrued on the Target Fund VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date of the Reorganizations if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date), in
exchange for each Target Fund VRDP Share held by the Target Fund VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring
Fund. No fractional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. The terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will be identical to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and
will rank on parity with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The newly issued Acquiring
Fund VRDP Shares will be subject to the same special rate period (including the terms thereof) applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on
April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding. The terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time,
subject to Board approval. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding
Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041,
while the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of the VRDP Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to
the restrictions and requirements set forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP Shares as permitted by the governing instrument for such
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN are currently in a one year special rate
period that will end on April&nbsp;15, 2021 for the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE, MZA and MEN, unless extended (each, a &#147;Special Rate Period&#148;). The VRDP Shares of MYF are not currently in a
Special Rate Period. The terms currently applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are otherwise substantially similar. The terms of the special rate period applicable to
the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares have a rate
floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are
substantially similar, except that BZM&#146;s VRDP Shares may not be transferred to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None of the expenses of
the Reorganizations are expected to be borne by the VRDP Holders of the Funds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Following the Reorganizations, the VRDP Holders of each Fund will be VRDP
Holders of the larger Combined Fund that will have a larger asset base and more VRDP Shares outstanding than any Fund individually before the Reorganizations. With respect to matters requiring all preferred shareholders to vote separately or common
and preferred shareholders to vote together as a single class, following the Reorganizations, VRDP Holders of the Combined Fund may hold a smaller percentage of the outstanding preferred shares of the Combined Fund as compared to their percentage
holdings of outstanding preferred shares of their respective Fund prior to the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>How similar are the Funds? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Funds have the same investment adviser, officers and trustees/directors. BZM is formed as a Delaware statutory trust, MHE and MYF
are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust, and MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund are each formed as a Maryland corporation. Because the Acquiring Fund is formed as a Maryland corporation, shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will
become shareholders of a Maryland corporation rather than shareholders of a Delaware statutory trust or a Massachusetts business trust, as applicable, if the Reorganizations are completed. A more detailed description of the differences between
Delaware statutory trust law, Massachusetts business trust law and Maryland corporate law is contained in the Proxy Statement under the heading &#147;Governing Law.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund has its common shares listed on the NYSE and has privately placed VRDP Shares outstanding. BZM is managed by a team of investment professionals led
by Phillip Soccio, CFA and Kevin Maloney. MHE is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Perilli and Kevin Maloney. MZA is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski, CFA and Walter O&#146;Connor,
CFA. MYF is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Christian Romaglino, Theodore Jaeckel, CFA and Walter O&#146;Connor, CFA. Each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski
and Christian Romaglino. Following the Reorganizations, it is expected that the Combined Fund will be managed by a team of investment professionals lead by Michael Kalinoski and Christian Romaglino. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The investment objective, significant investment strategies and operating policies, and investment restrictions of the Combined Fund will be those of the
Acquiring Fund, which are similar (or in the case of each of MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s investment objective, substantially identical) to those of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, although there are some differences. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MHE</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MZA</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MYF</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MEN</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and Maryland personal income tax.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to seek as high a level of current income exempt from both regular U.S. federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of
shareholders&#146; capital.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal and Arizona income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment
management.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I><U>Municipal Bonds</U></I>: Below is a comparison of each Fund&#146;s 80% investment policy with respect to municipal
bonds, the interest of which is exempt from federal income tax. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MEN</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">As a fundamental policy, under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds, the interest of which is exempt from regular federal income tax and Maryland personal income
tax.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund is subject to certain restrictions and investment policies which require it, under normal market conditions, to invest its assets so that, during any fiscal year, at least 80% of the income generated by the Fund will be
exempt from regular federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes and from the federal</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, as a fundamental policy, at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock), and the proceeds of
any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Arizona, its political</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for
investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations the interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Same as the Acquiring Fund.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, as a fundamental policy, at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of
any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds.</TD></TR>
</TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MZA</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MEN</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">alternative minimum tax.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and by other qualifying issuers, each of which pays interest that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes
(except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax) and exempt from Arizona income tax.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">gross income for federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax) (&#147;Municipal Bonds&#148;), regardless of geographic location.*</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Pursuant to a fundamental policy, MYF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an
aggregate of MYF&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds and which enables shares of MYF to be exempt from Florida
intangible personal property taxes. However, the State of Florida repealed the Florida Intangible Tax as of January 2007. As a result, MYF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the MYF&#146;s net
assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds, regardless of geographic location. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I><U>Investment Grade Securities</U></I>: Each Target Fund has a policy to invest primarily or a certain percentage of its assets in investment grade
securities. The Acquiring Fund does not have such a policy. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I><U>Bond Maturity</U></I>: Below is a comparison of each Fund&#146;s policy with respect to
bond maturity. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MHE</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MZA</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MEN</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Same as the Acquiring Fund.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations with maturities of more than ten years. The average maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Same as the Acquiring Fund.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The average maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment Advisor. The</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Under normal market conditions, the Fund intends to invest primarily in long-term municipal bonds with maturities of more than ten</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The average maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment Advisor. The</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MZA</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MEN</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment Advisor. The Fund&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include long-term, intermediate-term and short-term municipal
obligations which are issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States and their political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, each of which pays interest that is excludable from gross income for federal
income tax purposes, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, but do not enable shares of MHE to be exempt from Massachusetts personal income taxes.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Fund&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include long-term, intermediate-term and short-term Municipal Bonds.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">years at the time of investment. However, the Fund also may invest in intermediate term municipal bonds with maturities of between three years and ten years. The Fund also may invest from time to time in short-term municipal bonds
with maturities of less than three years. The average maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities will vary based upon the Investment Advisor&#146;s assessment of economic and market conditions.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Fund&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include both long-term and intermediate-term municipal bonds.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I><U>Leverage</U></I>: Each Fund utilizes leverage through the issuance of VRDP Shares and TOBs. See &#147;The Acquiring
Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Leverage;&#148; &#147;General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund&#151;Leverage Risk;&#148; and &#147;General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund&#151;Tender Option Bond Risk.&#148; The Acquiring Fund is
expected to continue to leverage its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and TOBs after the Closing Date of the Reorganizations. Please see &#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; in the Proxy Statement for additional
information about the preferred shares of each Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The annualized dividend rates for the preferred shares for each Fund&#146;s most recent fiscal year
end were as follows: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.40</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.81</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please see below a comparison of certain important ratios related to (i)&nbsp;each Fund&#146;s use of leverage as of
April&nbsp;30, 2020, (ii) the Combined Fund&#146;s estimated use of leverage, assuming only the Reorganization of MHE into the Acquiring Fund had taken place as of April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents the combination of completed Reorganizations
presented in the Proxy Statement that would result in the lowest asset coverage ratio for the Combined Fund, and (iii)&nbsp;the Combined Fund&#146;s estimated use of leverage, assuming the Reorganizations of all the Funds into the Acquiring Fund had
taken place as of April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s view, the most likely combination of the Reorganizations and the combination of completed Reorganizations that would result in the highest asset coverage ratio
for the Combined Fund. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>BZM</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MHE</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MZA</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MYF</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MEN</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring<BR>Fund</B><br><B>(MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro&nbsp;forma<BR></I></B><B>Combined<BR>Fund</B><br><B>(MHE&nbsp;into<BR>MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro&nbsp;forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined<BR>Fund<BR>(BZM,&nbsp;MHE,<BR>MZA,&nbsp;MYF<BR>and&nbsp;MEN&nbsp;into<BR>MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Asset Coverage Ratio</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">283.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">264.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">268.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">403.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">330.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">357.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">348.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">341.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Regulatory Leverage Ratio<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">35.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">29.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective Leverage Ratio<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39.4</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued by the Fund, which is a part of the Fund&#146;s capital
structure. Regulatory leverage is sometimes referred to as &#147;1940 Act Leverage&#148; and is subject to asset coverage limits set forth in the 1940 Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Effective leverage is a Fund&#146;s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage and the
leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the Fund&#146;s portfolio. Currently, the leverage effects of TOB inverse floater holdings, in addition to any regulatory leverage, are included in effective leverage ratios.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>How will the Reorganizations be effected? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assuming a Reorganization receives the requisite shareholder approvals, as well as certain consents, confirmations and/or waivers
from various third parties, including the liquidity provider with respect to the outstanding VRDP Shares, the Acquiring Fund will acquire substantially all of a Target Fund&#146;s assets and assume substantially all of the Target Fund&#146;s
liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the shareholders of the Target Fund (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares). A Target
Fund will then terminate its registration under the 1940 Act, liquidate, dissolve and terminate in accordance with its respective charter, Agreement and Declaration of Trust or Declaration and Trust, as applicable, and Maryland law, Delaware law or
Massachusetts law, as applicable. Shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will become shareholders of the Acquiring Fund. Common shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will receive newly issued common shares of the Acquiring Fund, par value
$0.10 per share, the aggregate NAV (not the market value) of which will equal the aggregate NAV (not the market value) of the common shares of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN such shareholders held immediately prior to the Closing Date (although common
shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN may receive cash for fractional common shares). The aggregate NAV of each Fund immediately prior to the applicable Reorganization will reflect accrued expenses associated with such Reorganization.&nbsp;The
NAV of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN common shares will not be </P>
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diluted as a result of the Reorganizations. The common shareholders of each Fund have substantially similar voting rights and rights with respect to the payment of dividends and distribution of
assets upon liquidation of their respective Fund and have no preemptive, conversion or exchange rights. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming all of the Reorganizations are approved
by shareholders, upon the Closing Date of the Reorganizations, Target Fund VRDP Holders will receive on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Share,
par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends that have accrued on the Target Fund VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date of the
Reorganizations if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date), in exchange for each Target Fund VRDP Share held by the Target Fund VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will
be Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund. No fractional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. The terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will be
identical to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and will rank on parity with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or
winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be subject to the same special rate period (including the terms thereof) applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing
Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding. The terms of
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time, subject to Board approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have
terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN
have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041, while the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of the VRDP
Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP Shares
as permitted by the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE,
MZA and MEN are currently in a one year Special Rate Period that will end on April&nbsp;15, 2021 for the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE, MZA and MEN, unless extended. The VRDP Shares of MYF are not
currently in a Special Rate Period. The terms currently applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are otherwise substantially similar. The terms of the special rate period
applicable to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares
have a rate floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are substantially
similar, except that BZM&#146;s VRDP Shares may not be transferred to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders of the Acquiring Fund will
remain shareholders of the Acquiring Fund, which will have additional common shares and VRDP Shares outstanding after the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Will I have to pay any U.S. federal income taxes as a result of the Reorganizations?
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Each Reorganization is intended to qualify as a &#147;reorganization&#148; within the meaning of
Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code. If a Reorganization so qualifies, in general, shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will recognize no gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exchange of their common shares for Acquiring Fund
Shares pursuant to their Reorganization (except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional common shares). Additionally, each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will recognize no gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes by reason of its
Reorganization. Neither the Acquiring Fund nor its shareholders will recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to the Reorganizations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As discussed above, shareholders of each Fund may receive distributions prior to, or after, the consummation of the Reorganizations, including distributions
attributable to their proportionate share of each Fund&#146;s undistributed net </P>
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investment income declared prior to the consummation of the Reorganizations or the Combined Fund <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gains, if any, recognized after the
Reorganizations, when such income and gains are eventually distributed by the Combined Fund. To the extent that such a distribution is not an &#147;exempt interest dividend&#148; (as defined in the Code), the distribution may be taxable to
shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds&#146; shareholders should consult their own tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income
tax consequences of the Reorganizations, as well as the effects of state, local and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> tax laws, including possible changes in tax laws.] </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Q:</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Will I have to pay any sales load, commission or other similar fees in connection with the Reorganizations?
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You will pay no sales loads or commissions in connection with the Reorganizations. Regardless of whether
the Reorganizations are completed, however, the costs associated with the Reorganizations, including the costs associated with the Special Meeting, will be borne directly by each of the respective Funds incurring the expense as discussed more fully
in the Proxy Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common shareholders of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will indirectly bear all or a portion of the costs of the
Reorganizations. Because of the expected expense savings and other anticipated benefits for each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, the Investment Advisor recommended and the Board of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN has approved that its respective Fund be
responsible for its own reorganization expenses. The expenses of the applicable Reorganizations are estimated to be approximately $204,600 for BZM, $207,200 for MHE, $214,900 for MZA, $255,800 for MYF and $300,400 for MEN. For the Acquiring Fund,
the expenses of the Reorganizations are estimated to be approximately $318,300, of which the Investment Advisor will bear approximately $46,000. The actual costs associated with the Reorganizations may be more or less than the estimated costs
discussed herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Holders are not expected to bear any costs of the Reorganizations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither the Funds nor the Investment Advisor will pay any direct expenses of shareholders arising out of or in connection with the Reorganizations (e.g.,
expenses incurred by the shareholder as a result of attending the Special Meeting, voting on the Reorganizations or other action taken by the shareholder in connection with the Reorganizations). </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Q:</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>What shareholder approvals are required to complete the Reorganizations? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A:</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The BZM Reorganization is contingent upon the following approvals: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of BZM&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of BZM under Delaware law, by BZM&#146;s common shareholders and VRDP Holders voting as a single class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of BZM&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of BZM under Delaware law, by BZM&#146;s VRDP Holders voting as a separate class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the Issuance with respect to the BZM Reorganization by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common
shareholders and Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a single class; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, by Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a separate class. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The MHE Reorganization is
contingent upon the following approvals: </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">xi </P>


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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MHE&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MHE under Massachusetts law, by MHE&#146;s common shareholders and VRDP Holders voting as a single class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MHE&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MHE under Massachusetts law, by MHE&#146;s VRDP Holders voting as a separate class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the Issuance with respect to the MHE Reorganization by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common
shareholders and Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a single class; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, by Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a separate class. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The MZA Reorganization is
contingent upon the following approvals: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MZA&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MZA under Maryland law, by MZA&#146;s common shareholders and VRDP Holders voting as a single class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MZA&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MZA under Maryland law, by MZA&#146;s VRDP Holders voting as a separate class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the Issuance with respect to the MZA Reorganization by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common
shareholders and Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a single class; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, by Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a separate class. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The MYF Reorganization is
contingent upon the following approvals: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MYF&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MYF under Massachusetts law, by MYF&#146;s common shareholders and VRDP Holders voting as a single class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MYF&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MYF under Massachusetts law, by MYF&#146;s VRDP Holders voting as a separate class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the Issuance with respect to the MYF Reorganization by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common
shareholders and Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a single class; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, by Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a separate class. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The MEN Reorganization is
contingent upon the following approvals: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MEN&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MEN under Maryland law, by MEN&#146;s common shareholders and VRDP Holders voting as a single class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">xii </P>


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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
termination of MEN&#146;s registration under the 1940 Act and the dissolution of MEN under Maryland law, by MEN&#146;s VRDP Holders voting as a separate class; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the Issuance with respect to the MEN Reorganization by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common
shareholders and Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a single class; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The approval of the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the
issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, by Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a separate class. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is
contingent upon the approval of any other Reorganization. If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated would continue to exist and operate on a standalone basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the requisite shareholder approvals for a Reorganization are not obtained, or a Reorganization is not otherwise consummated, the Board of the Fund for
which such Reorganization(s) were not consummated may take such actions as it deems in the best interests of the Fund, including conducting additional solicitations with respect to the Reorganization(s) or continuing to operate the Fund as a
standalone Delaware statutory trust, Massachusetts business trust or Maryland corporation, as applicable, registered under the 1940 Act as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company advised by the Investment
Advisor. The Investment Advisor may, in connection with the ongoing management of the Fund and its product line, recommend alternative proposals to the Board of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order for the Reorganizations to occur, each Fund must obtain all requisite shareholder approvals with respect to the Reorganizations, as well as certain
consents, confirmations and/or waivers from various third parties, including the liquidity provider with respect to the outstanding VRDP Shares. Because the closing of each Reorganization is contingent upon the applicable Fund and the Acquiring Fund
obtaining the requisite shareholder approvals and third-party consents and satisfying (or obtaining the waiver of) other closing conditions, it is possible that a Reorganization will not occur, or that only one of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN will be
reorganized into the Acquiring Fund, even if shareholders of a Fund entitled to vote on the Reorganization approve the Reorganization and such Fund satisfies all of its closing conditions, if the other Fund does not obtain its requisite shareholder
approvals or satisfy its closing conditions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The preferred shares were issued on a private placement basis to one or a small number of institutional
holders. Please see &#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for additional information. To the extent that one or more preferred shareholder(s) of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN or the Acquiring Fund owns, holds or controls,
individually or in the aggregate, all or a significant portion of such Fund&#146;s outstanding preferred shares, the preferred shareholder approval required for a Reorganization may turn on the exercise of voting rights by such particular preferred
shareholder(s) and its (or their) determination as to the favorability of the Reorganization with respect to its (or their) interests. The Funds exercise no influence or control over the determinations of such preferred shareholder(s) with respect
to the Reorganizations; there is no guarantee that such preferred shareholder(s) will approve the Reorganizations, over which it (or they) may exercise effective disposition power. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Q:</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Why is the vote of shareholders of the Acquiring Fund being solicited in connection with the
Reorganizations? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A:</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The rules of the New York Stock Exchange (on which the Acquiring Fund common shares are listed) require the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s shareholders to approve each Issuance with respect to a Reorganization. If the Issuance with respect to a Reorganization is not approved, then the corresponding Reorganization will not occur. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are also seeking the approval of each Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring
Fund VRDP Shares, by the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a separate class pursuant to the governing document of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. If Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders do not approve a Reorganization Agreement as a separate class, then
the corresponding Reorganization will not occur. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>How does the Board of my Fund suggest that I vote? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">After careful consideration, the Board of your Fund unanimously recommends that you vote &#147;FOR&#148; the
proposal(s) relating to your Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>When and where will the Special Meeting be held? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Special Meeting will be held on December&nbsp;15, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). Because of our
concerns regarding the coronavirus disease <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(COVID-19)</FONT> pandemic, the Special Meeting will be held in virtual meeting format only. Shareholders will not have to travel to attend the Special Meeting, but will be
able to view the Special Meeting live and cast their votes by accessing a web link. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Q:</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>How do I vote my proxy? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Shareholders of record of each Fund as of the close of business on October&nbsp;16, 2020 (the &#147;Record
Date&#148;) are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. You may cast your vote by mail, phone, internet or by participating at the Special Meeting as described below.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To vote by mail, please mark your vote on the enclosed proxy card and sign, date and return the card in the postage-paid envelope
provided. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you choose to vote by phone or internet, please refer to the instructions found on the proxy card accompanying the Proxy Statement. To vote
by phone or internet, you will need the &#147;control number&#148; that appears on the proxy card. In addition, we ask that you please note the following: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If your shares in a Fund are registered in your name, you may attend and participate in the Special Meeting at <U>www.meetingcenter.io/295614271</U> by
entering the control number found in the shaded box in your proxy card and password BLK 2020 on the date and timing of the Special Meeting. You may vote during the Special Meeting by following the instructions that will be available on the Special
Meeting website during the Special Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Also, if you are a beneficial shareholder of a Fund, you will not be able to vote at the virtual Special
Meeting unless you have registered in advance to attend the Special Meeting. To register, you must submit proof of your proxy power (legal proxy), which you can obtain from your financial intermediary or other nominee, reflecting your Fund holdings
along with your name and email address to Georgeson LLC (&#147;Georgeson&#148;), each Fund&#146;s tabulator. You may email an image of your legal proxy to <U>[shareholdermeetings@computershare.com]</U>. Requests for registration must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) three business days prior to the Special Meeting date. You will receive a confirmation email from Georgeson of your registration and a control number and security code that will allow you to vote at the Special
Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please promptly follow the enclosed instructions to submit voting instructions by telephone or
via the Internet. Alternatively, you may submit voting instructions by signing and dating each proxy card you receive, and if received by mail, returning it in the accompanying postage-paid return envelope. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Q:</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Whom do I contact for further information? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">You may contact your financial advisor for further information. You may also call Georgeson, the Funds&#146;
proxy solicitor, at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-866-767-8867.</FONT></FONT></FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Q:</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Will anyone contact me? </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You may receive a call from Georgeson, the proxy solicitor hired by the Funds, to verify that you received your proxy materials, to
answer any questions you may have about the proposals and to encourage you to vote your proxy. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We recognize the inconvenience of the proxy solicitation process and would not impose on you if we did not
believe that the matters being proposed were important. Once your vote has been registered with the proxy solicitor, your name will be removed from the solicitor&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">follow-up</FONT> contact list. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Your vote is very important. We encourage you as a shareholder to participate by returning your vote as soon as possible. If enough shareholders fail to
cast their votes, a Fund may not be able to hold the Special Meeting or the vote on the applicable proposals, and will be required to incur additional solicitation costs in order to obtain sufficient shareholder participation. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Important additional information about the Reorganizations is set forth </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>in the accompanying Proxy Statement/Prospectus. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Please read it carefully. </B></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MASSACHUSETTS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">TAX-EXEMPT</FONT> TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIENHANCED FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>100 Bellevue Parkway </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Wilmington, Delaware 19809 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER&nbsp;15, 2020 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notice is hereby given that a joint special meeting of shareholders (the &#147;Special Meeting&#148;) of BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE Ticker:
BZM) (&#147;BZM&#148;), BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust (NYSE Ticker: MHE) (&#147;MHE&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MZA) (&#147;MZA&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield
Investment Fund (NYSE Ticker: MYF) (&#147;MYF&#148;), BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MEN) (&#147;MEN&#148;) and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MQY) (&#147;MQY&#148; or the &#147;Acquiring Fund&#148; and
collectively with BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, the &#147;Funds,&#148; and each, a &#147;Fund&#148;) will be held on December&nbsp;15, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern time) for the following purposes: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal 1: The Reorganizations of the Funds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For
Shareholders of BZM: </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(A)</I>: The common shareholders and holders of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (&#147;VRDP Shares&#148; and
the holders thereof, &#147;VRDP Holders&#148;) of BZM are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BZM and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;BZM Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and
the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for
newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of BZM, and which shall
constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and
(ii)&nbsp;the termination by BZM of its registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940 Act&#148;), and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of BZM in accordance with its Agreement and Declaration of Trust
and Delaware law (the &#147;BZM Reorganization&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(B)</I>: The VRDP Holders of BZM are being asked to vote as a separate class on a
proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the BZM Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MHE: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(C)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MHE are being asked to consent as a single class to a proposal to approve an Agreement and
Plan of Reorganization between MHE and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MHE Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s assets
and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may
be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MHE, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of
fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MHE of its </P>
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registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MHE in accordance with its Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law (the &#147;MHE Reorganization&#148;).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(D)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MHE are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and
the MHE Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MZA: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(E)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MZA are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization between MZA and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MZA Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s assets and the
assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be
distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MZA, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional
common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MZA of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MZA in accordance
with its charter and Maryland law (the &#147;MZA Reorganization&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(F)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MZA are being asked to vote as a
separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the MZA Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MYF: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(G)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MYF are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization between MYF and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MYF Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s assets and the
assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be
distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MYF, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional
common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MYF of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MYF in accordance
with its Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law (the &#147;MYF Reorganization&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(H)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MYF are being asked
to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the MYF Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MEN: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(I)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MEN are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization between MEN and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MEN Reorganization Agreement&#148; and collectively with the BZM Reorganization Agreement, the MHE Reorganization Agreement, the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the MYF Reorganization
Agreement, the &#147;Reorganization Agreements&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MEN&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of
substantially all of MEN&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common
shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MEN, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in
respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MEN of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MEN in accordance with its charter
</P>
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and Maryland law (the &#147;MEN Reorganization&#148; and collectively with the BZM Reorganization, the MHE Reorganization, the MZA Reorganization and the MYF Reorganization, the
&#147;Reorganizations&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(J)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MEN are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN
Reorganization Agreement and the MEN Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of the Acquiring Fund: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(K)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(L)</I>: The VRDP
Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(M)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(N)</I>: The VRDP
Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(O)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal 2: The Issuance of
Additional Acquiring Fund Common Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(A)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote
as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the BZM Reorganization Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(B)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the
issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MHE Reorganization Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(C)</I>: The common
shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MZA Reorganization Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(D)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the
issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MYF Reorganization Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(E)</I>: The common
shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MEN Reorganization Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal 3: Adjournment of the MHE Special Meeting </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 3:</I> In the event that there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum or to approve the MHE
Reorganization Agreement and the Chair of the Special Meeting proposes the adjournment </P>
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with respect to one or more matters to be considered by MHE shareholders, the common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MHE will be asked to vote as a single class on the proposal to permit further
solicitation of proxies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is contingent upon the approval of any other Reorganization. If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the
Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated would continue to exist and operate on a standalone basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders of record of each Fund
as of the close of business on October&nbsp;16, 2020 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds are soliciting the vote of their common shareholders on Proposal 1(A), Proposal 1(C), Proposal 1(E), Proposal 1(G), Proposal 1(I) and Proposal 2(A),
Proposal 2(B), Proposal 2(C), Proposal 2(D) and Proposal 2(E), and MHE is soliciting the votes of its common shareholders on Proposal 3, through a joint proxy statement/prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund is separately soliciting the votes of its respective preferred shareholders on each proposal through a separate proxy statement and not through the
joint proxy statement/prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because of our concerns regarding the coronavirus
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">disease&nbsp;(COVID-19)&nbsp;pandemic,</FONT> the Special Meeting will be held in a virtual meeting format only. Shareholders will not have to travel to attend the Special Meeting but will be able to view the meeting
live and cast their votes by accessing a web link. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>All shareholders are cordially invited to attend the Special Meeting. In order to avoid delay and
additional expense for the Funds and to assure that your shares are represented, please vote as promptly as possible, regardless of whether or not you plan to attend the Special Meeting. You may vote by mail, by telephone or over the Internet. To
vote by mail, please mark, sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form. No postage is required if mailed in the United States. To vote by telephone, please call the toll-free number located on your proxy card or voting
instruction form and follow the recorded instructions. To vote over the Internet, go to the Internet address provided on your proxy card or voting instruction form and follow the instructions. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If your shares in a Fund are registered in your name, you may attend and participate in the Special Meeting at <U>www.meetingcenter.io/295614271</U> by
entering the control number found in the shaded box on your proxy card and password BLK 2020 on the date and time of the Special Meeting. You may vote during the Special Meeting by following the instructions that will be available on the Special
Meeting website during the Special Meeting. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If you are a beneficial shareholder of a Fund (that is if you hold your Fund shares through a bank,
broker, financial intermediary or other nominee) and want to attend the Special Meeting you must register in advance of the Special Meeting. To register, you must submit proof of your proxy power (legal proxy), which you can obtain from your
financial intermediary or other nominee, reflecting your Fund holdings along with your name and email address to Georgeson LLC, each Fund&#146;s tabulator. You may email an image of your legal proxy to [<U>shareholdermeetings@computershare.com]</U>.
Requests for registration must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) three business days prior to the Special Meeting date. You will receive a confirmation email from Georgeson LLC of your registration and a control number and security
code that will allow you to vote at the Special Meeting. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please promptly follow the enclosed
instructions to submit voting instructions by telephone or via the Internet. Alternatively, you may submit voting instructions by signing and dating each proxy card or voting instruction form you receive, and if received by mail, returning it in the
accompanying postage-paid return envelope. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The officers, directors or trustees of each Fund named as proxies by shareholders may participate in the
Special Meeting by remote communications, including, without limitation, by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the Special Meeting can hear and be heard by each other,
and the participation of such officers, directors or trustees in the Special Meeting pursuant to any such communications system shall constitute presence at the Special Meeting. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (EACH, A &#147;BOARD&#148;), AS APPLICABLE, OF EACH OF THE
FUNDS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE YOUR SHARES BY INDICATING YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, DATING AND SIGNING SUCH PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED, WHICH IS ADDRESSED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND NEEDS NO POSTAGE
IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES, OR BY RECORDING YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS BY TELEPHONE OR VIA THE INTERNET. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THE BOARD OF EACH FUND UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDS THAT YOU CAST YOUR VOTE <U>FOR </U>THE APPLICABLE REORGANIZATION AGREEMENT AND <U>FOR</U> THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL COMMON SHARES OF THE ACQUIRING FUND, AS APPLICABLE, IN EACH CASE, AS DESCRIBED IN THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS OR THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS, AS APPLICABLE. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IN ORDER TO AVOID THE ADDITIONAL EXPENSE OF FURTHER
SOLICITATION, WE ASK THAT YOU MAIL YOUR PROXY CARD OR RECORD YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS BY TELEPHONE OR VIA THE INTERNET PROMPTLY. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the Board of
each Fund, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">JOHN M. PERLOWSKI </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Funds</I> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I></I>[&#9679;], 2020 </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><div style="max-width:100%;margin-left:0%; margin-right:0%;border:solid 1px;background-color:;;padding-top:2pt;padding-bottom:3pt">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PLEASE VOTE PROMPTLY BY SIGNING AND RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD OR BY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RECORDING YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS BY TELEPHONE OR VIA THE INTERNET, NO </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE JOINT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER&nbsp;15, 2020. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE AT: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">HTTPS://WWW.PROXY-DIRECT.COM/BLK-31540</FONT> </B></P></div>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PROXY STATEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Dated [</B>&#9679;<B></B><B>], 2020 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MASSACHUSETTS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">TAX-EXEMPT</FONT> TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIENHANCED FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>100 Bellevue Parkway </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Wilmington, Delaware 19809 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Proxy Statement is furnished to you as a holder of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (&#147;VRDP Shares&#148; and the holders thereof, &#147;VRDP
Holder&#148;) of BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE Ticker: BZM) (&#147;BZM&#148;), BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust (NYSE Ticker: MHE) (&#147;MHE&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund,
Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MZA) (&#147;MZA&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund (NYSE Ticker: MYF) (&#147;MYF&#148;), BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker: MEN) (&#147;MEN&#148;) and/or BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE Ticker:
MQY) (&#147;MQY&#148; or the &#147;Acquiring Fund&#148; and collectively with BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, the &#147;Funds,&#148; and each, a &#147;Fund&#148;) in connection with the solicitation of proxies by each Fund&#146;s Board of Directors or
Board of Trustees, as applicable (the &#147;Board,&#148; the members of which are referred to as &#147;Board Members&#148;). Each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN may be referred to herein individually as a &#147;Target Fund&#148; or collectively as
the &#147;Target Funds.&#148; The proxies will be voted at the joint special meeting of the shareholders of each Fund and at any and all adjournments, postponements and delays thereof (the &#147;Special Meeting&#148;). The Special Meeting will be
held on December&nbsp;15, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern time) to consider the proposals set forth below and discussed in greater detail elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. Because of our concerns regarding the coronavirus
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">disease&nbsp;(COVID-19)&nbsp;pandemic,</FONT> the Special Meeting will be held in a virtual meeting format only. Shareholders will not have to travel to attend the Special Meeting, but will be able to view the
meeting live and cast their votes by accessing a web link. If you are unable to attend the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, the Board of your Fund recommends that you vote your preferred shares, by completing and returning
the enclosed proxy card or by recording your voting instructions by telephone or via the internet. The approximate mailing date of this Proxy Statement and accompanying form of proxy is [&#9679;], 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purposes of the Special Meeting are: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal 1: The
Reorganizations of the Funds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of BZM: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(A)</I>: The common shareholders and the VRDP Holders of BZM are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and
Plan of Reorganization between BZM and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;BZM Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s assets
and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may
be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of BZM, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of
fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by BZM of its registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940 Act&#148;),
and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of BZM in accordance with its Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Delaware law (the &#147;BZM Reorganization&#148;). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(B)</I>: The VRDP Holders of BZM are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to
approve the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the BZM Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MHE: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(C)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MHE are being asked to consent as a single class to a proposal to approve an Agreement and
Plan of Reorganization between MHE and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MHE Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s assets
and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may
be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MHE, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of
fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MHE of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MHE in
accordance with its Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law (the &#147;MHE Reorganization&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(D)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MHE are
being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the MHE Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MZA:
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(E)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MZA are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization between MZA and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MZA Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s
assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although
cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MZA, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of
fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MZA of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MZA in
accordance with its charter and Maryland law (the &#147;MZA Reorganization&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(F)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MZA are being asked to vote
as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the MZA Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MYF: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(G)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MYF are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization between MYF and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MYF Reorganization Agreement&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s assets and the
assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be
distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MYF, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional
common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MYF of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MYF in accordance
with its Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law (the &#147;MYF Reorganization&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(H)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MYF are being asked
to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the MYF Reorganization. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of MEN: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(I)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MEN are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization between MEN and the Acquiring Fund (the &#147;MEN Reorganization Agreement&#148; and collectively with the BZM Reorganization Agreement, the MHE Reorganization Agreement, the MZA Reorganization Agreement, the MYF Reorganization
Agreement and the MEN Reorganization Agreement, the &#147;Reorganization Agreements&#148;) and the transactions contemplated therein, including (i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MEN&#146;s assets and the
assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MEN&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be
distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MEN, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional
common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MEN of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MEN in accordance
with its charter and Maryland law (the &#147;MEN Reorganization&#148; and collectively with the BZM Reorganization, the MHE Reorganization, the MZA Reorganization and the MYF Reorganization, the &#147;Reorganizations&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(J)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MEN are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the
MEN Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>For Shareholders of the Acquiring Fund: </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(K)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(L)</I>: The VRDP
Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(L)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(M)</I>: The VRDP
Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 1(N)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal 2: The Issuance of
Additional Acquiring Fund Common Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(A)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote
as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the BZM Reorganization Agreement (the &#147;BZM Issuance&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(B)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the
issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MHE Reorganization Agreement (the &#147;MHE Issuance&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(C)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the
issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MZA Reorganization Agreement (the &#147;MZA Issuance&#148;). </P>
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single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MYF Reorganization Agreement (the &#147;MYF Issuance&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 2(E)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the
issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with the MEN Reorganization Agreement (the &#147;MEN Issuance&#148;, and collectively with the BZM Issuance, MHE Issuance, MZA Issuance and MYF Issuance, the
&#147;Issuances&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal 3: Adjournment of the MHE Special Meeting </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposal 3:</I> In the event that there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum or to approve the MHE
Reorganization Agreement and the Chair of the Special Meeting proposes the adjournment with respect to one or more matters to be considered by MHE shareholders, the common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MHE will be asked to vote as a single class
on the proposal to permit further solicitation of proxies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is expected that the effective dates (collectively, the &#147;Closing Date&#148;) of the
Reorganizations will be sometime during the first quarter of 2021, but they may be at a different time as described herein. The term &#147;Combined Fund&#148; refers to the Acquiring Fund as the surviving Fund after the consummation of each of the
Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is contingent upon the approval of any other Reorganization. If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the Fund for
which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated would continue to exist and operate on a standalone basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of each Fund has determined that
including these proposals applicable to the preferred shareholders of the Funds in one Proxy Statement will reduce costs and is in the best interest of each Fund&#146;s shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distribution to the shareholders of this Proxy Statement and the accompanying materials[, or a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials,]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP>will commence on or about [&#9679;], 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders of record of each Fund as of the close of
business on October&nbsp;16, 2020 (the &#147;Record Date&#148;) are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders of each Fund are entitled to one vote for each common share or VRDP Share, as applicable (each, a &#147;Share&#148;), held, with no Shares having
cumulative voting rights. Preferred shareholders of each Fund will have equal voting rights with the common shareholders of such Fund with respect to the proposals that require the vote of the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares and common shares as a single
class. The quorum and voting requirements for each Fund are described in the section herein entitled &#147;Vote Required and Manner of Voting Proxies.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Proxy Statement is only being delivered to the preferred shareholders of each Fund. Each Fund is separately soliciting the votes of its respective common
shareholders on each of the foregoing proposals that require the vote of the common shareholders and preferred shareholders as a single class through a separate joint proxy statement/prospectus and not through this Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM is formed as a Delaware statutory trust. MHE and MYF are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund are each formed
as a Maryland corporation. Each of BZM and MHE is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the 1940 Act. Each of MZA, MYF, MEN and
the Acquiring Fund is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the 1940 Act. The Reorganizations seek to achieve certain economies of scale and other operational efficiencies by
combining six funds that have substantially identical or similar investment objectives and similar investment strategies, policies and restrictions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming each of the Reorganizations receives the necessary approvals, the Acquiring Fund will acquire substantially all of the assets and assume
substantially all of the liabilities of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund in the form of book-entry interests. The Acquiring Fund will list the newly issued common
shares on the New York Stock Exchange (&#147;NYSE&#148;). Such newly issued Acquiring Fund Shares will be distributed to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN shareholders (although cash </P>
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may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will terminate its registration under the 1940 Act. BZM will liquidate, dissolve and terminate in
accordance with its respective Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Delaware law. Each of MHE and MYF will liquidate, dissolve and terminate in accordance with its respective Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law. Each of MZA and MEN will
liquidate, dissolve and terminate in accordance with its respective charter and Maryland law. The Acquiring Fund will continue to operate after the Reorganizations as a registered, diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT>
management investment company with the investment objective, investment strategies, investment policies and investment restrictions described in this Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Fund(s) in which you owned Shares on the Record Date is named on the proxy card [and Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials]. If you owned
Shares in more than one Fund on the Record Date, you may receive more than one proxy card. Even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please sign, date and return EACH proxy card you receive or, if you provide voting instructions by telephone
or via the Internet, please vote on each proposal affecting EACH Fund you own. If you vote by telephone or via the Internet, you will be asked to enter a unique code that has been assigned to you, which is printed on your proxy card(s) [and Notice
of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials]. This code is designed to confirm your identity, provide access into the voting website and confirm that your voting instructions are properly recorded. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All properly executed proxies received prior to the Special Meeting will be voted in accordance with the instructions marked thereon or otherwise as provided
therein. On any matter coming before the Special Meeting as to which a shareholder has specified a choice on that shareholder&#146;s proxy, the Shares will be voted accordingly. If a proxy card is properly executed and returned and no choice is
specified with respect to a proposal, the Shares will be voted &#147;FOR&#148; the proposal. Shareholders who execute proxies or provide voting instructions by telephone or via the Internet may revoke them with respect to a proposal at any time
before a vote is taken on the proposal by filing with the applicable Fund a written notice of revocation (addressed to the Secretary of the Fund at the principal executive offices of the Fund at the New York address provided herein), by delivering a
duly executed proxy bearing a later date or by attending the Special Meeting and voting by ballot, in all cases prior to the exercise of the authority granted in the proxy card. Merely attending the Special Meeting, however, will not revoke any
previously executed proxy. If you hold Shares through a bank or other intermediary, please consult your bank or intermediary regarding your ability to revoke voting instructions after such instructions have been provided. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If your shares in a Fund are registered in your name, you may attend and participate in the Special Meeting at <U>www.meetingcenter.io/295614271</U> by
entering the control number found in the shaded box on your proxy card and password BLK 2020 on the date and time of the Special Meeting. You may vote during the Special Meeting by following the instructions that will be available on the Special
Meeting website during the Special Meeting. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If you are a beneficial shareholder of a Fund (that is if you hold your Fund shares through a bank,
broker, financial intermediary or other nominee) and want to attend the Special Meeting you must register in advance of the Special Meeting. To register, you must submit proof of your proxy power (legal proxy), which you can obtain from your
financial intermediary or other nominee, reflecting your Fund holdings along with your name and email address to Georgeson LLC, each Fund&#146;s tabulator. You may email an image of your legal proxy to [<U>shareholdermeetings@computershare.com</U>].
Requests for registration must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) three business days prior to the Special Meeting date. You will receive a confirmation email from Georgeson LLC of your registration and a control number and security
code that will allow you to vote at the Special Meeting. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please promptly follow the enclosed
instructions to submit voting instructions by telephone or via the Internet. Alternatively, you may submit voting instructions by signing and dating each proxy card you receive, and if received by mail, returning it in the accompanying postage-paid
return envelope. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For information regarding how to access the Special Meeting, please contact Georgeson LLC, the firm assisting us in the solicitation
of proxies, toll free at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-866-767-8867.</FONT></FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Proxy Statement sets forth concisely the information that preferred shareholders of each Fund should know before voting on the proposals set forth
herein. Please read it carefully and retain it for future reference. Copies of each </P>
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Fund&#146;s most recent annual report and semi-annual report can be obtained on a website maintained by BlackRock, Inc. (&#147;BlackRock&#148;) at www.blackrock.com. In addition, each Fund will
furnish, without charge, a copy of its most recent annual report or semi-annual report to any shareholder upon request. Any such request should be directed to BlackRock by calling (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052</FONT><B> </B>or by
writing to the respective Fund at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809. The annual and semi-annual reports of each Fund are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC&#146;s website at www.sec.gov. The address of the principal executive
offices of the Funds is 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, and the telephone number is (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;) and the 1940 Act and, in
accordance therewith, file reports, proxy statements, proxy materials and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;). Materials filed with the SEC can be downloaded from the SEC&#146;s website at www.sec.gov.
You may also request copies of these materials, upon payment at the prescribed rates of a duplicating fee, by electronic request to the SEC&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> address (publicinfo@sec.gov). Reports, proxy statements
and other information concerning the Funds may also be inspected at the offices of the NYSE, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock updates
performance information and certain other data for the Funds on a monthly basis on its website in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Closed-End</FONT> Funds&#148; section of www.blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as
necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Funds. References to BlackRock&#146;s website are intended to allow
investors public access to information regarding the Funds and do not, and are not intended to, incorporate BlackRock&#146;s website in this Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please note that only one copy of shareholder documents, including annual or semi-annual reports and proxy materials, may be delivered to two or more
shareholders of the Funds who share an address, unless the Funds have received instructions to the contrary. This practice is commonly called &#147;householding&#148; and it is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of
shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. To request a separate copy of any shareholder document or for instructions as to how to request a separate copy of these
documents or as to how to request a single copy if multiple copies of these documents are received, shareholders should contact the respective Fund at the address and phone number set forth above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The common shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. are listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol &#147;MQY&#148; and will continue to be so listed
after the completion of the Reorganizations. The common shares of BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust are listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol &#147;BZM,&#148; the common shares of BlackRock Massachusetts
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust are listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol &#147;MHE&#148;, the common shares of BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. are listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol &#147;MZA&#148;, the
common shares of BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund are listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol &#147;MYF&#148; and the common shares of BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. are listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol &#147;MEN.&#148; The
preferred shares of each Fund are not listed on any exchange and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), or any state securities laws, and unless so registered under the Securities Act, may not be
offered, sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
Accordingly, the VRDP Shares to be issued in the Reorganizations are expected to be issued only to holders of VRDP Shares of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and/or MEN that are &#147;qualified institutional buyers&#148; (as defined in Rule 144A under the
Securities Act) in accordance with the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided by Section&nbsp;4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and are subject to restrictions on transfer. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_1">SUMMARY </A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_2">Description of the Reorganizations</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_3">The Board&#146;s Recommendation</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_4">REASONS FOR THE REORGANIZATIONS</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_5">U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE
REORGANIZATIONS</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_6">PROPOSAL 2 &#150; ISSUANCE OF ACQUIRING FUND COMMON
SHARES</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_11">General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_12">A DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDS </A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_13">The Investment Advisor</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_14">Portfolio Management</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_15">Other Service Providers</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">73</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_16">Accounting Agent</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_17">Custody of Assets</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_18">Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent and
Registrar</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_19">VRDP Shares Liquidity Providers</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_20">VRDP Shares Remarketing Agents</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_21">VRDP Shares Tender and Paying Agent</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_22">THE ACQUIRING FUND&#146;S INVESTMENTS </A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_23">Investment Objective and Policies</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_24">Leverage</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_25">Investment Restrictions</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">93</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_26">THE TARGET FUNDS&#146; INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_27">BZM&#146;s Investment Objective and Policies</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_28">MHE&#146;s Investment Objective and Policies</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">106</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_29">MZA&#146;s Investment Objectives and Policies</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">118</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_30">MYF&#146;s Investment Objectives and Policies</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">131</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_31">MEN&#146;s Investment Objectives and Policies</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">145</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_32">INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMON SHARES OF THE FUNDS </A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_33">General</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_34">Purchase and Sale of Common Shares</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_35">Common Share Price Data</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_36">Common Share Dividend History</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">162</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_37">EXPENSE TABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">164</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_38">CAPITALIZATION TABLE</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">167</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_39">FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">169</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_40">CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE DECLARATIONS OF TRUST, CHARTER AND BYLAWS
</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">189</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_41">GOVERNING LAW</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">192</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_42">CONVERSION TO <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">OPEN-END</FONT> FUND
</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">194</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_43">ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">202</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_441">APPENDIX&nbsp;A</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_441">FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_451">APPENDIX&nbsp;B</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_45">FUNDAMENTAL AND <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">NON-FUNDAMENTAL</FONT> INVESTMENT
 RESTRICTIONS</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-1</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_461">APPENDIX&nbsp;C</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#tx62466_461">FORM OF AMENDMENT TO MQY ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY</A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">C-1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx62466_471">APPENDIX&nbsp;D</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#tx62466_471">RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS</A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">D-1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>The Reorganizations</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Assuming all of the Reorganizations receive the requisite shareholder approvals, as well as certain consents, confirmations and/or waivers from various third parties, including the liquidity provider with respect to the outstanding
VRDP Shares, the Acquiring Fund will acquire substantially all of the assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN in exchange solely for newly issued Acquiring Fund Shares in the form of book-entry interests.
The Acquiring Fund will list the newly issued common shares on the NYSE. Such newly issued Acquiring Fund Shares will be distributed to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares)
and each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will terminate its registration under the 1940 Act and liquidate, dissolve and terminate in accordance with, in the case of BZM, its respective Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Delaware law, in the case
of MHE and MYF, their respective Declarations of Trust and Massachusetts law and in the case of MZA and MEN, their respective charter and Maryland law. The Acquiring Fund will continue to operate after the Reorganizations as a registered,
diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with the investment objective, investment strategies, investment policies and investment restrictions described in this Proxy Statement.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">On the Closing Date of the Reorganizations, each outstanding VRDP Share of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will, without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be exchanged for one newly issued VRDP Share of the Acquiring Fund.
The terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will be identical to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and will rank on parity with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding
VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The terms of the special rate period applicable to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP
Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the special rate period applicable to the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless extended.
The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding. The terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time, subject to Board approval.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date
of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041, while the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A
Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of the VRDP Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special
rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP Shares as permitted by the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption
of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN are currently in a one year special rate period that will end on April&nbsp;15, 2021 for the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE,
MZA and MEN, unless extended (each, a &#147;Special Rate Period&#148;). The VRDP Shares of MYF are not currently in a Special Rate Period. The terms currently applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their
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<TD VALIGN="top">Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares have a rate
floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are
substantially similar, except that BZM&#146;s VRDP Shares may not be transferred to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Subject to the requisite approval of the shareholders of each Fund with respect to its respective Reorganization, as well as certain consents, confirmations and/or waivers from various third parties, including the liquidity provider
with respect to the outstanding VRDP Shares, it is expected that the Closing Date of the Reorganizations will be sometime during the first quarter of 2021, but it may be at a different time as described herein.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">No Reorganization is contingent upon the approval of any other Reorganization. If the requisite shareholder approvals for a Reorganization are not obtained, or a Reorganization is not otherwise consummated, the Board of the Fund for
which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated may take such actions as it deems in the best interests of the Fund, including conducting additional solicitations with respect to the Reorganization(s) or continuing to operate the Fund as a
standalone Delaware statutory trust, Massachusetts business trust or Maryland corporation, as applicable, registered under the 1940 Act as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company advised by BlackRock
Advisors, LLC (the &#147;Investment Advisor&#148;). The Investment Advisor may, in connection with the ongoing management of such Fund and its product line, recommend alternative proposals to the Board of such Fund.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The proposed Reorganizations seek to achieve certain economies of scale and other operational efficiencies by combining six funds that have substantially identical or similar investment objectives and similar investment strategies,
policies and restrictions and [portfolio compositions] and are managed by the same investment adviser.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The proposed Reorganizations are intended to result in the following potential benefits to common shareholders: (i)&nbsp;lower net total expenses (excluding interest expense) per Common Share for common shareholders of each Fund (as
common shareholders of the Combined Fund following the Reorganizations) due to economies of scale resulting from the larger size of the Combined Fund; (ii)&nbsp;improved net earnings yield on NAV for common shareholders of each Fund other than MYF;
(iii)&nbsp;improved secondary market trading of the common shares of the Combined Fund; and (iv)&nbsp;operating and administrative efficiencies for the Combined Fund, including the potential for the following: (a)&nbsp;greater investment flexibility
and investment options; (b)&nbsp;greater diversification of portfolio investments; (c)&nbsp;the ability to trade in larger positions and more favorable transaction terms; (d)&nbsp;additional sources of leverage or more competitive leverage terms and
more favorable transaction terms; (e)&nbsp;benefits from having fewer <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds offering similar products in the market, including an increased focus by investors on the remaining funds in the market
(including the Combined Fund) and additional research coverage; and (f)&nbsp;benefits from having fewer similar funds in the same fund complex, including a simplified operational model and a reduction in risk of operational, legal and financial
errors.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Board of each Fund, including the Board Members who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of each Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act) (&#147;Independent Board Members&#148;), has unanimously approved the Reorganizations,
concluding that the Reorganizations are in the best interests of its Fund and that the interests of existing common shareholders and preferred shareholders of its Fund will not be diluted with respect to NAV and liquidation preference, respectively,
as a result of the Reorganizations. As a result of the Reorganizations, however, common and preferred shareholders of each Fund may hold a reduced percentage of ownership in the larger Combined Fund than they did in any of the individual Funds
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<TD VALIGN="top">the Reorganizations. Each Board&#146;s conclusion was based on each Board Member&#146;s business judgment after consideration of all relevant factors taken as a whole with respect to its Fund and the Fund&#146;s common and preferred
shareholders, although individual Board Members may have placed different weight on various factors and assigned different degrees of materiality to various factors. Please see &#147;Reasons for the Reorganizations&#148; for additional information
about the factors considered by each Board.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Because the shareholders of each Fund will vote separately on the Fund&#146;s respective Reorganization(s) or Issuances, as applicable, there are multiple potential combinations of Reorganizations. To the extent that one or more
Reorganizations is not completed, any expected expense savings by the Combined Fund, or other potential benefits resulting from the Reorganizations, may be reduced.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Net and Managed Assets</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">As of April&nbsp;30, 2020, BZM had approximately $29.4&nbsp;million in net assets and approximately $48.4&nbsp;million in managed assets, MHE had approximately $30.4&nbsp;million in net assets and approximately $51.9&nbsp;million in
managed assets, MZA had approximately $62.7&nbsp;million in net assets and approximately $103.5&nbsp;million in managed assets, MYF had approximately $180.1&nbsp;million in net assets and approximately $292.8&nbsp;million in managed assets, MEN had
approximately $328.9&nbsp;million in net assets and approximately $557.5&nbsp;million in managed assets and the Acquiring Fund had approximately $454.3&nbsp;million in net assets and approximately $760.4&nbsp;million in managed assets.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Preferred Shares</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">As of August&nbsp;31, 2020, BZM has 160 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MHE has 185 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MZA has 373 Series <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MYF has 594 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Series&nbsp;W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MEN has 1,425 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding and
the Acquiring Fund has 1,766 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">For the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2019, the annualized dividend rates for the VRDP Shares of BZM and MHE were 1.77% and 2.40%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the annualized dividend rates for
VRDP Shares of MZA and MYF were 1.81% and 1.18%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, the annualized dividend rates for the VRDP Shares of MEN and the Acquiring Fund were 2.18% and 2.08%, respectively.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">In connection with the Reorganizations, the Acquiring Fund expects to issue 160 additional VRDP Shares to BZM VRDP Holders, 185 additional VRDP Shares to MHE VRDP Holders, 373 additional VRDP Shares to MZA VRDP Holders, 594
additional VRDP Shares to MYF VRDP Holders and 1,425 additional VRDP Shares to MEN VRDP Holders. Following the completion of the Reorganizations, the Combined Fund is expected to have 4,503 VRDP Shares outstanding.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Assuming all of the Reorganizations are approved by shareholders, upon the Closing Date of the Reorganizations, Target Fund VRDP Holders will receive on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Share, par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and
unpaid dividends that have accrued on the Target Fund VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date of the Reorganizations if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date), in exchange for each Target
Fund VRDP Share held by the Target Fund VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund. No fractional
Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. The terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will be identical to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and will rank on parity
with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be subject to the same special rate period (including the terms thereof) applicable to the
outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding. The terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time, subject to Board approval.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date
of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041, while the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A
Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of the VRDP Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special
rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP Shares as permitted by the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption
of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN are currently in a one year Special Rate Period that will end on April&nbsp;15, 2021 for the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE,
MZA and MEN, unless extended. The VRDP Shares of MYF are not currently in a Special Rate Period. The terms currently applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are
otherwise substantially similar. The terms of the special rate period applicable to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP
Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares have a rate floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring
Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are substantially similar, except that BZM&#146;s VRDP Shares may not be transferred to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">None of the expenses of the Reorganizations are expected to be borne by the VRDP Holders of the Funds.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Following the Reorganizations, the VRDP Holders of each Fund will be VRDP Holders of the larger Combined Fund that will have a larger asset base and more VRDP Shares outstanding than any Fund individually before the Reorganizations.
With respect to matters requiring all preferred shareholders to vote separately or common and preferred shareholders to vote together as a single class, following the Reorganizations, VRDP Holders of the Combined Fund may hold a smaller percentage
of the outstanding preferred shares of the Combined Fund as compared to their percentage holdings of outstanding preferred shares of their respective Fund prior to the Reorganizations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Please see &#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for additional information.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Preferred shareholders of BZM and MHE do not have appraisal rights for their respective common or preferred shares because each Fund is formed as a Delaware statutory trust or a Massachusetts business trust, as applicable, and each
Fund&#146;s respective Agreement and Declaration of Trust or Declaration of Trust, as applicable, states that the shareholders are not entitled to appraisal rights. The Declaration of Trust of MYF provides that shareholders are entitled to rights of
appraisal to the same extent as a shareholder of a Massachusetts business corporation in respect of a merger, consolidation, sale or exchange of assets. However, rights of appraisal would not generally be available to a Massachusetts
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<TD VALIGN="top">corporation in respect of a transaction such as the Reorganization because the Reorganization is structured as an exchange of all or substantially all of the property of MYF followed by the dissolution of MYF and the distribution in
cash and marketable securities, of substantially all of its net assets, in excess of a reasonable amount reserved, if any, to meet unknown claims. Under Maryland law, stockholders are not entitled to demand the fair value of their shares in
connection with a reorganization if any shares of the class or series of the stock are listed on a national securities exchange, such as the common shares of MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund, on the Record Date.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reorganizations</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">[Each Reorganization is intended to qualify as a &#147;reorganization&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code. If a Reorganization so qualifies, in general, shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will
recognize no gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exchange of their common shares for Acquiring Fund Shares pursuant to their Reorganization (except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional common shares).
Additionally, each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will recognize no gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes by reason of its Reorganization. Neither the Acquiring Fund nor its shareholders will recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal
income tax purposes pursuant to the Reorganizations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">As discussed above, shareholders of each Fund may receive distributions prior to, or after, the consummation of the Reorganizations, including distributions attributable to their proportionate share of each Fund&#146;s undistributed
net investment income declared prior to the consummation of the Reorganizations or the Combined Fund <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gains, if any, recognized after the Reorganizations, when such income and gains are eventually
distributed by the Combined Fund. To the extent that such a distribution is not an &#147;exempt interest dividend&#148; (as defined in the Code), the distribution may be taxable to shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Funds&#146; shareholders should consult their own tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reorganizations, as well as the effects of state, local and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> tax laws, including possible changes in tax laws.]</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>General Information and History</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BZM is organized as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware. MHE and MYF are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund are each formed as a Maryland corporation. Each of BZM
and MHE is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the 1940 Act. Each of MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund is a diversified, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the 1940 Act.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Each Fund&#146;s principal office is located at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, and its telephone number is (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Each of the Acquiring Fund and MEN has an April&nbsp;30 fiscal year end. Each of BZM and MHE has an August&nbsp;31 fiscal year end. Each of MZA and MYF has a July&nbsp;31 fiscal year end.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Acquiring Fund common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MQY.&#148;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BZM common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;BZM.&#148;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">MHE common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MHE.&#148;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">MYF common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MYF.&#148;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">MEN common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MEN.&#148;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund has VRDP Shares outstanding. Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares are not listed on a national stock exchange and have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state
securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered, sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Investment Objective and Policies</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The investment objective, significant investment strategies and operating policies, and investment restrictions of the Combined Fund will be those of the Acquiring Fund, which are similar (or in the case of each of MYF&#146;s and
MEN&#146;s investment objective, substantially identical) to those of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, although there are some differences.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM&#146;s investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and Maryland personal income tax.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE&#146;s investment objective is to seek as high a level of current income exempt from
both regular U.S. federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes as is consistent with the preservations of shareholders&#146; capital.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal and Arizona income taxes as is
consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of
MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a
level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Municipal Bonds:</I></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For BZM, as a fundamental policy, under normal market conditions, BZM will invest at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds, the
interest of which is exempt from regular federal income tax and Maryland personal income tax.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For MHE, the Fund is subject to certain restrictions and investment policies which require it, under normal market conditions, to invest its assets so that,
during any fiscal year, at least 80% of the income generated by the Fund will be exempt from regular federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes and from the federal alternative minimum tax.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, as a fundamental policy, at
least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock), and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by or on behalf of the
State of Arizona, its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and by other qualifying issuers, each of which pays interest that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">income for U.S. federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax) and exempt from Arizona income tax.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF seeks to achieve
its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal
obligations the interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative
minimum tax) (&#147;Municipal Bonds&#148;), regardless of geographic location.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including
proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please see below a comparison of the approximate amount invested in municipal bonds as a percentage of total assets for (i)&nbsp;each Fund as of April&nbsp;30,
2020, (ii) the Combined Fund, assuming only the Reorganization of BZM into the Acquiring Fund was consummated as of April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents the combination of completed Reorganizations presented in this Proxy Statement that would
result in the lowest amount invested in municipal bonds, and (iii)&nbsp;the Combined Fund, assuming all of the Reorganizations were consummated as of April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s view, the most likely
combination of the Reorganizations and the combination of completed Reorganizations that would result in the highest amount invested in municipal bonds for the Combined Fund.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>BZM</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>MHE</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>MZA</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>MYF</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>MEN</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Acquiring<BR>Fund<BR>(MQY)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Pro</I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Forma</I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B></B><I></I><B><I></I></B><I></I><B>Combined<BR>Fund<BR>(BZM&nbsp;into<BR>MQY)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Forma</I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Combined<BR>Fund<BR>(BZM,&nbsp;MHE,<BR>MZA,&nbsp;MYF&nbsp;and<BR>MEN into<BR>MQY)</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">99%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">99%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">99%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">99%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">99%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">99%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Investment Grade Securities:</I></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of Target Fund has a policy to invest primarily or a certain percentage of its assets in investment grade securities. The Acquiring Fund
does not have such a policy.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment grade quality means that such bonds are
rated, at the time of investment, within the four highest grades (Baa or BBB or better by Moody&#146;s Investor Service, Inc.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Pursuant to a fundamental policy, MYF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an
aggregate of MYF&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds and which enables shares of MYF to be exempt from Florida
intangible personal property taxes. However, the State of Florida repealed the Florida Intangible Tax as of January 2007. As a result, MYF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of MYF&#146;s net assets
(including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds, regardless of geographic location. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="6">(&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;), S&amp;P Global Ratings (&#147;S&amp;P&#148;) or Fitch Ratings (&#147;Fitch&#148;)) or are unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the Investment Advisor.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="6"><I>Bond Maturity:</I></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="6"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For MHE, the Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations with maturities of more than ten years. The average
maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment Advisor. The Fund&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include long-term, intermediate-term and
short-term municipal obligations which are issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States and their political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, each of which pays interest that is excludable from gross
income for federal income tax purposes, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, but do not enable shares of MHE to be exempt from Massachusetts personal income taxes.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For MYF, the average maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by
the Investment Advisor. The Fund&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include long-term, intermediate-term and short-term municipal bonds.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For MEN, under normal market conditions, the Fund intends to invest primarily in long-term municipal bonds with maturities of more than ten years at the time
of investment. However, the Fund also may invest in intermediate term municipal bonds with maturities of between three years and ten years. The Fund also may invest from time to time in short-term municipal bonds with maturities of less than three
years. The average maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities will vary based upon the Investment Advisor&#146;s assessment of economic and market conditions.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For each of BZM, MZA and the Acquiring Fund, the average maturity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of
economic and market conditions by the Investment Advisor. Each Fund&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include both long-term and intermediate-term municipal bonds.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="6"><I>Leverage:</I></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="6">Each Fund utilizes leverage through the issuance of VRDP Shares and TOBs. See &#147;The Acquiring Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Leverage;&#148; &#147;General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund&#151;Leverage
Risk;&#148; and &#147;General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund&#151;Tender Option Bond Risk.&#148; The Acquiring Fund is expected to continue to leverage its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and TOBs after the Closing Date of the
Reorganizations. Please see &#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for additional information about the preferred shares of each Fund.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="6">The annualized dividend rates for the preferred shares for each Fund&#146;s most recent fiscal year end were as follows:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">BZM</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff" ALIGN="right">1.77</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">MZA</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff" ALIGN="right">1.81</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">MEN</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#cceeff">VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="32">Please see below a comparison of certain important ratios related to (i)&nbsp;each Fund&#146;s use of leverage as of April&nbsp;30, 2020, (ii) the Combined Fund&#146;s estimated use of leverage, assuming only the
Reorganization of MHE into the Acquiring Fund had taken place as of April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents the combination of completed Reorganizations presented in the Proxy Statement that would result in the lowest asset coverage ratio for the
Combined Fund, and (iii)&nbsp;the Combined Fund&#146;s estimated use of leverage, assuming the Reorganizations of all the Funds had taken place as of April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s view, the most likely
combination of completed Reorganizations and the combination of completed Reorganizations that would result in the highest asset coverage ratio for the Combined Fund.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>BZM</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MHE</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MZA</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MYF</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MEN</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring<BR>Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined<BR>Fund&nbsp;(MHE<BR>into&nbsp;MQY)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined<BR>Fund&nbsp;(BZM,<BR>MHE,&nbsp;MZA,<BR>MYF&nbsp;and<BR>MEN into<BR>MQY)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff" ALIGN="right">283.5</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" BGCOLOR="#cceeff" ALIGN="right">268.0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">35.0</TD>
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the Fund, which is a part of the Fund&#146;s capital structure. Regulatory leverage is sometimes referred to as &#147;1940 Act Leverage&#148; and is subject to asset coverage limits set forth in the 1940 Act.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#8194;&#8201;&#8202;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="32"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2)&#8194;&#8201;&#8202;Effective leverage is a Fund&#146;s effective economic
leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the Fund&#146;s portfolio. Currently, the leverage effects of TOB inverse floater holdings, in addition to any regulatory leverage, are
included in effective leverage ratios.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of each Fund is responsible for the overall supervision of
the operations of its respective Fund and performs the various duties imposed on the trustees of investment companies by the 1940 Act and under applicable state law. Each Fund has the same Board Members and officers.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Investment Advisor</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BlackRock Advisors, LLC serves as the investment adviser for each Fund and is expected to continue to serve as investment adviser for the Combined Fund.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Portfolio Management Team</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BZM is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Phillip Soccio, CFA and Kevin Maloney. MHE is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Perilli and Kevin Maloney. MZA is managed by a team of investment
professionals led by Michael Kalinoski, CFA and Walter O&#146;Connor, CFA. MYF is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Christian Romaglino, Theodore Jaeckel, CFA and Walter O&#146;Connor, CFA. Each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund is
managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski and Christian Romaglino. Following the Reorganizations, it is expected that the Combined Fund will be managed by a team of investment professionals lead by Michael Kalinoski and
Christian Romaglino.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">The other professional service providers for the Funds are or will be as follows:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Accounting Agent</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">State Street Bank and Trust Company</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">State Street Bank and Trust Company</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent and Registrar</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Liquidity Provider to Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Bank of America, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BofA Securities, Inc.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Liquidity Provider to BZM and MYF VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Toronto-Dominion Bank, acting through its New York branch</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Remarketing Agent to BZM and MYF VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">TD Securities (USA) LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Liquidity Provider to MHE, MZA and MEN VRDP Shares</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Wells Fargo Securities, LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The Bank of New York Mellon</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Counsel to the Independent Board Members</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Debevoise&nbsp;&amp; Plimpton LLP</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PROPOSAL 1 &#150; THE REORGANIZATIONS OF THE FUNDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Reorganizations seek to combine six funds that have the same investment adviser, the same Board Members, and substantially identical or similar investment
objectives and similar investment strategies, policies and restrictions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_2"></A>Description of the Reorganizations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Reorganization Agreement (a form of which is attached as <U>Appendix A</U> to this Proxy Statement) provides for the Acquiring Fund&#146;s acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of the applicable Target Fund and assumption of substantially all of the liabilities of the applicable Target Fund in exchange for newly issued Acquiring Fund common shares, with a par value $0.10 per share, and newly
issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, with a par value of $0.10 per share and liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends that have accrued on the Target Fund VRDP Shares up to and including the day
immediately preceding the Closing Date if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date). The Acquiring Fund will list the newly issued common shares on the NYSE. Each Target Fund will distribute Acquiring Fund Shares received by it
pro rata to its shareholders (although cash may be paid in lieu of any fractional common shares). The newly-issued Acquiring Fund Shares will be issued in the form of book-entry interests. See &#147;Terms of the Reorganization
Agreements&#151;Book-Entry Interests&#148; below. Such distribution of Acquiring Fund Shares to Target Fund shareholders will be accomplished by opening new accounts on the books of the Acquiring Fund in the names of the Target Fund shareholders and
transferring to those shareholder accounts Acquiring Fund Shares. Each newly-opened account on the books of the Acquiring Fund for BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN VRDP Holders would represent the number of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares issued on a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis for each such VRDP Holder&#146;s holdings of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN VRDP Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming all of the Reorganizations are approved by shareholders, upon the Closing Date of the Reorganizations, Target Fund VRDP Holders will receive on a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Share, par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and
unpaid dividends that have accrued on the Target Fund VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date of the Reorganizations if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date), in exchange for each Target
Fund VRDP Share held by the Target Fund VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund. No fractional
Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. The terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will be identical to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and will rank on parity
with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will
be subject to the same special rate period (including the terms thereof) applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless
extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding. The terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time, subject to Board approval.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain
differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041, while the newly issued Acquiring Fund
VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Since the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares would be issued at a
liquidation preference and value per share equal to the liquidation preference and value per share of the VRDP Shares of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, the interests of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN VRDP Holders will not be diluted as a result of the
Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a result of the Reorganizations, a common or preferred shareholder of any of the Funds may hold a reduced percentage of ownership in
the Combined Fund than they did in BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN. No sales charge or fee of any kind will be charged to shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN in connection with their receipt of Acquiring Fund Shares in the Reorganizations. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As soon as practicable after the Closing Date for the Reorganizations, each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will
deregister as an investment company under the 1940 Act and liquidate, dissolve and terminate in accordance with its respective charter, Agreement and Declaration of Trust or Declaration of Trust, as applicable, and Maryland law, Delaware law or
Massachusetts law, as applicable. The Acquiring Fund will continue to operate after the Reorganizations as a registered, diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with the investment objective,
investment strategies, investment policies and investment restrictions described in this Proxy Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is contingent upon the
approval of any other Reorganization. If a Reorganization is not consummated, the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated would continue to exist and operate on a standalone basis. Both the Target Fund and the Acquiring Fund will
continue to be advised by the Investment Advisor. If a Reorganization is not consummated, the Investment Advisor may recommend alternative proposals to the Board of each Fund for which such Reorganization was not consummated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_3"></A>The Board&#146;s Recommendation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of BZM recommends that the BZM VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed BZM Reorganization Agreement at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of MHE recommends that the MHE VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MHE Reorganization Agreement at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of MZA recommends that the MZA VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MZA Reorganization Agreement at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of MYF recommends that the MYF VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MYF Reorganization Agreement at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of MEN recommends that the MEN VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MEN Reorganization Agreement at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of the Acquiring Fund recommends that the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed BZM Issuance at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of the Acquiring Fund recommends that the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MHE Issuance at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of the Acquiring Fund recommends that the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MZA Issuance at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of the Acquiring Fund recommends that the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MYF Issuance at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of the Acquiring Fund recommends that the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed MEN Issuance at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of MHE recommends that the MHE VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed adjournment with respect to one or more matters to be considered by
MHE shareholders in the event that there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum or to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholder approval of the BZM Reorganization Agreement requires (i)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(A), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act
Majority (as defined below) of the outstanding BZM common shares and BZM VRDP Shares voting as a single class, (ii)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(B), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of BZM VRDP Shares voting as a
separate class and (iii)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(K), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares voting as a separate class. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholder approval of the MHE Reorganization Agreement requires (i)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(C), the
consent of the holders of a majority of the outstanding MHE common shares and MHE VRDP Shares voting as a single class, (ii)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(D), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of MHE VRDP Shares voting as
a separate class and (iii)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(L), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares voting as a separate class. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholder approval of the MZA Reorganization Agreement requires (i)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(E), the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding MZA common shares and MZA VRDP Shares voting as a single class, (ii)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(F), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of MZA VRDP Shares voting as a separate class and (iii)&nbsp;with
respect to Proposal 1(M), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares voting as a separate class. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholder approval of the MYF Reorganization Agreement requires (i)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(G), the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding MYF common shares and MYF VRDP Shares voting as a single class, (ii)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(H), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of MYF VRDP Shares voting as a separate class and (iii)&nbsp;with
respect to Proposal 1(N), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares voting as a separate class. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholder approval of the MEN Reorganization Agreement requires (i)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(I), the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding MEN common shares and MEN VRDP Shares voting as a single class, (ii)&nbsp;with respect to Proposal 1(J), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of MEN VRDP Shares voting as a separate class and (iii)&nbsp;with
respect to Proposal 1(O), the affirmative vote of the holders of a 1940 Act Majority of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares voting as a separate class. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each
issuance of additional common shares of the Acquiring Fund in connection with a Reorganization Agreement contemplated by Proposal 2(A), Proposal 2(B), Proposal 2(C), Proposal 2(D), Proposal 2(E) and Proposal 2(F) requires the affirmative vote of the
holders of a majority of the Acquiring Fund common shares and Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares entitled to vote voting as a single class. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Approval of the
proposal to adjourn the Special Meeting with respect to MHE contemplated by Proposal 3 to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of adjournment to constitute a quorum or to approve the MHE Reorganization requires the
approval of the holders of a majority of the MHE common shares and MHE VRDP Shares present and entitled to vote voting as a single class. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A &#147;1940
Act Majority&#148; means the affirmative vote of either (i) 67% or more of the voting securities present at the Special Meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund are present or represented by proxy or
(ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, whichever is less. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order for the Reorganizations to occur, each Fund must
obtain all requisite shareholder approvals with respect to its Reorganization, as well as certain consents, confirmations and/or waivers from various third parties, including the liquidity provider with respect to the outstanding VRDP Shares.
Because the closing of the Reorganization with respect to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN is contingent upon such Fund and the Acquiring Fund obtaining the requisite shareholder approvals and third-party consents and satisfying (or obtaining the waiver
of) other closing conditions, it is possible that a Reorganization will not occur, even if shareholders of a Fund entitled to vote on the Reorganization approve the Reorganization and such Fund satisfies all of its closing conditions, if the other
Fund in the Reorganization does not obtain its requisite shareholder approvals or satisfy its closing conditions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is contingent upon
the approval of any other Reorganization. If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated would continue to exist and operate on a standalone basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The preferred shares of the Funds were issued on a private placement basis to one or a small number of institutional holders. Please see &#147;Information
about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for additional information. To the extent that one or more preferred shareholder of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN or the Acquiring Fund owns, holds or controls, individually or in the aggregate, all or a
significant portion of such Fund&#146;s outstanding preferred shares, the </P>
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preferred shareholder approval required for the Reorganizations may turn on the exercise of voting rights by such particular preferred shareholder(s) and its (or their) determination as to the
favorability of the Reorganization with respect to its (or their) interests. The Funds exercise no influence or control over the determinations of such preferred shareholder(s) with respect to the Reorganization; there is no guarantee that such
preferred shareholder(s) will approve the Reorganization, over which it (or they) may exercise effective disposition power. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to the requisite
approval of the shareholders of each Fund with respect to its respective Reorganization, as well as certain consents, confirmations and/or waivers from various third parties, including the liquidity provider with respect to the outstanding VRDP
Shares, it is expected that the Closing Date of the Reorganizations will be sometime during the first quarter of 2021, but it may be at a different time as described herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For additional information regarding voting requirements, see &#147;Vote Required and Manner of Voting Proxies.&#148; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_4"></A>REASONS FOR THE REORGANIZATIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of each Fund, including the Independent Board Members, considered the Reorganizations at a meeting held on June&nbsp;16, 2020. Each Board, including
the Independent Board Members, has unanimously approved the applicable Reorganization Agreement(s) (the &#147;Approval&#148;). Based on the considerations below, the Board of each Fund, including the Independent Board Members, has determined that
the Reorganizations are in the best interests of such Fund and that the interests of its existing common shareholders and VRDP Holders would not be diluted with respect to NAV and the liquidation preference, respectively, as a result of the
Reorganizations. As a result of the Reorganizations, however, common shareholders and VRDP Holders of each Fund may hold a reduced percentage of ownership in the larger Combined Fund than they did in any of the individual Funds before the
Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Board&#146;s determination to approve the Reorganizations was made on the basis of each Board Member&#146;s business judgment after
consideration of all of the factors taken as a whole with respect to each Fund and its shareholders, although individual Board Members may have placed different weight and assigned different degrees of materiality to various factors. Because the
shareholders of each Fund will vote separately on the Fund&#146;s respective Reorganization(s) or Issuances, as applicable, there are multiple potential combinations of Reorganizations. To the extent that one or more Reorganizations is not
completed, any expected expense savings by the Combined Fund, or other potential benefits resulting from the Reorganizations, may be reduced. If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the Investment Advisor may, in connection with ongoing
management of the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated and its product line, recommend alternative proposals to the Board of that Fund. Before reaching these conclusions, the Board of each Fund, including the Independent Board
Members, engaged in a thorough review process relating to the Reorganizations, as well as alternatives to the Reorganizations. The Board of each Fund also received a memorandum outlining, among other things, the legal standards and certain other
considerations relevant to the Board&#146;s deliberations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of each Fund considered the Reorganizations over a series of meetings. In
preparation for the Approval, the Investment Advisor provided each Board with information regarding the Reorganizations, including the rationale therefor and alternatives considered to the Reorganizations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Board considered a number of factors presented at the time of the Approval or prior meetings in reaching their determinations, including, but not limited
to, the following, which are discussed in further detail below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">potential for improved economies of scale and a lower Total Expense Ratio (excluding interest expense) with
respect to each Fund; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the potential effects of the Reorganizations on the earnings and distributions of each Fund;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the potential effects of the Reorganizations on each Fund&#146;s premium/discount to NAV of common shares;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the potential effects of the Reorganizations on each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the compatibility of the Funds&#146; investment objectives, investment strategies and policies and related risks
and risk profiles; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">consistency of portfolio management and portfolio composition; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the potential for improved secondary market trading, including the potential for greater secondary market
liquidity for the Combined Fund&#146;s common shares, which may result in tighter <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">bid-ask</FONT> spreads and better trade execution for the Combined Fund&#146;s common shareholders when purchasing or selling the
Combined Fund&#146;s common shares; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the potential for operating and administrative efficiencies for the Combined Fund, including the potential for
the following benefits: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">greater investment flexibility and investment options, greater diversification of portfolio investments, the
ability to trade in larger positions, additional sources of leverage or more competitive leverage terms and more favorable transaction terms; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">benefits from having fewer <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds offering similar products in
the market, including an increased focus by investors on the remaining funds in the market (including the Combined Fund) and additional research coverage; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">benefits from having fewer similar funds in the same fund complex, including a simplified operational model and a
reduction in risk of operational, legal and financial errors; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the anticipated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-free</FONT> nature of the Reorganizations (except with
respect to taxable distributions, if any, from any Fund prior to, or after, the consummation of the Reorganizations, and the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional Shares); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the potential effects on the Funds&#146; capital loss carryforwards; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the potential effects on each Fund&#146;s undistributed net investment income; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the expected costs of the Reorganizations; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the terms of the Reorganizations and whether the Reorganizations would dilute the interests of shareholders of
the Funds; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the effect of the Reorganizations on shareholder rights; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">alternatives to the Reorganizations for each Fund; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any potential benefits of the Reorganizations to the Investment Advisor and its affiliates.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential for Improved Economies of Scale and Potential for a Lower Expense Ratio</I>. Each Board considered the fees and Total
Operating Expenses of its Fund (including estimated expenses of the Combined Fund after the Reorganizations). In the Investment Advisor&#146;s view, the most likely combination is the Reorganizations of all of the Funds, which is also expected to
result in the lowest Total Expense Ratio for the Combined Fund. If the only Reorganization discussed in this Proxy Statement that is completed is the Reorganization of BZM into the Acquiring Fund, the Combined Fund would be expected to have a higher
Total Expense Ratio than if any other combination of Reorganizations were completed. As of July&nbsp;31, 2020, any combination of Reorganizations is expected to result in a Total Expense Ratio for the Combined Fund that is lower than the Total
Expense Ratio of each Target Fund. &#147;Total Expenses&#148; means a Fund&#146;s total annual operating expenses (including interest expense). &#147;Total Expense Ratio&#148; means a Fund&#146;s Total Expenses expressed as a percentage of its
average net assets attributable to its common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to June&nbsp;1, 2020, the Investment Advisor voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the
investment advisory fees or other expenses of BZM equal to an annual rate of 0.05% of BZM&#146;s average weekly managed assets (as defined below) (the &#147;BZM Voluntary Waiver&#148;). The BZM Voluntary Waiver of 0.05% of BZM&#146;s average weekly
managed assets is reflected in the historical and <I>pro forma</I> Total Expense Ratios (after giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended February&nbsp;29, 2020 below. Effective
June&nbsp;1, 2020, the BZM Voluntary Waiver was increased to an annual rate of 0.08% of BZM&#146;s average weekly managed assets, which is not reflected in the historical and <I>pro forma</I> Total Expense Ratios (after giving effect to the BZM
Voluntary Waiver) for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended February&nbsp;29, 2020 below. The BZM Voluntary Waiver may be reduced or discontinued at any time without notice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of February&nbsp;29, 2020 for BZM and MZA, as of July&nbsp;31, 2020 for MZA and MYF, and as of April&nbsp;30, 2020 for MEN, the Acquiring Fund and the
Combined Fund, the historical and <I>pro forma</I> Total Expense Ratios applicable to the Reorganizations are as follows: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MHE</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MZA</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MYF</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Fund</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(BZM&nbsp;into&nbsp;MQY)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B></B><B><I>Pro forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined Fund<BR>(BZM,
MHE,<BR>MZA,&nbsp;MYF&nbsp;and<BR>MEN into MQY)</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">2.16%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">After giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver, the Total Expense Ratio for BZM is 2.86%.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">As of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the Total Expense
Ratio of the Acquiring Fund decreased to 1.82% primarily as a result of a decrease in interest expense due to relatively low interest rates on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leverage during recent months. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">As of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the <I>pro
forma</I> Total Expense Ratio of the Combined Fund is 1.79% primarily as a result of a decrease in interest expense due to relatively low interest rates on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leverage during recent months. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund&#146;s Total Expenses include interest expense associated with such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. For the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended February&nbsp;29, 2020, the Total Expense Ratios (excluding interest expense and without giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) of BZM and MHE were 1.95% and 1.30%, respectively.
After giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver, the Total Expense Ratio (excluding interest expense) of BZM for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended February&nbsp;29, 2020 was 1.87%. For the fiscal year ended
July&nbsp;31, 2020, the Total Expense Ratios (excluding interest expense) of MZA and MYF were 1.13% and 1.19%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, the Total Expense Ratios (excluding interest expense) of the Acquiring Fund
and MEN were 0.90% and 0.92%, respectively. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds estimate that the completion of all of the Reorganizations would result in a Total Expense Ratio
(excluding interest expense) for the Combined Fund of 0.87% on a historical and <I>pro forma</I> basis for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, representing a reduction in the Total Expense Ratio
(excluding interest expense and without giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) for the common shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund by 1.08%, 0.43%, 0.26%, 0.32%, 0.05% and 0.03%, respectively. After giving effect to the
BZM Voluntary Waiver, which may be reduced or discontinued at any time without notice, the Total Expense Ratio (excluding interest expense) for the common shareholders of BZM is expected to decrease by 1.00%. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds estimate that the completion of all of the Reorganizations would result in a Total Expense Ratio (including interest expense) for the Combined Fund
of 2.16% on a historical and <I>pro forma</I> basis for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, representing a reduction in the Total Expense Ratio (including interest expense and without giving effect
to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) for the common shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund by 0.78%, 0.55%, 0.06%, 0.15% and 0.03%, respectively. After giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver, which may be reduced or discontinued at any
time, the Total Expense Ratio (including interest expense) for the common shareholders of BZM is expected to decrease by 0.70%. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The estimated Total
Expense Ratio (including interest expense) for the Combined Fund of 2.16% on a historical and <I>pro forma</I> basis for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020 represents an increase in the Total
Expense Ratio (including interest expense) for the common shareholders of MYF of 0.12% based on MYF&#146;s Total Expense Ratio (including interest expense) of 2.04% for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended July&nbsp;31,
2020. However, for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the estimated Total Expense Ratio (including interest expense) for the Combined Fund is 1.79% on a historical and <I>pro forma</I> basis,
representing a reduction in the Total Expense Ratio (including interest expense) for the common shareholders of MYF of 0.25%. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Combined Fund will have
a lower annual contractual investment management fee rate than BZM and the same annual contractual investment management fee rate as MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund. BZM currently pays the Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual
contractual investment management fee rate of 0.65% of its average weekly managed assets. For purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;managed assets&#148; means the total assets of BZM (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for
investment purposes) minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes, including liabilities represented by TOB leverage and the liquidation preference of the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares). Each of MHE, MZA,
MYF, MEN and the </P>
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Acquiring Fund currently pays the Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate of 0.50% of its average daily net assets. For purposes of calculating
these fees, &#147;net assets&#148; means the relevant Fund&#146;s total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB leverage and the liquidation preference of the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Reorganizations are consummated, the annual contractual investment management fee rate of the Acquiring Fund will be the annual contractual
investment management fee rate of the Combined Fund, which will be 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Combined Fund. The annual contractual investment management fee rate of the Combined Fund represents a 15 basis point reduction in the
annual contractual investment management fee rate for BZM and no change in the annual contractual investment management fee rate for MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on a <I>pro forma</I> Broadridge peer expense universe for the Combined Fund, the estimated total annual fund expense ratio (excluding
investment-related expenses and taxes) is expected to be in the second quartile and contractual investment management fee rate and actual investment management fee rate over total assets are each expected to be in the first quartile. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The level of expense savings (or increases) will vary depending on the combination of the Funds in the Reorganizations, and furthermore, there can be no
assurance that future expenses will not increase or that any expense savings for any Fund will be realized as a result of any Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential Effects of the Reorganizations on Earnings and Distributions</I>. The Boards noted that the Combined Fund&#146;s net earnings yield on NAV for
common shareholders following the Reorganizations is expected to be potentially higher than the current net earnings yield on NAV for each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund and potentially lower than the current net earnings yield on NAV
for MYF. The distribution level of any fund is subject to change based upon a number of factors, including the current and projected level of the fund&#146;s earnings, and may fluctuate over time; thus, subject to a number of other factors,
including the fund&#146;s distribution policy, a higher net earnings profile may potentially have a positive impact on such fund&#146;s distribution level over time. The Combined Fund&#146;s earnings and distribution rate on NAV will change over
time, and depending on market conditions, may be higher or lower than each Fund&#146;s earnings and distribution rate on NAV prior to the Reorganizations. A Fund&#146;s earnings and net investment income are variables which depend on many factors,
including its asset mix, portfolio turnover level, the amount of leverage utilized by the Fund, the costs of such leverage, the performance of its investments, the movement of interest rates and general market conditions. In addition, the Combined
Fund&#146;s future earnings will vary depending upon the combination of completed Reorganizations. There can be no assurance that the future earnings of a Fund, including the Combined Fund after the Reorganizations, will remain constant. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential Effects of the Reorganizations on Premium/Discount to NAV of Common Shares</I>. Each Board noted that the common shares of its Fund have
historically traded at both a premium and a discount. As of April&nbsp;30, 2020, the NAV per common share of BZM was $14.10 and the market price per Common Share of BZM was $13.68, representing a discount to NAV of 2.98%, the NAV per Common Share of
MHE was $12.82 and the market price per Common Share of MHE was $12.31, representing a discount to NAV of 3.98%, the NAV per Common Share of MZA was $13.52 and the market price per Common Share of BFY was $12.52, representing a discount to NAV of
7.40%, the NAV per Common Share of MYF was $13.13 and the market price per Common Share of MYF was $12.13, representing a discount to NAV of 7.62%, the NAV per Common Share of MEN was $11.08 and the market price per Common Share of MEN was $10.17,
representing a discount to NAV of 8.21% and the NAV per Common Share of the Acquiring Fund was $14.79 and the market price per Common Share of the Acquiring Fund was $13.88, representing a discount to NAV of 6.15%. The Boards of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF
and MEN noted that to the extent BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s common shares are trading at a wider discount (or a narrower premium) than the Acquiring Fund at the time of the Reorganizations, BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s,
MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s common shareholders would have the potential for an economic benefit by the narrowing of the discount or widening of the premium. The Boards of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN also noted that to the extent the
BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s or MEN&#146;s common shares are trading at a narrower discount (or wider premium) than the Acquiring Fund at the time of the Reorganizations, BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s and
MEN&#146;s common shareholders may be negatively impacted if its Reorganization is consummated. The Board of the Acquiring Fund noted that Acquiring Fund common shareholders would only benefit from a premium/discount perspective to the extent the
post-Reorganization discount (or premium) of the Acquiring Fund common shares improves. There can be no assurance </P>
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that, after the Reorganizations, common shares of the Combined Fund will trade at a narrower discount to NAV or wider premium to NAV than the common shares of any individual Fund prior to the
Reorganizations. Upon consummation of the Reorganizations, the Combined Fund common shares may trade at a price that is less than the current market price of Acquiring Fund common shares. In the Reorganizations, common shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA,
MYF and MEN will receive Acquiring Fund common shares based on the relative NAVs (not the market values) of the respective Fund&#146;s common shares. The market value of the common shares of the Combined Fund may be less than the market value of the
common shares of each respective Fund prior to the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential Effects of the Reorganizations on the Preferred Shares</I>. The Board
noted that each Fund has preferred shares outstanding. As of August&nbsp;31, 2020, BZM has 160 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MHE has 185 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares
outstanding, MZA has 373 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MYF has 594 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding, MEN has 1,425 Series
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding and the Acquiring Fund has 1,766 Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares outstanding. In connection with the Reorganizations, the Acquiring Fund expects to
issue 160 additional VRDP Shares to BZM VRDP Holders, 185 additional VRDP Shares to MHE VRDP Holders, 373 additional VRDP Shares to MZA VRDP Holders, 594 additional VRDP Shares to MYF VRDP Holders and 1,425 additional VRDP Shares to MEN VRDP
Holders. Following the completion of the Reorganizations, the Combined Fund is expected to have 4,503 VRDP Shares outstanding. The Board noted that, upon the Closing Date of the Reorganizations, Target Fund VRDP Holders will receive on a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Share, par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and
unpaid dividends that have accrued on the Target Fund VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date of the Reorganizations if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date), in exchange for each Target
Fund VRDP Share held by the Target Fund VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund. No fractional
Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. The terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will be identical to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and will rank on parity
with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will
be subject to the same special rate period (including the terms thereof) applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless
extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding. The terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time, subject to Board approval.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain
differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041, while the newly issued Acquiring Fund
VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of the VRDP Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to the restrictions and requirements set
forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP Shares as permitted by the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for
example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN are currently in a one year Special Rate Period that will end on April&nbsp;15,
2021 for the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE, MZA and MEN, unless extended. The VRDP Shares of MYF are not currently in a Special Rate Period. The terms currently applicable to the VRDP Shares of the
Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are otherwise substantially similar. The terms of the special rate period applicable to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to
the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares have a rate floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not
expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are substantially similar, except that BZM&#146;s VRDP Shares may not be transferred
to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board noted that none of the expenses of the Reorganizations are expected to be borne by the VRDP
Holders of the Funds. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Following the Reorganizations, the VRDP Holders of each Fund will be VRDP Holders of the larger Combined Fund
that will have a larger asset base and more VRDP Shares outstanding than any Fund individually before the Reorganizations. With respect to matters requiring all preferred shareholders to vote separately or common and preferred shareholders to vote
together as a single class, following the Reorganizations, VRDP Holders of the Combined Fund may hold a smaller percentage of the outstanding preferred shares of the Combined Fund as compared to their percentage holdings of outstanding preferred
shares of their respective Fund prior to the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Compatibility of Investment Objectives, Investment Strategies and Policies and Related
Risks and Risk Profiles</I>. Each Board noted that its Fund&#146;s shareholders will remain invested in an exchange-listed, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the 1940 Act that will have
substantially greater net assets and substantially identical (in the case of MYF and MEN) or similar (in the case of BZM, MHE and MZA) investment objective and investment strategies, policies and restrictions. Under normal market conditions, BZM, as
a fundamental policy will invest at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds, the interest of which is exempt from regular federal income tax and Maryland personal income tax. MHE is subject to certain restrictions and investment policies
which require it, under normal market conditions, to invest its assets so that, during any fiscal year, at least 80% of the income generated by the Fund will be exempt from regular federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes and
from the federal alternative minimum tax. MZA, as a fundamental policy, seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock),
and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Arizona, its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and by other qualifying issuers, each of
which pays interest that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative
minimum tax) and exempt from Arizona income tax. MYF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of
any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds, regardless of geographic location. Each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Fund&#146;s
net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds. Each Fund also utilizes leverage in the form of VRDP Shares and TOBs. [The
risk/return profile of the Combined Fund is expected to remain comparable to those of each Fund before the Reorganizations because of the similarities in the investment policies of each Fund.] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Consistency of Portfolio Management and Portfolio Composition</I>. Each Board noted that each Fund has the same investment adviser and that each
Fund&#146;s shareholders will benefit from the experience and expertise of the Combined Fund&#146;s anticipated portfolio management team. BZM is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Phillip Soccio, CFA and Kevin Maloney. MHE is
managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Perilli and Kevin Maloney. MZA is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski, CFA and Walter O&#146;Connor, CFA. MYF is managed by a team of investment
professionals led by Christian Romaglino, Theodore Jaeckel, CFA and Walter O&#146;Connor, CFA. Each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski and Christian Romaglino. Following the
Reorganizations, it is expected that the Combined Fund will be managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski and Christian Romaglino. Each Board also considered the portfolio composition of its Fund and the impact of the
Reorganizations on the Fund&#146;s portfolio. Each Board noted that it is not anticipated that there will be any significant disposition of the holdings in its Fund as a result of the Reorganizations because of the similarities among the portfolio
guidelines of the Funds. For additional information, please see &#147;Comparison of the Funds&#146; Investments&#148; and &#147;Risk Factors and Special Considerations.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential for Improved Secondary Market Trading for Common Shares</I>. While it is not possible to predict trading levels at the time the Reorganizations
close, each Board considered that the Combined Fund may provide greater secondary market liquidity for its common shares as it would be larger than any of the Funds, which may result in tighter <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">bid-ask</FONT>
spreads, better trade execution for the Combined Fund&#146;s common shareholders when purchasing or selling Combined Fund common shares. However, there can be no assurance that the Reorganizations will result in such benefits or that the common
shares of the Combined Fund will trade at a narrower discount to NAV or wider premium to NAV than the common shares of any individual Fund prior to the Reorganizations. Upon consummation of the Reorganizations, the secondary market liquidity, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">bid-ask</FONT> spreads, and trade execution with respect to the </P>
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Combined Fund&#146;s common shares may deteriorate. Furthermore, the Combined Fund common shares may trade at a price that is less than the current market price of Acquiring Fund common shares.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential for Operating and Administrative Efficiencies</I>. Each Board noted that the Combined Fund may achieve certain operating and administrative
efficiencies from its larger net asset size, including greater investment flexibility and investment options, greater diversification of portfolio investments, the ability to trade in larger positions, additional sources of leverage or more
competitive leverage terms and more favorable transaction terms. Each Board also noted that the Combined Fund may experience potential benefits from having fewer <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds offering similar products in
the market, including an increased focus by investors on the remaining funds in the market (including the Combined Fund) and additional research coverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Board also noted that the Combined Fund may experience potential benefits from having fewer similar funds in the same fund complex, including a
simplified operational model, the elimination of complexities involved with having duplicative funds, easier product differentiation for shareholders (including shareholders of the Combined Fund) and reduced risk of operational, legal and financial
errors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Anticipated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Free</FONT> Reorganizations</I>. Each Board noted that it is anticipated that shareholders of
its Fund will generally recognize no gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Reorganizations (except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional common shares), as each Reorganization is intended to qualify as a
&#147;reorganization&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders of each Fund may receive distributions prior to, or after,
the consummation of the Reorganizations, including distributions attributable to their proportionate share of each Fund&#146;s undistributed net investment income declared prior to the consummation of the Reorganizations or the Combined Fund <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gains, if any, recognized after the Reorganizations, when such income and gains are eventually distributed by the Combined Fund. To the extent that such a distribution is not an &#147;exempt interest
dividend&#148; (as defined in the Code), the distribution may be taxable to shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Capital Loss
Carryforward Considerations</I>. Each Board considered that capital loss carryforwards of the Combined Fund attributable to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and MQY will be subject to tax loss limitation rules by reason of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and MQY
undergoing an &#147;ownership change&#148; in the Reorganizations. [Each Board also noted that the Combined Fund&#146;s capital loss carryforward loss on a per share basis is expected to be higher than BZM&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MEN&#146;s and the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s capital loss carryforward loss per share, but lower than MHE&#146;s and MYF&#146;s capital loss carryforward loss per share.] Each Board considered that the ability of its Fund to fully utilize its existing capital loss
carryforwards depends on many variables and assumptions, including projected performance, and is, therefore, highly uncertain. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential Effects of
the Reorganizations on Undistributed Net Investment Income</I>. If the Reorganizations are approved by shareholders, then [the greater of (1)] substantially all of the undistributed net investment income, if any, [or (2)&nbsp;the monthly
distribution] of each Fund is expected to be declared to such Fund&#146;s common shareholders prior to the Closing Date (the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared UNII Distributions&#148;). The declaration date, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ex-dividend</FONT> date (the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Ex-Dividend</FONT> Date&#148;) and record date of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared UNII Distributions will occur
prior to the Closing Date. However, all or a significant portion of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared UNII Distributions may be paid in one or more distributions to common shareholders of the Funds entitled to
such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared UNII Distributions after the Closing Date. Former BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN shareholders entitled to such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared
UNII Distributions paid after the Closing Date will receive such distributions in cash [for a partial month post-Reorganization]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Persons who purchase
common shares of any of the Funds on or after the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Ex-Dividend</FONT> Date for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared UNII Distributions should not expect to receive any distributions
from any Fund until distributions, if any, are declared by the Board of the Combined Fund and paid to shareholders entitled to any such distributions. No such distributions are expected to be paid by the Combined Fund until at least approximately
one month following the Closing Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additionally, the Acquiring Fund, in order to seek to provide its common shareholders with distribution rate
stability, may include in its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared UNII Distribution amounts in excess of its undistributed net </P>
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investment income and net investment income accrued through the Closing Date; any such excess amounts are not expected to constitute a return of capital. This would result in the Acquiring Fund
issuing incrementally more common shares in the Reorganizations since its NAV as of the Valuation Time would be lower relative to a scenario where such excess amounts were not included in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT> Declared UNII Distribution. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Combined Fund is anticipated to retain a lower UNII balance
after the Reorganizations than the Acquiring Fund prior to the Reorganizations. The lower anticipated UNII balance for the Combined Fund relative to the UNII balance of the Acquiring Fund poses risks for shareholders of the Combined Fund. UNII
balances, in part, support the level of a fund&#146;s regular distributions and provide a cushion in the event a fund&#146;s net earnings for a particular distribution period are insufficient to support the level of its regular distribution for that
period. If the Combined Fund&#146;s net earnings are below the level of its current distribution rate, the Combined Fund&#146;s UNII balance could be more likely to contribute to a determination to decrease the Combined Fund&#146;s distribution
rate, or could make it more likely that the Combined Fund will make distributions consisting in part of a return of capital to maintain the level of its regular distributions. Moreover, because a fund&#146;s UNII balance, in part, supports the level
of a fund&#146;s regular distributions, the UNII balance of the Combined Fund could impact the trading market for the Combined Fund&#146;s common shares and the magnitude of the trading discount to NAV of the Combined Fund&#146;s common shares.
However, the Combined Fund is anticipated to benefit from a lower expense ratio (compared to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN), a potentially higher net earnings profile and other anticipated benefits of economies of scale as discussed herein. Each Fund,
including the Combined Fund, reserves the right to change its distribution policy with respect to common share distributions and the basis for establishing the rate of its distributions for the common shares at any time and may do so without prior
notice to common shareholders. The payment of any distributions by any Fund, including the Combined Fund, is subject to, and will only be made when, as, and if, declared by the Board of such Fund. There is no assurance the Board of any Fund,
including the Combined Fund, will declare any distributions for such Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Reorganization</FONT>
Declared UNII Distribution is not an &#147;exempt interest dividend&#148; (as defined in the Code), the distribution may be taxable to shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Expected Costs of the Reorganizations</I>. Each Board considered the terms and conditions of the applicable Fund&#146;s Reorganization Agreement(s),
including the estimated costs associated with the Reorganizations, and the allocation of such costs among the Funds. Each Board noted, however, that the Investment Advisor anticipated that the projected costs of the Reorganizations may be recovered
over time. Common shareholders of each Fund will indirectly bear all or a portion of the costs of the Reorganizations. Because of the expected expense savings and other anticipated benefits for each Target Fund, the Investment Advisor recommended
and the Board of each Target Fund has approved that its respective Fund be responsible for its own reorganization expenses. The expenses of the applicable Reorganizations are estimated to be approximately $204,600 for BZM, $207,200 for MHE, $214,900
for MZA, $255,800 for MYF and $300,400 for MEN. For the Acquiring Fund, the expenses of the Reorganizations are estimated to be approximately $318,300, of which the Investment Advisor will bear approximately $46,000. The actual costs associated with
the Reorganizations may be more or less than the estimated costs discussed herein. Each Board also noted that the VRDP Holders of the Funds are not expected to bear any of the costs of the Reorganizations, while the common shareholders of the Funds
will indirectly bear all or a portion of the costs of the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Terms of the Reorganizations and Impact on Shareholders</I>. Each Board
noted that the aggregate NAV (not the market value) of the Acquiring Fund common shares that a Target Fund&#146;s common shareholders will receive in the Reorganizations are expected to equal the aggregate NAV (not the market value) of the Target
Fund common shares that the Target Fund&#146;s common shareholders owned immediately prior to the Closing Date. The aggregate NAV of each Fund immediately prior to the applicable Reorganization will reflect accrued expenses associated with such
Reorganization.&nbsp;The NAV of BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s common shares will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganizations. Fractional Acquiring Fund common shares will generally not be issued to BZM, MHE,
MZA, MYF and MEN common shareholders in connection with the Reorganizations, and BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN common shareholders should expect to receive cash in lieu of such fractional common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Board further noted that holders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN VRDP Shares will receive the same number of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as the BZM, MHE,
MZA, MYF or MEN VRDP Shares held by such VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding
Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041,
while the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of the VRDP Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to
the restrictions and requirements set forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP Shares as permitted by the governing instrument for such
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN are currently in a one year Special Rate
Period that will end on April&nbsp;15, 2021 for the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE, MZA and MEN, unless extended. The VRDP Shares of MYF are not currently in a Special Rate Period. The terms currently
applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are otherwise substantially similar. The terms of the special rate period applicable to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP
Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares have a rate floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued
Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are substantially similar, except that BZM&#146;s
VRDP Shares may not be transferred to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Effect on Shareholder Rights</I>. Each Board noted that BZM is formed
as a Delaware statutory trust, MHE and MYF are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust and that MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund are each formed as a Maryland corporation. Each Board also noted that the common shareholders of each Fund have
substantially similar voting rights and rights with respect to the payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon liquidation of their respective Fund and have no preemptive, conversion or exchange rights. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Board also noted that the terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will have terms that are identical
to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and will rank on parity with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding
up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The terms of the special rate period applicable to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund
VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares
currently outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Alternatives to the Reorganizations</I>. In reaching its decision to approve the Reorganizations, the Board considered
alternatives to the Reorganizations, including continuing to operate each Fund as a separate Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential Benefits to the Investment Advisor and
its Affiliates</I>. Each Board recognized that the Reorganizations may result in some benefits and economies of scale for the Investment Advisor and its affiliates. These may include, for example, administrative and operational efficiencies or a
reduction in certain operational expenses as a result of the elimination of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN as separate funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Board noted that, if the Reorganizations are consummated, the annual contractual investment management fee rate of the Acquiring Fund will be 0.50% of
the average daily net assets of the Combined Fund. Each Board noted that the annual contractual investment management fee rate of the Combined Fund represents a 15 basis point reduction in the annual contractual investment management fee rate for
BZM and no change in the annual contractual investment management fee rate for MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Conclusion</I>. Each Board,
including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved each Reorganization Agreement and each Issuance, as applicable, concluding that the Reorganizations are in the best interests of its Fund and that the interests of existing common
shareholders and preferred shareholders of its Fund will not be diluted with respect to NAV and liquidation preference, respectively, as a result of the Reorganizations. This determination was made on the basis of each Board Member&#146;s business
judgment after consideration of all of the factors taken as a whole </P>
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with respect to its Fund and the Fund&#146;s common and preferred shareholders, although individual Board Members may have placed different weight on various factors and assigned different
degrees of materiality to various factors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because the shareholders of each Fund will vote separately on the Fund&#146;s respective Reorganization(s) or
Issuances, as applicable, there are multiple potential combinations of Reorganizations. To the extent that one or more Reorganizations is not completed, any expected expense savings by the Combined Fund, or other potential benefits resulting from
the Reorganizations, may be reduced. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the Investment Advisor may, in connection with ongoing management of
the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated and its product line, recommend alternative proposals to the Board of that Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TERMS OF THE REORGANIZATION AGREEMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following is a summary of the significant terms of each Reorganization Agreement. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Form of
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization attached as <U>Appendix A</U> to this Proxy Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Valuation of Assets and Liabilities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The respective assets of each of the Funds will be valued on the business day prior to the Closing Date of the Reorganizations (the &#147;Valuation
Time&#148;). The valuation procedures are the same for each Fund: the NAV per Common Share of each Fund will be determined after the close of business on the NYSE (generally, 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) at the Valuation Time. For the purpose of
determining the NAV of a Common Share of each Fund, the value of the securities held by such Fund plus any cash or other assets (including interest accrued but not yet received) minus all liabilities (including accrued expenses) of such Fund is
divided by the total number of common shares of such Fund outstanding at such time. Daily expenses, including the fees payable to the Investment Advisor, will accrue at the Valuation Time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dividends will accumulate on the BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date. BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF
and MEN VRDP Holders will receive on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued VRDP Share of the Acquiring Fund, par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference
of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends that have accrued on the BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN VRDP Share up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date if such dividends have not been paid prior to Closing
Date), in exchange for each BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN VRDP Share held by the BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be Series
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund. No fractional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The first
dividend period for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in the Reorganizations will commence on the Closing Date and end on the day immediately preceding the first dividend payment date for such VRDP Shares, which will be the first business
day of the month following the month in which the Closing Date occurs.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Amendments and Conditions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A Reorganization Agreement may be amended at any time prior to the Closing Date with respect to any of the terms therein upon mutual agreement. However, after
adoption of a Reorganization Agreement and approval of the Reorganization, no amendment or modification may be made which by law requires further approval by shareholders without such further approval. The obligations of each Fund pursuant to a
Reorganization Agreement are subject to various conditions, including a registration statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> being declared effective by the SEC, approval of a Reorganization Agreement by the shareholders of
the applicable Target Fund and the VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund, certain third-party consents, the approval of each Issuance by the shareholders of the Acquiring Fund, receipt of an opinion of counsel as to tax matters, receipt of an opinion
of counsel as to corporate and securities matters and the continuing accuracy of various representations and warranties of the Funds being confirmed by the respective parties. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is contingent upon the approval of any other Reorganization. If a Reorganization is not
consummated, then the Fund for which such Reorganization(s) was not consummated would continue to exist and operate on a standalone basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Postponement; Termination </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under a Reorganization
Agreement, the Board of any Fund that is a party to the Reorganization Agreement may cause the related Reorganization to be postponed or abandoned under certain circumstances should such Board determine that it is in the best interests of the
shareholders of its respective Fund to do so. A Reorganization Agreement may be terminated, and the related Reorganization abandoned at any time (whether before or after adoption thereof by the shareholders of either of the Funds involved in the
Reorganization) prior to the Closing Date, or the Closing Date may be postponed: (i)&nbsp;by mutual consent of the Boards of such Funds and (ii)&nbsp;by the Board of either such Fund if any condition to that Fund&#146;s obligations set forth in the
Reorganization Agreement has not been fulfilled or waived by such Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Book-Entry Interests </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund will issue to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN VRDP Holders book-entry interests for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares registered in the name of such
BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN VRDP Holders on a one <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#150;or-one</FONT> basis for each holder&#146;s holdings of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN VRDP Shares. Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares were or will be issued in book-entry
form as global securities, and such global securities were deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company (&#147;DTC&#148;) and registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., the nominee of DTC. Beneficial interests in the global
securities are held only through DTC and any of its participants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The Acquiring Fund will issue to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN common shareholders
book-entry interests and cash in lieu of fractional shares, if applicable, for the Acquiring Fund common shares registered in the name of such shareholders on the basis of each shareholder&#146;s proportionate interest in the aggregate net asset
value of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN common shares, respectively.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Expenses of the Reorganizations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund will bear expenses incurred in connection with its Reorganization(s). The expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganizations include but are
not limited to, costs related to the preparation and distribution of materials distributed to each Fund&#146;s Board, expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of the Reorganization Agreements, the registration statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> and this Proxy Statement to preferred shareholders, the printing and distribution of the joint proxy statement/prospectus delivered to common shareholders, this Proxy Statement delivered to preferred
shareholders and any other materials required to be distributed to shareholders, SEC and state securities commission filing fees, and legal and audit fees in connection with the Reorganizations, including fees incurred in obtaining the requisite
consents of rating agencies, counterparties or service providers to the VRDP Shares, legal fees incurred in connection with amending the transaction documents for the VRDP Shares, which may include the legal fees of counterparties and service
providers to the extent applicable, legal fees incurred preparing each Fund&#146;s Board materials, attending each Fund&#146;s Board meetings and preparing the minutes, rating agency fees associated with the ratings of the preferred shares in
connection with the Reorganization, auditing fees associated with each Fund&#146;s financial statements, stock exchange fees, transfer agency fees, rating agency fees, portfolio transfer taxes (if any), and any similar expenses incurred in
connection with the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common shareholders of each Fund will indirectly bear all or a portion of the costs of the Reorganizations. Because
of the expected expense savings and other anticipated benefits for each Target Fund, the Investment Advisor recommended and the Board of each Target Fund has approved that its respective Fund be responsible for its own reorganization expenses. The
expenses of the applicable Reorganizations are estimated to be approximately $204,600 for BZM, $207,200 for MHE, $214,900 for MZA, $255,800 for MYF and $300,400 for MEN. For the Acquiring Fund, the expenses of the Reorganizations are estimated to be
approximately $318,300, of which the Investment Advisor will bear approximately $46,000. The actual costs associated with the Reorganizations may be more or less than the estimated costs discussed herein. Each Board also noted that the VRDP Holders
of the Funds are not expected to bear any of the costs of the Reorganizations, while the common shareholders of the Funds will indirectly bear all or a portion of the costs of the Reorganizations. </P>
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connection with the Reorganizations (e.g., expenses incurred by the shareholder as a result of attending the Special Meeting, voting on the Reorganizations or other action taken by the shareholder in connection with the Reorganizations). The actual
costs associated with the Reorganizations may be more or less than the estimated costs discussed herein. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Preferred shareholders of BZM and MHE do not have appraisal rights for their respective preferred shares because each Fund is formed as a Delaware statutory
trust or a Massachusetts business trust, as applicable, and each Fund&#146;s respective Agreement and Declaration of Trust or Declaration of Trust, as applicable, states that the shareholders are not entitled to appraisal rights. The Declaration of
Trust of MYF provides that shareholders are entitled to rights of appraisal to the same extent as a shareholder of a Massachusetts business corporation in respect of a merger, consolidation, sale or exchange of assets. However, rights of appraisal
would not generally be available to a Massachusetts business corporation in respect of a transaction such as the Reorganization because the Reorganization is structured as an exchange of all or substantially all of the property of MYF followed by
the dissolution of MYF and the distribution in cash and marketable securities, of substantially all of its net assets, in excess of a reasonable amount reserved, if any, to meet unknown claims. Under Maryland law, stockholders are not entitled to
demand the fair value of their shares in connection with a reorganization if any shares of the class or series of the stock are listed on a national securities exchange, such as the preferred shares of MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund, on the Record
Date. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_5"></A>U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REORGANIZATIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following is a general summary of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reorganizations to the U.S holders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN common
shares. The discussion is based upon the Code, Treasury regulations, court decisions, published positions of the IRS and other applicable authorities, all as in effect on the date hereof and all of which are subject to change or differing
interpretations (possibly with retroactive effect). The discussion is limited to U.S. persons who hold common shares or VRDP Shares of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN as capital assets for U.S. federal income tax purposes (generally, assets held for
investment). This summary does not address all of the U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a particular shareholder or to shareholders who may be subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax laws. No ruling has
been or will be obtained from the IRS regarding any matter relating to the Reorganizations. No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax aspects described below.
This summary of U.S. federal income tax consequences is for general information only. The Funds&#146; shareholders should consult their own tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reorganizations, as well as the
effects of state, local and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> tax laws, including possible changes in tax laws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is a condition to the
closing of the Reorganizations that each Fund receives an opinion from Willkie, dated as of the Closing Date, regarding the characterization of each Reorganization as a &#147;reorganization&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;368(a) of the
Code. The opinion of Willkie will be based on U.S. federal income tax law in effect on the Closing Date. In rendering its opinion, Willkie will also rely upon certain representations of the management of each Fund and assume, among other things,
that the Reorganizations will be consummated in accordance with each Reorganization Agreement and other operative documents and as described herein. An opinion of counsel is not binding on the IRS or any court. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a reorganization, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reorganizations can be summarized as follows: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">No gain or loss will be recognized by a Fund by reason of the Reorganizations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">No gain or loss will be recognized by a shareholder of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN who exchanges, as the case may
be, all of its common shares solely for Acquiring Fund common shares or all of its BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN VRDP Shares solely for Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares pursuant to the Reorganizations (except with respect to cash received in lieu of a
fractional Acquiring Fund Common Share, as discussed below). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The aggregate tax basis of Acquiring Fund common shares received by a shareholder of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN
pursuant to the Reorganizations will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the shareholder&#146;s BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN common shares surrendered in exchange therefor (reduced by any amount of tax basis allocable to a fractional Acquiring
Fund Common Share for which cash is received). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The holding period of Acquiring Fund common shares received by a shareholder of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN
pursuant to the Reorganizations will include the holding period of the shareholder&#146;s common shares surrendered in exchange therefor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">A shareholder of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN that receives cash in lieu of a fractional Acquiring Fund Common
Share in connection with the Reorganizations will be treated as having received cash in exchange for such fractional Acquiring Fund Common Share. A BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholder that receives cash in lieu of a fractional Acquiring Fund
Common Share will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash deemed received for the fractional Acquiring Fund Common Share and BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholder&#146;s tax basis in BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or
MEN common shares allocable to the fractional Acquiring Fund Common Share. The capital gain or loss will be a long-term capital gain or loss if BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholder&#146;s holding period for BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN common shares
is more than one year as of the date the Reorganizations are consummated. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Acquiring Fund&#146;s tax basis in BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s assets
received by the Acquiring Fund pursuant to the Reorganizations will, in each instance, equal the tax basis of such assets in the hands of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN immediately prior to the Closing Date, and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s holding
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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period for such assets will, in each instance, include the period during which the assets were held by BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund intends to continue to be taxed under the rules applicable to regulated investment companies as defined in Section&nbsp;851 of the Code,
which are the same rules currently applicable to each Fund and its shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None of the Funds intend to sell any assets in connection with the
Reorganizations other than in the ordinary course of business. If, however, assets of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN were to be sold in connection with the Reorganizations, or if such assets were required to be marked to market as a result of the
termination of BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s taxable year or as a result of the transfer of certain assets in the Reorganizations, the tax impact of any such sales (or deemed sales) would depend on the difference
between the price at which such portfolio assets are sold and BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s and MEN&#146;s basis in such assets. Any capital gains recognized in these sales (or deemed sales) on a net basis will be distributed to
BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholders as capital gain dividends (to the extent of net realized long-term capital gains) and/or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net realized short-term capital gains) during or with respect to the year of sale
(or deemed sale) and prior to or after the date of the Reorganizations, and such distributions will be taxable to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to the Closing Date, each Fund will declare a distribution to its shareholders, which together with all previous distributions, will have the effect of
distributing to the shareholders of such Fund all of the Fund&#146;s (i)&nbsp;investment company income (computed without regard to the deduction for dividends paid), if any, through the Closing Date, (ii)&nbsp;net capital gains, if any, through the
Closing Date, and (iii)&nbsp;net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, if any, through the Closing Date. To the extent that such a distribution is not an &#147;exempt interest dividend&#148; (as defined in the Code),
the distribution may be taxable to shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The Acquiring Fund will succeed to capital loss carryforwards (and
certain unrealized <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> losses, if any) of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN, which are expected to be subject to tax loss limitation rules because BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will undergo an &#147;ownership
change&#148; for U.S. federal income tax purposes.] Because BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will undergo an &#147;ownership change,&#148; the Code will generally limit the amount of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-ownership</FONT> change losses of
BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN that may be used to offset post-ownership change gains to a specific &#147;annual loss limitation amount&#148; (generally the product of (i)&nbsp;the fair market value of the stock of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN, with
certain adjustments, immediately prior to the Reorganizations and (ii)&nbsp;a rate established by the IRS). Subject to certain limitations, any unused portion of these losses may be available in subsequent years, subject to the remaining portion of
any applicable capital loss carryforward limit, as measured from the date of recognition. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although the capital loss carryforwards of the Combined Fund
attributable to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN or MQY may be subject to tax loss limitation rules to the extent outlined above, it is currently expected that such tax loss limitation rules should not have a material adverse effect on the Combined
Fund&#146;s utilization of BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s, MEN&#146;s or MQY&#146;s capital loss carryforward as compared with what each Fund&#146;s utilization of its own capital loss carryforward would be without the
Reorganizations. The ability of each Fund (and the Combined Fund) to utilize any capital loss carryforwards now or in the future depends on many variables and assumptions, including but not limited to, projected performance of a Fund, the unrealized
gain/loss position of a Fund, the types of securities held by a Fund, the current and future market environment (including the level of interest rates), portfolio turnover and applicable law, and is, therefore, highly uncertain. As of
August&nbsp;31, 2020, the Funds&#146; unused capital loss carryforwards, which have no expiration date and may be carried forward indefinitely, were as follows: </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Capital Loss Carryforward Amount </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="12%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="16%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="16%"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BZM</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MHE</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MZA</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MYF</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MEN</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Acquiring Fund (MQY)</B></P></TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">$689,345</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$980,224</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$1,777,327</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$6,693,857</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$8,700,029</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$10,963,202</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Due to the operation of these tax loss limitation rules, it is possible that shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN or the
Acquiring Fund would receive taxable distributions of short-term and long-term capital gains earlier than they would have in the absence of the Reorganizations. Such taxable distributions will be treated either as ordinary income (and not as
favorably taxed &#147;qualified dividend income&#148;) if such capital gains are short term or as favorably taxed capital gain dividends if such capital gains are long term. The actual financial effect of the loss limitation rules on a shareholder
of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN whose losses are subject to the loss limitation rules would depend on many variables, including BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s or MEN&#146;s expected growth rate if the relevant Reorganization were not to
occur (i.e., whether, in the absence of the Reorganizations, BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN would generate sufficient capital gains against which to utilize its capital loss carryforwards (and certain realized
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> losses), in excess of what would have been the &#147;annual loss limitation amount&#148; had the relevant Reorganizations occurred), the timing and amount of future capital gains recognized by the
Combined Fund if the Reorganizations were to occur, and the timing of a historic BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholder&#146;s disposition of its Shares (the tax basis of which might, depending on the facts, reflect that shareholder&#146;s share of
such Fund&#146;s capital losses). Shareholders of all of the Funds should consult their own tax advisors in this regard. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For five years beginning on the
Closing Date of the Reorganizations, the Combined Fund will not be allowed to offset certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-Reorganization</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gains attributable to a Fund that is a gain
corporation with capital loss carryforwards (and certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> losses) attributable to another Fund. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_6"></A>PROPOSAL 2 &#150; ISSUANCE OF ACQUIRING FUND COMMON SHARES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the proposed Reorganizations described under &#147;Proposal 1: Reorganizations of the Funds,&#148; the common shareholders and the VRDP
Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to approve the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please see &#147;Information about the
Common Shares of the Funds&#148; for information about the Funds&#146; common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the Reorganization, the Acquiring Fund will acquire
substantially all of the assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN in exchange solely for newly issued common shares, with a par value of $0.10 per share, and newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, with a
par value of $0.10 per share and liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends that have accrued on the BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing
Date of the Reorganizations if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date). The Acquiring Fund will list the newly issued common shares on the NYSE. Each of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will distribute Acquiring Fund Shares received
by it pro rata to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholders (although cash may be paid in lieu of any fractional common shares). The newly-issued Acquiring Fund Shares will be issued in the form of book-entry interests. Such distribution of Acquiring
Fund Shares to BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF or MEN shareholders will be accomplished by opening new accounts on the books of the Acquiring Fund in the names of the shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN and transferring to those shareholder accounts
Acquiring Fund Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund will continue to operate after the Reorganizations as a registered, diversified,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with the investment objective, investment strategies, investment policies and investment restrictions described in this Proxy Statement. As a result of the
Reorganizations, however, a shareholder of each Fund may hold a reduced percentage of ownership in the larger Combined Fund than such shareholder did in any of the individual Funds before the Reorganizations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Issuance with respect to a Fund&#146;s Reorganization(s) is not approved, the Investment Advisor may, in connection with the ongoing management of that
Fund and its product line, recommend alternative proposals to the Board of that Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of the Acquiring Fund recommends that the Acquiring Fund
VRDP Holders vote &#147;FOR&#148; each Issuance at the Special Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to the requisite approval of the shareholders of each Fund with respect
to its respective Reorganization, as well as certain consents, confirmations and/or waivers from various third parties, including the liquidity provider with respect to the outstanding VRDP Shares, it is expected that the Closing Date of the
Reorganizations will be sometime during the first quarter of 2021, but it may be at a different time as described herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The affirmative vote of
shareholders representing at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of the Acquiring Fund common shares and Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares present at the Special Meeting or represented by proxy, voting together as a single class is
required to approve each Issuance. For additional information regarding voting requirements, see &#147;Vote Required and Manner of Voting Proxies.&#148; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_7"></A>PROPOSAL 3 &#150; ADJOURNMENT OF THE MHE SPECIAL MEETING </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event that there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum or to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and
the Chair of the Special Meeting proposes the adjournment with respect to one or more matters to be considered by MHE shareholders, the common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MHE will be asked to vote as a single class on the proposal to permit
further solicitation of proxies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Approval of the proposal to adjourn the Special Meeting with respect to MHE contemplated by Proposal 3 to solicit
additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of adjournment to constitute a quorum or to approve the MHE Reorganization requires the approval of the holders of a majority of the MHE common shares and MHE VRDP Shares present and
entitled to vote voting as a single class. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_8"></A>INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREFERRED SHARES OF THE FUNDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust authorizes the issuance of an unlimited number of shares, par value $0.001 per share. MHE&#146;s Declaration of
Trust authorizes the issuance of an unlimited number of shares, par value $0.01 per share, which were initially divided in to two classes, common shares and preferred shares. MYF&#146;s Declaration of Trust authorizes the issuance of unlimited
number of common shares, par value $0.10 per share and [1] million preferred shares, par value $0.10 per share. MZA&#146;s, MEN&#146;s and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s charter authorizes the issuance of [200] million shares, par value $0.10 per share,
all of which were initially classified as common shares. The Board of MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued common shares to preferred shares without the approval of its common shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon the Closing Date of the Reorganizations, Target Fund VRDP Holders will receive on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Share, par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus any accumulated and
unpaid dividends that have accrued on the Target Fund VRDP Shares up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date of the Reorganizations if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date), in exchange for each Target
Fund VRDP Share held by the Target Fund VRDP Holders immediately prior to the Closing Date. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund. No fractional
Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The terms of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will be
identical to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares and will rank on parity with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or
winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be subject to the same special rate period (including the terms thereof) applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing
Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding. The terms of
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time, subject to Board approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will have
terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF and MEN
have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041, while the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of the VRDP
Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP Shares
as permitted by the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE,
MZA and MEN are currently in a one year Special Rate Period that will end on April&nbsp;15, 2021 for the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE, MZA and MEN, unless extended. The VRDP Shares of MYF are not
currently in a Special Rate Period. The terms currently applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are otherwise substantially similar. The terms of the special rate period
applicable to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares
have a rate floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods
are substantially similar, except that BZM&#146;s VRDP Shares may not be transferred to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Set forth below is
information about each Fund&#146;s preferred shares as of August&nbsp;31, 2020. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Title of Class</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amount<BR>Held&nbsp;by<BR>Fund&nbsp;for<BR>its&nbsp;Own<BR>Account</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP&nbsp;Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">160</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Series&nbsp;W-7</FONT> &#150; 160</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">160</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">06/14/2012</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">07/01/2042</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">185</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> &#150; 185</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">185</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">06/14/2012</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">07/01/2042</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">373</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> &#150; 373</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">373</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">05/19/2011</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">06/01/2041</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">594</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> &#150; 594</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">594</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">05/19/2011</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">06/01/2041</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1,425</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> &#150; 1,425</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1,425</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">05/19/2011</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">06/01/2041</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1,766</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> &#150; 1,766</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1,766</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">09/15/2011</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">10/01/2041</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The outstanding preferred shares of each Fund are fully paid and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-assessable</FONT> and
have no preemptive or cumulative voting rights. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Below is a table that details, as of June&nbsp;30, 2020, (i) each Fund&#146;s current leverage
attributable to preferred shares as a percentage of its total net assets, (ii)&nbsp;the Combined Fund&#146;s leverage attributable to preferred shares on a <I>pro forma</I> basis as a percentage of its total net assets assuming only the BZM
Reorganization was consummated as of August&nbsp;31, 2020, which represents the combination of completed Reorganizations presented in this Proxy Statement that would result in the highest leverage attributable to preferred shares, and (iii)&nbsp;the
Combined Fund&#146;s leverage attributable to preferred shares on a <I>pro forma</I> basis as a percentage of its total net assets assuming all of the Reorganizations were consummated as of August&nbsp;31, 2020, which represents, in the Investment
Advisor&#146;s view, the most likely combination of the Reorganizations and the combination of completed Reorganizations that would result in the lowest leverage attributable to preferred shares. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Title of Class</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Shares</B><br><B>Outstanding</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Liquidation</B><br><B>Preference</B><br><B>Per Share</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Aggregate</B><br><B>Liquidation</B><br><B>Preference</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Total</B><br><B>Managed</B><br><B>Assets</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>As</B><br><B>Percentage</B><br><B>of Net</B><br><B>Assets</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP&nbsp;Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">50,511,168</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">185</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,897,434</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">373</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37,300,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">108,649,215</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">594</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,400,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">310,728,146</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,425</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">142,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">592,625,878</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,766</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">808,262,607</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Pro forma</I> Combined Fund (BZM into MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,926</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">192,600,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">858,773,775</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Pro forma</I> Combined Fund (BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN into MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,503</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">450,300,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,924,674,449</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The VRDP Shares were offered to qualified institutional buyers in private transactions exempt from registration under the
Securities Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The annualized dividend rates for the preferred shares for each Fund&#146;s most recent fiscal year end were as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" WIDTH="68%" BORDER="0" STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" ALIGN="center">


<TR>

<TD WIDTH="92%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="5%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Rate</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.81</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">34 </P>


<p style="margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0em; page-break-before:always">
<HR SIZE="3" style="COLOR:#999999" WIDTH="100%" ALIGN="CENTER">
 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of the VRDP Shares of Each Fund </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares have the benefit of an unconditional demand feature pursuant to a purchase agreement provided by BofA, in the case of the
Acquiring Fund, TD Bank, in the case of BZM and MYF, and Wells Fargo, in the case of MHE, MZA and MEN, acting as liquidity provider to ensure full and timely repayment of the liquidation preference amount plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends to
holders upon the occurrence of certain events (each, a &#147;Liquidity Facility&#148;). Each Fund entered into a fee agreement with the applicable liquidity provider (each, a &#147;Fee Agreement&#148;) in connection with the Fund&#146;s Liquidity
Facility that requires a per annum liquidity fee payable to the liquidity provider. The Fee Agreement between each Fund and the applicable liquidity provider is scheduled to expire, unless renewed or terminated in advance, as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="85%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Expiration<BR>Date of Fee<BR>Agreement</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">07/09/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">07/02/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">07/02/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">07/02/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">07/02/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">04/30/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Liquidity Facility requires the liquidity provider to purchase all VRDP Shares tendered for sale that were not
successfully remarketed. Each Fund is required to redeem the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares owned by the applicable liquidity provider after six months of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing. Upon the occurrence of the first unsuccessful remarketing, a
Fund is required to segregate liquid assets to fund the redemption. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event the VRDP Shares Purchase Agreement (the &#147;Purchase Agreement&#148;)
for a Fund is not renewed, and the Fund does not arrange for a Purchase Agreement with an alternate liquidity provider, the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares will be subject to mandatory purchase by the applicable liquidity provider prior to the termination
of the Purchase Agreement. There is no assurance that a Fund will replace such redeemed VRDP Shares with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except during a special rate period (as described below), VRDP Holders have the right to give notice on any business day to tender the VRDP Shares for
remarketing in seven days, the VRDP Shares are subject to a mandatory tender for remarketing upon the occurrence of certain events, and should a remarketing be unsuccessful, the dividend rate for such VRDP Shares will reset to a maximum rate as
defined in the governing documents of the VRDP Shares. Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares are also subject to certain restrictions on transfer outside of the remarketing process. Except during a special rate period, a Fund may incur remarketing fees at
the annual rate set forth below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="76%"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Remarketing Agent Fee</B></P></TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.05% of 101.85% of the liquidation preference of each outstanding VRDP Share</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.05% of 101.85% of the liquidation preference of each outstanding VRDP Share</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.05% of 101.85% of the liquidation preference of each outstanding VRDP Share</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.04% of 101.85% of the liquidation preference of each outstanding VRDP Share</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.05% of 101.85% of the liquidation preference of each outstanding VRDP Share</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.10% of 100% of the liquidation preference of each outstanding VRDP Share</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Six months prior to the mandatory redemption date, each Fund is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the
Fund&#146;s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, each Fund is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VRDP Shares if it fails to maintain certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to certain conditions, each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the Fund. The redemption price
per VRDP Share is equal to the liquidation value per VRDP Share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">35 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except during a special rate period, dividends on each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares are payable monthly at a variable
rate set weekly by the remarketing agent. Such dividend rates are generally based upon a spread over a base rate and cannot exceed a maximum rate. In the event of a failed remarketing, the dividend rate of the VRDP Shares will be reset to a maximum
rate. The maximum rate is determined based on, among other things, the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VRDP Shares and the length of time that the VRDP Shares fail to be remarketed. The maximum rate of the VRDP Shares will not
exceed an annual rate of 15% for each Fund, exclusive of any applicable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">gross-up</FONT> payments or increased dividend payment relating to the inclusion in any dividend of net capital gains or ordinary income taxable
for regular U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the date of issuance, the VRDP Shares of each Fund were assigned a long-term rating of Aaa from
Moody&#146;s and AAA from Fitch. Subsequent to the issuance of the VRDP Shares, Moody&#146;s completed a review of its methodology for rating securities issued by registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds and adopted a new
ratings methodology for such securities, which resulted in the downgrade of Moody&#146;s ratings of the VRDP Shares of each Fund. As of August&nbsp;31, 2020, the VRDP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of Aa1, in the case of MYF, MEN and the
Acquiring Fund, or Aa2, in the case of BZM, MHE, MZA. The VRDP Shares of each Fund continue to be assigned a long-term rating of [AAA] from Fitch. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For
each Fund other than MYF, the short-term ratings on the VRDP Shares were withdrawn by Moody&#146;s, Fitch and/or S&amp;P at the commencement of the applicable special rate period, as described below. As of [June 30], 2020 MYF&#146;s VRDP Shares were
assigned short-term ratings of F1+ from Fitch and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1+</FONT> from S&amp;P. The short-term ratings on a Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares are directly related to the short-term ratings of the liquidity provider for the
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. Changes in the credit quality of the applicable liquidity provider could cause a change in the short-term credit ratings of the VRDP Shares. Except during a special rate period, a change in the short-term credit rating of
the applicable liquidity provider or the VRDP Shares may adversely affect the dividend rate paid on such VRDP Shares, although the dividend rate paid on the VRDP Shares is not directly related to the short-term rating. The liquidity provider to a
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may be terminated prior to the scheduled termination date if such liquidity provider fails to maintain short-term debt ratings in one of the two highest rating categories. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares are senior in priority to the Fund&#146;s common shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon
dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of such Fund. Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares will rank on parity with other preferred shares of the Fund as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation
or winding up of the affairs of the Fund. The 1940 Act prohibits the declaration of any dividend on a Fund&#146;s common shares or the repurchase of the Fund&#146;s common shares if the Fund fails to maintain the asset coverage of at least 200% of
the liquidation preference of the outstanding VRDP Shares. In addition, pursuant to the governing instruments of each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, the Fund is restricted from declaring and paying dividends on classes of shares ranking junior to or on
parity with the VRDP Shares or repurchasing such shares if the Fund fails to declare and pay dividends on the VRDP Shares, redeem any VRDP Shares required to be redeemed under the VRDP Shares&#146; governing instruments or comply with the basic
maintenance amount requirement of the agencies rating the VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Holders have voting rights equal to the Fund&#146;s common
shareholders (one vote per Share) and will vote together with such common shareholders (one vote per Share) as a single class. However, each Fund&#146;s VRDP Holders, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to elect two Board Members for the
Fund. In addition, the 1940 Act requires that along with approval by shareholders that might otherwise be required, the approval of a 1940 Act Majority of the VRDP Holders of a Fund, voting separately as a class, would be required to (a)&nbsp;adopt
any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the VRDP Shares of the Fund, (b)&nbsp;change the Fund&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-classification</FONT> as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management
investment company or change its fundamental investment restrictions or (c)&nbsp;change its business so as to cease to be an investment company. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">36 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund other than MYF previously commenced a special rate period on the date set forth below, which was
extended and is currently set to expire as indicated below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="72%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Commencement<BR>of Special Rate<BR>Period</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Current<BR>Special Rate<BR>Period<BR>Expiration<BR>Date</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/25/2020</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/25/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/14/2012</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/17/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/21/2012</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/17/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/21/2012</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">06/17/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10/22/2015</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">04/15/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The VRDP Holders and a Fund may mutually agree to extend the applicable special rate period prior to the expiration of such
special rate period. If the applicable special rate period is not extended, the VRDP Shares will revert to remarketable securities upon the termination of the special rate period and will be remarketed and available for purchase by qualified
institutional investors. A Liquidity Facility remains in effect for the duration of the applicable special rate period and the VRDP Shares are still subject to mandatory redemption by a Fund on their respective mandatory redemption date. However,
the VRDP Shares will not be remarketed or subject to optional or mandatory tender events during such time. The short-term ratings of the VRDP Shares of each Fund other than MYF were withdrawn by Moody&#146;s, Fitch and/or S&amp;P upon the
commencement of the applicable special rate period. Short-term ratings may be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-assigned</FONT> upon the termination of a special rate period. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During a special rate period, a Fund is required to maintain the same asset coverage, basic maintenance amount and leverage requirements for the VRDP Shares
as was required prior to the special rate period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During their Special Rate Period, each Fund other than MYF pays no fees or nominal fees to the
liquidity provider and remarketing agent, but instead pays dividends monthly based on the sum of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index (the &#147;SIFMA Municipal Swap Index&#148; or the &#147;Base Rate&#148;)
and a percentage per annum based on the long-term ratings assigned to the VRDP Shares (the &#147;Ratings Spread&#148;). The Ratings Spread will increase in the event the VRDP Shares are rated below Aaa/AAA by all of the rating agencies rating the
VRDP Shares at the time such Ratings Spread is determined, up to a maximum of 3.35% in the event the VRDP Shares are either rated below <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Baa3/BBB-</FONT> by at least one of the rating agencies then rating the VRDP
Shares or not rated by any rating agency in the case of each Fund other than MQY, for which the maximum is 4.00%.] As of June&nbsp;30, 2020, each of MYF&#146;s, MEN&#146;s and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares were assigned an Aa1 rating from
Moody&#146;s, each of BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s and MZA&#146;s VRDP Shares were assigned an Aa2 rating from Moody&#146;s, and each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares were assigned an AAA rating from Fitch. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The annualized dividend rates of each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares as of each Fund&#146;s most recent fiscal year end were as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="5%"></TD>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Rate</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.81</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under MQY&#146;s Fee Agreement, to the extent the liquidity provider together with certain affiliates individually or in the
aggregate own at least 20% of the outstanding VRDP Shares and the Fund has not failed to pay dividends on the VRDP Shares for two years, the liquidity provider agreed to enter into and maintain a voting trust agreement and convey into the voting
trust the right to vote all of its VRDP Shares owned by it or such affiliates, with respect to: (i)&nbsp;the election of the two members of the Board for which VRDP Holders are entitled to vote under the 1940 Act and all other rights given to VRDP
Holders with respect to the election of the Board; (ii)&nbsp;the conversion of the Fund from a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> fund, or to change
the Fund&#146;s classification from </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">37 </P>


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diversified to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified;</FONT> (iii)&nbsp;the deviation from a policy in respect of concentration of investments in any particular industry or group of
industries as recited in the Fund&#146;s registration statement; and (iv)&nbsp;borrowing money, issuing senior securities, underwriting securities issued by other persons, purchasing or selling real estate or commodities or making loans to other
persons other than in accordance with the recitals of policy with respect thereto in the Fund&#146;s registration statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under each of MEN&#146;s,
MHE&#146;s and MZA&#146;s Fee Agreement, to the extent the liquidity provider together with certain affiliates individually or in the aggregate own at least 20% of the outstanding VRDP Shares and the Fund has not failed to pay dividends on the VRDP
Shares for two years, the liquidity provider agreed to enter into and maintain a voting trust agreement and convey into the voting trust the right to vote all of its VRDP Shares owned by it or such affiliates, with respect to: (i)&nbsp;the election
of the two members of the Board for which VRDP Holders are entitled to vote under the 1940 Act and all other rights given to VRDP Holders with respect to the election of the Board; (ii)&nbsp;the conversion of the Fund from a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> fund, or to change the Fund&#146;s classification from diversified to
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified;</FONT> (iii)&nbsp;the deviation from a policy in respect of concentration of investments in any particular industry or group of industries as recited in the Fund&#146;s registration statement;
(iv)&nbsp;borrowing money, issuing senior securities, underwriting securities issued by other persons, purchasing or selling real estate or commodities or making loans to other persons other than in accordance with the recitals of policy with
respect thereto in the Fund&#146;s registration statement; (v)&nbsp;any state law voting and consent rights granted to the purchaser as a matter of state law unless such voting or consent rights relate to situations where the rights or seniority of
the beneficial owners of the VRDP Shares could be adversely affected (as determined by the purchaser); and (vi)&nbsp;all other voting and consent rights of the purchaser as a beneficial owner of the VRDP Shares unless such voting or consent rights
relate to situations where the rights or seniority of the beneficial owners of the VRDP Shares could be adversely affected (as determined by the purchaser). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under BZM&#146;s Fee Agreement, to the extent the liquidity provider together with certain affiliates individually or in the aggregate own at least 20% of the
outstanding VRDP Shares and BZM has not failed to pay dividends on the VRDP Shares for two years, the liquidity provider agreed to enter into and maintain a voting trust agreement and convey into the voting trust the right to vote all of its VRDP
Shares owned by it or such affiliates, with respect to: (i)&nbsp;the election of the two members of the Board of Trustees of BZM for which VRDP Holders are entitled to vote under the 1940 Act and all other rights given to VRDP Holders with respect
to the election of the Board; (ii)&nbsp;any matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders of BZM that do not relate to (i)&nbsp;the authorization, creation or issuance of any class or series of shares ranking prior to the VRDP Shares of BZM with
respect to the payment of dividends or the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of BZM, or (ii)&nbsp;the amendment, alteration or repeal of the provisions of (a)&nbsp;BZM&#146;s Agreement and Declaration
of Trust, (b)&nbsp;BZM&#146;s Statement of Preferences of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (the &#147;BZM Statement&#148;), (c) any notice of special rate period establishing and fixing, in whole or in part, the rights and preferences of any
VRDP Shares of BZM during the special rate period applicable to such VRDP Shares, or (d)&nbsp;any supplement to the BZM Statement during any mode or similar special rate period applicable to the VRDP Shares, in each case, of BZM, whether by merger,
consolidation or otherwise, so as to materially and adversely affect any preference, right or power of the VRDP Shares or the VRDP Holders or the beneficial owners thereof; and (iii)&nbsp;any matters described in 12 C.F.R. &#167; 225.2(q)(1). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a special rate period is not extended, the VRDP Shares will revert back to remarketable securities and will be remarketed and available for purchase by
qualified institutional investors. There is no assurance that the VRDP Shares will be remarketed or purchased by investors after the termination of a special rate period. If the VRDP Shares are not remarketed or purchased, then a failed remarketing
will occur. As described above, in the event of a failed remarketing, the dividend rate of the VRDP Shares will be reset to the maximum rate and the VRDP Shares that have not been remarketed are required to be purchased by the liquidity provider and
subject to redemption by the applicable Fund after six months of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_10"></A>Comparison of Risks </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because of
their substantially identical or similar investment objectives and similar investment strategies, each Fund is subject to similar investment risks. With respect to the differences in risks, those risks of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN that are not
shared with the Acquiring Fund are generally a result of differences in the Funds&#146; principal investment strategies described above under &#147;Summary&#151;Investment Objective and Policies.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund utilizes leverage through the issuance of VRDP Shares and TOBs. See &#147;The Acquiring Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Leverage;&#148; &#147;General
Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund&#151;Leverage Risk;&#148; and &#147;General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund&#151;Tender Option Bond Risk.&#148; The Acquiring Fund is expected to continue to leverage its assets through the use of
VRDP Shares and TOBs after the Closing Date of the Reorganizations. Common shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will be subject to the terms and costs of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares after the consummation of the Reorganizations. Please see
&#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for additional information about the preferred shares of each Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the normal course
of business, each Fund invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of
securities held by the Funds may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities are owned by the Funds; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; pandemics, epidemics
and other global health events; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the
risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Combined Fund
will be managed in accordance with the same investment objective and investment strategies and policies, and subject to the same risks, as the Acquiring Fund. Risk is inherent in all investing. An investment in the common shares of the Acquiring
Fund should not be considered a complete investment program. Each shareholder should take into account the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment objective as well as the shareholder&#146;s other investments when considering an investment in the Acquiring
Fund. You may lose part or all of your investment in the Acquiring Fund or your investment may not perform as well as other similar investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_11">
</A>General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Municipal Bond Market Risk</I>. Economic exposure to the municipal securities market involves
certain risks. The Acquiring Fund&#146;s economic exposure to municipal securities includes municipal securities in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio and municipal securities to which the Acquiring Fund is exposed through the ownership of residual
interests in municipal TOBs (&#147;TOB Residuals&#148;). The municipal market is one in which dealer firms make markets in bonds on a principal basis using their proprietary capital, and during the financial crisis of 2007-2009 these firms&#146;
capital was severely constrained. As a result, some firms were unwilling to commit their capital to purchase and to serve as a dealer for municipal securities. Certain municipal securities may not be registered with the SEC or any state securities
commission and will not be listed on any national securities exchange. The amount of public information available about the municipal securities to which the Acquiring Fund is economically exposed is generally less than that for corporate equities
or bonds, and the investment performance of the Acquiring Fund may therefore be more dependent on the analytical abilities of the Investment Advisor than would be a fund investing solely in stocks or taxable bonds. The secondary market for municipal
securities, particularly the below investment grade securities to which the Acquiring Fund may be economically exposed, also tends to be less well-developed or liquid than many other securities markets, which may adversely affect the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s ability to sell such securities at attractive prices or at prices approximating those at which the Acquiring Fund currently values them. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
addition, many state and municipal governments that issue securities are under significant economic and financial stress and may not be able to satisfy their obligations. The ability of municipal issuers to make timely payments of interest and
principal may be diminished during general economic downturns and as governmental cost burdens are reallocated among federal, state and local governments. The taxing power of any governmental entity may be limited by provisions of state
constitutions or laws and an entity&#146;s credit will depend on many factors, including the entity&#146;s </P>
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tax base, the extent to which the entity relies on federal or state aid, and other factors which are beyond the entity&#146;s control. In addition, laws enacted in the future by Congress or state
legislatures or referenda could extend the time for payment of principal and/or interest, or impose other constraints on enforcement of such obligations or on the ability of municipalities to levy taxes. Issuers of municipal securities might seek
protection under the bankruptcy laws. In the event of bankruptcy of such an issuer, holders of municipal securities could experience delays in collecting principal and interest and such holders may not, in all circumstances, be able to collect all
principal and interest to which they are entitled. To enforce its rights in the event of a default in the payment of interest or repayment of principal, or both, the Acquiring Fund may take possession of and manage the assets securing the
issuer&#146;s obligations on such securities, which may increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s operating expenses. Any income derived from the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ownership or operation of such assets may not be
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> or may fail to generate qualifying income for purposes of the income tests applicable to regulated investment companies (&#147;RICs&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Taxable Municipal Securities Risk</I>. Build America Bonds involve similar risks as municipal bonds, including credit and market risk. In particular,
should a Build America Bond&#146;s issuer fail to continue to meet the applicable requirements imposed on the bonds as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (&#147;ARRA&#148;), it is possible that such issuer may not receive federal
cash subsidy payments, impairing the issuer&#146;s ability to make scheduled interest payments. The Build America Bond program expired on December&nbsp;31, 2010 and no further issuance is permitted unless Congress renews the program. As a result,
the number of available Build America Bonds is limited, which may negatively affect the value of the Build America Bonds. In addition, there can be no assurance that Build America Bonds will be actively traded. It is difficult to predict the extent
to which a market for such bonds will continue, meaning that Build America Bonds may experience greater illiquidity than other municipal obligations. The Build America Bonds outstanding as of December&nbsp;31, 2010 will continue to be eligible for
the federal interest rate subsidy, which continues for the life of the Build America Bonds; however, no bonds issued following expiration of the Build America Bond program will be eligible for the U.S. federal tax subsidy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Municipal Securities Risks</I>. Municipal securities risks include the ability of the issuer to repay the obligation, the relative lack of information
about certain issuers of municipal securities, and the possibility of future legislative changes which could affect the market for and the value of municipal securities. These risks include: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>General Obligation Bonds Risks</U>. General obligation bonds are typically secured by the issuer&#146;s pledge of its faith, credit and taxing power for
the repayment of principal and the payment of interest. The taxing power of any governmental entity may be limited, however, by provisions of its state constitution or laws, and an entity&#146;s creditworthiness will depend on many factors,
including potential erosion of its tax base due to population declines, natural disasters, declines in the state&#146;s industrial base or inability to attract new industries, economic limits on the ability to tax without eroding the tax base, state
legislative proposals or voter initiatives to limit ad valorem real property taxes and the extent to which the entity relies on federal or state aid, access to capital markets or other factors beyond the state&#146;s or entity&#146;s control.
Accordingly, the capacity of the issuer of a general obligation bond as to the timely payment of interest and the repayment of principal when due is affected by the issuer&#146;s maintenance of its tax base. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Revenue Bonds Risks</U>. Revenue or special obligation bonds are typically payable only from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of
facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other specific revenue sources such as payments from the user of the facility being financed. Accordingly, the timely payment of interest and the repayment of principal in
accordance with the terms of the revenue or special obligation bond is a function of the economic viability of such facility or such revenue source. Revenue bonds issued by state or local agencies to finance the development of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-income,</FONT> multi-family housing involve special risks in addition to those associated with municipal securities generally, including that the underlying properties may not generate sufficient income to pay expenses
and interest costs. Such bonds are generally <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> against the property owner, may be junior to the rights of others with an interest in the properties, may pay interest that changes based in part on
the financial performance of the property, may be prepayable without penalty and may be used to finance the construction of housing developments which, until completed and rented, do not generate income to pay interest. Increases in interest rates
payable on senior obligations may make it more difficult for issuers to meet payment obligations on subordinated bonds. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Private Activity Bonds Risks</U>. The Acquiring Fund may invest in certain
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities classified as &#147;private activity bonds.&#148; These bonds may subject certain investors in the Acquiring Fund to the federal alternative minimum tax. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Moral Obligation Bonds Risks</U>. Municipal bonds may also include &#147;moral obligation&#148; bonds, which are normally issued by special purpose public
authorities. If an issuer of moral obligation bonds is unable to meet its obligations, the repayment of such bonds becomes a moral commitment but not a legal obligation of the state or municipality in question. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Municipal Notes Risks</U>. Municipal notes are shorter term municipal debt obligations. They may provide interim financing in anticipation of tax
collection, bond sales or revenue receipts. If there is a shortfall in the anticipated proceeds, repayment on the note may be delayed or the note may not be fully repaid, and the Acquiring Fund may lose money. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Municipal Lease Obligations Risks</U>. Also included within the general category of municipal bonds are certificates of participation (&#147;COPs&#148;)
issued by government authorities or entities to finance the acquisition or construction of equipment, land and/or facilities. COPs represent participations in a lease, an installment purchase contract or a conditional sales contract (hereinafter
collectively called &#147;lease obligations&#148;) relating to such equipment, land or facilities. Municipal leases, like other municipal debt obligations, are subject to the risk of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment.</FONT> Although
lease obligations do not constitute general obligations of the issuer for which the issuer&#146;s unlimited taxing power is pledged, a lease obligation is frequently backed by the issuer&#146;s covenant to budget for, appropriate and make the
payments due under the lease obligation. However, certain lease obligations contain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;non-appropriation&#148;</FONT> clauses which provide that the issuer has no obligation to make lease or installment purchase
payments in future years unless money is appropriated for such purpose on a yearly basis. Although <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;non-appropriation&#148;</FONT> lease obligations are secured by the leased property, disposition of the
property in the event of foreclosure might prove difficult and the value of the property may be insufficient to issue lease obligations. Certain investments in lease obligations may be illiquid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The ability of issuers of municipal leases to make timely lease payments may be adversely impacted in general economic downturns and as relative governmental
cost burdens are allocated and reallocated among federal, state and local governmental units. Such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> would result in a reduction of income to the Acquiring Fund, and could result in a reduction in
the value of the municipal lease experiencing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> and a potential decrease in the NAV of the Acquiring Fund. Issuers of municipal lease obligations might seek protection under the bankruptcy laws. In
the event of bankruptcy of such an issuer, the Acquiring Fund could experience delays and limitations with respect to the collection of principal and interest on such municipal leases and the Acquiring Fund may not, in all circumstances, be able to
collect all principal and interest to which it is entitled. To enforce its rights in the event of a default in lease payments, the Acquiring Fund might take possession of and manage the assets securing the issuer&#146;s obligations on such
securities, which may increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s operating expenses and adversely affect the NAV of the Acquiring Fund. When the lease contains a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-appropriation</FONT> clause, however, the failure to pay
would not be a default and the Acquiring Fund would not have the right to take possession of the assets. Any income derived from the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ownership or operation of such assets may not be
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> or may fail to generate qualifying income for purposes of the income tests applicable to regulated investment companies. In addition, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s intention to qualify as a regulated
investment company under the Code, may limit the extent to which the Acquiring Fund may exercise its rights by taking possession of such assets, because as a regulated investment company the Acquiring Fund is subject to certain limitations on its
investments and on the nature of its income. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Liquidity of Investments</U>. Certain municipal securities in which the Acquiring Fund invests may lack
an established secondary trading market or are otherwise considered illiquid. Liquidity of a security relates to the ability to easily dispose of the security and the price to be obtained and does not generally relate to the credit risk or
likelihood of receipt of cash at maturity. Illiquid securities may trade at a discount from comparable, more liquid investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial markets in
general, and certain segments of the municipal securities markets in particular, have in recent years experienced periods of extreme secondary market supply and demand imbalance, resulting in a loss of liquidity during which market prices were
suddenly and substantially below traditional measures of intrinsic value. During such periods some securities could be sold only at arbitrary prices and with substantial losses. Periods of such market dislocation may occur again at any time. </P>
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and the Investment Advisor will rely on the opinion of issuers&#146; bond counsel and, in the case of derivative securities, sponsors&#146; counsel, on the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of interest on municipal
obligations and payments under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> derivative securities. Neither the Acquiring Fund nor the Investment Advisor will independently review the bases for those tax opinions. If any of those tax opinions
are ultimately determined to be incorrect or if events occur after the security is acquired that impact the security&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status, the Acquiring Fund and its shareholders could be subject to
substantial tax liabilities. An assertion by the Internal Revenue Service (the &#147;IRS&#148;) that a portfolio security is not exempt from U.S. federal income tax (contrary to indications from the issuer) could affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s and
its shareholders&#146; income tax liability for the current or past years and could create liability for information reporting penalties. In addition, an IRS assertion of taxability may cause the Acquiring Fund to be ineligible to pay
exempt-interest dividends or may impair the liquidity and the fair market value of the securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Taxability Risk</U>. The Acquiring Fund intends to
minimize the payment of taxable income to shareholders by investing in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> or municipal securities in reliance at the time of purchase on an opinion of bond counsel to the issuer that the interest paid
on those securities will be excludable from gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Such securities, however, may be determined to pay, or have paid, taxable income subsequent to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s acquisition of the securities. In
that event, the IRS may demand that the Acquiring Fund pay U.S. federal income taxes on the affected interest income, and, if the Acquiring Fund agrees to do so, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s yield could be adversely affected. In addition, the treatment
of dividends previously paid or to be paid by the Acquiring Fund as &#147;exempt interest dividends&#148; could be adversely affected, subjecting the Acquiring Fund&#146;s shareholders to increased U.S. federal income tax liabilities. In addition,
future laws, regulations, rulings or court decisions may cause interest on municipal securities to be subject, directly or indirectly, to U.S. federal income taxation or interest on state municipal securities to be subject to state or local income
taxation, or the value of state municipal securities to be subject to state or local intangible personal property tax, or may otherwise prevent the Acquiring Fund from realizing the full current benefit of the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of such securities. Any such change could also affect the market price of such securities, and thus the value of an investment in the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Alternative Minimum Tax Risk</U><I>.</I><B> </B>The Acquiring Fund expects that a portion of the interest or income it produces will be includable in
alternative minimum taxable income. Exempt interest dividends also are likely to be subject to state and local income taxes. Distributions of any capital gain or other taxable income will be taxable to shareholders. The Acquiring Fund may not be a
suitable investment for investors who are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax or who would become subject to such tax by purchasing shares of the Acquiring Fund. The suitability of an investment in the Acquiring Fund will depend upon a
comparison of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">after-tax</FONT> yield likely to be provided from the Acquiring Fund with that from comparable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> investments not subject to the alternative minimum
tax, and from comparable fully taxable investments, in light of each such investor&#146;s tax position. Special considerations apply to corporate investors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Nonpayment Risk</U>. Municipal bonds, like other debt obligations, are subject to the risk of nonpayment. The ability of issuers of municipal securities to
make timely payments of interest and principal may be adversely impacted in general economic downturns and as relative governmental cost burdens are allocated and reallocated among federal, state and local governmental units. Such nonpayment would
result in a reduction of income to the Acquiring Fund and could result in a reduction in the value of the municipal security experiencing nonpayment and a potential decrease in the net asset value of the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Fixed Income Securities Risks</I>. Fixed income securities in which the Acquiring Fund may invest are generally subject to the following risks: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Interest Rate Risk</U>. The market value of bonds and other fixed-income securities changes in response to interest rate changes and other factors.
Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Acquiring Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the
current period of historically low interest rates, including the Federal Reserve&#146;s recent lowering of the target for the federal funds rate to a range of 0%&#150;0.25% as part of its efforts to ease the economic effects of the coronavirus
pandemic. The magnitude of these fluctuations in the market price of bonds and other fixed-income securities is generally greater for those securities with longer maturities. Fluctuations in the market price of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investments
will not affect interest income derived from instruments already owned by the Acquiring Fund, but will be reflected in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV. The Acquiring Fund may lose money if short-</P>
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term or long-term interest rates rise sharply in a manner not anticipated by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s management. To the extent the Acquiring Fund invests in debt securities that may be prepaid
at the option of the obligor (such as mortgage-related securities), the sensitivity of such securities to changes in interest rates may increase (to the detriment of the Acquiring Fund) when interest rates rise. Moreover, because rates on certain
floating rate debt securities typically reset only periodically, changes in prevailing interest rates (and particularly sudden and significant changes) can be expected to cause some fluctuations in the NAV of the Acquiring Fund to the extent that it
invests in floating rate debt securities. These basic principles of bond prices also apply to U.S. Government securities. A security backed by the &#147;full faith and credit&#148; of the U.S. Government is guaranteed only as to its stated interest
rate and face value at maturity, not its current market price. Just like other fixed-income securities, government-guaranteed securities will fluctuate in value when interest rates change. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund&#146;s use of leverage, as described below, will tend to increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s interest rate risk. The Acquiring Fund may
utilize certain strategies, including taking positions in futures or interest rate swaps, for the purpose of reducing the interest rate sensitivity of fixed income securities held by the Acquiring Fund and decreasing the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
exposure to interest rate risk. The Acquiring Fund is not required to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk and may choose not to do so. In addition, there is no assurance that any attempts by the Acquiring Fund to reduce interest rate risk will
be successful or that any hedges that the Acquiring Fund may establish will perfectly correlate with movements in interest rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may
invest in variable and floating rate debt instruments, which generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes than longer duration fixed rate instruments, but may decline in value in response to rising interest rates if, for example, the rates
at which they pay interest do not rise as much, or as quickly, as market interest rates in general. Conversely, variable and floating rate instruments generally will not increase in value if interest rates decline. The Acquiring Fund also may invest
in inverse floating rate debt securities, which may decrease in value if interest rates increase, and which also may exhibit greater price volatility than fixed rate debt obligations with similar credit quality. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Issuer Risk</U>. The value of fixed income securities may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management
performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer&#146;s goods and services, historical and prospective earnings of the issuer and the value of the assets of the issuer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Credit Risk</U>. Credit risk is the risk that one or more fixed income securities in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio will decline in price or fail to
pay interest or principal when due because the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial status. Credit risk is increased when a portfolio security is downgraded or the perceived creditworthiness of the issuer deteriorates. To
the extent the Acquiring Fund invests in below investment grade securities, it will be exposed to a greater amount of credit risk than a fund which only invests in investment grade securities. In addition, to the extent the Acquiring Fund uses
credit derivatives, such use will expose it to additional risk in the event that the bonds underlying the derivatives default. The degree of credit risk depends on the issuer&#146;s financial condition and on the terms of the securities. If rating
agencies lower their ratings of municipal securities in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio, the value of those securities could decline, which could jeopardize rating agencies&#146; ratings of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. Because a significant
source of income for the Acquiring Fund is the interest and principal payments on the municipal securities in which it invests, any default by an issuer of a municipal security could have a negative impact on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to pay
dividends on common shares or any VRDP Shares then outstanding and could result in the redemption of some or all of any VRDP Shares then outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Prepayment Risk</U>. During periods of declining interest rates, borrowers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled. For fixed
rate securities, such payments often occur during periods of declining interest rates, forcing the Acquiring Fund to reinvest in lower yielding securities, resulting in a possible decline in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s income and distributions to
shareholders. This is known as prepayment or &#147;call&#148; risk. Below investment grade securities frequently have call features that allow the issuer to redeem the security at dates prior to its stated maturity at a specified price (typically
greater than par) only if certain prescribed conditions are met (&#147;call protection&#148;). For premium bonds (bonds acquired at prices that exceed their par or principal value) purchased by the Acquiring Fund, prepayment risk may be enhanced.
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decline if the Acquiring Fund invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed income securities at market interest rates that are below the Acquiring Fund portfolio&#146;s current earnings rate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Duration and Maturity Risk</U>. The Investment Advisor may seek to adjust the portfolio&#146;s duration or maturity based on its assessment of current and
projected market conditions and all factors that the Investment Advisor deems relevant. In comparison to maturity (which is the date on which the issuer of a debt instrument is obligated to repay the principal amount), duration is a measure of the
price volatility of a debt instrument as a result in changes in market rates of interest, based on the weighted average timing of the instrument&#146;s expected principal and interest payments. Specifically, duration measures the anticipated
percentage change in NAV that is expected for every percentage point change in interest rates. The two have an inverse relationship. Duration can be a useful tool to estimate anticipated price changes to a fixed pool of income securities associated
with changes in interest rates. For example, a duration of five years means that a 1% decrease in interest rates will increase the NAV of the portfolio by approximately 5%; if interest rates increase by 1%, the NAV will decrease by 5%. However, in a
managed portfolio of fixed income securities having differing interest or dividend rates or payment schedules, maturities, redemption provisions, call or prepayment provisions and credit qualities, actual price changes in response to changes in
interest rates may differ significantly from a duration-based estimate at any given time. Actual price movements experienced by a portfolio of fixed income securities will be affected by how interest rates move (<I>i.e.</I>, changes in the
relationship of long-term interest rates to short-term interest rates and in the relationship of interest rates for highly rated securities and rates for below investment grade securities), the magnitude of any move in interest rates, actual and
anticipated prepayments of principal through call or redemption features, the extension of maturities through restructuring, the sale of securities for portfolio management purposes, the reinvestment of proceeds from prepayments on and from sales of
securities, and credit quality-related considerations whether associated with financing costs to lower credit quality borrowers or otherwise, as well as other factors. Accordingly, while duration maybe a useful tool to estimate potential price
movements in relation to changes in interest rates, investors are cautioned that duration alone will not predict actual changes in the net asset or market value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s shares and that actual price movements in the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s portfolio may differ significantly from duration-based estimates. Duration differs from maturity in that it takes into account a security&#146;s yield, coupon payments and its principal payments in addition to the amount of time until
the security finally matures. As the value of a security changes over time, so will its duration. Prices of securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than securities with shorter durations. In general, a
portfolio of securities with a longer duration can be expected to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than a portfolio with a shorter duration. Any decisions as to the targeted duration or maturity of any particular category of investments or
of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio generally will be made based on all pertinent market factors at any given time. The Acquiring Fund may incur costs in seeking to adjust the portfolio&#146;s average duration or maturity. There can be no
assurances that the Investment Advisor&#146;s assessment of current and projected market conditions will be correct or that any strategy to adjust the portfolio&#146;s duration or maturity will be successful at any given time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Leverage Risk</I>. The use of leverage creates an opportunity for increased common share net investment income dividends, but also creates risks for the
common shareholders. The Acquiring Fund cannot assure you that the use of leverage, if employed, will result in a higher yield on the common shares. Any leveraging strategy the Acquiring Fund employs may not be successful. Leverage involves risks
and special considerations for common shareholders, including: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the likelihood of greater volatility of NAV, market price and dividend rate of the common shares than a
comparable portfolio without leverage; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the risk that fluctuations in interest rates or dividend rates on any leverage that the Acquiring Fund must pay
will reduce the return to the common shareholders; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the effect of leverage in a declining market, which is likely to cause a greater decline in the NAV of the common
shares than if the Acquiring Fund were not leveraged, which may result in a greater decline in the market price of the common shares; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">when the Acquiring Fund uses financial leverage, the investment advisory fee payable to the Investment Advisor
will be higher than if the Acquiring Fund did not use leverage; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">leverage may increase operating costs, which may reduce total return. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any decline in the NAV of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investments will be borne entirely by the common shareholders. Therefore, if the market value of the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio declines, leverage will result in a greater decrease in NAV to the common shareholders than if the Acquiring Fund were not leveraged. This greater NAV decrease will also tend to cause a greater decline in the market
price for the common shares. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately. If the Acquiring Fund were to reduce any outstanding leverage based on a prediction about future changes to interest rates, and
that prediction turned out to be incorrect, the reduction in any outstanding leverage would likely operate to reduce the income and/or total returns to common shareholders relative to the circumstance where the Acquiring Fund had not reduced any of
its outstanding leverage. The Acquiring Fund may decide that this risk outweighs the likelihood of achieving the desired reduction to volatility in income and share price if the prediction were to turn out to be correct, and determine not to reduce
any of its outstanding leverage as described above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund currently utilizes leverage through the issuance of VRDP Shares (see
&#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148;) and investments in TOB Residuals (see &#147;&#151;Tender Option Bond Risk&#148;). The use of TOB Residuals may require the Acquiring Fund to segregate or designate on its books and
records assets to cover its obligations. While the segregated or earmarked assets may be invested in liquid assets, they may not be used for other operational purposes. Consequently, the use of leverage may limit the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
flexibility and may require that the Acquiring Fund sell other portfolio investments to pay Fund expenses, to maintain assets in an amount sufficient to cover the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leveraged exposure or to meet other obligations at a time when
it may be disadvantageous to sell such assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain types of leverage used by the Acquiring Fund may result in the Acquiring Fund being subject to
covenants relating to asset coverage and portfolio composition requirements. The Acquiring Fund may be subject to certain restrictions on investments imposed by guidelines of one or more rating agencies, which issue ratings for the VRDP Shares
issued by the Acquiring Fund or the governing instrument for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. These guidelines may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act. The Investment
Advisor does not believe that these covenants or guidelines will impede it from managing the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio in accordance with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While there are any preferred shares of the Acquiring Fund outstanding, the Acquiring Fund may not declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its
common shares, unless at the time of such declaration, (i)&nbsp;all accrued preferred shares dividends have been paid and (ii)&nbsp;the value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s total assets (determined after deducting the amount of such dividend or other
distribution), less all liabilities and indebtedness of the Acquiring Fund, is at least 200% (as required by the 1940 Act) of the liquidation preference of the outstanding preferred shares (expected to equal the aggregate original purchase price of
the outstanding preferred shares plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, whether or not earned or declared on a cumulative basis). In addition to the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Acquiring Fund may be required to comply with other asset
coverage requirements as a condition of the Acquiring Fund obtaining a rating of its preferred shares from a nationally recognized rating service or other asset coverage requirements under an agreement with the liquidity provider of the Acquiring
Fund VRDP Shares. These requirements may include an asset coverage test more stringent than that under the 1940 Act. This limitation on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to make distributions on its common shares could in certain circumstances
impair the ability of the Acquiring Fund to maintain its qualification for taxation as a regulated investment company under the Code. The Acquiring Fund may, however, to the extent possible, purchase or redeem preferred shares from time to time to
maintain compliance with such asset coverage requirements and may pay special dividends to the holders of the preferred shares in certain circumstances in connection with any such impairment of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s status as a regulated
investment company under the Code. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to the foregoing, the use of leverage treated as indebtedness of the Acquiring Fund for U.S. federal
income tax purposes may reduce the amount of Acquiring Fund dividends that are otherwise eligible for the dividends received deduction in the hands of corporate shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may utilize leverage through investment derivatives. The use of certain derivatives will require the Acquiring to segregate assets to cover
its obligations. While the segregated assets may be invested in liquid assets, </P>
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they may not be used for other operational purposes. Consequently, the use of leverage may limit the Acquiring Fund&#146;s flexibility and may require that the Acquiring Fund sell other portfolio
investments to pay Acquiring Fund expenses, to maintain assets in an amount sufficient to cover the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leveraged exposure or to meet other obligations at a time when it may be disadvantageous to sell such assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in the securities of other investment companies. Such investment companies may also be leveraged, and will therefore be subject
to the leverage risks described above. This additional leverage may in certain market conditions reduce the NAV of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common shares and the returns to the common shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Tender Option Bond Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund currently leverages its assets through the use of TOB Residuals, which are derivative interests in
municipal bonds. The TOB Residuals in which the Acquiring Fund may invest pay interest or income that, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of such TOB Residuals, is exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. No independent investigation will
be made to confirm the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of the interest or income paid by TOB Residuals held by the Acquiring Fund. There is no assurance that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s strategy of using TOB Residuals to
leverage its assets will be successful. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Residuals represent beneficial interests in a special purpose trust formed for the purpose of holding
municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds (a &#147;TOB Trust&#148;). A TOB Trust typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate interests (&#147;TOB Floaters&#148;), which are sold to third-party investors, and
TOB Residuals, which are generally issued to the fund(s) that transferred municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. TOB Floaters may have first priority on the cash flow from the municipal bonds held by the TOB Trust and are enhanced with a liquidity
support arrangement provided by a third-party bank or other financial institution (the &#147;TOBs Liquidity Provider&#148;) which allows holders to tender their position at par (plus accrued interest). The Acquiring Fund, as a holder of TOB
Residuals, is paid the residual cash flow from the TOB Trust. As result, distributions on TOB Residuals will bear an inverse relationship to short-term municipal bond interest rates. Distributions on the TOB Residuals paid to the Acquiring Fund will
be reduced or, in the extreme, eliminated as short-term municipal interest rates rise and will increase when short-term municipal interest rates fall. The amount of such reduction or increase is a function, in part, of the amount of TOB Floaters
sold by the TOB Trust relative to the amount of the TOB Residuals that it sells. The greater the amount of TOB Floaters sold relative to the TOB Residuals, the more volatile the distributions on the TOB Residuals will be. Short-term interest rates
are at historic lows and may be more likely to rise in the current market environment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust typically are high
grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction includes a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to
the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and the Acquiring Fund, as a TOB Residual holder, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal
and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any economic leverage achieved through the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment in TOB Residuals will
increase the possibility that common share long-term returns will be diminished if the cost of the TOB Floaters issued by a TOB Trust exceeds the return on the securities in the TOB Trust. If the income and gains earned on municipal securities owned
by a TOB Trust that issues TOB Residuals to the Acquiring Fund are greater than the payments due on the TOB Floaters issued by the TOB Trust, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s returns will be greater than if it had not invested in the TOB Residuals. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although the Acquiring Fund generally would unwind a TOB transaction rather than try to sell a TOB Residual, if it did try to sell a TOB Residual, its ability
to do so would depend on the liquidity of the TOB Residual. TOB Residuals have varying degrees of liquidity based, among other things, upon the liquidity of the underlying securities deposited in the TOB Trust. The market price of TOB Residuals is
more volatile than the underlying municipal bonds due to leverage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The leverage attributable to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s use of TOB Residuals may be
&#147;called away&#148; on relatively short notice and therefore may be less permanent than more traditional forms of leverage. The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of the Acquiring Fund upon the occurrence of termination events, as
defined in the TOB Trust </P>
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agreements. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the remarketing
agent of the TOB Floaters and the TOBs Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, the holders of the TOB Floaters would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (<I>i.e.</I>, the Acquiring Fund) whereas in other termination events, the
holders of TOB Floaters and the TOB Residual holders would be paid pro rata. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in a TOB Trust on either a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> or recourse basis. If the Acquiring Fund invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, it will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the TOBs Liquidity Provider pursuant to which the
Acquiring Fund is required to reimburse the TOBs Liquidity Provider the balance, if any, of the amount owed under the liquidity facility over the liquidation proceeds (the &#147;Liquidation Shortfall&#148;). As a result, if the Acquiring Fund
invests in a recourse TOB Trust, the Acquiring Fund will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of TOB Residuals will
require the Acquiring Fund to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to any TOB Floaters, plus any accrued but unpaid interest due on the TOB Floaters, issued by TOB Trusts sponsored by, or on behalf of, the Acquiring Fund that are
not owned by the Acquiring Fund. The use of TOB Residuals may also require the Acquiring Fund to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to loans provided by the TOBs Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB
Floaters. While the segregated assets may be invested in liquid securities, they may not be used for other operational purposes. Consequently, the use of leverage through TOB Residuals may limit the Acquiring Fund&#146;s flexibility and may require
that the Acquiring Fund sell other portfolio investments to pay the Acquiring Fund&#146;s expenses, to maintain assets in an amount sufficient to cover the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leveraged exposure or to meet other obligations at a time when it may
be disadvantageous to sell such assets. Future regulatory requirements or SEC guidance may necessitate more onerous contractual or regulatory requirements, which may increase the costs or reduce the degree of potential economic benefits of TOB Trust
transactions or limit the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to enter into or manage TOB Trust transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund structures and
&#147;sponsors&#148; the TOB Trusts in which it holds TOB Residuals and has certain duties and responsibilities, which may give rise to certain additional risks including, but not limited to, compliance, securities law and operational risks. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The SEC and various federal banking and housing agencies adopted credit risk retention rules for securitizations (the &#147;Risk Retention Rules&#148;). The
Risk Retention Rules require the sponsor of a TOB Trust to retain at least 5% of the credit risk of the underlying assets supporting the TOB Trust&#146;s municipal bonds. The Risk Retention Rules may adversely affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
ability to engage in TOB Trust transactions or increase the costs of such transactions in certain circumstances. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Trusts constitute an important
component of the municipal bond market. Any modifications or changes to the rules governing TOB Trusts may adversely impact the municipal market and the Acquiring Fund, including through reduced demand for and liquidity of municipal bonds and
increased financing costs for municipal issuers. The ultimate impact of any potential modifications on the TOB market and the overall municipal market is not yet certain. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please see &#147;The Acquiring Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Leverage&#151;Tender Option Bonds&#148; for additional information. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Insurance Risk</I>. With respect to an insured municipal security, insurance guarantees that interest payments on the municipal security will be made on
time and that the principal will be repaid when the security matures. Insurance is expected to protect the Acquiring Fund against losses caused by a municipal security issuer&#146;s failure to make interest and principal payments. However, insurance
does not protect the Acquiring Fund or its shareholders against losses caused by declines in a municipal security&#146;s value. Also, the Acquiring Fund cannot be certain that any insurance company will make the payments it guarantees. Certain
significant providers of insurance for municipal securities incurred significant losses as a result of exposure to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgages and other lower credit quality investments that experienced defaults or
otherwise suffered extreme credit deterioration during the financial crisis of 2007-2009. These losses have reduced the insurers&#146; capital and called into question their continued ability to perform their obligations under such insurance if they
are called upon to do so in the future. While an insured municipal security will typically be deemed to have the rating of its insurer, if the insurer of a municipal security suffers a downgrade in its credit rating or the market discounts the value
of the insurance provided by the insurer, the rating of the underlying municipal security will be more relevant and the value of the municipal security would more closely, if not entirely, </P>
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reflect such rating. The Acquiring Fund may lose money on its investment if the insurance company does not make payments it guarantees. If a municipal security&#146;s insurer fails to fulfill its
obligations or loses its credit rating, the value of the security could drop. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Yield and Ratings Risk</I>. The yields on debt obligations are dependent
on a variety of factors, including general market conditions, conditions in the particular market for the obligation, the financial condition of the issuer, the size of the offering, the maturity of the obligation and the ratings of the issue. The
ratings of Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P and Fitch, which are described in <U>Appendix D</U>, represent their respective opinions as to the quality of the obligations which they undertake to rate. Ratings, however, are general and are not absolute standards
of quality. Consequently, obligations with the same rating, maturity and interest rate may have different market prices. Subsequent to its purchase by the Acquiring Fund, a rated security may cease to be rated. The Investment Advisor will consider
such an event in determining whether the Acquiring Fund should continue to hold the security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ratings are relative and subjective and, although ratings
may be useful in evaluating the safety of interest and principal payments, they do not evaluate the market value risk of such obligations. Although these ratings may be an initial criterion for selection of portfolio investments, the Investment
Advisor also will independently evaluate these securities and the ability of the issuers of such securities to pay interest and principal. To the extent that the Acquiring Fund invests in lower grade securities that have not been rated by a rating
agency, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objective will be more dependent on the Investment Advisor&#146;s credit analysis than would be the case when the Acquiring Fund invests in rated securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>&#147;High Yield&#148; Securities Risk</I>. Subject to its investment policies, the Acquiring Fund may invest in securities rated, at the time of
investment, below investment grade quality such as those rated Ba or below by Moody&#146;s, BB or below by S&amp;P or Fitch, or securities comparably rated by other rating agencies or in unrated securities determined by the Investment Advisor to be
of comparable quality. Such securities, sometimes referred to as &#147;high yield&#148; or &#147;junk&#148; bonds, are predominantly speculative with respect to the capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the
security and generally involve greater price volatility than securities in higher rating categories. Often the protection of interest and principal payments with respect to such securities may be very moderate and issuers of such securities face
major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Lower grade securities, though high yielding, are characterized by high risk. They may be subject to certain risks with respect to the issuing entity and to
greater market fluctuations than certain lower yielding, higher rated securities. The secondary market for lower grade securities may be less liquid than that of higher rated securities. Adverse conditions could make it difficult at times for the
Acquiring Fund to sell certain securities or could result in lower prices than those used in calculating the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prices of
fixed-income securities generally are inversely related to interest rate changes; however, the price volatility caused by fluctuating interest rates of securities also is inversely related to the coupons of such securities. Accordingly, below
investment grade securities may be relatively less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher quality securities of comparable maturity because of their higher coupon. The investor receives this higher coupon in return for bearing greater credit
risk. The higher credit risk associated with below investment grade securities potentially can have a greater effect on the value of such securities than may be the case with higher quality issues of comparable maturity. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Lower grade securities may be particularly susceptible to economic downturns. It is likely that an economic recession could severely disrupt the market for
such securities and may have an adverse impact on the value of such securities. In addition, it is likely that any such economic downturn could adversely affect the ability of the issuers of such securities to repay principal and pay interest
thereon and increase the incidence of default for such securities. The ratings of Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P, Fitch and other rating agencies represent their opinions as to the quality of the obligations which they undertake to rate. Ratings are relative
and subjective and, although ratings may be useful in evaluating the safety of interest and principal payments, they do not evaluate the market value risk of such obligations. Although these ratings may be an initial criterion for selection of
portfolio investments, the Investment Advisor also will independently evaluate these securities and the ability of the issuers of such securities to pay interest and principal. To the extent that the Acquiring Fund invests in lower grade securities
that have not been rated by a rating agency, </P>
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the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objective will be more dependent on the Investment Advisor&#146;s credit analysis than would be the case when the Acquiring Fund
invests in rated securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Unrated Securities Risk</I>. Because the Acquiring Fund may purchase securities that are not rated by any rating
organization, the Investment Advisor may, after assessing their credit quality, internally assign ratings to certain of those securities in categories similar to those of rating organizations. Some unrated securities may not have an active trading
market or may be difficult to value, which means the Acquiring Fund might have difficulty selling them promptly at an acceptable price. To the extent that the Acquiring Fund invests in unrated securities, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to achieve
its investment objective will be more dependent on the Investment Advisor&#146;s credit analysis than would be the case when the Acquiring Fund invests in rated securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Zero-Coupon Securities Risk</I>. Municipal bonds may include <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds. Zero-coupon securities are bonds
that are sold at a discount to par value and do not pay interest during the life of the security. The discount approximates the total amount of interest the security will accrue and compound over the period until maturity at a rate of interest
reflecting the market rate of the security at the time of issuance. Upon maturity, the holder of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> security is entitled to receive the par value of the security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While interest payments are not made on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> securities, holders of such securities are deemed to have received
income (&#147;phantom income&#148;) annually, notwithstanding that cash may not be received currently. The effect of owning instruments that do not make current interest payments is that a fixed yield is earned not only on the original investment
but also, in effect, on all discount accretion during the life of the obligations. This implicit reinvestment of earnings at a fixed rate eliminates the risk of being unable to invest distributions at a rate as high as the implicit yield on the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bond, but at the same time eliminates the holder&#146;s ability to reinvest at higher rates in the future. For this reason, some of these securities may be subject to substantially greater price
fluctuations during periods of changing market interest rates than are comparable securities that pay interest currently. Longer term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds are more exposed to interest rate risk than shorter term <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds. These investments benefit the issuer by mitigating its need for cash to meet debt service, but also require a higher rate of return to attract investors who are willing to defer receipt of cash.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund accrues income with respect to these securities for U.S. federal income tax and accounting purposes prior to the receipt of cash
payments. Zero-coupon securities may be subject to greater fluctuation in value and less liquidity in the event of adverse market conditions than comparably rated securities that pay cash interest at regular intervals. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Further, to maintain its qualification for pass-through treatment under the federal tax laws, the Acquiring Fund is required to distribute income to its
shareholders and, consequently, may have to dispose of other, more liquid portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances or may have to leverage itself by borrowing in order to generate the cash to satisfy these distributions. The required
distributions may result in an increase in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
addition to the above-described risks, there are certain other risks related to investing in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> securities. During a period of severe market conditions, the market for such securities may become even
less liquid. In addition, as these securities do not pay cash interest, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment exposure to these securities and their risks, including credit risk, will increase during the time these securities are held in the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Variable Rate Demand Obligations Risk</I>. Variable rate demand obligations (&#147;VRDOs&#148;) are floating rate
securities that combine an interest in a long-term municipal bond with a right to demand payment before maturity from a bank or other financial institution. If the bank or financial institution is unable to pay, the Acquiring Fund may lose money.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Indexed and Inverse Securities Risk</I>. Investments in inverse floaters, residual interest TOBs and similar instruments expose the Acquiring Fund to
the same risks as investments in fixed income securities and derivatives, as well as other risks, including those associated with leverage and increased volatility. An investment in these securities typically will involve greater risk than an
investment in a fixed rate security. Distributions on inverse floaters, residual interest TOBs and similar instruments will typically bear an inverse relationship to short-term interest rates and typically will be reduced or, potentially, eliminated
as interest rates rise. Inverse floaters, residual interest TOBs and similar </P>
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instruments will underperform the market for fixed rate securities in a rising interest rate environment. Inverse floaters may be considered to be leveraged to the extent that their interest
rates vary by a magnitude that exceeds the magnitude of the change in a reference rate of interest (typically a short-term interest rate). The leverage inherent in inverse floaters is associated with greater volatility in their market values.
Investments in inverse floaters, residual interest TOBs and similar instruments that have fixed income securities underlying them will expose the Acquiring Fund to the risks associated with those fixed income securities and the values of those
investments may be especially sensitive to changes in prepayment rates on the underlying fixed income securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>When-Issued, Forward Commitment and
Delayed Delivery Transactions Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis (including on a forward commitment or &#147;TBA&#148; (to be announced) basis) and may purchase or sell those securities for delayed delivery.
When-issued and delayed delivery transactions occur when securities are purchased or sold by the Acquiring Fund with payment and delivery taking place in the future to secure an advantageous yield or price. Securities purchased on a when-issued or
delayed delivery basis may expose the Acquiring Fund to counterparty risk of default as well as the risk that securities may experience fluctuations in value prior to their actual delivery. The Acquiring Fund will not accrue income with respect to a
when-issued or delayed delivery security prior to its stated delivery date. Purchasing securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis can involve the additional risk that the price or yield available in the market when the delivery takes
place may not be as favorable as that obtained in the transaction itself. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Repurchase Agreements Risk</I>. Repurchase agreements typically involve the
acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of fixed income securities from a selling financial institution such as a bank, savings and loan association or broker-dealer. The agreement provides that the Acquiring Fund will sell the securities back to the
institution at a fixed time in the future. The Acquiring Fund does not bear the risk of a decline in the value of the underlying security unless the seller defaults under its repurchase obligation. In the event of the bankruptcy or other default of
a seller of a repurchase agreement, the Acquiring Fund could experience both delays in liquidating the underlying securities and losses, including possible decline in the value of the underlying security during the period in which the Acquiring Fund
seeks to enforce its rights thereto; possible lack of access to income on the underlying security during this period; and expenses of enforcing its rights. While repurchase agreements involve certain risks not associated with direct investments in
fixed income securities, the Acquiring Fund follows procedures approved by the Board that are designed to minimize such risks. The value of the collateral underlying the repurchase agreement will be at least equal to the repurchase price, including
any accrued interest earned on the repurchase agreement. In the event of a default or bankruptcy by a selling financial institution, the Acquiring Fund generally will seek to liquidate such collateral. However, the exercise of the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s right to liquidate such collateral could involve certain costs or delays and, to the extent that proceeds from any sale upon a default of the obligation to repurchase were less than the repurchase price, the Acquiring Fund could suffer a
loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Reverse Repurchase Agreements Risk</I>. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risks that the interest income earned on the investment of the
proceeds will be less than the interest expense of the Acquiring Fund, that the market value of the securities sold by the Acquiring Fund may decline below the price at which the Acquiring Fund is obligated to repurchase the securities and that the
securities may not be returned to the Acquiring Fund. There is no assurance that reverse repurchase agreements can be successfully employed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Securities Lending Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund may lend securities to financial institutions. Securities lending involves exposure to certain risks,
including operational risk (<I>i.e.</I>, the risk of losses resulting from problems in the settlement and accounting process), &#147;gap&#148; risk (<I>i.e.</I>, the risk of a mismatch between the return on cash collateral reinvestments and the fees
the Acquiring Fund has agreed to pay a borrower), and credit, legal, counterparty and market risk. If a securities lending counterparty were to default, the Acquiring Fund would be subject to the risk of a possible delay in receiving collateral or
in recovering the loaned securities, or to a possible loss of rights in the collateral. In the event a borrower does not return the Acquiring Fund&#146;s securities as agreed, the Acquiring Fund may experience losses if the proceeds received from
liquidating the collateral do not at least equal the value of the loaned security at the time the collateral is liquidated, plus the transaction costs incurred in purchasing replacement securities. This event could trigger adverse tax consequences
for the Acquiring Fund. The Acquiring Fund could lose money if its short-term investment of the collateral declines in value over the period of the loan. Substitute payments for dividends received by the Acquiring Fund for securities loaned out by
the Acquiring Fund will generally not be considered qualified dividend income. The securities lending agent will take the tax effects on shareholders of this difference into account </P>
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in connection with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s securities lending program. Substitute payments received on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities loaned out will generally
not be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Restricted and Illiquid Securities Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund may invest in
illiquid or less liquid investments or investments in which no secondary market is readily available or which are otherwise illiquid, including private placement securities. The Acquiring Fund may not be able to readily dispose of such investments
at prices that approximate those at which the Acquiring Fund could sell such investments if they were more widely-traded and, as a result of such illiquidity, the Acquiring Fund may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions
if necessary to raise cash to meet its obligations. Limited liquidity can also affect the market price of investments, thereby adversely affecting the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV and ability to make dividend distributions. The financial markets in
general, and certain segments of the mortgage related securities markets in particular, have in recent years experienced periods of extreme secondary market supply and demand imbalance, resulting in a loss of liquidity during which market prices
were suddenly and substantially below traditional measures of intrinsic value. During such periods, some investments could be sold only at arbitrary prices and with substantial losses. Periods of such market dislocation may occur again at any time.
Privately issued debt securities are often of below investment grade quality, frequently are unrated and present many of the same risks as investing in below investment grade public debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Restricted securities are securities that may not be sold to the public without an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or that may be
sold only in a privately negotiated transaction or pursuant to an exemption from registration. For example, Rule 144A under the Securities Act provides an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the resale of certain
restricted securities to qualified institutional buyers, such as the Acquiring Fund. However, an insufficient number of qualified institutional buyers interested in purchasing the Rule 144A-eligible securities that the Acquiring Fund holds could
affect adversely the marketability of certain Rule 144A securities, and the Acquiring Fund might be unable to dispose of such securities promptly or at reasonable prices. When registration is required to sell a security, the Acquiring Fund may be
obligated to pay all or part of the registration expenses and considerable time may pass before the Acquiring Fund is permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement. If adverse market conditions develop during this period,
the Acquiring Fund might obtain a less favorable price than the price that prevailed when the Acquiring Fund decided to sell. The Acquiring Fund may be unable to sell restricted and other illiquid investments at opportune times or prices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Investment Companies Risk</I>. Subject to the limitations set forth in the 1940 Act and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s governing documents or as otherwise
permitted by the SEC, the Acquiring Fund may acquire shares in other affiliated and unaffiliated investment companies, including exchange-traded funds (&#147;ETFs&#148;) and business development companies (&#147;BDCs&#148;). The market value of the
shares of other investment companies may differ from their NAV. As an investor in investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs, the Acquiring Fund would bear its ratable share of that entity&#146;s expenses, including its investment advisory and
administration fees, while continuing to pay its own advisory and administration fees and other expenses. As a result, shareholders will be absorbing duplicate levels of fees with respect to investments in other investment companies, including ETFs
or BDCs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The securities of other investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs, in which the Acquiring Fund may invest may be leveraged. As a result, the
Acquiring Fund may be indirectly exposed to leverage through an investment in such securities. An investment in securities of other investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs, that use leverage may expose the Acquiring Fund to higher volatility in
the market value of such securities and the possibility that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s long-term returns on such securities (and, indirectly, the long-term returns of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common shares) will be diminished. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ETFs are generally not actively managed and may be affected by a general decline in market segments relating to its index. An ETF typically invests in
securities included in, or representative of, its index regardless of their investment merits and does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Strategic Transactions and Derivatives Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund may engage in various derivative transactions or portfolio strategies (&#147;Strategic
Transactions&#148;) for duration management and other risk management purposes, including to attempt to protect against possible changes in the market value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the securities markets and
changes in interest rates or to protect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of portfolio securities for investment purposes or to establish
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a position in the securities markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing particular securities or to enhance income or gain. Derivatives are financial contracts or instruments whose value
depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index (or relationship between two indices). The Acquiring Fund also may use derivatives to add leverage to the portfolio and/or to hedge against increases in the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s costs associated with any leverage strategy that it may employ. The use of Strategic Transactions to enhance current income may be particularly speculative. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Strategic Transactions involve risks. The risks associated with Strategic Transactions include (i)&nbsp;the imperfect correlation between the value of such
instruments and the underlying assets, (ii)&nbsp;the possible default of the counterparty to the transaction, (iii)&nbsp;illiquidity of the derivative instruments, and (iv)&nbsp;high volatility losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which
are potentially unlimited. Although both <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) and exchange-traded derivatives markets may experience a lack of liquidity, OTC <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-standardized</FONT> derivative transactions are generally less liquid than exchange-traded instruments. The illiquidity of the derivatives markets may be due to various factors, including congestion, disorderly
markets, limitations on deliverable supplies, the participation of speculators, government regulation and intervention, and technical and operational or system failures. In addition, daily limits on price fluctuations and speculative position limits
on exchanges on which the Acquiring Fund may conduct its transactions in derivative instruments may prevent prompt liquidation of positions, subjecting the Acquiring Fund to the potential of greater losses. Furthermore, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
ability to successfully use Strategic Transactions depends on the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to predict pertinent securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors, which cannot be assured. The use of
Strategic Transactions may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require the Acquiring Fund to sell or purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of
appreciation the Acquiring Fund can realize on an investment or may cause the Acquiring Fund to hold a security that it might otherwise sell. Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid assets, amounts paid by the Acquiring Fund as premiums and
cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise available to the Acquiring Fund for investment purposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Exchange-traded derivatives and OTC derivative transactions submitted for clearing through a central counterparty are also subject to minimum initial and
variation margin requirements set by the relevant clearinghouse, as well as possible <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SEC-</FONT> or Commodity Futures Trading Commission (&#147;CFTC&#148;) mandated margin requirements. The CFTC and federal banking
regulators also have imposed margin requirements on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cleared</FONT> OTC derivatives, and the SEC has proposed (but not yet finalized) such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cleared</FONT> margin requirements.
As applicable, margin requirements will increase the overall costs for the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Many OTC derivatives are valued on the basis of dealers&#146;
pricing of these instruments. However, the price at which dealers value a particular derivative and the price that the same dealers would actually be willing to pay for such derivative should the Acquiring Fund wish or be forced to sell such
position may be materially different. Such differences can result in an overstatement of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV and may materially adversely affect the Acquiring Fund in situations in which the Acquiring Fund is required to sell derivative
instruments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect matching
between the derivative and the underlying security, and there can be no assurances that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s hedging transactions will be effective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Derivatives may give rise to a form of leverage and may expose the Acquiring Fund to greater risk and increase its costs. Recent legislation calls for new
regulation of the derivatives markets. The extent and impact of the regulation is not yet known and may not be known for some time. New regulation may make derivatives more costly, may limit the availability of derivatives, or may otherwise
adversely affect the value or performance of derivatives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In November 2019, the SEC proposed new regulations governing the use of derivatives by
registered investment companies. If adopted as proposed, new Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">18f-4</FONT> would impose limits on the amount of derivatives a fund could enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by
funds to comply with Section&nbsp;18 of the 1940 Act, treat derivatives as senior securities so that a failure to comply with the proposed limits would result in a statutory violation and require funds whose use of derivatives is more than a limited
specified exposure amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. </P>
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the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks such as credit risk, currency risk, leverage risk, liquidity risk, correlation risk, index risk and volatility
as described below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Credit Risk</U>&#151;the risk that the counterparty in a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its
financial obligation to the Acquiring Fund, or the risk that the reference entity in a derivative will not be able to honor its financial obligations. In particular, derivatives traded in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) markets often are not guaranteed by an Exchange (as defined herein) or clearing corporation and often do not require payment of margin, and to the extent that the Acquiring
Fund has unrealized gains in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its counterparties, the Acquiring Fund is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt or otherwise fail to honor their obligations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Currency Risk</U>&#151;the risk that changes in the exchange rate between two currencies will adversely affect
the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Leverage Risk</U>&#151;the risk associated with certain types of investments or trading strategies (such as,
for example, borrowing money to increase the amount of investments) that relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. Certain transactions in derivatives (such as futures transactions or sales of put
options) involve substantial leverage risk and may expose the Acquiring Fund to potential losses that exceed the amount originally invested by the Acquiring Fund. When the Acquiring Fund engages in such a transaction, the Acquiring Fund will deposit
in a segregated account, or earmark on its books and records, liquid assets with a value at least equal to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure, on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis,
to the transaction (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). Such segregation or earmarking will ensure that the Acquiring Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction, but will not limit the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure to loss. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Liquidity Risk</U>&#151;the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time
that the Acquiring Fund would like or at the price that the Acquiring Fund as seller believes the security is currently worth. There can be no assurances that, at any specific time, either a liquid secondary market will exist for a derivative or the
Acquiring Fund will otherwise be able to sell such instrument at an acceptable price. It may, therefore, not be possible to close a position in a derivative without incurring substantial losses, if at all. The absence of liquidity may also make it
more difficult for the Acquiring Fund to ascertain a market value for such instruments. Although both OTC and exchange-traded derivatives markets may experience a lack of liquidity, certain derivatives traded in OTC markets, including indexed
securities, swaps and OTC options, involve substantial illiquidity risk. The illiquidity of the derivatives markets may be due to various factors, including congestion, disorderly markets, limitations on deliverable supplies, the participation of
speculators, government regulation and intervention, and technical and operational or system failures. In addition, the liquidity of a secondary market in an exchange-traded derivative contract may be adversely affected by &#147;daily price
fluctuation limits&#148; established by the exchanges which limit the amount of fluctuation in an exchange-traded contract price during a single trading day. Once the daily limit has been reached in the contract, no trades may be entered into at a
price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open positions. Prices have in the past moved beyond the daily limit on a number of consecutive trading days. If it is not possible to close an open derivative position entered into by the
Acquiring Fund, the Acquiring Fund would continue to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin in the event of adverse price movements. In such a situation, if the Acquiring Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell portfolio
securities to meet daily variation margin requirements at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Correlation Risk</U>&#151;the risk that changes in the value of a derivative will not match the changes in the
value of the portfolio holdings that are being hedged or of the particular market or security to which the Acquiring Fund seeks exposure through the use of the derivative. There are a number of factors which may prevent a derivative instrument from
achieving the desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an underlying asset, rate or index, such as the impact of fees, expenses and transaction costs, the timing of pricing, and disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for such derivative
instrument. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Index Risk</U>&#151;if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the
risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Acquiring Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below the price that the Acquiring Fund paid for such derivative.
Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable
index. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Volatility Risk</U>&#151;the risk that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s use of derivatives may reduce income or gain
and/or increase volatility. Volatility is defined as the characteristic of a security, an index or a market to fluctuate significantly in price over a defined time period. The Acquiring Fund could suffer losses related to its derivative positions as
a result of unanticipated market movements, which losses are potentially unlimited. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When a derivative is used as a hedge against a
position that the Acquiring Fund holds, any loss generated by the derivative generally should be substantially offset by gains on the hedged investment, and vice versa. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate
gains. Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect matching between the derivative and the underlying security, and there can be no assurances that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s hedging transactions will be effective. The Acquiring Fund could also suffer
losses related to its derivative positions as a result of unanticipated market movements, which losses are potentially unlimited. The Investment Advisor may not be able to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates and
other economic factors, which could cause the Acquiring Fund&#146;s derivatives positions to lose value. In addition, some derivatives are more sensitive to interest rate changes and market price fluctuations than other securities. The possible lack
of a liquid secondary market for derivatives and the resulting inability of the Acquiring Fund to sell or otherwise close a derivatives position could expose the Acquiring Fund to losses and could make derivatives more difficult for the Acquiring
Fund to value accurately. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When engaging in a hedging transaction, the Acquiring Fund may determine not to seek to establish a perfect correlation between
the hedging instruments utilized and the portfolio holdings being hedged. Such an imperfect correlation may prevent the Acquiring Fund from achieving the intended hedge or expose the Acquiring Fund to a risk of loss. The Acquiring Fund may also
determine not to hedge against a particular risk because it does not regard the probability of the risk occurring to be sufficiently high as to justify the cost of the hedge or because it does not foresee the occurrence of the risk. It may not be
possible for the Acquiring Fund to hedge against a change or event at attractive prices or at a price sufficient to protect the assets of the Acquiring Fund from the decline in value of the portfolio positions anticipated as a result of such change.
The Acquiring Fund may also be restricted in its ability to effectively manage the portion of its assets that are segregated or earmarked to cover its obligations. In addition, it may not be possible to hedge at all against certain risks. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Acquiring Fund invests in a derivative instrument it could lose more than the principal amount invested. Moreover, derivatives raise certain tax,
legal, regulatory and accounting issues that may not be presented by investments in securities, and there is some risk that certain issues could be resolved in a manner that could adversely impact the performance of the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund is not required to use derivatives or other portfolio strategies to seek to increase return or to seek to hedge its portfolio and may
choose not to do so. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurances that the Acquiring Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be
beneficial. Although the Investment Advisor seeks to use derivatives to further the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment objective, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Options Risk</I>. There are several risks associated with transactions in options on securities and indexes. For example, there are significant differences
between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objective. In addition, a liquid secondary market for particular options, whether traded
OTC or on a recognized securities exchange (e.g., NYSE), separate trading boards of a securities exchange or through a market system that provides contemporaneous transaction pricing information (an &#147;Exchange&#148;) may be absent for reasons
which include the following: there may be insufficient trading interest in certain options; restrictions may be imposed by an Exchange on opening transactions or closing transactions </P>
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or both; trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying securities; unusual or unforeseen circumstances may
interrupt normal operations on an Exchange; the facilities of an Exchange or the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (&#147;OCC&#148;) may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume; or one or more Exchanges could, for
economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the secondary market on that Exchange (or in that class or series of options)
would cease to exist, although outstanding options that had been issued by the OCC as a result of trades on that exchange would continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Transactions and Options Risk</I>. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts and options are (a)&nbsp;the imperfect
correlation between the change in market value of the instruments held by the Acquiring Fund and the price of the futures contract or option; (b)&nbsp;possible lack of a liquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to
close a futures contract when desired; (c)&nbsp;losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited; (d)&nbsp;the Investment Advisor&#146;s inability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest
rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors; and (e)&nbsp;the possibility that the counterparty will default in the performance of its obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment in futures contracts involves the risk of imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the futures contract and the price of the
security being hedged. The hedge will not be fully effective when there is imperfect correlation between the movements in the prices of two financial instruments. For example, if the price of the futures contract moves more or less than the price of
the hedged security, the Acquiring Fund will experience either a loss or gain on the futures contract which is not completely offset by movements in the price of the hedged securities. To compensate for imperfect correlations, the Acquiring Fund may
purchase or sell futures contracts in a greater dollar amount than the hedged securities if the volatility of the hedged securities is historically greater than the volatility of the futures contracts. Conversely, the Acquiring Fund may purchase or
sell fewer futures contracts if the volatility of the price of the hedged securities is historically lower than that of the futures contracts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
particular securities comprising the index underlying a securities index financial futures contract may vary from the securities held by the Acquiring Fund. As a result, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to hedge effectively all or a portion of the
value of its securities through the use of such financial futures contracts will depend in part on the degree to which price movements in the index underlying the financial futures contract correlate with the price movements of the securities held
by the Acquiring Fund. The correlation may be affected by disparities in the average maturity, ratings, geographical mix or structure of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investments as compared to those comprising the securities index and general economic
or political factors. In addition, the correlation between movements in the value of the securities index may be subject to change over time as additions to and deletions from the securities index alter its structure. The correlation between futures
contracts on U.S. Government securities and the securities held by the Acquiring Fund may be adversely affected by similar factors and the risk of imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of such futures contracts and the prices of
securities held by the Acquiring Fund may be greater. The trading of futures contracts also is subject to certain market risks, such as inadequate trading activity, which could at times make it difficult or impossible to liquidate existing
positions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may liquidate futures contracts it enters into through offsetting transactions on the applicable contract market. There can
be no assurances, however, that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular futures contract at any specific time. Thus, it may not be possible to close out a futures position. In the event of adverse price movements, the Acquiring Fund
would continue to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin. In such situations, if the Acquiring Fund has insufficient cash, it may be required to sell portfolio securities to meet daily variation margin requirements at a time
when it may be disadvantageous to do so. The inability to close out futures positions also could have an adverse impact on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to hedge effectively its investments in securities. The liquidity of a secondary market in a
futures contract may be adversely affected by &#147;daily price fluctuation limits&#148; established by commodity exchanges which limit the amount of fluctuation in a futures contract price during a single trading day. Once the daily limit has been
reached in the contract, no trades may be entered into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open futures positions. Prices have in the past moved beyond the daily limit on a number of consecutive trading days. The
Acquiring Fund will enter into a futures position only if, in the judgement of the Investment Advisor, there appears to be an actively traded secondary market for such futures contracts. </P>
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Advisor to forecast correctly the direction and extent of interest rate movements within a given time frame. To the extent interest rates remain stable during the period in which a futures contract or option is held by the Acquiring Fund or such
rates move in a direction opposite to that anticipated, the Acquiring Fund may realize a loss on the Strategic Transaction which is not fully or partially offset by an increase in the value of portfolio securities. As a result, the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s total return for such period may be less than if it had not engaged in the Strategic Transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because of low initial margin deposits made
upon the opening of a futures position, futures transactions involve substantial leverage. As a result, relatively small movements in the price of the futures contracts can result in substantial unrealized gains or losses. There is also the risk of
loss by the Acquiring Fund of margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of a broker with which the Acquiring Fund has an open position in a financial futures contract. Because the Acquiring Fund will engage in the purchase and sale of futures
contracts for hedging purposes or to seek to enhance the Acquiring Fund&#146;s return, any losses incurred in connection therewith may, if the strategy is successful, be offset in whole or in part by increases in the value of securities held by the
Acquiring Fund or decreases in the price of securities the Acquiring Fund intends to acquire. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of risk the Acquiring Fund assumes when it
purchases an option on a futures contract is the premium paid for the option plus related transaction costs. In addition to the correlation risks discussed above, the purchase of an option on a futures contract also entails the risk that changes in
the value of the underlying futures contract will not be fully reflected in the value of the option purchased. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Counterparty Risk</I>. The Acquiring
Fund will be subject to credit risk with respect to the counterparties to the derivative contracts purchased by the Acquiring Fund. Because derivative transactions in which the Acquiring Fund may engage may involve instruments that are not traded on
an exchange or cleared through a central counterparty but are instead traded between counterparties based on contractual relationships, the Acquiring Fund is subject to the risk that a counterparty will not perform its obligations under the related
contracts. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Acquiring Fund may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in bankruptcy or other reorganization
proceedings. The Acquiring Fund may obtain only a limited recovery, or may obtain no recovery, in such circumstances. Although the Acquiring Fund intends to enter into transactions only with counterparties that the Investment Advisor believes to be
creditworthy, there can be no assurances that, as a result, a counterparty will not default and that the Acquiring Fund will not sustain a loss on a transaction. In the event of the counterparty&#146;s bankruptcy or insolvency, the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s collateral may be subject to the conflicting claims of the counterparty&#146;s creditors, and the Acquiring Fund may be exposed to the risk of a court treating the Acquiring Fund as a general unsecured creditor of the counterparty,
rather than as the owner of the collateral. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The counterparty risk for cleared derivatives is generally lower than for uncleared OTC derivative
transactions since generally a clearing organization becomes substituted for each counterparty to a cleared derivative contract and, in effect, guarantees the parties&#146; performance under the contract as each party to a trade looks only to the
clearing organization for performance of financial obligations under the derivative contract. However, there can be no assurances that a clearing organization, or its members, will satisfy its obligations to the Acquiring Fund, or that the Acquiring
Fund would be able to recover the full amount of assets deposited on its behalf with the clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or the Acquiring Fund&#146;s clearing broker. In addition, cleared derivative
transactions benefit from daily <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marking-to-market</FONT></FONT> and settlement, and segregation and minimum capital requirements applicable to intermediaries. Uncleared OTC derivative
transactions generally do not benefit from such protections. This exposes the Acquiring Fund to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the
contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the Acquiring Fund to suffer a loss. Such &#147;counterparty risk&#148; is accentuated for contracts with longer maturities where events may intervene to
prevent settlement, or where the Acquiring Fund has concentrated its transactions with a single or small group of counterparties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the
Acquiring Fund is subject to the risk that issuers of the instruments in which it invests and trades may default on their obligations under those instruments, and that certain events may occur that have an immediate and significant adverse effect on
the value of those instruments. There can be no assurances that an issuer of an instrument in which the Acquiring Fund invests will not default, or that an event that has an immediate and significant adverse
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effect on the value of an instrument will not occur, and that the Acquiring Fund will not sustain a loss on a transaction as a result. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Swaps Risk</I>. Swaps are a type of derivative. Swap agreements involve the risk that the party with which the Acquiring Fund has entered into the swap
will default on its obligation to pay the Acquiring Fund and the risk that the Acquiring Fund will not be able to meet its obligations to pay the other party to the agreement. In order to seek to hedge the value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
portfolio, to hedge against increases in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s cost associated with interest payments on any outstanding borrowings or to seek to increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s return, the Acquiring Fund may enter into swaps, including
interest rate swap, total return swap and/or credit default swap transactions. In interest rate swap transactions, there is a risk that yields will move in the direction opposite of the direction anticipated by the Acquiring Fund, which would cause
the Acquiring Fund to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect Acquiring Fund performance. In addition to the risks applicable to swaps generally (including counterparty risk, high volatility, liquidity risk
and credit risk), credit default swap transactions involve special risks because they are difficult to value, are highly susceptible to liquidity and credit risk, and generally pay a return to the party that has paid the premium only in the event of
an actual default by the issuer of the underlying obligation (as opposed to a credit downgrade or other indication of financial difficulty). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Historically, swap transactions have been individually negotiated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-standardized</FONT> transactions entered into in OTC
markets and have not been subject to the same type of government regulation as exchange-traded instruments. However, since the global financial crisis, the OTC derivatives markets have recently become subject to comprehensive statutes and
regulations. In particular, in the United States, the Dodd-Frank Act requires that certain derivatives with U.S. persons must be executed on a regulated market and a substantial portion of OTC derivatives must be submitted for clearing to regulated
clearinghouses. As a result, swap transactions entered into by the Acquiring Fund may become subject to various requirements applicable to swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act, including clearing, exchange-execution, reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, which may make it more difficult and costly for the Acquiring Fund to enter into swap transactions and may also render certain strategies in which the Acquiring Fund might otherwise engage impossible or so costly that they will no
longer be economical to implement. Furthermore, the number of counterparties that may be willing to enter into swap transactions with the Acquiring Fund may also be limited if the swap transactions with the Acquiring Fund are subject to the swap
regulation under the Dodd-Frank Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit default and total return swap agreements may effectively add leverage to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio
because, in addition to its managed assets, the Acquiring Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. Total return swap agreements are subject to the risk that a counterparty will default on its payment
obligations to the Acquiring Fund thereunder. The Acquiring Fund is not required to enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to enhance income or gain and may choose not to do so. In addition, the swaps market is subject to a changing
regulatory environment. It is possible that regulatory or other developments in the swaps market could adversely affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to successfully use swaps. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Over-the-Counter</FONT></FONT> Trading Risk</I>. The derivative instruments that may be
purchased or sold by the Acquiring Fund may include instruments not traded on an exchange. The risk of nonperformance by the counterparty to an instrument may be greater than, and the ease with which the Acquiring Fund can dispose of or enter into
closing transactions with respect to an instrument may be less than, the risk associated with an exchange traded instrument. In addition, significant disparities may exist between &#147;bid&#148; and &#147;asked&#148; prices for derivative
instruments that are not traded on an exchange. Derivative instruments not traded on exchanges also are not subject to the same type of government regulation as exchange traded instruments, and many of the protections afforded to participants in a
regulated environment may not be available in connection with the transactions. Because derivatives traded in OTC markets generally are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing corporation, to the extent that the Acquiring Fund has unrealized gains
in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its counterparties, the Acquiring Fund is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt or otherwise fail to honor its obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain derivatives traded in OTC markets, including indexed securities, swaps and OTC options, involve substantial liquidity risk. The absence of liquidity
may make it difficult or impossible for the Acquiring Fund to sell such instruments promptly at an acceptable price. The absence of liquidity may also make it more difficult for the Acquiring Fund to ascertain a market value for such instruments.
The Acquiring Fund will, therefore, acquire illiquid OTC instruments (i)&nbsp;if the agreement pursuant to which the instrument is purchased contains a formula price at which the </P>
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instrument may be terminated or sold, or (ii)&nbsp;for which the Investment Advisor anticipates the Acquiring Fund can receive on each business day at least two independent bids or offers, unless
a quotation from only one dealer is available, in which case that dealer&#146;s quotation may be used. Because derivatives traded in OTC markets are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing corporation and generally do not require payment of
margin, to the extent that the Acquiring Fund has unrealized gains in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its counterparties the Acquiring Fund is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt or otherwise fail to honor its
obligations. The Acquiring Fund will attempt to minimize these risks by engaging in transactions in derivatives traded in OTC markets only with financial institutions that have substantial capital or that have provided the Acquiring Fund with a
third-party guaranty or other credit enhancement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Dodd-Frank Act Risk</I>. Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
of 2010 (the &#147;Dodd-Frank Act&#148;) (the &#147;Derivatives Title&#148;) imposed a substantially new regulatory structure on derivatives markets, with particular emphasis on swaps (which were subject to oversight by the CFTC) and security-based
swaps (which were subject to oversight by the SEC). The regulatory framework covers a broad range of swap market participants, including banks, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-banks,</FONT> credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers and
investment advisers. Prudential regulators were granted authority to regulate margining of swaps and security-based swaps of banks and bank-related entities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although the CFTC and the prudential regulators have adopted and have begun implementing required regulations, the SEC rules were not finalized until December
2019 and firms have until October 2021 to come into compliance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Current regulations for swaps require the mandatory central clearing and mandatory
exchange trading of particular types of interest rate swaps and index credit default swaps (together, &#147;Covered Swaps&#148;). The Fund is required to clear its Covered Swaps through a clearing broker, which requires, among other things, posting
initial margin and variation margin to the Fund&#146;s clearing broker in order to enter into and maintain positions in Covered Swaps. Covered Swaps generally are required to be executed through a swap execution facility (&#147;SEF&#148;), which can
involve additional transaction fees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additionally, under the Dodd-Frank Act, swaps (and both swaps and security-based swaps entered into with banks) are
subject to margin requirements and swap dealers are required to collect margin from the Fund and post variation margin to the Fund with respect to such derivatives. Specifically, regulations are now in effect that require swap dealers to post and
collect variation margin (comprised of specified liquid instruments and subject to a required haircut) in connection with trading of OTC swaps with the Fund. Shares of investment companies (other than certain money market funds) may not be posted as
collateral under these regulations. Requirements for posting of initial margin in connection with OTC swaps (as well as security-based swaps in addition to OTC swaps where the dealer is a bank or subsidiary of a bank holding company) will be <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">phased-in</FONT> through September 2021. The CFTC has not yet adopted capital requirements for swap dealers. As uncleared capital requirements for swap dealers and uncleared capital and margin requirements for
security-based swaps are phased in and implemented, such requirements may make certain types of trades and/or trading strategies more costly. There may be market dislocations due to uncertainty during the implementation period of any new regulation
and the Investment Advisor cannot know how the derivatives market will adjust to the CFTC&#146;s new capital regulations and to the new SEC regulations governing security-based swaps. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, regulations adopted by global prudential regulators that are now in effect require certain bank- regulated counterparties and certain of their
affiliates to include in &#147;qualified financial contracts,&#148; including many derivatives contracts as well as repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements, terms that delay or restrict the rights of counterparties to terminate such
contracts, foreclose upon collateral, exercise other default rights or restrict transfers of affiliate credit enhancements (such as guarantees) in the event that the bank-regulated counterparty and/or its affiliates are subject to certain types of
resolution or insolvency proceedings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Legal and Regulatory Risk</I>. At any time after the date hereof, legislation or additional regulations may be
enacted that could negatively affect the assets of the Acquiring Fund. Changing approaches to regulation may have a negative impact on the securities in which the Acquiring Fund invests. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the
Acquiring Fund itself is regulated. There can be no assurance that future legislation, regulation or deregulation will not have a material adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund or will not impair the ability of the Acquiring Fund to achieve its
investment objective. In addition, as new rules and regulations resulting from the </P>
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passage of the Dodd-Frank Act are implemented and new international capital and liquidity requirements are introduced under the Basel III Accords, the market may not react the way the Investment
Advisor expects. Whether the Acquiring Fund achieves its investment objective may depend on, among other things, whether the Investment Advisor correctly forecasts market reactions to this and other legislation. In the event the Investment Advisor
incorrectly forecasts market reaction, the Acquiring Fund may not achieve its investment objective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Regulation as a &#147;Commodity Pool</I>.&#148;
The CFTC subjects advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund that is advised by the investment adviser either (i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in
CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. To the extent the Acquiring Fund uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such
prescribed levels and will not market itself as a &#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, the Investment Advisor has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148;
under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Investment Advisor is not, therefore, subject to registration or regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of the Acquiring
Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Failure of Futures Commission Merchants and Clearing Organizations</I>. The Acquiring Fund is required to deposit funds to margin open positions
in cleared derivative instruments (both futures and swaps) with a clearing broker registered as a &#147;futures commission merchant&#148; (&#147;FCM&#148;). The CEA requires an FCM to segregate all funds received from customers with respect to any
orders for the purchase or sale of U.S. domestic futures contracts and cleared swaps from the FCM&#146;s proprietary assets. Similarly, the CEA requires each FCM to hold in a separate secure account all funds received from customers with respect to
any orders for the purchase or sale of foreign futures contracts and segregate any such funds from the funds received with respect to domestic futures contracts. However, all funds and other property received by an FCM from its customers are held by
an FCM on a commingled basis in an omnibus account and amounts in excess of assets posted to the clearing organization may be invested by an FCM in certain instruments permitted under the applicable regulation. There is a risk that assets deposited
by the Acquiring Fund with any FCM as margin for futures contracts or commodity options may, in certain circumstances, be used to satisfy losses of other clients of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s FCM. In addition, the assets of the Acquiring Fund posted
as margin against both swaps and futures contracts may not be fully protected in the event of the FCM&#146;s bankruptcy. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Legal, Tax and Regulatory
Risks</I>. Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may have material adverse effects on the Acquiring Fund. For example, the regulatory and tax environment for derivative instruments in which the Acquiring Fund may participate is
evolving, and such changes in the regulation or taxation of derivative instruments may have material adverse effects on the value of derivative instruments held by the Acquiring Fund and the ability of the Acquiring Fund to pursue its investment
strategies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment generally accorded to RICs, the Acquiring Fund must, among other things,
derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from certain prescribed sources and distribute for each taxable year at least 90% of its &#147;investment company taxable income&#148; (generally, ordinary income plus the excess, if any,
of net short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss) and at least 90% of its net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, if any. If for any taxable year the Acquiring Fund does not qualify as a RIC, all of its
taxable income for that year (including its net capital gain) would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders, and such distributions would be taxable as ordinary dividends to the extent of
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s current and accumulated earnings and profits. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The current presidential administration has called for, and in certain instances
has begun to implement, significant changes to U.S. fiscal, tax, trade, healthcare, immigration, foreign, and government regulatory policy. In this regard, there is significant uncertainty with respect to legislation, regulation and government
policy at the federal level, as well as the state and local levels. Recent events have created a climate of heightened uncertainty and introduced new and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">difficult-to-quantify</FONT></FONT> macroeconomic and political risks with potentially <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">far-reaching</FONT> implications. There has been a
corresponding meaningful increase in the uncertainty surrounding interest rates, inflation, foreign exchange rates, trade volumes and fiscal and monetary policy. To the extent the U.S. Congress or the current presidential administration implements
changes to U.S. policy, those changes may impact, among other things, the U.S. and global economy, international trade and relations, unemployment, immigration, corporate taxes, healthcare, the U.S. regulatory environment, inflation and other areas.
Some particular areas identified as subject to potential change, amendment or repeal include the Dodd-Frank Act, including the Volcker Rule and various swaps and derivatives </P>
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regulations, credit risk retention requirements and the authorities of the Federal Reserve, the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the SEC. Although the Acquiring Fund cannot predict the
impact, if any, of these changes to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s business, they could adversely affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Until the Acquiring Fund knows what policy changes are
made and how those changes impact the Acquiring Fund&#146;s business and the business of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s competitors over the long term, the Acquiring Fund will not know if, overall, the Acquiring Fund will benefit from them or be
negatively affected by them. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The risks and uncertainties associated with these policy proposals are heightened by the 2018 U.S. federal election, which
has resulted in different political parties controlling the U.S. House of Representatives, on the one hand, and the U.S. Senate and the Executive Branch, on the other hand. Additional risks arising from the differences in expressed policy
preferences among the various constituencies in these branches of the U.S. government has led in the past, and may lead in the future, to short-term or prolonged policy impasses, which could, and has, resulted in shutdowns of the U.S. federal
government. U.S. federal government shutdowns, especially prolonged shutdowns, could have a significant adverse impact on the economy in general and could impair the ability of issuers to raise capital in the securities markets. Any of these effects
could have an adverse impact on companies in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio and consequently on the value of their securities and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The rules dealing with U.S. federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the IRS and the U.S.
Treasury Department. The Acquiring Fund cannot predict how any changes in the tax laws might affect its investors or the Acquiring Fund itself. New legislation, U.S. Treasury regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions, with or
without retroactive application, could significantly and negatively affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to qualify as a RIC or the U.S. federal income tax consequences to its investors and itself of such qualification, or could have other
adverse consequences. You are urged to consult with your tax advisor with respect to the status of legislative, regulatory or administrative developments and proposals and their potential effect on an investment in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s shares.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>1940 Act Regulation</I>. The Acquiring Fund is a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company and as
such is subject to regulations under the 1940 Act. Generally speaking, any contract or provision thereof that is made, or where performance involves a violation of the 1940 Act or any rule or regulation thereunder is unenforceable by either party
unless a court finds otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Legislation Risk</I>. At any time after the date of this Proxy Statement, legislation may be enacted that could
negatively affect the assets of the Acquiring Fund. Legislation or regulation may change the way in which the Acquiring Fund itself is regulated. The Investment Advisor cannot predict the effects of any new governmental regulation that may be
implemented and there can be no assurance that any new governmental regulation will not adversely affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>LIBOR Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund may be exposed to financial instruments that are tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate (&#147;LIBOR&#148;) to
determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The Acquiring Fund&#146;s investments may pay interest at floating rates based on LIBOR or may be subject to interest caps or floors based on LIBOR. The
Acquiring Fund may also obtain financing at floating rates based on LIBOR. Derivative instruments utilized by the Acquiring Fund may also reference LIBOR. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In 2017, the head of the United Kingdom&#146;s Financial Conduct Authority announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021, and it is
expected that LIBOR will cease to be published after that time. The Acquiring Fund may have investments linked to other interbank offered rates, such as the Euro Overnight Index Average (&#147;EONIA&#148;), which may also cease to be published.
Various financial industry groups have begun planning for the transition away from LIBOR, but there are challenges to converting certain securities and transactions to a new reference rate (e.g., the Secured Overnight Financing Rate
(&#147;SOFR&#148;), which is intended to replace the U.S. dollar LIBOR). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither the effect of the LIBOR transition process nor its ultimate success can
yet be known. The transition process might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. While some existing LIBOR-based
instruments may contemplate a scenario where LIBOR is no longer available by providing for an alternative rate-setting methodology, </P>
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there may be significant uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of any such alternative methodologies to replicate LIBOR. Not all existing LIBOR-based instruments may have alternative
rate-setting provisions and there remains uncertainty regarding the willingness and ability of issuers to add alternative rate-setting provisions in certain existing instruments. In addition, a liquid market for newly issued instruments that use a
reference rate other than LIBOR still may be developing. There may also be challenges for the Acquiring Fund to enter into hedging transactions against such newly issued instruments until a market for such hedging transactions develops. All of the
aforementioned may adversely affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s performance or NAV. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Risks Associated with Recent Market Events</I>. Stresses associated
with the 2008 financial crisis in the United States and global economies peaked approximately a decade ago, but periods of unusually high volatility in the financial markets and restrictive credit conditions, sometimes limited to a particular sector
or a geography, continue to recur. Some countries, including the United States, have adopted and/or are considering the adoption of more protectionist trade policies, a move away from the tighter financial industry regulations that followed the
financial crisis, and/or substantially reducing corporate taxes. The exact shape of these policies is still being considered, but the equity and debt markets may react strongly to expectations of change, which could increase volatility, especially
if the market&#146;s expectations are not borne out. A rise in protectionist trade policies, and the possibility of changes to some international trade agreements, could affect the economies of many nations in ways that cannot necessarily be
foreseen at the present time. In addition, geopolitical and other risks, including environmental and public health, may add to instability in world economies and markets generally. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming
increasingly interconnected. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to countries experiencing economic, political and/or financial difficulties, the value and liquidity of the
Fund&#146;s investments may be negatively affected by such events. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in
China in December 2019 and has now developed into a global pandemic. The pandemic has resulted in closing borders, enhanced health screenings, healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, disruptions to supply chains and
customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other pandemics and epidemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in
ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. In addition, the impact of infectious diseases in developing or emerging market countries may be greater due to less established health care systems. Health crises caused by the novel
coronavirus pandemic may exacerbate other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-existing</FONT> political, social and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the pandemic may last for an extended period of time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk</I>. The occurrence of events similar to those in recent years, such as the aftermath of the war in Iraq,
instability in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East, new and ongoing epidemics and pandemics of infectious diseases and other global health events, natural/environmental disasters, terrorist attacks in the
United States and around the world, social and political discord, debt crises (such as the Greek crisis), sovereign debt downgrades, increasingly strained relations between the United States and a number of foreign countries, including traditional
allies, such as certain European countries, and historical adversaries, such as North Korea, Iran, China and Russia, and the international community generally, new and continued political unrest in various countries, such as Venezuela and Spain, the
exit or potential exit of one or more countries from the European Union (the &#147;EU&#148;) or the European Monetary Union (the &#147;EMU&#148;), continued changes in the balance of political power among and within the branches of the U.S.
government, among others, may result in market volatility, may have long-term effects on the U.S. and worldwide financial markets, and may cause further economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. The coronavirus pandemic has led to
illiquidity and volatility in the municipal bond markets and may lead to downgrades in the credit quality of certain municipal issuers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">China and the
United States have each recently imposed tariffs on the other country&#146;s products. These actions may trigger a significant reduction in international trade, the oversupply of certain manufactured goods, substantial price reductions of goods and
possible failure of individual companies and/or large segments of China&#146;s export industry, which could have a negative impact on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s performance. U.S. companies that source material and goods from China and those that make
large amounts of sales in China would be particularly vulnerable to an escalation of trade tensions. Uncertainty regarding the outcome of the trade tensions and the potential for a trade war could cause the U.S. dollar to decline against safe haven
currencies, such as the Japanese yen and the euro. Events such as these and their consequences are difficult to predict and it is unclear whether further tariffs may be imposed or other escalating actions may be taken in the future. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The decision made in the British referendum of June&nbsp;23, 2016 to leave the EU, an event widely referred to as
&#147;Brexit,&#148; has led to volatility in the financial markets of the United Kingdom and more broadly across Europe and may also lead to weakening in consumer, corporate and financial confidence in such markets. The formal notification to the
European Council required under Article 50 of the Treaty on EU was made on March&nbsp;29, 2017, following which the terms of exit were negotiated. Pursuant to an agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU, the United Kingdom left the EU on
January&nbsp;31, 2020, subject to a transition period ending December&nbsp;31, 2020. The longer term economic, legal, political and social framework to be put in place between the United Kingdom and the EU are unclear at this stage and are likely to
lead to ongoing political and economic uncertainty and periods of exacerbated volatility in both the United Kingdom and in wider European markets for some time. In particular, the decision made in Brexit may lead to a call for similar referendums in
other European jurisdictions which may cause increased economic volatility in the European and global markets. This <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> to long-term uncertainty may have an adverse effect on the economy generally and on the
ability of the Acquiring Fund to execute its strategies and to receive attractive returns. In particular, currency volatility may mean that the returns of the Acquiring Fund and its investments are adversely affected by market movements and may make
it more difficult, or more expensive, for the Acquiring Fund to execute prudent currency hedging policies. Potential decline in the value of the British Pound and/or the Euro against other currencies, along with the potential downgrading of the
United Kingdom&#146;s sovereign credit rating, may also have an impact on the performance of portfolio companies or investments located in the United Kingdom or Europe. In light of the above, no definitive assessment can currently be made regarding
the impact that Brexit will have on the Acquiring Fund, its investments or its organization more generally. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The occurrence of any of these above events
could have a significant adverse impact on the value and risk profile of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio. The Acquiring Fund does not know how long the securities markets may be affected by similar events and cannot predict the effects of
similar events in the future on the U.S. economy and securities markets. There can be no assurance that similar events and other market disruptions will not have other material and adverse implications. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Regulation and Government Intervention Risk</I>. The U.S. Government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments, recently have taken
unprecedented actions designed to support certain financial institutions and segments of the financial markets that have experienced extreme volatility, such as implementing stimulus packages, providing liquidity in fixed-income, commercial paper
and other markets, and providing tax breaks, among other actions. The reduction or withdrawal of Federal Reserve or other U.S. or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> governmental support could negatively affect financial markets
generally and reduce the value and liquidity of certain securities. Additionally, with the cessation of certain market support activities, the Acquiring Fund may face a heightened level of interest rate risk as a result of a rise or increased
volatility in interest rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that
affect the regulation of the issuers in which the Acquiring Fund invests. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Acquiring Fund is regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
ability to achieve its investment objective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, there appears to be a renewed popular, political and
judicial focus on finance related consumer protection. Financial institution practices are also subject to greater scrutiny and criticism generally. In the case of transactions between financial institutions and the general public, there may be a
greater tendency toward strict interpretation of terms and legal rights in favor of the consuming public, particularly where there is a real or perceived disparity in risk allocation and/or where consumers are perceived as not having had an
opportunity to exercise informed consent to the transaction. In the event of conflicting interests between retail investors holding common shares of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company such as the Acquiring Fund
and a large financial institution, a court may similarly seek to strictly interpret terms and legal rights in favor of retail investors. The Acquiring Fund may be affected by governmental action in ways that are not foreseeable, and there is a
possibility that such actions could have a significant adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund and its ability to achieve its investment objective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Investment Advisor and Others</I>. The investment activities of BlackRock, Inc. (&#147;BlackRock&#148;), the
ultimate parent company of the Investment Advisor, and its affiliates (including BlackRock and its subsidiaries (collectively, the &#147;Affiliates&#148;)),<B> </B>and their respective directors, officers or employees, in the management of, or their
interest in, their own accounts and other accounts they manage, may present conflicts of </P>
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interest that could disadvantage the Acquiring Fund and its shareholders. BlackRock and its Affiliates provide investment management services to other funds and discretionary managed accounts
that may follow investment programs similar to that of the Acquiring Fund. Subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act, BlackRock and its Affiliates intend to engage in such activities and may receive compensation from third parties for their
services. Neither BlackRock nor any Affiliate is under any obligation to share any investment opportunity, idea or strategy with the Acquiring Fund. As a result, BlackRock and its Affiliates may compete with the Acquiring Fund for appropriate
investment opportunities. The results of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment activities, therefore, may differ from those of an Affiliate and of other accounts managed by BlackRock or an Affiliate and it is possible that the Acquiring Fund could
sustain losses during periods in which one or more Affiliates and other accounts achieve profits on their trading for proprietary or other accounts. BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures designed to address potential conflicts of interests.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Market and Selection Risk</I>. Market risk is the possibility that the market values of securities owned by the Acquiring Fund will decline. There is
a risk that equity and/or bond markets will go down in value, including the possibility that such markets will go down sharply and unpredictably. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Stock
markets are volatile, and the price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company&#146;s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. An adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may depress the value
of a particular common stock held by the Acquiring Fund. Also, the price of common stocks is sensitive to general movements in the stock market and a drop in the stock market may depress the price of common stocks to which the Acquiring Fund has
exposure. Common stock prices fluctuate for several reasons, including changes in investors&#146; 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prices of fixed income securities tend to fall as interest rates rise, and such declines tend to be greater among fixed
income securities with longer maturities. Market risk is often greater among certain types of fixed income securities, such as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds that do not make regular interest payments but are instead
bought at a discount to their face values and paid in full upon maturity. As interest rates change, these securities often fluctuate more in price than securities that make regular interest payments and therefore subject the Acquiring Fund to
greater market risk than a fund that does not own these types of securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When-issued and delayed delivery transactions are subject to changes in
market conditions from the time of the commitment until settlement, which may adversely affect the prices or yields of the securities being purchased. The greater the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding commitments for these securities, the greater
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure to market price fluctuations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Selection risk is the risk that the securities that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s management
selects will underperform the equity and/or bond market, the market relevant indices or other funds with similar investment objectives and investment strategies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Defensive Investing Risk</I>. For defensive purposes, the Acquiring Fund may allocate assets into cash or short-term fixed income securities. In doing so,
the Acquiring Fund may succeed in avoiding losses but may otherwise fail to achieve its investment objective. Further, the value of short-term fixed income securities may be affected by changing interest rates and by changes in credit ratings of the
investments. If the Acquiring Fund holds cash uninvested it will be subject to the credit risk of the depository institution holding the cash. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Decision-Making Authority Risk</I>. Investors have no authority to make decisions or to exercise business discretion on behalf of the Acquiring Fund,
except as set forth in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s governing documents. The authority for all such decisions is generally delegated to the Board, which in turn, has delegated the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment activities to the Investment Advisor, subject to oversight by the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Management Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Investment Advisor and
the individual portfolio managers will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Acquiring Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these will produce the desired results. The Acquiring Fund may be subject
to a relatively high level of management risk because the </P>
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Acquiring Fund may invest in derivative instruments, which may be highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with equities
and bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Valuation Risk. </I>The Acquiring Fund is subject to valuation risk, which is the risk that one or more of the securities in which the
Acquiring Fund invests are valued at prices that the Acquiring Fund is unable to obtain upon sale due to factors such as incomplete data, market instability or human error. The Investment Advisor may use an independent pricing service or prices
provided by dealers to value securities at their market value. Because the secondary markets for certain investments may be limited, such instruments may be difficult to value. When market quotations are not available, the Investment Advisor may
price such investments pursuant to a number of methodologies, such as computer-based analytical modeling or individual security evaluations. These methodologies generate approximations of market values, and there may be significant professional
disagreement about the best methodology for a particular type of financial instrument or different methodologies that might be used under different circumstances. In the absence of an actual market transaction, reliance on such methodologies is
essential, but may introduce significant variances in the ultimate valuation of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investments. Technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers may also impact the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s ability to value its investments and the calculation of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When market quotations are not readily available or
are deemed to be inaccurate or unreliable, the Acquiring Fund values its investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the Board. Fair value is defined as the amount for which assets could be
sold in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time, taking into account the nature of the asset. Fair value pricing may require determinations that are inherently subjective and inexact about the value of a security or other asset. As a
result, there can be no assurance that fair value priced assets will not result in future adjustments to the prices of securities or other assets, or that fair value pricing will reflect a price that the Acquiring Fund is able to obtain upon sale,
and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security or other asset will be materially different from quoted or published prices, from the prices used by others for the same security or other asset and/or from the value that actually
could be or is realized upon the sale of that security or other asset. For example, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV could be adversely affected if the Acquiring Fund&#146;s determinations regarding the fair value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
investments were materially higher than the values that the Acquiring Fund ultimately realizes upon the disposal of such investments. Where market quotations are not readily available, valuation may require more research than for more liquid
investments. In addition, elements of judgment may play a greater role in valuation in such cases than for investments with a more active secondary market because there is less reliable objective data available. The Acquiring Fund prices its shares
daily and therefore all assets, including assets valued at fair value, are valued daily. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Reliance on the Investment Advisor Risk</I>. The Acquiring
Fund is dependent upon services and resources provided by the Investment Advisor, and therefore the Investment Advisor&#146;s parent, BlackRock. The Investment Advisor is not required to devote its full time to the business of the Acquiring Fund and
there is no guarantee or requirement that any investment professional or other employee of the Investment Advisor will allocate a substantial portion of his or her time to the Acquiring Fund. The loss of one or more individuals involved with the
Investment Advisor could have a material adverse effect on the performance or the continued operation of the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Reliance on Service
Providers Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund must rely upon the performance of service providers to perform certain functions, which may include functions that are integral to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s operations and financial performance. Failure by any
service provider to carry out its obligations to the Acquiring Fund in accordance with the terms of its appointment, to exercise due care and skill or to perform its obligations to the Acquiring Fund at all as a result of insolvency, bankruptcy or
other causes could have a material adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s performance and returns to common shareholders. The termination of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s relationship with any service provider, or any delay in appointing a
replacement for such service provider, could materially disrupt the business of the Acquiring Fund and could have a material adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s performance and returns to common shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Information Technology Systems Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund is dependent on the Investment Advisor for certain management services as well as back-office
functions. The Investment Advisor depends on information technology systems in order to assess investment opportunities, strategies and markets and to monitor and control risks for the Acquiring Fund. It is possible that a failure of some kind which
causes disruptions to these information technology systems could materially limit the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to adequately assess and adjust investments, formulate </P>
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strategies and provide adequate risk control. Any such information technology-related difficulty could harm the performance of the Acquiring Fund. Further, failure of the back-office functions of
the Investment Advisor to process trades in a timely fashion could prejudice the investment performance of the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Cyber Security
Risk</I>. With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Acquiring Fund is susceptible to operational, information security and related risks. In general, cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or
unintentional events. Cyber-attacks include, but are not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to digital systems (<I>e.g.</I>, through &#147;hacking&#148; or malicious software coding) for purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive
information, corrupting data, or causing operational disruption. Cyber-attacks may also be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized access, such as causing
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">denial-of-service</FONT></FONT> attacks on websites (<I>i.e.</I>, efforts to make network services unavailable to intended users). Cyber security failures by or breaches of the
Investment Advisor and other service providers (including, but not limited to, fund accountants, custodians, transfer agents and administrators), and the issuers of securities in which the Acquiring Fund invests, have the ability to cause
disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to calculate its NAV, impediments to trading, the inability of shareholders to transact business, violations
of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs, or additional compliance costs. In addition, substantial costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents
in the future. While the Acquiring Fund has established business continuity plans in the event of, and risk management systems to prevent, such cyber-attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems including the possibility that
certain risks have not been identified. Furthermore, the Acquiring Fund cannot control the cyber security plans and systems put in place by service providers to the Acquiring Fund and issuers in which the Acquiring Fund invests. As a result, the
Acquiring Fund or its shareholders could be negatively impacted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Misconduct of Employees and of Service Providers Risk</I>. Misconduct or
misrepresentations by employees of the Investment Advisor or the Acquiring Fund&#146;s service providers could cause significant losses to the Acquiring Fund. Employee misconduct may include binding the Acquiring Fund to transactions that exceed
authorized limits or present unacceptable risks and unauthorized trading activities, concealing unsuccessful trading activities (which, in any case, may result in unknown and unmanaged risks or losses) or making misrepresentations regarding any of
the foregoing. Losses could also result from actions by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s service providers, including, without limitation, failing to recognize trades and misappropriating assets. In addition, employees and service providers may improperly
use or disclose confidential information, which could result in litigation or serious financial harm, including limiting the Acquiring Fund&#146;s business prospects or future marketing activities. Despite the Investment Advisor&#146;s due diligence
efforts, misconduct and intentional misrepresentations may be undetected or not fully comprehended, thereby potentially undermining the Investment Advisor&#146;s due diligence efforts. As a result, no assurances can be given that the due diligence
performed by the Investment Advisor will identify or prevent any such misconduct. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Inflation Risk</I>. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of
assets or income from investment will be worth less in the future, as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the real value of the common shares and distributions on those shares can decline. In addition, during any periods
of rising inflation, interest rates on any borrowings by the Acquiring Fund would likely increase, which would tend to further reduce returns to the common shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Deflation Risk</I>. Deflation risk is the risk that prices throughout the economy decline over time, which may have an adverse effect on the market
valuation of companies, their assets and their revenues. In addition, deflation may have an adverse effect on the creditworthiness of issuers and may make issuer default more likely, which may result in a decline in the value of the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Portfolio Turnover Risk</I>. The Acquiring Fund&#146;s annual portfolio turnover rate may vary greatly from year to year, as
well as within a given year. Portfolio turnover rate is not considered a limiting factor in the execution of investment decisions for the Acquiring Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate results in correspondingly greater brokerage commissions and
other transactional expenses that are borne by the Acquiring Fund. High portfolio turnover may result in an increased realization of net short-term capital gains by the Acquiring Fund which, when distributed to common shareholders, will be taxable
as ordinary income. Additionally, in a declining market, portfolio turnover may create realized capital losses. </P>
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provisions that could limit the ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Acquiring Fund or convert the Acquiring Fund to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> status or to change the composition of the Board. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM is formed as a Delaware statutory trust pursuant to its Agreement and Declaration of Trust governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. MHE and MYF are
each organized as a Massachusetts business trust pursuant to its Declaration of Trust governed by the last of the State of Massachusetts. MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund are each formed as a Maryland corporation pursuant to its Articles of
Incorporation (the &#147;Charter&#148;) and governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. Each of BZM and MHE is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment
company registered under the 1940 Act. Each of MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the 1940 Act. Each Fund&#146;s principal office
is located at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, and each Fund&#146;s telephone number is (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM was formed as a Delaware statutory trust pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust governed by the laws of the State of Delaware on March&nbsp;14,
2002, and commenced operations on [April 30, 2002]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE was organized as a Massachusetts business trust pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust
governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts on April&nbsp;20, 1993, and commenced operations on [July 23, 1993]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA was formed as a Maryland
corporation governed by the laws of the State of Maryland on August&nbsp;24, 1993, and commenced operations on [October 29, 1993]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF was organized as a
Massachusetts business trust pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts on January&nbsp;21, 1992, and commenced operations on [February 28, 1992]. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN was formed as a Maryland corporation governed by the laws of the State of Maryland on December&nbsp;14, 1988, and commenced operations on [March 2, 1989].
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund was formed as a Maryland corporation governed by the laws of the State of Maryland on May&nbsp;5, 1992, and commenced operations on
[July 21, 1992]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MQY.&#148; BZM&#146;s common shares are listed on the NYSE as
&#147;BZM.&#148; MHE&#146;s common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MHE.&#148; MZA&#146;s common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MZA.&#148; MYF&#146;s common shares are listed on the NYSE as &#147;MYF.&#148; MEN&#146;s common shares are
listed on the NYSE as &#147;MEN.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of the Acquiring Fund and MEN has an April&nbsp;30 fiscal year end. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of BZM and MHE has an August&nbsp;31 fiscal year end. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of MZA and MYF has a July&nbsp;31 fiscal year end. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each
Fund has VRDP Shares outstanding. Each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares are not listed on a national stock exchange and have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered, sold,
assigned, transferred, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Please see
&#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for additional information. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Board of Trustees or Board of Directors and Officers
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Trustees or Board of Directors, as applicable (the &#147;Board&#148;), of each Fund currently consists of ten individuals (each, a
&#147;Board Member&#148;), eight of whom are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of each Fund as defined in the 1940 Act (the &#147;Independent Board Members&#148;). The registered investment companies advised by the Investment Advisor or its
affiliates (the &#147;BlackRock-Advised Funds&#148;) are organized into one complex of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-index</FONT>
fixed-income funds (the &#147;BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex&#148;), one complex of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds (the &#147;BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex&#148;) and one complex of
exchange-traded funds (each, a &#147;BlackRock Fund Complex&#148;). Each Fund is included in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex. The </P>
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Board Members also oversee as Board members the operations of the other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> registered investment companies included in the BlackRock Fixed-Income
Complex. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain biographical and other information relating to the Board Members and officers of each Fund is set forth below, including their year of
birth, their principal occupation for at least the last five years, the length of time served, the total number of investment companies overseen in the BlackRock Fund Complexes and any public directorships or trusteeships. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please refer to the below table which identifies the Board Members and sets forth certain biographical information about the Board Members for each Fund. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Birth<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Service)<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> (3)</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock-</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Advised</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registered</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Companies</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(&#147;RICs&#148;)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Consisting of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Portfolios</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(&#147;Portfolios&#148;)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Overseen<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Company or</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Company</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Directorships</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Held
During</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Past Five</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Years<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP></B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">Richard E. Cavanagh <BR>1946</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of the Board and Board Member (Since 2007)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Director, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 1998; Board Chair, Volunteers of America <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(a&nbsp;not-for-profit&nbsp;organization)</FONT></FONT> from
2015 to 2018 (board member since 2009); Director, Arch Chemicals (chemical and allied products) from 1999 to 2011; Trustee, Educational Testing Service from 1997 to 2009 and Chairman thereof from 2005 to 2009; Senior Advisor, The Fremont Group since
2008 and Director thereof since 1996; Faculty Member/Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard University since 2007 and Executive Dean from 1987 to 1995; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Conference Board, Inc. (global business research organization) from
1995 to 2007.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Karen P. Robards</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1950</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of the Board and Board Member (Since 2007)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Principal of Robards&nbsp;&amp; Company, LLC (consulting and private investing) since <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1987;&nbsp;Co-founder&nbsp;and</FONT> Director of the Cooke Center for Learning and Development <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(a&nbsp;not-for-profit&nbsp;organization)</FONT></FONT> since 1987; Director of Enable Injections, LLC (medical devices) since 2019; Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley from 1976 to
1987.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Greenhill&nbsp;&amp; Co., Inc.; AtriCure, Inc. (medical devices) from 2000 until 2017</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Michael J. Castellano <BR>1946</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2011)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Group LLC from 2001 to 2011; Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Ltd from 2004 to 2011; Director, Support Our Aging <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Religious&nbsp;(non-profit)&nbsp;from</FONT> 2009
to June 2015 and since 2017; Director, National Advisory Board of Church Management at Villanova University since 2010; Trustee, Domestic Church Media Foundation since 2012; Director, CircleBlack Inc. (financial technology company) since 2015.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Cynthia L. Egan <BR>1955</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2016)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2014 to 2015; President, Retirement Plan Services, for T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2012; executive positions within Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2007.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Unum (insurance); The Hanover Insurance Group (insurance); Envestnet (investment platform) from 2013 until 2016</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Name and Year of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Birth<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Held</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Length of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Service)<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> (3)</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock-</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Advised</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registered</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Companies</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(&#147;RICs&#148;)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Consisting of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Portfolios</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(&#147;Portfolios&#148;)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Overseen<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Other Public</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Company or</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Company</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Directorships</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Held
During</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Past Five</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Years<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP></B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Frank J. Fabozzi <BR>1948</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2007)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Editor of The Journal of Portfolio Management since 1986; Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School (France) since 2011; Visiting Professor, Princeton University for the 2013 to 2014 academic year and Spring 2017 semester;
Professor in the Practice of Finance, Yale University School of Management from 1994 to 2011 and currently a Teaching Fellow in Yale&#146;s Executive Programs; Board Member, BlackRock Equity-Liquidity Funds from 2014 to 2016; affiliated professor
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2011; Visiting Professor, Rutgers University for the Spring 2019 semester; Visiting Professor, New York University for the 2019 academic year.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">R. Glenn Hubbard <BR>1958</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2007)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Dean, Columbia Business School from 2004 to 2019; Faculty member, Columbia Business School since 1988.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">ADP (data and information services); Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (insurance); KKR Financial Corporation (finance) from 2004 until 2014</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">W. Carl Kester <BR>1951</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2007)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School since 2008; Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs from 2006 to 2010; Chairman of the Finance Unit, from 2005 to 2006; Senior Associate Dean and
Chairman of the MBA Program from 1999 to 2005; Member of the faculty of Harvard Business School since 1981.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Catherine A. Lynch <BR>1961</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2016)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and various other positions, National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust from 2003 to 2016; Associate Vice President for Treasury Management, The George Washington University from
1999 to 2003; Assistant Treasurer, Episcopal Church of America from 1995 to 1999.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="9"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="9"><B>Interested Board Members<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP></B></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robert Fairbairn</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1965</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2018)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. since 2019; Member of BlackRock&#146;s Global Executive and Global Operating <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Committees;&nbsp;Co-Chair&nbsp;of</FONT> BlackRock&#146;s Human Capital Committee; Senior
Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2010 to 2019; oversaw BlackRock&#146;s Strategic Partner Program and Strategic Product Management Group from 2012 to 2019; Member of the Board of Managers of BlackRock Investments, LLC from 2011 to 2018;
Global Head of BlackRock&#146;s Retail and iShares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>&nbsp;businesses from 2012 to 2016.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Birth<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Service)<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> (3)</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock-</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Advised</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registered</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Companies</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(&#147;RICs&#148;)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Consisting of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Portfolios</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(&#147;Portfolios&#148;)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Overseen<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Other Public</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Company or</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Investment</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Company</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Directorships</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Held
During</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Past Five</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Years<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP></B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">John M. Perlowski <BR>1964</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Board Member (Since 2015), President and Chief Executive Officer (Since 2010</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2009; Head of BlackRock Global Accounting and Product Services since 2009; Advisory Director of Family Resource Network (charitable foundation) since 2009.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">[&#9679;] RICs consisting of [&#9679;] Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The address of each Board Member is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Independent Board Member holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies, or until his or
her earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal, or until December&nbsp;31 of the year in which he or she turns 75. Board Members who are &#147;interested persons,&#148; as defined in the 1940 Act, serve until their successor is elected and
qualifies or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal as provided by each Fund&#146;s bylaws or statute, or until December&nbsp;31 of the year in which they turn 72. The Board may determine to extend the terms of Independent
Board Members on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis, as appropriate. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Date shown is the earliest date a person has served for the Funds covered by this Proxy Statement. Following
the combination of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. (&#147;MLIM&#148;) and BlackRock, Inc. in September 2006, the various legacy MLIM and legacy BlackRock fund boards were realigned and consolidated into three new fund boards in 2007. Certain
Independent Board Members first became members of the boards of other legacy MLIM or legacy BlackRock funds as follows: Richard E. Cavanagh, 1994; Frank J. Fabozzi, 1988; R. Glenn Hubbard, 2004; W. Carl Kester, 1995; and Karen P. Robards, 1998.
Certain other Independent Board Members became members of the boards of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex as follows: Michael J. Castellano, 2011; Cynthia L. Egan, 2016; and Catherine
A. Lynch, 2016. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi, Dr.&nbsp;Kester, Ms.&nbsp;Lynch and Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski are also trustees of the BlackRock
Credit Strategies Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Mr.&nbsp;Fairbairn and Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski are both &#147;interested persons,&#148; as defined in the 1940 Act,
of each Fund based on their positions with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates. Mr.&nbsp;Fairbairn and Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski are also board members of the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Information Pertaining to the Officers </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain
biographical and other information relating to the officers of the Funds who are not Board Members is set forth below, including their address and year of birth, principal occupations for at least the last five years and length of time served. With
the exception of the Chief Compliance Officer (&#147;CCO&#148;), executive officers receive no compensation from the Funds. The Acquiring Fund compensates the CCO for his services as its CCO. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each executive officer is an &#147;interested person&#148; of the Funds (as defined in the 1940 Act) by virtue of that individual&#146;s position with
BlackRock or its affiliates described in the table below. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Name, Address<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1),(2)</SUP> and</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Year of
Birth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s) Held (Length</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Service)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupations(s)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>During Past Five Years</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jonathan Diorio</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1980</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vice President</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2015)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock since 2015; Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2011 to 2015.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neal J. Andrews</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1966</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chief Financial Officer</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2007)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Financial Officer of the iShares&reg; exchange traded funds from 2019 to 2020; Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2006</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Year of
Birth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s) Held (Length</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Service)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupations(s)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>During Past Five Years</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jay M. Fife</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1970</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasurer</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2007)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2007.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Charles Park</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1967</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chief Compliance Officer</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2014)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for certain BlackRock-advised Funds from 2014 to 2015; Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the
BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex since 2014; Principal of and Chief Compliance Officer for iShares&reg; Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC since 2012 and BlackRock Fund Advisors (&#147;BFA&#148;) since 2006; Chief Compliance Officer for the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BFA-advised</FONT> iShares&reg; exchange traded funds since 2006; Chief Compliance Officer for BlackRock Asset Management International Inc. since 2012.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Janey Ahn</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1975</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Secretary</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2012)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2018; Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2009 to 2017.</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The address of each executive officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Officers of the Funds service at the pleasure of the Board. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_13"></A>The Investment Advisor </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advisors, LLC serves as the investment adviser for each Fund and is expected to continue to serve as investment adviser for the Combined Fund. The
Investment Advisor is responsible for the management of each Fund&#146;s portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund entered into an Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Advisor to provide investment advisory services. For such services, BZM
currently pays the Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate of 0.65% of its average weekly managed assets. For purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;managed assets&#148; means the total assets of
BZM (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes, including liabilities represented by TOB leverage and the liquidation
preference of the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares). Each of MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund currently pays the Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate of 0.50% of its average daily net assets. For
purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;net assets&#148; means the relevant Fund&#146;s total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB leverage and the liquidation preference of the
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund and the Investment Advisor have entered into the Fee Waiver Agreement, pursuant to which the Investment Advisor has
contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of each Fund&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and ETFs managed by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates that have a
contractual fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2022. In addition, effective December&nbsp;1, 2019, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Investment Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the amount of investment advisory fees
each Fund pays to the Investment Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2022. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be continued from year to year thereafter,
provided that such continuance is specifically approved by the Investment Advisor and each Fund (including by a majority of each Fund&#146;s Independent Board Members). Neither the Investment Advisor nor the Funds are obligated to extend the Fee
Waiver Agreement. The Fee Waiver Agreement </P>
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may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by each Fund (upon the vote of a majority of the Independent Board Members or a majority of the outstanding voting
securities of each Fund), upon 90 days&#146; written notice by each Fund to the Investment Advisor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Reorganizations are consummated, the annual
contractual investment management fee rate of the Acquiring Fund will be the annual contractual investment management fee rate of the Combined Fund, which will be 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Combined Fund. The annual contractual
investment management fee rate of the Combined Fund represents a 15 basis point reduction in the annual contractual investment management fee rate for BZM and no change in the annual contractual investment management fee rate for MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN
and the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on a <I>pro forma</I> Broadridge peer expense universe for the Combined Fund, the estimated total annual fund expense ratio
(excluding investment-related expenses and taxes) is expected to be in the second quartile and contractual investment management fee rate and actual investment management fee rate over total assets are each expected to be in the first quartile. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The level of expense savings (or increases) will vary depending on the combination of the Funds in the Reorganizations, and furthermore, there can be no
assurance that future expenses will not increase or that any expense savings for any Fund will be realized as a result of any Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A
discussion regarding the basis for the approval of the Investment Management Agreement by the Board of each Fund is provided in such Fund&#146;s Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> for such Fund&#146;s most recent fiscal year end
available at www.sec.gov or by visiting www.blackrock.com. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The Investment Advisor is located at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 and is
a wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock. BlackRock is one of the world&#146;s largest publicly-traded investment management firms. As of [&#9679;], 2020, BlackRock&#146;s assets under management were approximately $[&#9679;] trillion. BlackRock has
over 25 years of experience managing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> products and, as of [&#9679;], 2020, advised a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> family of [&#9679;] exchange-listed active funds
with approximately $[&#9679;] billion in assets.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for
institutional and retail clients. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>
(exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>. Headquartered in New York City, as of [&#9679;], 2020, the firm had approximately [&#9679;] employees in more than [&#9679;] countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North
and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_14"></A>Portfolio Management </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Phillip Soccio, CFA and Kevin Maloney. Messrs. Soccio and Maloney are BZM&#146;s portfolio managers
and are responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of the Fund&#146;s portfolio and the selection of its investments. Messrs. Soccio and Maloney have been members of
BZM&#146;s portfolio management team since 2006 and 2017, respectively. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Perilli and
Kevin Maloney. Messrs. Perilli and Maloney are MHE&#146;s portfolio managers and are responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of the Fund&#146;s portfolio and the
selection of its investments. Messrs. Perilli and Maloney have been members of MHE&#146;s portfolio management team since 2016 and 2017, respectively. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski, CFA and Walter O&#146;Connor, CFA. Messrs. Kalinoski, O&#146;Connor and Perilli
are MZA&#146;s portfolio managers and are responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of the Fund&#146;s portfolio and the selection of its investments. Messrs. Kalinoski
and O&#146;Connor have been members of MZA&#146;s portfolio management team since 1999 and 2006. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Christian Romaglino, Theodore Jaeckel, CFA and Walter
O&#146;Connor, CFA. Messrs. Jaeckel and O&#146;Connor are MYF&#146;s portfolio managers and are responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of the Fund&#146;s portfolio
and the selection of its investments. Messrs. Romaglino, Jaeckel and O&#146;Connor have been members of MYF&#146;s portfolio management team since 2018, 2006 and 2006, respectively. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund is managed by a team of investment professionals led by Michael Kalinoski and Christian Romaglino. Messrs. Kalinoski and
Romaglino are each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio managers and are responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of each Fund&#146;s portfolio and the
selection of its investments. Messrs. Kalinoski and Romaglino have been members of MEN&#146;s and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio management team since 2000 and 2017, respectively. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The biography of each portfolio manager of the Funds are set forth below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Michael Perilli, CFA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Vice President of BlackRock since 2014; Associate of BlackRock from 2008 to 2014.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Walter O&#146;Connor, CFA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Managing Director of BlackRock since 2006; Managing Director of MLIM from 2003 to 2006; Director of MLIM from 1998 to 2003.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Theodore Jaeckel, CFA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Managing Director of BlackRock since 2006; Managing Director of MLIM from 2005 to 2006; Director of MLIM from 1997 to 2005.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Phillip Soccio</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Director of BlackRock since 2009; Vice President of BlackRock from 2005 to 2008.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Christian Romaglino</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Director of BlackRock since 2017; Portfolio Manager for the Municipal Mutual Fund Desk within BlackRock&#146;s Global Fixed Income Group since 2017; Portfolio Manager at Brown Brothers Harriman from 2007 to 2017.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Kevin Maloney</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Vice President of BlackRock since 2018; Associate of BlackRock from 2014 to 2017; Analyst of BlackRock from 2011 to 2013.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Michael Kalinoski, CFA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Director of BlackRock since 2006; Director of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. (&#147;MLIM&#148;) from 1999 to 2006.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Following the Reorganizations, it is expected that the Combined Fund will be managed by a team of investment professionals led
by Christian Romaglino and Michael Kalinoski, CFA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_15"></A>Other Service Providers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The professional service providers for the Funds are or will be as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Accounting Agent</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">State Street Bank and Trust Company</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Custodian</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">State Street Bank and Trust Company</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent and Registrar</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Liquidity Provider to Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Bank of America, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Remarketing Agent to Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">BofA Securities, Inc.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Liquidity Provider BZM and MYF VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">The Toronto-Dominion Bank, acting through its New York branch</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Remarketing Agent to BZM and MYF VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">TD Securities (USA) LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Liquidity Provider to MHE, MZA and MEN VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Remarketing Agent to MHE, MZA and MEN VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Wells Fargo Securities, LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Tender and Paying Agent to VRDP Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">The Bank of New York Mellon</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Fund Counsel</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Counsel to the Independent Board Members</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Debevoise&nbsp;&amp; Plimpton LLP</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is not anticipated that the Reorganizations will result in any change in the organizations providing services to the
Acquiring Fund as set forth above. As a result of the Reorganizations, the service providers to the Acquiring Fund are anticipated to be the service providers to the Combined Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_16"></A>Accounting Agent </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">State Street
Bank and Trust Company provides certain administration and accounting services to the Funds pursuant to an Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement (the &#147;Administration Agreement&#148;). Pursuant to the Administration Agreement,
State Street Bank and Trust Company provides the Funds with, among other things, customary fund accounting services, including computing each Fund&#146;s NAV and maintaining books, records and other documents relating to each Fund&#146;s financial
and portfolio transactions, and customary fund administration services, including assisting the Funds with regulatory filings, tax compliance and other oversight activities. For these and other services it provides to the Funds, State Street Bank
and Trust Company is paid a monthly fee from the Funds at an annual rate ranging from 0.0075% to 0.015% of each Fund&#146;s managed assets, along with an annual fixed fee ranging from $0 to $10,000 for the services it provides to the Funds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_17"></A>Custody of Assets </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The custodian
of the assets of each Fund is State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. The custodian is responsible for, among other things, receipt of and disbursement of funds from each Fund&#146;s accounts,
establishment of segregated accounts as necessary, and transfer, exchange and delivery of Fund portfolio securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_18"></A>Transfer
Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent and Registrar </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Computershare Trust Company, N.A., 150 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021, serves as each
Fund&#146;s transfer agent with respect to such Fund&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_19"></A>VRDP Shares Liquidity Providers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Toronto-Dominion Bank, acting through its New York branch (&#147;TD Bank&#148;), New York, NY 10019, serves as the liquidity provider for the BZM and MYF
VRDP Shares. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (&#147;Wells Fargo&#148;), Charlotte, NC 28202, serves as the liquidity provider for the MHE, MZA and MEN VRDP Shares. Bank of America, N.A (&#147;BofA&#148;). New York, New York 10036, serves as the liquidity
provider for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares and will serve in such capacity in connection with the VRDP Shares of the Combined Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_20">
</A>VRDP Shares Remarketing Agents </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TD Securities (USA) LLC, New York, New York 10019, serves as the remarketing agent for the BZM and MYF VRDP Shares.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, serves as the remarketing agent for the MHE, MZA and MEN VRDP Shares. BofA Securities Inc. New York, New York 10036, serves as the remarketing agent for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares and
will serve in such capacity in connection with the VRDP Shares of the Combined Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_21"></A>VRDP Shares Tender and Paying Agent
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286, acts as the tender agent, transfer agent and registrar, dividend disbursing
agent and paying agent and redemption price disbursing agent with respect to each Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares and will serve in such capacity in connection with the VRDP Shares of the Combined Fund. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_23"></A>Investment Objective and Policies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is
consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Acquiring Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, as a fundamental policy, at least 80% of an aggregate of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s net assets
(including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States and
their political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, each of which pays interest that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable
in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax) (&#147;Municipal Bonds&#148;). The Acquiring Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment
objective and its policy of investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in Municipal Bonds
are fundamental policies that may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Acquiring Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act). There can be no assurance that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment
objective will be realized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities classified as
&#147;private activity bonds&#148; (or industrial development bonds, under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-1986</FONT> law) (&#147;PABs&#148;) (in general, bonds that benefit <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-</FONT> governmental entities)
that may subject certain investors in the Acquiring Fund to an alternative minimum tax. The percentage of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s total assets invested in PABs will vary from time to time. The Acquiring Fund also will not invest more than 25% of
its total assets (taken at market value at the time of each investment) in Municipal Bonds whose issuers are located in the same state. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring
Fund may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, or are considered by BlackRock to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase, subject to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s other investment policies.
Bonds of below investment grade quality are regarded as having predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the issuer&#146;s capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Such securities, sometimes referred to as &#147;high yield&#148;
or &#147;junk&#148; bonds, are predominantly speculative with respect to the capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the security and generally involve a greater volatility of price than securities in higher
rating categories. Below investment grade securities and comparable unrated securities involve substantial risk of loss, are considered speculative with respect to the issuer&#146;s ability to pay interest and any required redemption or principal
payments and are susceptible to default or decline in market value due to adverse economic and business developments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All percentage and ratings
limitations on securities in which the Acquiring Fund may invest apply at the time of making an investment and shall not be considered violated as a result of subsequent market movements or if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded to a
rating that would have precluded the Acquiring Fund&#146;s initial investment in such security. In the event that the Acquiring Fund disposes of a portfolio security subsequent to its being downgraded, the Acquiring Fund may experience a greater
risk of loss than if such security had been sold prior to such downgrade. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The average maturity of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio securities varies
from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment Advisor. The Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include both long-term and intermediate-term municipal bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For temporary periods or to provide liquidity, the Acquiring Fund has the authority to invest as much as 20% of its total assets in <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> and taxable money market obligations with a maturity of one year or less (such short-term obligations being referred to herein as &#147;Temporary Investments&#148;). In addition, the Acquiring Fund
reserves the right as a defensive measure to invest temporarily a greater portion of its assets in Temporary Investments, when, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, prevailing market or financial conditions warrant. Taxable money market
obligations will yield taxable income. The Acquiring Fund also may invest in variable rate demand obligations (&#147;VRDOs&#148;) and VRDOs in the form of participation interests (&#147;Participating VRDOs&#148;) in variable rate <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations held by a financial institution. The Acquiring Fund&#146;s hedging strategies, which are described in more detail </P>
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under &#147;&#151;Strategic Transactions&#151; Financial Futures Transactions and Options,&#148; are not fundamental policies and may be modified by the Board of the Acquiring Fund without the
approval of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s stockholders. The Acquiring Fund is also authorized to invest in indexed and inverse floating rate obligations for hedging purposes and to seek to enhance return. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in securities not issued by or on behalf of a state or territory or by an agency or instrumentality thereof, if the Acquiring
Fund receives an opinion of counsel to the issuer that such securities pay interest that is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Non-Municipal</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities&#148;). <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities could include trust certificates, partnership interests or
other instruments evidencing interest in one or more long-term Municipal Bonds. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities also may include securities issued by other
investment companies that invest in Municipal Bonds, to the extent such investments are permitted by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment restrictions and applicable law. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities are subject to the same risks associated with an investment in Municipal Bonds as well as many of the risks associated with investments in derivatives. If the Internal Revenue Service were to
issue any adverse ruling or take an adverse position with respect to the taxation on these types of securities, there is a risk that the interest paid on such securities would be deemed taxable at the federal level. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund ordinarily does not intend to realize significant investment income not exempt from federal income tax. From time to time, the Acquiring
Fund may realize taxable capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal tax legislation may limit the types and volume of bonds the interest on which qualifies for a federal
income <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exemption.</FONT> As a result, current legislation and legislation that may be enacted in the future may affect the availability of Municipal Bonds for investment by the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Municipal Bonds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Set forth below is a
detailed description of the Municipal Bonds in which the Acquiring Fund invests. Information with respect to ratings assigned to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations that the Acquiring Fund may purchase is set forth in
<U>Appendix D</U>. Obligations are included within the term Municipal Bonds if the interest paid thereon is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Municipal Bonds include debt obligations issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities,
refunding of outstanding obligations and obtaining funds for general operating expenses and loans to other public institutions and facilities. In addition, certain types of PABs are issued by or on behalf of public authorities to finance various
privately owned or operated facilities, including among other things, airports, public ports, mass commuting facilities, multi-family housing projects, as well as facilities for water supply, gas, electricity, sewage or solid waste disposal and
other specialized facilities. Other types of PABs, the proceeds of which are used for the construction, equipment or improvement of privately operated industrial or commercial facilities, may constitute Municipal Bonds. The interest on Municipal
Bonds may bear a fixed rate or be payable at a variable or floating rate. The two principal classifications of Municipal Bonds are &#147;general obligation&#148; bonds and &#147;revenue&#148; bonds, which latter category includes PABs and, for bonds
issued on or before August&nbsp;15, 1986, industrial development bonds. Municipal Bonds typically are issued to finance public projects, such as roads or public buildings, to pay general operating expenses or to refinance outstanding debt. Municipal
Bonds may also be issued for private activities, such as housing, medical and educational facility construction, or for privately owned industrial development and pollution control projects. General obligation bonds are backed by the full faith and
credit, or taxing authority, of the issuer and may be repaid from any revenue source. Revenue bonds may be repaid only from the revenues of a specific facility or source. Municipal Bonds may be issued on a long-term basis to provide permanent
financing. The repayment of such debt may be secured generally by a pledge of the full faith and credit taxing power of the issuer, a limited or special tax, or any other revenue source, including project revenues, which may include tolls, fees and
other user charges, lease payments and mortgage payments. Municipal Bonds may also be issued to finance projects on a short-term interim basis, anticipating repayment with the proceeds of the later issuance of long-term debt. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Municipal Bonds in which the Acquiring Fund invests pay interest or income that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is exempt from regular
Federal income tax. The Investment Advisor does not conduct its own analysis </P>
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of the tax status of the interest paid by Municipal Bonds held by the Acquiring Fund, but will rely on the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each such instrument. The Acquiring Fund may also
invest in Municipal Bonds issued by United States Territories (such as Puerto Rico or Guam) that are exempt from regular Federal income tax. In addition to the types of Municipal Bonds described in this Prospectus, the Acquiring Fund may invest in
other securities that pay interest or income that is, or make other distributions that are, exempt from regular Federal income tax and/or state and local personal taxes, regardless of the technical structure of the issuer of the instrument. The
Acquiring Fund treats all of such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities as Municipal Bonds.<B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The yields on Municipal Bonds
are dependent on a variety of factors, including prevailing interest rates and the condition of the general money market and the Municipal Bond market, the size of a particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating of the issue.
The market value of Municipal Bonds will vary with changes in interest rate levels and as a result of changing evaluations of the ability of bond issuers to meet interest and principal payments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund has not established any limit on the percentage of its portfolio that may be invested in PABs. The Acquiring Fund may not be a suitable
investment for investors who are already subject to the federal alternative minimum tax or who would become subject to the federal alternative minimum tax as a result of an investment in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>General Obligation Bonds</I>. General obligation bonds are typically secured by the issuer&#146;s pledge of its faith, credit and taxing power for the
repayment of principal and the payment of interest. The taxing power of any governmental entity may be limited, however, by provisions of its state constitution or laws, and an entity&#146;s creditworthiness will depend on many factors, including
potential erosion of its tax base due to population declines, natural disasters, declines in the state&#146;s industrial base or inability to attract new industries, economic limits on the ability to tax without eroding the tax base, state
legislative proposals or voter initiatives to limit ad valorem real property taxes and the extent to which the entity relies on federal or state aid, access to capital markets or other factors beyond the state&#146;s or entity&#146;s control.
Accordingly, the capacity of the issuer of a general obligation bond as to the timely payment of interest and the repayment of principal when due is affected by the issuer&#146;s maintenance of its tax base. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Revenue Bonds</I>. Revenue or special obligation bonds are typically payable only from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of
facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other specific revenue sources such as payments from the user of the facility being financed. Accordingly, the timely payment of interest and the repayment of principal in
accordance with the terms of the revenue or special obligation bond is a function of the economic viability of such facility or such revenue source. Revenue bonds issued by state or local agencies to finance the development of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-income,</FONT> multi-family housing involve special risks in addition to those associated with municipal securities generally, including that the underlying properties may not generate sufficient income to pay expenses
and interest costs. Such bonds are generally <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> against the property owner, may be junior to the rights of others with an interest in the properties, may pay interest that changes based in part on
the financial performance of the property, may be prepayable without penalty and may be used to finance the construction of housing developments which, until completed and rented, do not generate income to pay interest. Increases in interest rates
payable on senior obligations may make it more difficult for issuers to meet payment obligations on subordinated bonds.<I> </I> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Municipal Notes</I>.
Municipal notes are shorter term municipal debt obligations. They may provide interim financing in anticipation of tax collection, bond sales or revenue receipts. If there is a shortfall in the anticipated proceeds, repayment on the note may be
delayed or the note may not be fully repaid, and the Acquiring Fund may lose money. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Municipal Commercial Paper</I>. Municipal commercial paper is
generally unsecured and issued to meet short-term financing needs. The lack of security presents some risk of loss to the Acquiring Fund since, in the event of an issuer&#146;s bankruptcy, unsecured creditors are repaid only after the secured
creditors out of the assets, if any, that remain. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>PABs</I>. The Acquiring Fund may purchase Municipal Bonds classified as PABs. Interest received on
certain PABs is treated as an item of &#147;tax preference&#148; for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax and may impact the overall tax liability of certain investors in the Acquiring Fund. PABs, formerly referred to as industrial
development bonds, are issued by, or on behalf of, states, municipalities or public authorities to obtain funds to provide privately operated housing facilities, airport, mass transit or port facilities, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal or
hazardous waste treatment or disposal facilities and certain local facilities for water supply, gas or electricity. Other types of PABs, the </P>
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proceeds of which are used for the construction, equipment, repair or improvement of privately operated industrial or commercial facilities, may constitute Municipal Bonds, although the federal
tax laws may place substantial limitations on the size of such issues. Such bonds are secured primarily by revenues derived from loan repayments or lease payments due from the entity which may or may not be guaranteed by a parent company or
otherwise secured. PABs generally are not secured by a pledge of the taxing power of the issuer of such bonds. Therefore, an investor should be aware that repayment of such bonds generally depends on the revenues of a private entity and be aware of
the risks that such an investment may entail. The continued ability of an entity to generate sufficient revenues for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds will be affected by many factors including the size of the entity, capital
structure, demand for its products or services, competition, general economic conditions, government regulation and the entity&#146;s dependence on revenues for the operation of the particular facility being financed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Moral Obligation Bonds</I>. Municipal Bonds may also include &#147;moral obligation&#148; bonds, which are normally issued by special purpose public
authorities. If an issuer of moral obligation bonds is unable to meet its obligations, the repayment of such bonds becomes a moral commitment but not a legal obligation of the state or municipality in question. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Municipal Lease Obligations</I>. Also included within the general category of Municipal Bonds are certificates of participation (&#147;COPs&#148;) issued
by government authorities or entities to finance the acquisition or construction of equipment, land and/or facilities. COPs represent participations in a lease, an installment purchase contract or a conditional sales contract (hereinafter
collectively called &#147;lease obligations&#148;) relating to such equipment, land or facilities. Municipal leases, like other municipal debt obligations, are subject to the risk of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment.</FONT> Although
lease obligations do not constitute general obligations of the issuer for which the issuer&#146;s unlimited taxing power is pledged, a lease obligation is frequently backed by the issuer&#146;s covenant to budget for, appropriate and make the
payments due under the lease obligation. However, certain lease obligations contain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;non-appropriation&#148;</FONT> clauses which provide that the issuer has no obligation to make lease or installment purchase
payments in future years unless money is appropriated for such purpose on a yearly basis. Although <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;non-appropriation&#148;</FONT> lease obligations are secured by the leased property, disposition of the
property in the event of foreclosure might prove difficult and the value of the property may be insufficient to issue lease obligations. Certain investments in lease obligations may be illiquid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The ability of issuers of municipal leases to make timely lease payments may be adversely impacted in general economic downturns and as relative governmental
cost burdens are allocated and reallocated among federal, state and local governmental units. Such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> would result in a reduction of income to the Acquiring Fund, and could result in a reduction in
the value of the municipal lease experiencing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> and a potential decrease in the NAV of the Acquiring Fund. Issuers of municipal lease obligations might seek protection under the bankruptcy laws. In
the event of bankruptcy of such an issuer, the Acquiring Fund could experience delays and limitations with respect to the collection of principal and interest on such municipal leases and the Acquiring Fund may not, in all circumstances, be able to
collect all principal and interest to which it is entitled. To enforce its rights in the event of a default in lease payments, the Acquiring Fund might take possession of and manage the assets securing the issuer&#146;s obligations on such
securities, which may increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s operating expenses and adversely affect the NAV of the Acquiring Fund. When the lease contains a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-appropriation</FONT> clause, however, the failure to pay
would not be a default and the Acquiring Fund would not have the right to take possession of the assets. Any income derived from the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ownership or operation of such assets may not be
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> or may fail to generate qualifying income for purposes of the income tests applicable to regulated investment companies. In addition, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s intention to qualify as a regulated
investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &#147;Code&#148;), may limit the extent to which the Acquiring Fund may exercise its rights by taking possession of such assets, because as a regulated investment company
the Acquiring Fund is subject to certain limitations on its investments and on the nature of its income. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Zero-Coupon Bonds</I>. Municipal Bonds may
include <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds. Zero-coupon bonds are securities that are sold at a discount to par value and do not pay interest during the life of the security. The discount approximates the total amount of
interest the security will accrue and compound over the period until maturity at a rate of interest reflecting the market rate of the security at the time of issuance. Upon maturity, the holder of a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bond is entitled to receive the par value of the security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While interest payments are not made on
such securities, holders of such securities are deemed to have received income (&#147;phantom income&#148;) annually, notwithstanding that cash may not be received currently. The effect of owning </P>
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instruments that do not make current interest payments is that a fixed yield is earned not only on the original investment but also, in effect, on all discount accretion during the life of the
obligations. This implicit reinvestment of earnings at a fixed rate eliminates the risk of being unable to invest distributions at a rate as high as the implicit yield on the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bond, but at the same
time eliminates the holder&#146;s ability to reinvest at higher rates in the future. For this reason, some of these securities may be subject to substantially greater price fluctuations during periods of changing market interest rates than are
comparable securities that pay interest currently. Longer term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds are more exposed to interest rate risk than shorter term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds. These
investments benefit the issuer by mitigating its need for cash to meet debt service, but also require a higher rate of return to attract investors who are willing to defer receipt of cash. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund accrues income with respect to these securities for U.S. federal income tax and accounting purposes prior to the receipt of cash payments.
Zero-coupon bonds may be subject to greater fluctuation in value and less liquidity in the event of adverse market conditions than comparably rated securities that pay cash interest at regular intervals. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Further, to maintain its qualification for pass-through treatment under the federal tax laws, the Acquiring Fund is required to distribute income to its
shareholders and, consequently, may have to dispose of other, more liquid portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances or may have to leverage itself by borrowing in order to generate the cash to satisfy these distributions. The required
distributions may result in an increase in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition
to the above-described risks, there are certain other risks related to investing in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds. During a period of severe market conditions, the market for such securities may become even less liquid.
In addition, as these securities do not pay cash interest, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment exposure to these securities and their risks, including credit risk, will increase during the time these securities are held in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Refunded</FONT> Municipal Securities</I>. The principal of, and interest on, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-refunded</FONT> municipal securities are no longer paid from the original revenue source for the securities. Instead, the source of such payments is typically an escrow fund consisting of U.S. Government securities.
The assets in the escrow fund are derived from the proceeds of refunding bonds issued by the same issuer as the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-refunded</FONT> municipal securities. Issuers of municipal securities use this advance refunding
technique to obtain more favorable terms with respect to securities that are not yet subject to call or redemption by the issuer. For example, advance refunding enables an issuer to refinance debt at lower market interest rates, restructure debt to
improve cash flow or eliminate restrictive covenants in the indenture or other governing instrument for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-refunded</FONT> municipal securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">However, except for a change in the revenue source from which principal and interest payments are made, the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-refunded</FONT> municipal securities remain outstanding on their original terms until they mature or are redeemed by the issuer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Special Taxing Districts</I>. Special taxing districts are organized to plan and finance infrastructure developments to induce residential, commercial and
industrial growth and redevelopment. The bond financing methods such as tax increment finance, tax assessment, special services district and Mello-Roos bonds (a type of municipal security established by the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of
1982), are generally payable solely from taxes or other revenues attributable to the specific projects financed by the bonds without recourse to the credit or taxing power of related or overlapping municipalities. They often are exposed to real
estate development-related risks and can have more taxpayer concentration risk than general <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-supported</FONT> bonds, such as general obligation bonds. Further, the fees, special taxes, or tax allocations and other
revenues that are established to secure such financings are generally limited as to the rate or amount that may be levied or assessed and are not subject to increase pursuant to rate covenants or municipal or corporate guarantees. The bonds could
default if development failed to progress as anticipated or if larger taxpayers failed to pay the assessments, fees and taxes as provided in the financing plans of the districts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Indexed and Inverse Floating Rate Securities</I>. The Acquiring Fund may invest in Municipal Bonds (and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities) that yield a return based on a particular index of value or interest rates. For example, the Acquiring Fund may invest in Municipal
Bonds that pay interest based on an index of Municipal Bond interest rates. The principal amount payable upon maturity of certain Municipal Bonds also may be based on the value of the index. To the extent the Acquiring Fund invests in these types of
Municipal Bonds, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s return </P>
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on such Municipal Bonds will be subject to risk with respect to the value of the particular index. Interest and principal payable on the Municipal Bonds may also be based on relative changes
among particular indices. Also, the Acquiring Fund may invest in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">so-called</FONT> &#147;inverse floating rate bonds&#148; or &#147;residual interest bonds&#148; on which the interest rates vary inversely with a
short-term floating rate (which may be reset periodically by a Dutch auction, a remarketing agent, or by reference to a short-term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest rate index). The Acquiring Fund may purchase synthetically
created inverse floating rate bonds evidenced by custodial or trust receipts. Generally, income on inverse floating rate bonds will decrease when short-term interest rates increase, and will increase when short-term interest rates decrease. Such
securities have the effect of providing a degree of investment leverage, since they may increase or decrease in value in response to changes, as an illustration, in market interest rates at a rate which is a multiple (typically two) of the rate at
which fixed rate long-term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities increase or decrease in response to such changes. As a result, the market values of such securities will generally be more volatile than the market values of
fixed rate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities. To seek to limit the volatility of these securities, the Acquiring Fund may purchase inverse floating rate bonds with shorter-term maturities or limitations on the extent to
which the interest rate may vary. Certain investments in such obligations may be illiquid. See &#147;The Acquiring Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Leverage&#151;Tender Option Bond Transactions.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>When-Issued Securities, Delayed Delivery Securities and Forward Commitments</I>. The Acquiring Fund may purchase or sell securities that it is entitled to
receive on a when-issued basis. The Acquiring Fund may also purchase or sell securities on a delayed delivery basis. The Acquiring Fund may also purchase or sell securities through a forward commitment. These transactions involve the purchase or
sale of securities by the Acquiring Fund at an established price with payment and delivery taking place in the future. The purchase will be recorded on the date the Acquiring Fund enters into the commitment and the value of the securities will
thereafter be reflected in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV. The Acquiring Fund has not established any limit on the percentage of its assets that may be committed in connection with these transactions. At the time the Acquiring Fund enters into a
transaction on a when-issued basis, it will segregate or designate on its books and records cash or liquid assets with a value not less than the value of the when-issued securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There can be no assurance that a security purchased on a when-issued basis will be issued or that a security purchased or sold through a forward commitment
will be delivered. A default by a counterparty may result in the Acquiring Fund missing the opportunity of obtaining a price considered to be advantageous. The value of securities in these transactions on the delivery date may be more or less than
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s purchase price. The Acquiring Fund may bear the risk of a decline in the value of the security in these transactions and may not benefit from an appreciation in the value of the security during the commitment period. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, the Acquiring Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it has been entered into, and may
sell securities it has committed to purchase before those securities are delivered to the Acquiring Fund on the settlement date. In these cases the Acquiring Fund may realize a taxable capital gain or loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When the Acquiring Fund engages in when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade.
Failure of such party to do so may result in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s incurring a loss or missing an opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The market value of the securities underlying a commitment to purchase securities, and any subsequent fluctuations in their market value, is taken into
account when determining the market value of the Acquiring Fund starting on the day the Acquiring Fund agrees to purchase the securities. The Acquiring Fund does not earn interest on the securities it has committed to purchase until they are paid
for and delivered on the settlement date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Call Rights. </I>The Acquiring Fund may purchase a Municipal Bond issuer&#146;s right to call all or a
portion of such Municipal Bond for mandatory tender for purchase (a &#147;Call Right&#148;). A holder of a Call Right may exercise such right to require a mandatory tender for the purchase of related Municipal Bonds, subject to certain conditions. A
Call Right that is not exercised prior to maturity of the related Municipal Bond will expire without value. The economic effect of holding both the Call Right and the related Municipal Bond is identical to holding a Municipal Bond as a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-callable</FONT> security. Certain investments in such obligations may be illiquid. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Yields</I>. Yields on Municipal Bonds are dependent on a variety of factors, including the general condition
of the money market and of the Municipal Bond market, the size of a particular offering, the financial condition of the issuer, the maturity of the obligation and the rating of the issue. The ability of the Acquiring Fund to achieve its investment
objective is also dependent on the continuing ability of the issuers of the securities in which the Acquiring Fund invests to meet their obligations for the payment of interest and principal when due. There are variations in the risks involved in
holding Municipal Bonds, both within a particular classification and between classifications, depending on numerous factors. Furthermore, the rights of owners of Municipal Bonds and the obligations of the issuer of such Municipal Bonds may be
subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws and court decisions affecting the rights of creditors generally and to general equitable principles, which may limit the enforcement of certain remedies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>&#147;High Yield&#148; or &#147;Junk&#148; Bonds</I>. The Acquiring Fund may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below
investment grade, or are considered by BlackRock to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase, subject to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s other investment policies. Information with respect to ratings assigned to
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations that the Acquiring Fund may purchase is set forth in <U>Appendix D</U>. Municipal Bonds of below investment grade quality (&#147;Ba/BB&#148; or below) are commonly known as &#147;junk
bonds.&#148; Securities rated below investment grade are judged to have speculative characteristics with respect to their interest and principal payments. Such securities may face major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business,
financial or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal&nbsp;payments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Transactions
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions and swap contracts (including, but not
limited to, credit default swaps) and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) put and call options on securities and swap contracts,
financial indices and futures contracts and use other derivative instruments or management techniques. These Strategic Transactions may be used for duration management and other risk management purposes, subject to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
investment restrictions. While the Acquiring Fund&#146;s use of Strategic Transactions is intended to reduce the volatility of the net asset value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Common Shares, the net asset value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Common
Shares will fluctuate. No assurance can be given that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Strategic Transactions will be effective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There is no particular strategy
that requires use of one technique rather than another as the decision to use any particular strategy or instrument is a function of market conditions and the composition of the portfolio. The ability of the Acquiring Fund to use Strategic
Transactions successfully will depend on the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to predict pertinent market movements as well as sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. Strategic Transactions subject the Acquiring Fund
to the risk that, if the Investment Advisor incorrectly forecasts market values, interest rates or other applicable factors, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s performance could suffer. Certain of these Strategic Transactions, such as investments in inverse
floating rate securities and credit default swaps, may provide investment leverage to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio. The Acquiring Fund is not required to use derivatives or other portfolio strategies to seek to hedge its portfolio and may
choose not to do so. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of Strategic Transactions may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require the Acquiring Fund to
sell or purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation the Acquiring Fund can realize on an investment or may cause the Acquiring Fund to hold a security that
it might otherwise sell. In addition, because of the leveraged nature of the Common Shares, Strategic Transactions will result in a larger impact on the net asset value of the Common Shares than would be the case if the Common Shares were not
leveraged. Furthermore, the Acquiring Fund may only engage in Strategic Transactions from time to time and may not necessarily be engaging in hedging activities when movements in interest rates occur. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Inasmuch as any obligations of the Acquiring Fund that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated or earmarked liquid assets
or offsetting transactions, the Acquiring Fund and the Investment Advisor believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat such transactions as being subject to its borrowing restrictions. Additionally,
segregated or earmarked liquid assets, amounts paid by the Acquiring Fund as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions </P>
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are not otherwise available to the Acquiring Fund for investment purposes. For so long as the VRDP Shares are rated by a rating agency, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s use of options and certain
financial futures and options thereon will be subject to such rating agency&#146;s guidelines and limitations on such transactions. In order to maintain ratings on the VRDP Shares from one or more rating agencies, the Acquiring Fund may be required
to limit its use of Strategic Transactions in accordance with the specified guidelines of the applicable rating agencies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain federal income tax
requirements may restrict or affect the ability of the Acquiring Fund to engage in Strategic Transactions. In addition, the use of certain Strategic Transactions may give rise to taxable income and have certain other consequences. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put and Call Options on Securities and Indices</I>. The Acquiring Fund may purchase and sell put and call options on securities and indices. A put option
gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell and the writer the obligation to buy the underlying security at the exercise price during the option period. The Acquiring Fund may also purchase and sell options on bond indices (&#147;index
options&#148;). Index options are similar to options on securities except that, rather than taking or making delivery of securities underlying the option at a specified price upon exercise, an index option gives the holder the right to receive cash
upon exercise of the option if the level of the bond index upon which the option is based is greater, in the case of a call, or less, in the case of a put, than the exercise price of the option. The purchase of a put option on a debt security could
protect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s holdings in a security or a number of securities against a substantial decline in the market value. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy and the seller the obligation to sell the
underlying security or index at the exercise price during the option period or for a specified period prior to a fixed date. The purchase of a call option on a security could protect the Acquiring Fund against an increase in the price of a security
that it intended to purchase in the future. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Writing Covered Call Options</I>. The Acquiring Fund is authorized to write (i.e., sell) covered call
options with respect to municipal bonds it owns, thereby giving the holder of the option the right to buy the underlying security covered by the option from the Acquiring Fund at the stated exercise price until the option expires. The Acquiring Fund
writes only covered call options, which means that so long as the Acquiring Fund is obligated as the writer of a call option, it will own the underlying securities subject to the option. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund receives a premium from writing a call option, which increases the Acquiring Fund&#146;s return on the underlying security in the event the
option expires unexercised or is closed out at a profit. By writing a call, the Acquiring Fund limits its opportunity to profit from an increase in the market value of the underlying security above the exercise price of the option for as long as the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s obligation as a writer continues. Covered call options serve as a partial hedge against a decline in the price of the underlying security. The Acquiring Fund may engage in closing transactions in order to terminate outstanding
options that it has written. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Additional Information About Options</I>. The Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to close out its position as a purchaser or
seller of an exchange-listed put or call option is dependent upon the existence of a liquid secondary market on option exchanges. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange are: (i)&nbsp;insufficient
trading interest in certain options; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii)&nbsp;trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying securities;
(iv)&nbsp;interruption of the normal operations on an exchange; (v)&nbsp;inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (&#147;OCC&#148;) to handle current trading volume; or (vi)&nbsp;a decision by one
or more exchanges to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the secondary market on that exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options on
that exchange that had been listed by the OCC as a result of trades on that exchange would generally continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. OTC options are purchased from or sold to dealers, financial institutions or other
counterparties which have entered into direct agreements with the Acquiring Fund. With OTC options, such variables as expiration date, exercise price and premium will be agreed upon between the Acquiring Fund and the counterparty, without the
intermediation of a third party such as the OCC. If the counterparty fails to make or take delivery of the securities underlying an option it has written, or otherwise settle the transaction in accordance with the terms of that option as written,
the Acquiring Fund would lose the premium paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the transaction. OTC options and assets used to cover OTC options written by the Acquiring Fund are considered by the staff of the SEC to be
illiquid. The illiquidity of such options or assets may prevent a successful sale of such options or assets, result in a delay of sale, or reduce the amount of proceeds that might otherwise be realized. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may engage in options and futures transactions on exchanges and options in the over- <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the-counter</FONT> markets. The Acquiring Fund will only enter into OTC options with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The hours of trading for options on debt securities may not conform to the hours during which the underlying securities are traded. To the extent that the
option markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Financial Futures Transactions and Options</I>. The Acquiring Fund is authorized to purchase and sell certain exchange traded financial futures contracts
(&#147;financial futures contracts&#148;) in order to hedge its investments against declines in value, and to hedge against increases in the cost of securities it intends to purchase or to seek to enhance the Acquiring Fund&#146;s return. However,
any transactions involving financial futures or options (including puts and calls associated therewith) will be in accordance with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment policies and limitations. A financial futures contract obligates the seller of a
contract to deliver and the purchaser of a contract to take delivery of the type of financial instrument covered by the contract, or in the case of index-based futures contracts to make and accept a cash settlement, at a specific future time for a
specified price. To hedge its portfolio, the Acquiring Fund may take an investment position in a futures contract which will move in the opposite direction from the portfolio position being hedged. A sale of financial futures contracts may provide a
hedge against a decline in the value of portfolio securities because such depreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the financial futures contracts. A purchase of financial futures contracts may
provide a hedge against an increase in the cost of securities intended to be purchased because such appreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the futures contracts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions, if any, of net long-term capital gains from certain transactions in futures or options are taxable at long-term capital gains rates for U.S.
federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Contracts</I>. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security or, in the case
of an index-based futures contract, to make and accept a cash settlement for a set price on a future date. A majority of transactions in futures contracts, however, do not result in the actual delivery of the underlying instrument or cash
settlement, but are settled through liquidation, i.e., by entering into an offsetting transaction. Futures contracts have been designed by boards of trade which have been designated &#147;contracts markets&#148; by the CFTC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purchase or sale of a futures contract differs from the purchase or sale of a security in that no price or premium is paid or received. Instead, an amount
of cash or securities acceptable to the broker and the relevant contract market, which varies, but is generally about 5% of the contract amount, must be deposited with the broker. This amount is known as &#147;initial margin&#148; and represents a
&#147;good faith&#148; deposit assuring the performance of both the purchaser and seller under the futures contract. Subsequent payments to and from the broker, called &#147;variation margin,&#148; are required to be made on a daily basis as the
price of the futures contract fluctuates making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as &#147;marking to the market.&#148; At any time prior to the settlement date of the futures contract, the
position may be closed out by taking an opposite position that will operate to terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid to or released by the
broker and the purchaser realizes a loss or gain. In addition, a nominal commission is paid on each completed sale transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may
also purchase and sell financial futures contracts on U.S. Government securities as a hedge against adverse changes in interest rates as described below. The Acquiring Fund may purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts on U.S.
Government securities in connection with its hedging strategies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund also may engage in other futures contracts transactions such as
futures contracts on municipal bond indices that may become available if the Investment Advisor should determine that there is normally a sufficient correlation between the prices of such futures contracts and municipal bonds in which the Acquiring
Fund invests to make such hedging appropriate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Strategies</I>. The Acquiring Fund may sell a financial futures contract (i.e., assume a short
position) in anticipation of a decline in the value of its investments resulting from an increase in interest rates or otherwise. The risk of decline could be reduced without employing futures as a hedge by selling investments and either reinvesting
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the proceeds in securities with shorter maturities or by holding assets in cash. This strategy, however, entails increased transaction costs in the form of dealer spreads and typically would
reduce the average yield of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio securities as a result of the shortening of maturities. The sale of futures contracts provides an alternative means of hedging against declines in the value of its investments. As such
values decline, the value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s positions in the futures contracts will tend to increase, thus offsetting all or a portion of the depreciation in the market value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investments that are being hedged.
While the Acquiring Fund will incur commission expenses in selling and closing out futures positions, commissions on futures transactions are typically lower than transaction costs incurred in the purchase and sale of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
investments being hedged. In addition, the ability of the Acquiring Fund to trade in the standardized contracts available in the futures markets may offer a more effective defensive position than a program to reduce the average maturity of the
portfolio securities due to the unique and varied credit and technical characteristics of the instruments available to the Acquiring Fund. Employing futures as a hedge also may permit the Acquiring Fund to assume a defensive posture without reducing
the yield on its investments beyond any amounts required to engage in futures trading. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When the Acquiring Fund intends to purchase a security, the
Acquiring Fund may purchase futures contracts as a hedge against any increase in the cost of such security resulting from a decrease in interest rates or otherwise, that may occur before such purchase can be effected. Subject to the degree of
correlation between such securities and the futures contracts, subsequent increases in the cost of such securities should be reflected in the value of the futures held by the Acquiring Fund. As such purchases are made, an equivalent amount of
futures contracts will be closed out. Due to changing market conditions and interest rate forecasts, however, a futures position may be terminated without a corresponding purchase of portfolio securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Call Options on Futures Contracts</I>. The Acquiring Fund may also purchase and sell exchange traded call and put options on financial futures contracts.
The purchase of a call option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a call option on an individual security. Depending on the pricing of the option compared to either the futures contract upon which it is based or the price of the
underlying securities, it may or may not be less risky than ownership of the futures contract or underlying securities. Like the purchase of a futures contract, the Acquiring Fund may purchase a call option on a futures contract to hedge against a
market advance when the Acquiring Fund is not fully invested. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a call option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against
declining prices of the securities which are deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is below the exercise price, the Acquiring Fund will retain the full amount of the option premium which provides a
partial hedge against any decline that may have occurred in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio holdings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put Options on Futures Contracts</I>. The
purchase of a put option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a protective put option on portfolio securities. The Acquiring Fund may purchase a put option on a futures contract to hedge the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio against
the risk of rising interest rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a put option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against increasing prices of the
securities which are deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is higher than the exercise price, the Acquiring Fund will retain the full amount of the option premium which provides a partial hedge against
any increase in the price of securities which the Acquiring Fund intends to purchase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writer of an option on a futures contract is required to
deposit initial and variation margin pursuant to requirements similar to those applicable to futures contracts. Premiums received from the writing of an option will be included in initial margin. The writing of an option on a futures contract
involves risks similar to those relating to futures contracts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The CFTC subjects advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if
a fund that is advised by the investment adviser either (i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets
itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. To the extent the Acquiring Fund uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a &#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading
such instruments. Accordingly, the Investment Advisor has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Investment
Advisor is not, therefore, subject to registration or regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of the Acquiring Fund. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interest Rate Swap Transactions</I>. In order to seek to hedge the value of the Acquiring Fund against
interest rate fluctuations, to hedge against increases in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s costs associated with the dividend payments on any preferred shares, including the VRDP Shares, or to seek to increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s return, the
Acquiring Fund may enter into interest rate swap transactions such as Municipal Market Data AAA Cash Curve swaps (&#147;MMD Swaps&#148;) or Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index swaps (&#147;SIFMA Swaps&#148;).
To the extent that the Acquiring Fund enters into these transactions, the Acquiring Fund expects to do so primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to
protect against any increase in the price of securities the Acquiring Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date. The Acquiring Fund may enter into these transactions primarily as a hedge or for duration or risk management rather than as a
speculative investment. However, the Acquiring Fund also may invest in MMD Swaps and SIFMA Swaps to seek to enhance return or gain or to increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s yield, for example, during periods of steep interest rate yield curves (i.e.,
wide differences between short-term and long-term interest rates). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may purchase and sell SIFMA Swaps in the SIFMA swap market. In a
SIFMA Swap, the Acquiring Fund exchanges with another party their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (e.g., an exchange of fixed rate payments for floating rate payments linked to the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index). Because the
underlying index is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> index, SIFMA Swaps may reduce cross-market risks incurred by the Acquiring Fund and increase the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to hedge effectively. SIFMA Swaps are typically
quoted for the entire yield curve, beginning with a seven day floating rate index out to 30 years. The duration of a SIFMA Swap is approximately equal to the duration of a fixed-rate municipal bond with the same attributes as the swap (e.g., coupon,
maturity, call feature). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may also purchase and sell MMD Swaps, also known as MMD rate locks. An MMD Swap permits the Acquiring Fund to
lock in a specified municipal interest rate for a portion of its portfolio to preserve a return on a particular investment or a portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities
to be purchased at a later date. By using an MMD Swap, the Acquiring Fund can create a synthetic long or short position, allowing the Acquiring Fund to select the most attractive part of the yield curve. An MMD Swap is a contract between the
Acquiring Fund and an MMD Swap provider pursuant to which the parties agree to make payments to each other on a notional amount, contingent upon whether the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above or below a specified level on
the expiration date of the contract. For example, if the Acquiring Fund buys an MMD Swap and the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is below the specified level on the expiration date, the counterparty to the contract will make a
payment to the Acquiring Fund equal to the specified level minus the actual level, multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. If the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above the specified level on the expiration date, the
Acquiring Fund will make a payment to the counterparty equal to the actual level minus the specified level, multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with investments in SIFMA and MMD Swaps, there is a risk that municipal yields will move in the opposite direction than anticipated by the
Acquiring Fund, which would cause the Acquiring Fund to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect the Acquiring Fund&#146;s performance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund has no obligation to enter into SIFMA Swaps or MMD Swaps and may elect not to do so. The net amount of the excess, if any, of the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and the Acquiring Fund will segregate or designate on its books and records liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at
least equal to the accrued excess. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If there is a default by the other party to an uncleared interest rate swap transaction, generally the Acquiring Fund
will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. With respect to interest rate swap transactions cleared through a central clearing counterparty, a clearing organization will be substituted for the counterparty
and will guarantee the parties&#146; performance under the swap agreement. However, there can be no assurances that the clearing organization will satisfy its obligation to the Acquiring Fund or that the Acquiring Fund would be able to recover the
full amount of assets deposited on its behalf with the clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or the Acquiring Fund&#146;s clearing broker. Certain U.S. federal income tax requirements may limit the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s ability to engage in interest rate swaps. Distributions attributable to transactions in interest rate swaps generally will be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Counterparty Credit Standards</I>. To the extent that the Acquiring Fund engages in principal transactions,
including, but not limited to, OTC options, forward currency transactions, swap transactions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and the purchase and sale of bonds and other fixed income securities, it must rely on the creditworthiness of
its counterparties under such transactions. In certain instances, the credit risk of a counterparty is increased by the lack of a central clearing house for certain transactions, including certain swap contracts. In the event of the insolvency of a
counterparty, the Acquiring Fund may not be able to recover its assets, in full or at all, during the insolvency process. Counterparties to investments may have no obligation to make markets in such investments and may have the ability to apply
essentially discretionary margin and credit requirements. Similarly, the Acquiring Fund will be subject to the risk of bankruptcy of, or the inability or refusal to perform with respect to such investments by, the counterparties with which it deals.
The Investment Advisor will seek to minimize the Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure to counterparty risk by entering into such transactions with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time it enters into the
transaction. Certain option transactions and Strategic Transactions may require the Acquiring Fund to provide collateral to secure its performance obligations under a contract, which would also entail counterparty credit risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Investment Policies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund has adopted
certain other policies as set forth below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Investments </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in short-term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> and taxable securities subject to the limitations set forth
above. The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market securities may include municipal notes, municipal commercial paper, Municipal Bonds with a remaining maturity of less than one year, variable rate demand notes and
participations therein. Municipal notes include tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, revenue anticipation notes and grant anticipation notes. Anticipation notes are sold as interim financing in anticipation of tax collection, bond sales,
government grants or revenue receipts. Municipal commercial paper refers to short-term unsecured promissory notes generally issued to finance short-term credit needs. The taxable money market securities in which the Acquiring Fund may invest as
Temporary Investments consist of U.S. Government securities, U.S. Government agency securities, domestic bank or savings institution certificates of deposit and bankers&#146; acceptances, short-term corporate debt securities such as commercial paper
and repurchase agreements. These Temporary Investments must have a stated maturity not in excess of one year from the date of purchase. The Acquiring Fund may not invest in any security issued by a commercial bank or a savings institution unless the
bank or institution is organized and operating in the United States, has total assets of at least one billion dollars and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (&#147;FDIC&#148;), except that up to 10% of total assets may be
invested in certificates of deposit of smaller institutions if such certificates are fully insured by the FDIC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Credit Default Swap Agreements
</I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may enter into credit default swap agreements for hedging purposes or to seek to increase its return. The credit default swap
agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by the Acquiring Fund. The protection &#147;buyer&#148; in a credit default contract may be obligated to pay the protection &#147;seller&#148; an upfront
or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract, <U>provided</U> that no credit event on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the &#147;par value&#148; (full notional
value) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount, if the swap is cash settled. The Acquiring Fund
may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If the Acquiring Fund is a buyer and no credit event occurs, the Acquiring Fund may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if a credit event occurs, the buyer
generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller, the Acquiring Fund generally
receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap, which typically is between six (6)&nbsp;months and three years, <U>provided</U> that there is no credit event. If a credit event occurs, generally the seller must
pay the buyer the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As the seller, the Acquiring Fund would effectively add leverage
to its portfolio because, in </P>
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addition to its total net assets, the Acquiring Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit default swap agreements involve greater risks than if the Acquiring Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to
general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risks. The Acquiring Fund will enter into credit default swap agreements only with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be
creditworthy at the time they enter into such transactions. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of
any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. The Acquiring
Fund&#146;s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to the Acquiring Fund). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Acquiring Fund will at all times segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with each such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts
owed by the Acquiring Fund to any counterparty) on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). If the Acquiring Fund is a seller of
protection in a credit default swap transaction, it will segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the full notional amount of the contract. Such
segregation or designation will ensure that the Acquiring Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio. Such segregation or
designation will not limit the Acquiring Fund&#146;s exposure to loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>VRDOs and Participating VRDOs </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDOs are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and right of
demand on the part of the holder thereof to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period not to exceed seven days. There is, however, the possibility that because of default or insolvency the
demand feature of VRDOs and Participating VRDOs may not be honored. The interest rates are adjustable at intervals (ranging from daily to up to one year) to some prevailing market rate for similar investments, such adjustment formula being
calculated to maintain the market value of the VRDOs, at approximately the par value of the VRDOs on the adjustment date. The adjustments typically are based upon the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index or some other appropriate interest rate adjustment
index. The Acquiring Fund may invest in all types of tax exempt instruments currently outstanding or to be issued in the future which satisfy its short-term maturity and quality standards. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Participating VRDOs provide the Acquiring Fund with a specified undivided interest (up to 100%) of the underlying obligation and the right to demand payment
of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest on the Participating VRDOs from the financial institution upon a specified number of days&#146; notice, not to exceed seven days. In addition, the Participating VRDO is backed by an irrevocable
letter of credit or guaranty of the financial institution. The Acquiring Fund would have an undivided interest in the underlying obligation and thus participate on the same basis as the financial institution in such obligation except that the
financial institution typically retains fees out of the interest paid on the obligation for servicing the obligation, providing the letter of credit and issuing the repurchase commitment. It is contemplated that the Acquiring Fund will not invest
more than 20% of its assets in Participating VRDOs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDOs that contain an unconditional right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal
balance plus accrued interest on a notice period exceeding seven days may be deemed to be illiquid securities. The Directors may adopt guidelines and delegate to the Investment Advisor the daily function of determining and monitoring liquidity of
such VRDOs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Temporary Investments, VRDOs and Participating VRDOs in which the Acquiring Fund may invest will be in the following rating categories at
the time of purchase: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-1/VMIG-1</FONT></FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3/VMIG-3</FONT> for notes and VRDOs and <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for commercial paper (as determined by Moody&#146;s), <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT>
for notes and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for VRDOs and commercial paper (as determined by S&amp;P), or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for notes, VRDOs and commercial paper (as determined by Fitch). Temporary Investments, if not rated, must be of comparable quality in the opinion of the Investment Advisor. In addition, the Acquiring Fund
reserves the right to invest temporarily a </P>
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greater portion of its assets in Temporary Investments for defensive purposes, when, in the judgment of the Investment Advisor, market conditions warrant. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Repurchase Agreements </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in
securities pursuant to repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements may be entered into only with a member bank of the Federal Reserve System or primary dealer or an affiliate thereof, in U.S. Government securities or an affiliate thereof. A
repurchase agreement is a contractual agreement whereby the seller of securities agrees to repurchase the same security at a specified price on a future date agreed upon by the parties. The agreed-upon repurchase price determines the yield during
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s holding period. The risk to the Acquiring Fund is limited to the ability of the issuer to pay the agreed-upon repurchase price on the delivery date; however, although the value of the underlying collateral at the time the
transaction is entered into always equals or exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price, if the value of the collateral declines there is a risk of loss of both principal and interest. In the event of default, the collateral may be sold but the
Acquiring Fund might incur a loss if the value of the collateral declines, and might incur disposition costs or experience delays in connection with liquidating the collateral. In addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the
seller of the security, realization upon the collateral by the Acquiring Fund may be delayed or limited. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, for federal income tax purposes,
repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized loans secured by the securities &#147;sold.&#148; Therefore, amounts earned under such agreements will not be considered tax exempt interest. The treatment of purchase and sales contracts is less
certain. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_24"></A>Leverage </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Acquiring Fund currently leverages its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and tender option bonds. The Acquiring Fund currently does not intend to borrow money or issue debt securities. Although it has no present intention to do so, the Acquiring
Fund reserves the right to borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, or issue debt securities, in the future if it believes that market conditions would be conducive to the successful implementation of a leveraging strategy through
borrowing money or issuing debt securities or preferred shares. Any such leveraging will not be fully achieved until the proceeds resulting from the use of leverage have been invested in accordance with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment objective
and policies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of leverage can create risks. When leverage is employed, the NAV and market price of the common shares and the yield to holders of
common shares will be more volatile than if leverage were not used. Changes in the value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio, including securities bought with the proceeds of leverage, will be borne entirely by the holders of common shares. If
there is a net decrease or increase in the value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment portfolio, leverage will decrease or increase, as the case may be, the NAV per common share to a greater extent than if the Acquiring Fund did not utilize
leverage. A reduction in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s NAV may cause a reduction in the market price of its shares. During periods in which the Acquiring Fund is using leverage, the fee paid to the Investment Advisor for advisory services will be higher
than if the Acquiring Fund did not use leverage, because the fees paid will be calculated on the basis of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s assets including the proceeds from leverage. Any leveraging strategy the Acquiring Fund employs may not be
successful. See &#147;Risks&#151;Leverage Risk.&#148; See &#147;Risks&#151;Tender Option Bond Risk&#148; for details about the risks associated with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s use of TOB Residuals. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain types of leverage the Acquiring Fund may use may result in the Acquiring Fund being subject to covenants relating to asset coverage and portfolio
composition requirements. The Acquiring Fund may be subject to certain restrictions on investments imposed by one or more lenders or by guidelines of one or more rating agencies, which may issue ratings for any short-term debt securities or
preferred shares issued by the Acquiring Fund. The terms of any borrowings or rating agency guidelines may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act. The Investment Advisor
does not believe that these covenants or guidelines will impede it from managing the Acquiring Fund&#146;s portfolio in accordance with its investment objective and policies if the Acquiring Fund were to utilize leverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the 1940 Act, the Acquiring Fund is not permitted to issue senior securities if, immediately after the issuance of such senior securities, the Acquiring
Fund would have an asset coverage ratio (as defined in the 1940 Act) of less than 300% with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness (<I>i.e</I>., for every dollar of indebtedness </P>
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outstanding, the Acquiring Fund is required to have at least three dollars of assets) or less than 200% with respect to senior securities representing preferred shares (<I>i.e.</I>, for every
dollar of preferred shares outstanding, the Acquiring Fund is required to have at least two dollars of assets). The 1940 Act also provides that the Acquiring Fund may not declare distributions or purchase its stock (including through tender offers)
if, immediately after doing so, it will have an asset coverage ratio of less than 300% or 200%, as applicable. Under the 1940 Act, certain short-term borrowings (such as for cash management purposes) are not subject to these limitations if
(i)&nbsp;repaid within 60 days, (ii)&nbsp;not extended or renewed and (iii)&nbsp;not in excess of 5% of the total assets of the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Effects of Leverage </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming that leverage will
represent approximately 40.2% of the Combined Fund&#146;s total managed assets and that the Combined Fund will bear expenses relating to that leverage at an average annual rate of 1.29%, the income generated by the Combined Fund&#146;s portfolio
(net of estimated expenses) must exceed 0.52% in order to cover the expenses specifically related to the Combined Fund&#146;s estimated use of leverage. Of course, these numbers are merely estimates used for illustration. Actual leverage expenses
will vary frequently and may be significantly higher or lower than the rate estimated above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table is furnished in response to requirements
of the SEC. It is designed to illustrate the effect of leverage on Common Share total return, assuming investment portfolio total returns (comprised of income and changes in the value of securities held in the Combined Fund&#146;s portfolio) of
(10)%, (5)%, 0%, 5% and 10%. These assumed investment portfolio returns are hypothetical figures and are not necessarily indicative of the investment portfolio returns experienced or expected to be experienced by the Combined Fund. The table further
reflects the use of leverage representing 40.2% of the Combined Fund&#146;s total managed assets and the Combined Fund&#146;s currently projected annual leverage expenses of 1.29%. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.49</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common Share total return is composed of two elements: the Common Share dividends paid by the Combined Fund (the amount of
which is largely determined by the net investment income of the Combined Fund) and gains or losses on the value of the securities the Combined Fund owns. As required by SEC rules, the table assumes that the Combined Fund is more likely to suffer
capital losses than to enjoy capital appreciation. For example, a total return of 0% assumes that the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest the Combined Fund receives on its municipal bonds investments is entirely offset by
losses in the value of those securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shares </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund has leveraged its portfolio by issuing VRDP Shares. Under the 1940 Act, the Acquiring Fund is not permitted to issue preferred shares if,
immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s outstanding preferred shares exceeds 50% of its assets (including the proceeds from the issuance) less liabilities other than borrowings (<I>i.e.</I>, the value of
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred shares). In addition, the Acquiring Fund would not be permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its common shares
unless, at the time of such declaration, the value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s assets less liabilities other than borrowings is at least 200% of such liquidation value. Please see &#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for
a description of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[For tax purposes, the Acquiring Fund is currently required to allocate <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, net capital gain and other taxable income, if any, between its common shares and preferred shares outstanding in proportion to total dividends paid to each class for the year in which or
with respect to which <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income, the net capital gain or other taxable income is paid. If net capital gain or other taxable income is allocated to preferred shares, instead of solely <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income, the Acquiring Fund will likely have to pay higher total dividends to preferred shareholders or make special payments to preferred shareholders to compensate them for the increased tax liability.
This would reduce the total amount of dividends paid to the common shareholders, but would increase the portion of the dividend that is <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt.</FONT> If the increase in dividend payments or the special payments
to preferred shareholders are not entirely offset by a reduction in the tax liability of, and an increase in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> dividends received by, the </P>
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common shareholders, the advantage of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leveraged structure to common shareholders will be reduced.] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Tender Option Bonds </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund currently
leverages its assets through the use of TOB Residuals, which are derivative interests in municipal bonds. The TOB Residuals in which the Acquiring Fund will invest pay interest or income that, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of such TOB
Residuals, is exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. No independent investigation will be made to confirm the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of the interest or income paid by TOB Residuals held by the Acquiring Fund.
Although volatile, TOB Residuals typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the yields available on fixed rate municipal bonds with comparable credit quality. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Residuals represent beneficial interests in a TOB Trust formed for the purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds. A TOB Trust
typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: TOB Floaters, which are sold to third-party investors, and TOB Residuals, which are generally issued to the fund(s) that transferred municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. The Fund may invest in both
TOB Floaters and TOB Residuals. TOB Floaters may have first priority on the cash flow from the municipal bonds held by the TOB Trust and are enhanced with a liquidity support arrangement from a third-party TOBs Liquidity Provider (defined below)
which allows holders to tender their position at par (plus accrued interest). The Acquiring Fund, as a holder of TOB Residuals, is paid the residual cash flow from the TOB Trust. The Acquiring Fund contributes municipal bonds to the TOB Trust and is
paid the cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Floaters, less certain transaction costs, and typically will invest the cash to purchase additional municipal bonds or other investments permitted by its investment policies. If the
Acquiring Fund ever purchases all or a portion of the TOB Floaters sold by the TOB Trust, it may surrender those TOB Floaters together with a proportionate amount of TOB Residuals to the TOB Trust in exchange for a proportionate amount of the
municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other BlackRock-advised Funds [(as defined below)] may contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which the
Acquiring Fund has contributed municipal bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will generally be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their
participation in the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust typically are high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal
bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction includes a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider. The TOB
Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and the Acquiring Fund, as a TOB Residual holder, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The TOB Residuals held by the Acquiring Fund generally provide the Acquiring Fund with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB
Floaters to tender their notes to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. Thereafter, the Acquiring Fund may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. As a result, a tender option bond transaction, in effect,
creates exposure for the Acquiring Fund to the entire return of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust, with a net cash investment by the Acquiring Fund that is less than the value of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust. This multiplies the positive
or negative impact of the municipal bonds&#146; return within the Acquiring Fund (thereby creating leverage). The leverage within a TOB Trust depends on the value of the municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust relative to the value of the TOB
Floaters it issues. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in highly leveraged TOB Residuals. A TOB Residual generally is considered highly leveraged if the
principal amount of the TOB Floaters issued by the related TOB Trust exceeds 75% of the principal amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The leverage attributable to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s use of TOB Residuals may be &#147;called away&#148; on relatively short notice and therefore may be
less permanent than more traditional forms of leverage. The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of the Acquiring Fund upon the occurrence of termination events, as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. Upon the occurrence of a termination
event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the remarketing agent of the TOB Floaters and the </P>
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TOBs Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, the holders of the TOB Floaters would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (<I>i.e.</I>, the Acquiring Fund) whereas in other
termination events, the holders of TOB Floaters and the TOB Residual holders would be paid pro rata. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity
facility provided by a TOBs Liquidity Provider that allows the holders of the TOB Floaters to tender their TOB Floaters in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day (subject to the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-occurrence</FONT> of a termination event). The tendered TOB Floaters are remarketed by a remarketing agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the TOBs Liquidity
Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Floaters. Any loans made by the TOBs Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Floaters held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is
outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may invest in a TOB Trust on either a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> or recourse basis. When the
Acquiring Fund invests in TOB Trusts on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> basis, and the TOBs Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility, the TOBs Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate
all or a portion of the municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust and then fund the balance, if any, of the Liquidation Shortfall. If the Acquiring Fund invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, it will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement
with the TOBs Liquidity Provider pursuant to which the Acquiring Fund is required to reimburse the TOBs Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, if the Acquiring Fund invests in a recourse TOB Trust, the Acquiring
Fund will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under accounting rules, Municipal Bonds of the Acquiring Fund that are deposited into a TOB Trust are investments of the Acquiring Fund and are presented on
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Schedule of Investments and outstanding TOB Floaters issued by a TOB Trust are presented as liabilities in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest income from the underlying Municipal Bonds
is recorded by the Acquiring Fund on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB Floaters and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee and other services to a TOB Trust are reported as expenses of the Acquiring Fund.
In addition, under accounting rules, loans made to a TOB Trust sponsored by the Acquiring Fund may be presented as loans of the Acquiring Fund in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s financial statements even if there is no recourse to the Acquiring
Fund&#146;s assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For TOB Floaters, generally, the interest rate earned will be based upon the market rates for municipal bonds with maturities or
remarketing provisions that are comparable in duration to the periodic interval of the tender option. Since the tender option feature has a shorter term than the final maturity or first call date of the underlying municipal bonds deposited in the
TOB Trust, the holder of the TOB Floaters relies upon the terms of the agreement with the financial institution furnishing the liquidity facility as well as the credit strength of that institution. The perceived reliability and creditworthiness, of
many major financial institutions, some of which sponsor and/or provide liquidity support to TOB Trusts increases the risk associated with TOB Floaters. This in turn may reduce the desirability of TOB Floaters as investments, which could impair the
viability or availability of TOB Trusts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of TOB Residuals will require the Acquiring Fund to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount
equal to any TOB Floaters, plus any accrued but unpaid interest due on the TOB Floaters, issued by TOB Trusts sponsored by, or on behalf of, the Acquiring Fund that are not owned by the Acquiring Fund. The use of TOB Residuals may also require the
Acquiring Fund to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to loans provided by the TOBs Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Floaters. The Acquiring Fund reserves the right to modify its asset segregation
policies in the future to the extent that such changes are in accordance with applicable regulations or interpretations. Future regulatory requirements or SEC guidance may necessitate more onerous contractual or regulatory requirements, which may
increase the costs or reduce the degree of potential economic benefits of TOB Trust transactions or limit the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to enter into or manage TOB Trust transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;Risk Factors and Special Considerations&#151;General Risks of Investing in the Acquiring Fund&#151;Tender Option Bond Risk&#148; for a description
of the risks involved with a TOB issuer. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund is permitted to leverage its portfolio by entering into one or more credit facilities. If the Acquiring Fund enters into a credit facility,
the Acquiring Fund may be required to prepay outstanding amounts or incur a penalty rate of interest upon the occurrence of certain events of default. The Acquiring Fund would also likely have to indemnify the lenders under the credit facility
against liabilities they may incur in connection therewith. In addition, the Acquiring Fund expects that any credit facility would contain covenants that, among other things, likely would limit the Acquiring Fund&#146;s ability to pay distributions
in certain circumstances, incur additional debt, change certain of its investment policies and engage in certain transactions, including mergers and consolidations, and require asset coverage ratios in addition to those required by the 1940 Act. The
Acquiring Fund may be required to pledge its assets and to maintain a portion of its assets in cash or high-grade securities as a reserve against interest or principal payments and expenses. The Acquiring Fund expects that any credit facility would
have customary covenant, negative covenant and default provisions. There can be no assurance that the Acquiring Fund will enter into an agreement for a credit facility, or one on terms and conditions representative of the foregoing, or that
additional material terms will not apply. In addition, if entered into, a credit facility may in the future be replaced or refinanced by one or more credit facilities having substantially different terms or by the issuance of preferred shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Derivatives </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may enter into derivative
transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them. Derivative transactions that the Acquiring Fund may enter into and the risks associated with them are described elsewhere in this Proxy Statement and are also referred to as &#147;Strategic
Transactions.&#148; The Acquiring Fund cannot assure you that investments in derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them will result in a higher return on its common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate the Acquiring Fund to make payments, the Acquiring Fund may earmark or segregate cash or liquid assets
in an amount at least equal to the current value of the amount then payable by the Acquiring Fund under the terms of such transactions or otherwise cover such transactions in accordance with applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC. If the
current value of the amount then payable by the Acquiring Fund under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such investments, the Acquiring Fund would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value
at least equal to such notional amounts, and if the current value of the amount then payable by the Acquiring Fund under the terms of such transactions is represented by the market value of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s current obligations, the
Acquiring Fund would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such current obligations. To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate the Acquiring Fund to deliver particular securities to extinguish
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s obligations under such transactions the Acquiring Fund may &#147;cover&#148; its obligations under such transactions by either (i)&nbsp;owning the securities or collateral underlying such transactions or (ii)&nbsp;having an
absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities or collateral without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, having earmarked or segregated an appropriate amount of cash or liquid assets). Such
earmarking, segregation or cover is intended to provide the Acquiring Fund with available assets to satisfy its obligations under such transactions. As a result of such earmarking, segregation or cover, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s obligations under
such transactions will not be considered senior securities representing indebtedness for purposes of the 1940 Act, or considered borrowings subject to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s limitations on borrowings discussed above, but may create leverage for
the Acquiring Fund. To the extent that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s obligations under such transactions are not so earmarked, segregated or covered, such obligations may be considered &#147;senior securities representing indebtedness&#148; under the
1940 Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These earmarking, segregation or cover requirements can result in the Acquiring
Fund maintaining securities positions it would otherwise liquidate, segregating or earmarking assets at a time when it might be disadvantageous to do so or otherwise restrict portfolio management. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Borrowings </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund may also borrow
money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Acquiring Fund securities. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund has adopted certain investment restrictions that are &#147;fundamental,&#148; meaning such investment restrictions cannot be changed without approval
by holders of a &#147;majority of the Fund&#146;s outstanding voting securities&#148; as defined in the 1940 Act. As defined in the 1940 Act, this phrase means the vote of (1) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting, if the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or represented by proxy, or (2)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities, whichever is less. Each Fund has also adopted certain
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fundamental</FONT> investment restrictions. The investment restrictions of the Funds are similar, although there are some differences, and are set forth in <U>Appendix B</U> to this Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund is classified as diversified within the meaning of the 1940 Act. This means that each Fund may not purchase
securities of an issuers (other than (i)&nbsp;obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities and (ii)&nbsp;securities of other investment companies) if, with respect to 75% of the market value of its total
assets, (a)&nbsp;more than 5% of the market value of the Fund&#146;s total assets would be invested in securities of a single issuer or (b)&nbsp;the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. With respect to
the remaining 25% of its total assets, each Fund can invest more than 5% of its assets in one issuer. Under the 1940 Act, a fund cannot change its classification from diversified to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> without
shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of BZM and MHE is classified as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> within the meaning of the 1940 Act,
which means that such Fund is not limited by the 1940 Act in the proportion of its total assets that it may invest in securities of a single issuer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares are assigned long-term ratings by Moody&#146;s and Fitch. In order to maintain the required ratings, each Fund is required to comply with certain investment quality, diversification and other guidelines established by
Moody&#146;s and Fitch. Such guidelines may be more restrictive than the restrictions set forth above. Each Fund does not anticipate that such guidelines would have a material adverse effect on its ability to achieve its investment objective.
Moody&#146;s and Fitch receive fees in connection with their ratings issuances. Each Fund is also subject to certain covenants and requirements under the terms of the VRDP Shares and related documents, including the terms of the liquidity facility
supporting the VRDP Shares. Such requirements may be more restrictive than the restrictions set forth above. Each Fund does not anticipate that such requirements would have a material adverse effect on its ability to achieve its investment
objective. Please see &#147;Information about the Preferred Shares of the Funds&#148; for additional information. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U><A NAME="tx62466_27"></A>BZM&#146;s Investment Objective and Policies </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM&#146;s investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and Maryland personal income tax. As a fundamental
policy, under normal market conditions, BZM will invest at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds, the interest of which is exempt from regular federal income tax and Maryland personal income tax. BZM cannot change its investment
objective or the foregoing fundamental policy without the approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding Common Shares and the outstanding Preferred Shares, including the VRDP Shares, voting together as a single class, and of the holders
of a majority of the outstanding preferred shares, including the VRDP Shares, voting as a separate class. A majority of the outstanding means (1) 67% or more of the shares present at a meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding
shares are present or represented by proxy, or (2)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding shares, whichever is less. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under normal market conditions, BZM
invests at least 80% of its managed assets in investment grade quality municipal bonds. Investment grade quality means that such bonds are rated, at the time of investment, within the four highest quality ratings as determined by either Moody&#146;s
(currently Aaa, Aa, A and Baa), S&amp;P (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB) or Fitch (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB) or are unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the Investment Advisor. Municipal bonds rated Baa by Moody&#146;s are investment
grade, but Moody&#146;s considers municipal bonds rated Baa to have speculative characteristics. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity for issuers of municipal bonds that are rated BBB
or Baa (or that have equivalent ratings) to make principal and interest payments than is the case for issues of higher grade municipal bonds. In the case of short-term notes, the investment grade rating categories are
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1+</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for S&amp;P, MIG 1 through MIG 3 for Moody&#146;s and F1+ through F3 for Fitch. In the case of tax exempt commercial paper, the investment grade
rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1+</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for
Moody&#146;s and F1+ through F3 for Fitch. Obligations ranked in the lowest investment grade rating category (BBB, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P; Baa, MIG 3 and <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and BBB and F3 for Fitch), while considered &#147;investment grade,&#148; may have certain speculative characteristics. There may be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-categories</FONT> or
gradations indicating relative standing within the rating categories set forth above. In assessing the quality of municipal bonds with respect to the foregoing requirements, the Investment Advisor takes into account the nature of any letters of
credit or similar credit enhancement to which particular municipal bonds are entitled and the creditworthiness of the financial institution that provided such credit enhancement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in municipal bonds that are rated, at the time of investment, Ba/BB or B by Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P or Fitch or
that are unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the Investment Advisor. Securities rated Ba/BB or below are commonly referred to as &#147;high yield&#148; or &#147;junk&#148; bonds and are regarded as predominantly speculative with
respect to the issuer&#146;s capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the security and generally involve a greater volatility of price than securities in higher rating categories. Below investment grade securities
and comparable unrated securities involve substantial risk of loss, are considered speculative with respect to the issuer&#146;s ability to pay interest and any required redemption or principal payments and are susceptible to default or decline in
market value due to adverse economic and business developments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All percentage and ratings limitations on securities in which BZM may invest apply at the
time of making an investment and shall not be considered violated if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded to a rating that would have precluded BZM&#146;s initial investment in such security. In determining whether to retain or sell a
security that a rating agency has downgraded, the Investment Advisor may consider such factors as the Investment Advisor&#146;s assessment of the credit quality of the issuer of the security, the price at which the security could be sold and the
rating, if any, assigned to the security by other rating agencies. In the event that BZM disposes of a portfolio security subsequent to its being downgraded, BZM may experience a greater risk of loss than if such security had been sold prior to such
downgrade. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to BZM&#146;s policy, under normal market conditions, of investing at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds, the interest
from which is exempt from Maryland personal income tax, BZM may invest in securities that pay interest that is not exempt from Maryland personal income tax when, in the judgment of the Investment Advisor, the return to the shareholders after payment
of applicable Maryland personal income tax would be higher than the return </P>
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available from comparable securities that pay interest that is, or make other distributions that are, exempt from Maryland personal income tax. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may also invest in securities of other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies that invest primarily in municipal
bonds of the types in which BZM may invest directly and in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> preferred shares that pay dividends that are exempt from regular federal income tax. In addition, BZM may purchase municipal bonds that are
additionally secured by insurance, bank credit agreements or escrow accounts. The credit quality of companies which provide these credit enhancements will affect the value of those securities. Although the insurance feature reduces certain financial
risks, the premiums for insurance and the higher market price paid for insured obligations may reduce BZM&#146;s income. The insurance feature does not guarantee the market value of the insured obligations or the net asset value of the Common
Shares. BZM may purchase insured bonds and may purchase insurance for bonds in its portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may invest in certain tax exempt securities classified
as &#147;private activity bonds&#148; (or industrial development bonds, under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-1986</FONT> law) (&#147;PABs&#148;) (in general, bonds that benefit <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-governmental</FONT> entities)
that may subject certain investors in BZM to an alternative minimum tax. The percentage of BZM&#146;s total assets invested in PABs will vary from time to time. BZM has not established any limit on the percentage of its portfolio that may be
invested in municipal bonds subject to the federal alternative minimum tax provisions of federal tax law, and BZM expects that a portion of the income it produces will be includable in alternative minimum taxable income. VRDP Shares may not be a
suitable investment for investors who are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax or who would become subject to the federal alternative minimum tax as a result of purchasing VRDP Shares. The suitability of an investment in VRDP Shares will
depend upon a comparison of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">after-tax</FONT> yield likely to be provided from BZM with that from comparable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> investments not subject to the federal alternative
minimum tax, and from comparable fully taxable investments, in light of each such investor&#146;s tax position. Special considerations may apply to corporate investors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The average maturity of BZM&#146;s portfolio securities will vary based upon the Investment Advisor&#146;s assessment of economic and market conditions.
BZM&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include both long-term and intermediate-term municipal bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM&#146;s stated expectation is that it may
invest in municipal bonds that, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s opinion, are underrated or undervalued. Underrated municipal bonds are those whose ratings do not, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, reflect their true higher creditworthiness.
Undervalued municipal bonds are bonds that, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, are worth more than the value assigned to them in the marketplace. The Investment Advisor may at times believe that bonds associated with a particular municipal
market sector (for example, but not limited to electric utilities), or issued by a particular municipal issuer, are undervalued. The Investment Advisor may purchase those bonds for BZM&#146;s portfolio because they represent a market sector or
issuer that the Investment Advisor considers undervalued, even if the value of those particular bonds appears to be consistent with the value of similar bonds. Municipal bonds of particular types (for example, but not limited to hospital bonds,
industrial revenue bonds or bonds issued by a particular municipal issuer) may be undervalued because there is a temporary excess of supply in that market sector, or because of a general decline in the market price of municipal bonds of the market
sector for reasons that do not apply to the particular municipal bonds that are considered undervalued. BZM&#146;s investment in underrated or undervalued municipal bonds will be based on the Investment Advisor&#146;s belief that their yield is
higher than that available on bonds bearing equivalent levels of interest rate risk, credit risk and other forms of risk, and that their prices will ultimately rise, relative to the market, to reflect their true value. Any capital appreciation
realized by BZM will generally result in capital gain distributions subject to federal capital gains taxation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM ordinarily does not intend to realize
significant investment income not exempt from federal income taxes. From time to time, BZM may realize taxable capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal tax legislation may
limit the types and volume of bonds the interest on which qualifies for a U.S. federal income tax exemption. As a result, current legislation and legislation that may be enacted in the future may affect the availability of municipal bonds for
investment by BZM. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;The Acquiring Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Description of Municipal Bonds&#148; for additional information regarding the types of municipal bonds in
which BZM invests. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Leverage </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may utilize
leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value of its Common Shares. However, this objective cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. BZM currently leverages its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and tender option bonds.
Under the 1940 Act, BZM is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its managed assets (50% of its net assets) or preferred equity securities up to 50% of its managed assets (100% of its net assets). BZM may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage
to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, BZM may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the VRDP Shares&#146; governing instruments, counterparties or by
agencies rating the VRDP Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, BZM is not permitted to issue preferred shares if, immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of BZM&#146;s outstanding
preferred shares exceeds 50% of its assets (including the proceeds from the issuance) less liabilities other than borrowings (i.e., the value of BZM&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred shares).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Derivatives</I>. BZM may enter into derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them. Derivative transactions that BZM may enter
into are also referred to as &#147;Strategic Transactions.&#148; BZM cannot assure you that investments in derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them will result in a higher return on its Common Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate BZM to make payments, BZM may earmark or segregate cash or liquid assets in an amount at least equal to
the current value of the amount then payable by BZM under the terms of such transactions or otherwise cover such transactions in accordance with applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC. If the current value of the amount then payable by
BZM under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such investments, BZM would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such notional amounts, and if the current value of the
amount then payable by BZM under the terms of such transactions is represented by the market value of BZM&#146;s current obligations, BZM would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such current
obligations. To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate BZM to deliver particular securities to extinguish BZM&#146;s obligations under such transactions BZM may &#147;cover&#148; its obligations under such transactions by either
(i)&nbsp;owning the securities or collateral underlying such transactions or (ii)&nbsp;having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities or collateral without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is
required, having earmarked or segregated an appropriate amount of cash or liquid assets). Such earmarking, segregation or cover is intended to provide BZM with available assets to satisfy its obligations under such transactions. As a result of such
earmarking, segregation or cover, BZM&#146;s obligations under such transactions will not be considered senior securities representing indebtedness for purposes of the 1940 Act, or considered borrowings subject to BZM&#146;s limitations on
borrowings discussed above, but may create leverage for BZM. To the extent that BZM&#146;s obligations under such transactions are not so earmarked, segregated or covered, such obligations may be considered &#147;senior securities representing
indebtedness&#148; under the 1940 Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These earmarking, segregation or cover requirements
can result in BZM maintaining securities positions it would otherwise liquidate, segregating or earmarking assets at a time when it might be disadvantageous to do so or otherwise restrict portfolio management. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Borrowings</I>. BZM may also borrow money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and
the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Fund securities. Certain short-term borrowings (such as for cash management purposes) are not subject to the 1940 Act&#146;s limitations on leverage if
(i)&nbsp;repaid within 60 days, and (ii)&nbsp;not in excess of 5% of BZM&#146;s total assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Tender Option Bond Transactions</I>. BZM currently
leverages its assets through the use of residual interest municipal tender option bonds (&#147;TOB Residuals&#148;), which are derivative interests in municipal bonds. The TOB Residuals in </P>
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which BZM will invest pay interest or income that, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of such TOB Residuals, is exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. No independent investigation will
be made to confirm the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of the interest or income paid by TOB Residuals held by BZM. Although volatile, TOB Residuals typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the yields available on
fixed rate municipal bonds with comparable credit quality. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Residuals represent beneficial interests in a TOB Trust formed for the purpose of holding
municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds. A TOB Trust typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate interests (&#147;TOB Floaters&#148;), which are sold to third-party investors, and TOB Residuals, which are
generally issued to the fund(s) that transferred municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. BZM may invest in both TOB Floaters and TOB Residuals. TOB Floaters may have first priority on the cash flow from the municipal bonds held by the TOB Trust and are
enhanced with a liquidity support arrangement provided by a third-party bank or other financial institution (the &#147;TOBs Liquidity Provider&#148;) which allows holders to tender their position at par (plus accrued interest). BZM, as a holder of
TOB Residuals, is paid the residual cash flow from the TOB Trust. BZM contributes municipal bonds to the TOB Trust and is paid the cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Floaters, less certain transaction costs, and typically will
invest the cash to purchase additional municipal bonds or other investments permitted by its investment policies. If BZM ever purchases all or a portion of the TOB Floaters sold by the TOB Trust, it may surrender those TOB Floaters together with a
proportionate amount of TOB Residuals to the TOB Trust in exchange for a proportionate amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other
registered investment companies advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates (&#147;BlackRock-advised Funds&#148;) may contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which BZM has contributed municipal bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised
Funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will generally be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust typically are high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade
municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction includes a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider. The TOB Trust would be responsible for
the payment of the credit enhancement fee and BZM, as a TOB Residual holder, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The TOB Residuals held by BZM generally provide BZM with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Floaters to tender their notes to
the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. Thereafter, BZM may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. As a result, a tender option bond transaction, in effect, creates exposure for BZM to the entire return of the
municipal bonds in the TOB Trust, with a net cash investment by BZM that is less than the value of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust. This multiplies the positive or negative impact of the municipal bonds&#146; return within BZM (thereby creating
leverage). The leverage within a TOB Trust depends on the value of the municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust relative to the value of the TOB Floaters it issues. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may invest in highly leveraged TOB Residuals. A TOB Residual generally is considered highly leveraged if the principal amount of the TOB Floaters issued
by the related TOB Trust exceeds 75% of the principal amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The leverage attributable to BZM&#146;s use
of TOB Residuals may be &#147;called away&#148; on relatively short notice and therefore may be less permanent than more traditional forms of leverage. The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of BZM upon the occurrence of termination
events, as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the remarketing agent of the TOB
Floaters and the TOBs Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, the holders of the TOB Floaters would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (i.e., BZM) whereas in other termination events, the holders of TOB Floaters and the TOB
Residual holders would be paid pro rata. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a TOBs Liquidity Provider that allows the
holders of the TOB Floaters to tender their TOB Floaters in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any </P>
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business day (subject to the nonoccurrence of a termination event). The tendered TOB Floaters are remarketed by a remarketing agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw
upon a loan from the TOBs Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Floaters. Any loans made by the TOBs Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Floaters held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate
based on number of days the loan is outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may invest in a TOB Trust on either a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> or
recourse basis. When BZM invests in TOB Trusts on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> basis, and the TOBs Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility, the TOBs Liquidity Provider will typically
liquidate all or a portion of the municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust and then fund the balance, if any, of the amount owed under the liquidity facility over the liquidation proceeds (&#147;Liquidation Shortfall&#148;). If BZM invests in a TOB
Trust on a recourse basis, it will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the TOBs Liquidity Provider pursuant to which BZM is required to reimburse the TOBs Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, if
BZM invests in a recourse TOB Trust, BZM will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, in proportion to their
participation in the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under accounting rules, municipal bonds of BZM that are deposited into a TOB Trust are investments of BZM and are
presented on BZM&#146;s Schedule of Investments and outstanding TOB Floaters issued by a TOB Trust are presented as liabilities in BZM&#146;s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest income from the underlying municipal bonds is recorded by BZM
on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB Floaters and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee and other services to a TOB Trust are reported as expenses of BZM. In addition, under accounting rules, loans made
to a TOB Trust sponsored by BZM may be presented as loans of BZM in BZM&#146;s financial statements even if there is no recourse to BZM&#146;s assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For TOB Floaters, generally, the interest rate earned will be based upon the market rates for municipal bonds with maturities or remarketing provisions that
are comparable in duration to the periodic interval of the tender option. Since the tender option feature has a shorter term than the final maturity or first call date of the underlying municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust, the holder of the
TOB Floaters relies upon the terms of the agreement with the financial institution furnishing the liquidity facility as well as the credit strength of that institution. The perceived reliability and creditworthiness, of many major financial
institutions, some of which sponsor and/or provide liquidity support to TOB Trusts increases the risk associated with TOB Floaters. This in turn may reduce the desirability of TOB Floaters as investments, which could impair the viability or
availability of TOB Trusts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of TOB Residuals will require BZM to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to any TOB Floaters, plus
any accrued but unpaid interest due on the TOB Floaters, issued by TOB Trusts sponsored by, or on behalf of, BZM that are not owned by BZM. The use of TOB Residuals may also require BZM to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to
loans provided by the TOBs Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Floaters. BZM reserves the right to modify its asset segregation policies in the future to the extent that such changes are in accordance with applicable
regulations or interpretations. Future regulatory requirements or SEC guidance may necessitate more onerous contractual or regulatory requirements, which may increase the costs or reduce the degree of potential economic benefits of TOB Trust
transactions or limit BZM&#146;s ability to enter into or manage TOB Trust transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Investment Companies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities of other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies that
invest primarily in municipal bonds of the types in which BZM may invest directly, subject to the Eligible Assets requirements of the Statement of Preferences which generally limit BZM&#146;s investment in such securities to 5% of its managed assets
at the time of investment and subject to applicable regulatory limits. BZM generally expects to invest in other investment companies either during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or during periods when there is a shortage of
attractive, high-yielding municipal bonds available in the market. As a shareholder in an investment company, BZM will bear its ratable share of that investment company&#146;s expenses and will remain subject to payment of BZM&#146;s advisory and
other fees and expenses with respect to assets so invested. Holders of Common Shares will therefore be subject to duplicative expenses to the extent BZM invests in other investment companies. The Investment Advisor will take expenses into account
when evaluating the investment merits of an investment in an </P>
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investment company relative to available municipal bond investments. In addition, the securities of other investment companies may be leveraged and will therefore be subject to the same leverage
risks to which BZM may be subject to the extent it employs a leverage strategy. The net asset value and market value of leveraged shares will be more volatile and the yield to shareholders will tend to fluctuate more than the yield generated by
unleveraged shares. Investment companies may have investment policies that differ from those of BZM. In addition, to the extent BZM invests in other investment companies, BZM will be dependent upon the investment and research abilities of persons
other than the Investment Advisor. BZM treats its investments in such open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies as investments in municipal bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Preferred Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred interests of other investment funds that pay dividends that are exempt from regular federal income
tax, subject to the Eligible Assets requirements of the Statement of Preferences which generally limit BZM&#146;s investment in such securities to 5% of its managed assets at the time of investment. A portion of such dividends may be capital gain
distributions subject to federal capital gains tax. Such funds in turn invest in municipal bonds and other assets that pay interest or make distributions that are exempt from regular federal income tax, such as revenue bonds issued by state or local
agencies to fund the development of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-income,</FONT> multi-family housing. Investment in such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> preferred shares involves many of the same issues as investing in
other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies as discussed above. These investments also have additional risks, including liquidity risk, the absence of regulation governing investment practices, capital
structure and leverage, affiliated transactions and other matters, and concentration of investments in particular issuers or industries. Revenue bonds issued by state or local agencies to finance the development of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-income,</FONT> multi-family housing involve special risks in addition to those associated with municipal bonds generally, including that the underlying properties may not generate sufficient income to pay
expenses and interest costs. Such bonds are generally <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> against the property owner, may be junior to the rights of others with an interest in the properties, may pay interest that changes based in
part on the financial performance of the property, may be prepayable without penalty and may be used to finance the construction of housing developments which, until completed and rented, do not generate income to pay interest. Increases in interest
rates payable on senior obligations may make it more difficult for issuers to meet payment obligations on subordinated bonds. BZM will treat investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> preferred shares as investments in
municipal bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Temporary Investments </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During
temporary defensive periods (e.g., times when, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s opinion, temporary imbalances of supply and demand or other temporary dislocations in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> bond market adversely affect
the price at which long-term or intermediate-term municipal bonds are available), and in order to keep cash on hand fully invested, BZM may invest up to 100% of its net assets in liquid, short-term investments including high quality, short-term
securities which may be either <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> or taxable and securities of other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies that invest primarily in municipal bonds of the
type in which BZM may invest directly. BZM intends to invest in taxable short-term investments only in the event that suitable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> temporary investments are not available at reasonable prices and
yields. BZM&#146;s investment policies provide that it will invest only in taxable temporary investments which are U.S. government securities or securities rated within the highest grade by Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P or Fitch, and which mature within one
year from the date of purchase or carry a variable or floating rate of interest (such short-term obligations being referred to herein as &#147;Temporary Investments&#148;). Temporary Investments of BZM may include certificates of deposit issued by
U.S. banks with assets of at least $1&nbsp;billion, commercial paper or corporate notes, bonds or debentures with a remaining maturity of one year or less, or repurchase agreements. See &#147;Repurchase Agreements.&#148; To the extent BZM invests in
Temporary Investments, BZM will not at such times be in a position to achieve its investment objective of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Short-term taxable fixed income investments include, without limitation, the following: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government Securities, including bills, notes and bonds differing as to maturity and rates of interest that
are either issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or by U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities. U.S. Government Securities include securities issued by (a)&nbsp;the Federal Housing Administration, Farmers Home Administration, Export-Import
Bank of the United States, Small Business Administration, and the Government National Mortgage Association, whose securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States; (b)&nbsp;the
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Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, securities are supported by the right of the agency to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (c)&nbsp;the
Federal National Mortgage Association, whose securities are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; and (d)&nbsp;the Student Loan Marketing Association, whose
securities are supported only by its credit. While the U.S. Government provides financial support to such U.S. Government-sponsored agencies or instrumentalities, no assurance can be given that it always will do so since it is not so obligated by
law. The U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities do not guarantee the market value of their securities. Consequently, the value of such securities may fluctuate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit issued against funds deposited in a bank or a savings and loan association. Such
certificates are for a definite period of time, earn a specified rate of return, and are normally negotiable. The issuer of a certificate of deposit agrees to pay the amount deposited plus interest to the bearer of the certificate on the date
specified thereon. Certificates of deposit purchased by BZM may not be fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase agreements, which involve purchases of debt securities. At the time BZM purchases securities pursuant to
a repurchase agreement, it simultaneously agrees to resell and redeliver such securities to the seller, who also simultaneously agrees to buy back the securities at a fixed price and time. This assures a predetermined yield for BZM during its
holding period, since the resale price is always greater than the purchase price and reflects an agreed-upon market rate. Such actions afford an opportunity for BZM to invest temporarily available cash. BZM may enter into repurchase agreements only
with respect to obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; certificates of deposit; or bankers&#146; acceptances in which BZM may invest. BZM expects to enter into repurchase agreements with registered securities dealers
or domestic banks that, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, present minimal credit risk. Repurchase agreements may be considered loans to the seller, collateralized by the underlying securities. The risk to BZM is limited to the ability of the
seller to pay the agreed-upon sum on the repurchase date; in the event of default, the repurchase agreement provides that BZM is entitled to sell the underlying collateral. If the value of the collateral declines after the agreement is entered into,
and if the seller defaults under a repurchase agreement when the value of the underlying collateral is less than the repurchase price, BZM could incur a loss of both principal and interest. The Investment Advisor monitors the value of the collateral
at the time the action is entered into and at all times during the term of the repurchase agreement. The Investment Advisor does so in an effort to determine that the value of the collateral always equals or exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price
to be paid to BZM. If the seller were to be subject to a federal bankruptcy proceeding, the ability of BZM to liquidate the collateral could be delayed or impaired because of certain provisions of the bankruptcy laws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial paper, which consists of short-term unsecured promissory notes, including variable rate master demand
notes issued by corporations to finance their current operations. Master demand notes are direct lending arrangements between BZM and a corporation. There is no secondary market for such notes. However, they are redeemable by BZM at any time. The
Investment Advisor will consider the financial condition of the corporation (<I>e.g.</I>, earning power, cash flow and other liquidity ratios) and will continuously monitor the corporation&#146;s ability to meet all of its financial obligations,
because BZM&#146;s liquidity might be impaired if the corporation were unable to pay principal and interest on demand. BZM&#146;s investment policies provide that its investments in commercial paper will be limited to commercial paper rated in the
highest categories by a major rating agency and which mature within one year of the date of purchase or carry a variable or floating rate of interest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Short-term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> fixed-income securities are securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and
mature within three years or less from the date of issuance. Short-term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> fixed-income securities include, without limitation, the following: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bond Anticipation Notes (&#147;BANs&#148;) are usually general obligations of state and local governmental issuers which are sold to obtain
interim financing for projects that will eventually be funded through the sale of long-term debt obligations or bonds. The ability of an issuer to meet its obligations on its BANs is primarily dependent on the issuer&#146;s access to the long-term
municipal bond market and the likelihood that the proceeds of such bond sales will be used to pay the principal and interest on the BANs. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tax Anticipation Notes (&#147;TANs&#148;) are issued by state and local governments to finance the current operations of such governments.
Repayment is generally to be derived from specific future tax revenues. TANs are usually </P>
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general obligations of the issuer. A weakness in an issuer&#146;s capacity to raise taxes due to, among other things, a decline in its tax base or a rise in delinquencies could adversely affect
the issuer&#146;s ability to meet its obligations on outstanding TANs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Revenue Anticipation Notes (&#147;RANs&#148;) are issued by
governments or governmental bodies with the expectation that future revenues from a designated source will be used to repay the notes. In general, they also constitute general obligations of the issuer. A decline in the receipt of projected
revenues, such as anticipated revenues from another level of government, could adversely affect an issuer&#146;s ability to meet its obligations on outstanding RANs. In addition, the possibility that the revenues would, when received, be used to
meet other obligations could affect the ability of the issuer to pay the principal and interest on RANs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Construction Loan Notes are
issued to provide construction financing for specific projects. Frequently, these notes are redeemed with funds obtained from the Federal Housing Administration. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bank Notes are notes issued by local government bodies and agencies to commercial banks as evidence of borrowings. The purposes for which the
notes are issued are varied but they are frequently issued to meet short-term working capital or capital-project needs. These notes may have risks similar to the risks associated with TANs and RANs. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Commercial Paper (&#147;municipal paper&#148;) represents very short-term unsecured,
negotiable promissory notes, issued by states, municipalities and their agencies. Payment of principal and interest on issues of municipal paper may be made from various sources, to the extent the funds are available therefrom. Maturities on
municipal paper generally will be shorter than the maturities of TANs, BANs or RANs. There is a limited secondary market for issues of municipal paper. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain municipal bonds may carry variable or floating rates of interest whereby the rate of interest is not fixed but varies with changes in specified market
rates or indices, such as a bank prime rate or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market indices. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While the various types of notes
described above as a group represent the major portion of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> note market, other types of notes are available in the marketplace and BZM may invest in such other types of notes to the extent
permitted under its investment objective, policies and limitations. Such notes may be issued for different purposes and may be secured differently from those mentioned above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Transactions and Other Management Techniques </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may use a variety of other investment management techniques and instruments. BZM may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate
transactions and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> put and call options on securities, financial indices and futures contracts (collectively,
&#147;Strategic Transactions&#148;). These Strategic Transactions may be used for duration management and other risk management to attempt to protect against possible changes in the market value of BZM&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the
debt securities markets and changes in interest rates, to protect BZM&#146;s unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment purposes, to establish a position in the securities
markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing particular securities and to enhance income or gain. There is no particular strategy that requires use of one technique rather than another as the decision to use any particular strategy or instrument
is a function of market conditions and the composition of the portfolio. The Strategic Transactions are described below. The ability of BZM to use them successfully will depend on the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to predict pertinent market
movements as well as sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. Inasmuch as any obligations of BZM that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated liquid high grade assets or designating
such assets on its books and records or offsetting transactions, BZM and the Investment Advisor believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat them as being subject to its borrowing restrictions.
Certain provisions of the Code may restrict or affect the ability of BZM to engage in Strategic Transactions. In addition, the use of certain Strategic Transactions may give rise to taxable income and have certain other consequences. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interest Rate Transactions</I>. BZM may enter into interest rate swaps and the purchase or sale of interest rate caps and floors. BZM expects to enter into
these transactions primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment </P>
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or portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities BZM anticipates purchasing at a later date. BZM will ordinarily use
these transactions as a hedge or for duration or risk management although it is permitted to enter into them to enhance income or gain. BZM&#146;s investment policies provide that it will not sell interest rate caps or floors that it does not own.
Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by BZM with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest, e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a notional amount of principal. The
purchase of an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index exceeds a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate cap. The
purchase of an interest rate floor entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index falls below a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate
floor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may enter into interest rate swaps, caps and floors on either an asset-based or liability-based basis, and will usually enter into interest
rate swaps on a net basis, i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with BZM receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments on the payment dates. BZM will accrue the net amount of the excess, if any, of
BZM&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap on a daily basis and will designate on its books and records or segregate with a custodian an amount of cash or liquid high grade securities having an aggregate net
asset value at all times at least equal to the accrued excess. BZM&#146;s investment policies provide that it will only enter into interest rate swap, cap or floor transactions with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy
at the time they enter into such transactions. If there is a default by the other party to such a transaction, BZM may have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Credit Default Swap Agreements</I>. BZM may enter into credit default swap agreements for hedging purposes or to seek to increase its return. The credit
default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by BZM. The protection &#147;buyer&#148; in a credit default contract may be obligated to pay the protection &#147;seller&#148; an upfront or
a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the &#147;par value&#148; (full notional value) of
the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount (the difference between the market value of the reference
obligation and its par value), if the swap is cash settled. BZM may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If BZM is a buyer and no credit event occurs, BZM may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if
a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller,
BZM generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap, which typically is between six (6)&nbsp;months and three years, provided that there is no credit event. If a credit event occurs, generally the
seller must pay the buyer the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As the seller, BZM would effectively add leverage to
its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, BZM would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit
default swap agreements involve greater risks than if BZM had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risks. BZM
will enter into credit default swap agreements only with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such transactions. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no
credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the
full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. BZM&#146;s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to BZM). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM will at all times segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with each such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least
equal to BZM&#146;s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed by BZM to any counterparty) on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to requirements of
the SEC). If BZM is a seller of protection in a credit default swap transaction, it will segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the full notional
amount of the contract. Such segregation or designation will ensure that BZM has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the </P>
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transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of BZM&#146;s portfolio. Such segregation or designation will not limit BZM&#146;s exposure to loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts</I>. BZM may also enter into contracts for the purchase or sale for future delivery (&#147;futures
contracts&#148;) of debt securities, aggregates of debt securities or indices or prices thereof, other financial indices and U.S. government debt securities or options on the above. BZM will ordinarily engage in such transactions only for bona fide
hedging, risk management (including duration management) and other portfolio management purposes. However, BZM is also permitted to enter into such transactions for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-hedging</FONT> purposes to enhance income or
gain, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the &#147;CFTC&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The CFTC subjects advisers to
registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund that is advised by the investment adviser either (i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in CFTC-regulated futures, options
and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. To the extent BZM uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a
&#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, the Investment Advisor has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;)
pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Investment Advisor is not, therefore, subject to registration or regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of BZM. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When BZM purchases a futures contract, or writes a put option or purchases a call option thereon, an amount of cash, cash equivalents (e.g. high grade
commercial paper and daily tender adjustable notes) or liquid securities will be segregated or designated on its books and records, so that the amount so segregated or earmarked, plus the amount of initial and variation margin held in the account of
its broker, equals the market value of the futures contracts, thereby ensuring that the use of such futures contract is unleveraged. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Calls on
Securities Indices and Futures Contracts</I>. BZM may sell or purchase call options (&#147;calls&#148;) on municipal bonds and indices based upon the prices of future contracts and debt securities that are traded on U.S. and foreign securities
exchanges and in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> markets. A call gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and obligates the seller to sell, the underlying security,
futures contract or index at the exercise price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. All such calls sold by BZM must be &#147;covered&#148; as long as the call is outstanding (<I>i.e.</I>, BZM must own the securities or
futures contract subject to the call or other securities acceptable for applicable escrow requirements). A call sold by BZM exposes BZM during the term of the option to possible loss of opportunity to realize appreciation in the market price of the
underlying security, index or futures contract and may require BZM to hold a security of futures contract which it might otherwise have sold. The purchase of a call gives BZM the right to buy a security, futures contract or index at a fixed price.
Calls on futures on municipal bonds must also be covered by deliverable securities on the futures contract or by liquid high grade debt securities segregated or designated on BZM&#146;s books and records to satisfy BZM&#146;s obligations pursuant to
such instruments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Puts on Securities, Indices and Futures Contracts</I>. BZM may purchase put options (&#147;puts&#148;) that relate to municipal
bonds (whether or not it holds such securities in its portfolio), indices or futures contracts. BZM may also sell puts on municipal bonds, indices or futures contracts on such securities if BZM&#146;s contingent obligations on such puts are secured
by segregated assets consisting of cash or liquid high grade debt securities having a value not less than the exercise price. BZM&#146;s investment policies provide that it will not sell puts if, as a result, more than 50% of BZM&#146;s total assets
would be required to cover its potential obligations under its hedging and other investment transactions. In selling puts, there is a risk that BZM may be required to buy the underlying security at a price higher than the current market price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Municipal Market Data Rate Locks</I>. BZM may purchase and sell Municipal Market Data Rate Locks (&#147;MMD Rate Locks&#148;). An MMD Rate Lock permits BZM
to lock in a specified municipal interest rate for a portion of its portfolio to preserve a return on a particular investment or a portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of
securities to be purchased at a later date. BZM will ordinarily use these transactions as a hedge or for duration or risk management although it is permitted to enter into them to enhance income or gain. An MMD Rate Lock is a contract between BZM
and an MMD Rate Lock provider pursuant to which the parties agree to make payments to each other on a notional amount, contingent upon whether the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above or below a specified level on the
expiration date of the contract. For </P>
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example, if BZM buys an MMD Rate Lock and the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is below the specified level on the expiration date, the counterparty to the contract will make a
payment to BZM equal to the specified level minus the actual level, multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. If the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above the specified level on the expiration date, BZM will make a
payment to the counterparty equal to the actual level minus the specified level multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. In entering into MMD Rate Locks, there is a risk that municipal yields will move in the direction opposite of the
direction anticipated by BZM, which would cause BZM to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect BZM&#146;s performance. BZM has no obligation to enter into interest rate swap transactions such as Municipal
Market Data AAA Cash Curve swaps (&#147;MMD Swaps&#148;) and may elect not to do so. The net amount of the excess, if any, of BZM&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and
BZM will segregate or designate on its books and records liquid securities having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to the accrued excess. BZM&#146;s investment policies provide that it will not enter into MMD Rate Locks if, as a result,
more than 50% of its total assets would be required to cover its potential obligations under its hedging and other investment transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Short
Sales </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may make short sales of municipal bonds. A short sale is a transaction in which BZM sells a security it does not own in anticipation that
the market price of that security will decline. BZM may make short sales to hedge positions, for duration and risk management, in order to maintain portfolio flexibility or to enhance income or gain. When BZM makes a short sale, it must borrow the
security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale as collateral for its obligation to deliver the security upon conclusion of the sale. BZM may have to pay a fee to borrow particular securities and is often
obligated to pay over to the securities lender any income, distributions or dividends received on such borrowed securities until it returns the security to the securities lender. BZM&#146;s obligation to replace the borrowed security will be secured
by collateral deposited with the securities lender, usually cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid assets. BZM will also be required to segregate or earmark similar collateral with its custodian to the extent, if any, necessary so that the
aggregate collateral value is at all times at least equal to the current market value of the security sold short. Depending on arrangements made with the securities lender regarding payment over of any income, distributions or dividends received by
BZM on such security, BZM may not receive any payments (including interest) on its collateral deposited with such securities lender. If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time BZM replaces the
borrowed security, BZM will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, BZM will realize a gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction costs described above. Although BZM&#146;s gain is limited to the price at
which it sold the security short, its potential loss is theoretically unlimited. Short sales, even if covered, may represent a form of economic leverage and will create risks. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Restricted and Illiquid Investments </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain of
BZM&#146;s investments may be illiquid. &#147;Illiquid investments&#148; are securities which cannot be sold within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value used by BZM in determining its net asset value. Illiquid
investments may trade at a discount from comparable, more liquid investments. Illiquid investments may be subject to legal or contractual restrictions on disposition or lack an established secondary trading market. Investment of BZM&#146;s assets in
illiquid investments may restrict the ability of BZM to dispose of its investments in a timely fashion and for a fair price as well as its ability to take advantage of market opportunities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reverse Repurchase Agreements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may enter into reverse
repurchase agreements with respect to its portfolio investments subject to the investment restrictions set forth herein. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of securities held by BZM with an agreement by BZM to repurchase the securities
at an agreed upon price, date and interest payment. At the time BZM enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it may establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing, or designate on its books and records, cash and/or
liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If BZM establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a reverse repurchase agreement will not be considered a
senior security under the 1940 Act and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by BZM; however, under certain circumstances in which BZM does not establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records,
such reverse </P>
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repurchase agreement will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of BZM&#146;s limitation on borrowings discussed above. The use by BZM of reverse repurchase agreements involves many of the
same risks of leverage since the proceeds derived from such reverse repurchase agreements may be invested in additional securities. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities acquired in connection with
the reverse repurchase agreement may decline below the price of the securities BZM has sold but is obligated to repurchase. Also, reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities retained in lieu of sale by BZM
in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline in price. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for
bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, such buyer or its trustee or receiver may receive an extension of time to determine whether to enforce BZM&#146;s obligation to repurchase the securities and BZM&#146;s use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase
agreement may effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, BZM would bear the risk of loss to the extent that the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement are less than the value of the securities subject to such agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Borrowings </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM reserves the right to borrow funds to the
extent permitted by BZM&#146;s investment restrictions. The proceeds of borrowings may be used for any valid purpose including, without limitation, liquidity, investments and repurchases of shares of BZM. Borrowing is a form of leverage and, in that
respect, entails risks comparable to those associated with the issuance of Preferred Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Lending of Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may lend portfolio securities to certain borrowers determined to be creditworthy by the Investment Advisor, including to borrowers affiliated with the
Investment Advisor. The borrowers provide collateral that is maintained in an amount at least equal to the current market value of the securities loaned. No securities loan will be made on behalf of BZM if, as a result, the aggregate value of all
securities loans of BZM <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">exceeds&nbsp;one-third&nbsp;of</FONT> the value of BZM&#146;s total assets (including the value of the collateral received). BZM may terminate a loan at any time and obtain the return of the
securities loaned. BZM receives the value of any interest or cash <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">or&nbsp;non-cash&nbsp;distributions</FONT> paid on the loaned securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to loans that are collateralized by cash, the borrower may be entitled to receive a fee based on the amount of cash collateral. BZM is
compensated by the difference between the amount earned on the reinvestment of cash collateral and the fee paid to the borrower. In the case of collateral other than cash, BZM is compensated by a fee paid by the borrower equal to a percentage of the
market value of the loaned securities. Any cash collateral received by BZM for such loans, and uninvested cash, may be invested, among other things, in a private investment company managed by an affiliate of the Investment Advisor or in registered
money market funds advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates; such investments are subject to investment risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM conducts its securities
lending pursuant to an exemptive order from the SEC permitting it to lend portfolio securities to borrowers affiliated with BZM and to retain an affiliate of BZM as lending agent. To the extent that BZM engages in securities lending, BlackRock
Investment Management, LLC (&#147;BIM&#148;), an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, acts as securities lending agent for BZM, subject to the overall supervision of the Investment Advisor. BIM administers the lending program in accordance with
guidelines approved by the Board. Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, BIM may lend securities only when the difference between the borrower rebate rate and the risk free rate exceeds a certain level (such securities, the
&#147;specials only securities&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent that BZM engages in securities lending, BZM retains a portion of securities lending income and
remits a remaining portion to BIM as compensation for its services as securities lending agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities lending income is equal to the total of income
earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment expenses as defined below), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. As securities lending agent, BIM bears all operational costs directly
related to securities lending. BZM is responsible for expenses in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan in a private investment </P>
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company managed by an affiliate of the Investment Advisor (the &#147;collateral investment expenses&#148;), however, BIM has agreed to cap the collateral investment expenses BZM bears to an
annual rate of 0.04% of the daily net assets of such private investment company. In addition, in accordance with the exemptive order, the investment adviser to the private investment company will not charge any advisory fees with respect to shares
purchased by BZM. Such shares also will not be subject to a sales load, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the current
securities lending agreement, BZM retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment expenses). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, commencing the
business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income earned across the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex in a calendar year exceeds the breakpoint dollar threshold applicable in the given year set forth in the securities lending
agreement, BZM, pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, will receive for the remainder of that calendar year securities lending income in an amount equal to 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment
expenses). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U><A NAME="tx62466_28"></A>MHE&#146;s Investment Objective and Policies </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE&#146;s investment objective is to seek as high a level of current income exempt from both regular U.S. federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal
income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of shareholders&#146; capital. There can be no assurance that MHE will achieve its investment objective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-</FONT> exempt obligations
(including bonds, notes and capital lease obligations). MHE is subject to certain restrictions and investment policies which require it, under normal market conditions (i)&nbsp;to invest at least 80% of its total assets in obligations that are
deemed to be &#147;investment grade,&#148; and (ii)&nbsp;to invest its assets so that, during any fiscal year, at least 80% of the income generated by MHE will be exempt from regular federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes and
from the federal alternative minimum tax. MHE may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. Policy (ii)&nbsp;is considered fundamental and may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the
outstanding common shares and outstanding preferred shares of MHE (including the VRDP Shares and any other Preferred Shares), voting as a single class and a majority of the outstanding preferred shares of MHE (including the VRDP Shares and any other
Preferred Shares), voting as a separate class, within the meaning of the 1940 Act, <I>i.e.</I>, a vote of (i) 67% or more of the shares present at a meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the shares are present or represented by proxy, or
(ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the shares, whichever is less. Policy (i)&nbsp;may be changed by the Board of Trustees of MHE without shareholder approval. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE also may invest up to 20% of its total assets in other municipal obligations which are issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of
the United States and their political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, each of which pays interest that is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, but do not enable
shares of MHE to be exempt from Massachusetts personal income taxes (&#147;Municipal Obligations&#148;). As used herein, &#147;Massachusetts Municipal Obligations&#148; are municipal obligations bearing interest that, in the opinion of bond counsel
to the issuer, is exempt from both regular U.S. federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes. Unless otherwise noted, the term &#147;Municipal Obligations&#148; also includes Massachusetts Municipal Obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE will consider securities to be &#147;investment grade&#148; if they are rated within the four highest quality ratings as determined by either S&amp;P
Global Ratings (&#147;S&amp;P&#148;) (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB), Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;) (currently Aaa, Aa, A and Baa) or Fitch Ratings (&#147;Fitch&#148;) (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB) at the time of
investment or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality at the time of investment by the Investment Advisor. In the case of short-term notes, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch. In the case of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-</FONT> exempt commercial paper, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch. Obligations ranked in the lowest investment grade rating category (BBB, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P; Baa, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and BBB and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch), while considered &#147;investment grade,&#148; may have certain
speculative characteristics. There may be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-categories</FONT> or gradations indicating relative standing within the rating categories set forth above. In assessing the quality of Massachusetts Municipal Obligations
or other </P>
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Municipal Obligations with respect to the foregoing requirements, the Investment Advisor takes into account the municipal bond insurance as well as the nature of any letters of credit or similar
credit enhancement to which particular Municipal Obligations are entitled and the creditworthiness of the financial institution which provided such municipal bond insurance or credit enhancement. Insurance is expected to protect MHE against losses
caused by a bond issuer&#146;s failure to make interest or principal payments. However, insurance does not protect MHE or its stockholders against losses caused by declines in a bond&#146;s market value. If a bond&#146;s insurer fails to fulfill its
obligations or loses its credit rating, the value of the bond could drop. If unrated, such securities will possess creditworthiness comparable, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, to other obligations in which MHE may invest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may invest up to 20% of its total assets in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-investment</FONT> grade securities that are rated below Baa by
Moody&#146;s or below BBB by S&amp;P or Fitch or are unrated securities that are considered by the Investment Advisor to possess similar credit characteristics. MHE will not, however, invest in any securities rated lower than B by S&amp;P or
Moody&#146;s, or any unrated security unless such unrated security is, in the opinion of the Adviser, comparable to securities rated at least B. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
foregoing credit quality policies apply only at the time a security is purchased, and MHE is not required to dispose of a security as a result of subsequent market movements or if a rating agency downgrades its assessment of the credit
characteristics of a particular issue. In determining whether to retain or sell a security that a rating agency has downgraded, the Investment Advisor may consider such factors as the Investment Advisor&#146;s assessment of the credit quality of the
issuer of the security, the price at which the security could be sold and the rating, if any, assigned to the security by other rating agencies. In the event that MHE disposes of a portfolio security subsequent to its being downgraded, MHE may
experience a greater risk of loss than if such security had been sold prior to such downgrade. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may also purchase Municipal Obligations that are
additionally secured by insurance, bank credit agreements or escrow accounts. The credit quality of companies which provide these credit enhancements will affect the value of those securities. Although the insurance feature reduces certain financial
risks, the premiums for insurance and the higher market price paid for insured obligations may reduce MHE&#146;s income. The insurance feature does not guarantee the market value of the insured obligations or the net asset value of the common
shares. MHE may purchase insured bonds and may purchase insurance for bonds in its portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may invest in certain tax exempt securities classified
as &#147;private activity bonds&#148; (or industrial development bonds, under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-1986</FONT> law) (&#147;PABs&#148;) (in general, bonds that benefit <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-</FONT> governmental
entities) that may subject certain investors in MHE to an alternative minimum tax. The percentage of MHE&#146;s total assets invested in PABs will vary from time to time. Other than the general requirement that at least 80% of the income generated
by MHE be exempt from regular Federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes and from the federal alternative minimum tax, MHE has not established any limit on the percentage of its portfolio that may be invested in Municipal
Obligations subject to the federal alternative minimum tax provisions of federal tax law, and MHE expects that a portion of the income it produces will be includable in alternative minimum taxable income. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations with maturities of more than ten years. The average maturity of MHE&#146;s portfolio securities
varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment Advisor. MHE&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include long-term, intermediate-term and short-term Municipal Obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The net asset value of the shares of common stock of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company, such as MHE, which invests
primarily in fixed income securities, changes as the general levels of interest rates fluctuate. When interest rates decline, the value of a fixed income portfolio can be expected to rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, the value of a fixed
income portfolio can be expected to decline. Prices of longer term securities generally fluctuate more in response to interest rate changes than do shorter term securities. These changes in net asset value are likely to be greater in the case of a
fund having a leveraged capital structure, such as MHE. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE&#146;s stated expectation is that it will invest in Municipal Obligations that, in the
Investment Advisor&#146;s opinion, are underrated or undervalued. Underrated Municipal Obligations are those whose ratings do not, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, reflect their true higher creditworthiness. Undervalued Municipal
Obligations are bonds that, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, are worth more than the value assigned to them in the marketplace. The Investment Advisor may at times believe that bonds associated with a particular municipal market sector (for
example, </P>
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but not limited to electric utilities), or issued by a particular municipal issuer, are undervalued. The Investment Advisor may purchase those bonds for MHE&#146;s portfolio because they
represent a market sector or issuer that the Investment Advisor considers undervalued, even if the value of those particular bonds appears to be consistent with the value of similar bonds. Municipal Obligations of particular types (for example, but
not limited to hospital bonds, industrial revenue bonds or bonds issued by a particular municipal issuer) may be undervalued because there is a temporary excess of supply in that market sector, or because of a general decline in the market price of
Municipal Obligations of the market sector for reasons that do not apply to the particular Municipal Obligations that are considered undervalued. MHE&#146;s investment in underrated or undervalued Municipal Obligations will be based on the
Investment Advisor&#146;s belief that their yield is higher than that available on bonds bearing equivalent levels of interest rate risk, credit risk and other forms of risk, and that their prices will ultimately rise, relative to the market, to
reflect their true value. Any capital appreciation realized by MHE will generally result in capital gain distributions subject to federal capital gains taxation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE ordinarily does not intend to realize significant investment income not exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. From time to time, MHE may realize
taxable capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal tax legislation may limit the types and volume of bonds the interest on which qualifies for a federal income tax
exemption. As a result, current legislation and legislation that may be enacted in the future may affect the availability of Municipal Obligations for investment by MHE. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Municipal Obligations </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;The
Acquiring Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Description of Municipal Bonds&#148; for additional information regarding the types of Municipal Bonds in which MHE invests. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Leverage </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the
yield and net asset value of its Common Shares. However, this objective cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. MHE currently leverages its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and tender option bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the 1940 Act, MHE is permitted to issue debt up to 33 <SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP>/<SUB
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:bottom">3</SUB>% of its managed assets (50% of its net assets) or preferred equity securities up to 50% of its managed assets (100% of its net assets). MHE may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than
the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, MHE may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the VRDP Shares&#146; governing instruments, counterparties or by agencies
rating the VRDP Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise
that the financing cost of leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will normally be lower than the income earned by MHE on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the
total assets of MHE (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, MHE&#146;s common stockholders can benefit from incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the
proceeds from leverage is paid to common stockholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share net asset value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">However, in order to benefit common stockholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the
leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed MHE&#146;s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to common stockholders will be lower than if MHE had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of MHE&#146;s portfolio
investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of MHE&#146;s obligations under its leverage arrangement generally
does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence MHE&#146;s net asset value positively or negatively. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no
assurance that MHE&#146;s leveraging strategy will be successful. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in MHE&#146;s net asset value,
market price and dividend rate than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value and market price of MHE&#146;s Common Shares than if MHE were not leveraged. In
addition, MHE may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may
cause MHE to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit MHE&#146;s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. MHE will incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne
by common stockholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares. During periods in which MHE is using leverage, the fees paid to the Investment Advisor for advisory services will be higher than if MHE did not use leverage, because the fees paid
will be calculated on the basis of MHE&#146;s total managed assets, which includes the proceeds from leverage. MHE&#146;s leveraging strategy may not be successful. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There can be no assurance MHE will be able to continue to use leverage through the use of preferred shares, tender option bonds or otherwise during periods of
instability or illiquidity in the debt markets, during periods of high short-term interest rates or due to other adverse market conditions, because MHE may not be able to enter into tender option bond transactions or use other forms of leverage
during such periods. There can be no assurance that MHE&#146;s leverage strategy will be successful. The use of leverage can create risks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred
Shares. </I>MHE has leveraged its portfolio by issuing VRDP Shares. Under the 1940 Act, MHE is not permitted to issue preferred shares if, immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of MHE&#146;s outstanding preferred shares exceeds 50%
of its assets (including the proceeds from the issuance) less liabilities other than borrowings (i.e., the value of MHE&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred shares). In addition, MHE would not be
permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its Common Shares unless, at the time of such declaration, the value of MHE&#146;s assets less liabilities other than borrowings is at least 200% of such liquidation value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For tax purposes, MHE is currently required to allocate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, net capital gain and other taxable
income, if any, between its Common Shares and preferred shares outstanding in proportion to total dividends paid to each class for the year in which or with respect to which <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income, the net capital
gain or other taxable income is paid. If net capital gain or other taxable income is allocated to preferred shares, instead of solely <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income, MHE will likely have to pay higher total dividends to
preferred stockholders or make special payments to preferred stockholders to compensate them for the increased tax liability. This would reduce the total amount of dividends paid to the holders of Common Shares, but would increase the portion of the
dividend that is <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt.</FONT> If the increase in dividend payments or the special payments to preferred stockholders are not entirely offset by a reduction in the tax liability of, and an increase in the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> dividends received by, the holders of Common Shares, the advantage of MHE&#146;s leveraged structure to holders of Common Shares will be reduced. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Tender Option Bonds. </I>MHE currently leverages its assets through the use of residual interest municipal tender option bonds (&#147;TOB Residuals&#148;),
which are derivative interests in municipal bonds. The TOB Residuals in which MHE will invest pay interest or income that, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of such TOB Residuals, is exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. No independent
investigation will be made to confirm the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of the interest or income paid by TOB Residuals held by MHE. Although volatile, TOB Residuals typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the
yields available on fixed rate municipal bonds with comparable credit quality. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Residuals represent beneficial interests in a special purpose trust
formed for the purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds (a &#147;TOB Trust&#148;) formed for the purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds. A TOB Trust typically issues two classes of beneficial
interests: short-term floating rate interests (&#147;TOB Floaters&#148;), which are sold to third-party investors, and TOB Residuals, which are generally issued to the fund(s) that transferred municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. MHE may invest in both
TOB Floaters and TOB Residuals. TOB Floaters may have first priority on the cash flow from the municipal bonds held by the TOB Trust and are enhanced with a liquidity support arrangement from a third-party bank or other financial institution (the
&#147;TOBs Liquidity Provider&#148;) which allows holders to tender their position at par (plus accrued interest). MHE, as a holder of TOB Residuals, is paid the residual cash flow from the TOB Trust. MHE contributes municipal bonds to the TOB
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Trust and is paid the cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Floaters, less certain transaction costs, and typically will invest the cash to purchase additional municipal bonds
or other investments permitted by its investment policies. If MHE ever purchases all or a portion of the TOB Floaters sold by the TOB Trust, it may surrender those TOB Floaters together with a proportionate amount of TOB Residuals to the TOB Trust
in exchange for a proportionate amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other registered investment companies advised by the Investment
Advisor or its affiliates (the &#147;BlackRock-advised Funds&#148;) may contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which MHE has contributed municipal bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic
rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will generally be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust typically are high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction includes a credit enhancement feature that provides
for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and MHE, as a TOB Residual holder, would be responsible
for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The TOB Residuals held by MHE generally provide MHE
with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Floaters to tender their notes to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. Thereafter, MHE may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. As a
result, a tender option bond transaction, in effect, creates exposure for MHE to the entire return of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust, with a net cash investment by MHE that is less than the value of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust. This
multiplies the positive or negative impact of the municipal bonds&#146; return within MHE (thereby creating leverage). The leverage within a TOB Trust depends on the value of the municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust relative to the value of
the TOB Floaters it issues. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may invest in highly leveraged TOB Residuals. A TOB Residual generally is considered highly leveraged if the principal
amount of the TOB Floaters issued by the related TOB Trust exceeds 75% of the principal amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
leverage attributable to MHE&#146;s use of TOB Residuals may be &#147;called away&#148; on relatively short notice and therefore may be less permanent than more traditional forms of leverage. The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of MHE
upon the occurrence of termination events, as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust,
the remarketing agent of the TOB Floaters and the TOBs Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, the holders of the TOB Floaters would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (i.e., MHE) whereas in other termination events, the holders of
TOB Floaters and the TOB Residual holders would be paid pro rata. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a TOBs Liquidity
Provider that allows the holders of the TOB Floaters to tender their TOB Floaters in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day (subject to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-occurrence</FONT> of a termination
event). The tendered TOB Floaters are remarketed by a remarketing agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the TOBs Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Floaters. Any loans made by the TOBs
Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Floaters held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may invest in a TOB Trust on either a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> or recourse basis. When MHE invests in TOB Trusts on a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> basis, and the TOBs Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility, the TOBs Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate all or a portion of the municipal bonds held in
the TOB Trust and then fund the balance, if any, of the Liquidation Shortfall. If MHE invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, it will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the TOBs Liquidity Provider pursuant to which MHE is
required to reimburse the TOBs Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, if MHE invests in a recourse TOB Trust, MHE will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple
BlackRock-</P>
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advised Funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under accounting rules, Municipal Obligations of MHE that are deposited into a TOB Trust are investments of MHE and are presented on MHE&#146;s Schedule of
Investments and outstanding TOB Floaters issued by a TOB Trust are presented as liabilities in MHE&#146;s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest income from the underlying Municipal Obligations is recorded by MHE on an accrual basis. Interest
expense incurred on the TOB Floaters and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee and other services to a TOB Trust are reported as expenses of MHE. In addition, under accounting rules, loans made to a TOB Trust sponsored by
MHE may be presented as loans of MHE in MHE&#146;s financial statements even if there is no recourse to MHE&#146;s assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For TOB Floaters, generally,
the interest rate earned will be based upon the market rates for municipal bonds with maturities or remarketing provisions that are comparable in duration to the periodic interval of the tender option. Since the tender option feature has a shorter
term than the final maturity or first call date of the underlying municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust, the holder of the TOB Floaters relies upon the terms of the agreement with the financial institution furnishing the liquidity facility as
well as the credit strength of that institution. The perceived reliability and creditworthiness, of many major financial institutions, some of which sponsor and/or provide liquidity support to TOB Trusts increases the risk associated with TOB
Floaters. This in turn may reduce the desirability of TOB Floaters as investments, which could impair the viability or availability of TOB Trusts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
use of TOB Residuals will require MHE to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to any TOB Floaters, plus any accrued but unpaid interest due on the TOB Floaters, issued by TOB Trusts sponsored by, or on behalf of, MHE that are not
owned by MHE. The use of TOB Residuals may also require MHE to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to loans provided by the TOBs Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Floaters. MHE reserves the right to
modify its asset segregation policies in the future to the extent that such changes are in accordance with applicable regulations or interpretations. Future regulatory requirements or Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) guidance may
necessitate more onerous contractual or regulatory requirements, which may increase the costs or reduce the degree of potential economic benefits of TOB Trust transactions or limit MHE&#146;s ability to enter into or manage TOB Trust transactions.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Reverse Repurchase Agreements</I>. MHE may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with respect to its portfolio investments subject to the
investment restrictions set forth herein. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of securities held by MHE with an agreement by MHE to repurchase the securities at an agreed upon price, date and interest payment. At the time MHE enters into
a reverse repurchase agreement, it may establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing cash and/or liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If MHE establishes and
maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a reverse repurchase agreement will not be considered a senior security under the 1940 Act and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by MHE; however, under certain
circumstances in which MHE does not establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such reverse repurchase agreement will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of MHE&#146;s limitation on
borrowings discussed above. The use by MHE of reverse repurchase agreements involves many of the same risks of leverage since the proceeds derived from such reverse repurchase agreements may be invested in additional securities. Reverse repurchase
agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities acquired in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline below the price of the securities MHE has sold but is obligated to repurchase. Also, reverse repurchase
agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities retained in lieu of sale by MHE in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline in price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, such buyer or its trustee or receiver may receive
an extension of time to determine whether to enforce MHE&#146;s obligation to repurchase the securities and MHE&#146;s use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, MHE would bear
the risk of loss to the extent that the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement are less than the value of the securities subject to such agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE also may effect simultaneous purchase and sale transactions that are known as &#147;sale-buybacks.&#148; A sale-buyback is similar to a reverse repurchase
agreement, except that in a sale-buyback, the counterparty that purchases the security </P>
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is entitled to receive any principal or interest payments made on the underlying security pending settlement of MHE&#146;s repurchase of the underlying security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Dollar Roll Transactions</I>. MHE may enter into &#147;dollar roll&#148; transactions. In a dollar roll transaction, MHE sells a mortgage related or other
security to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-determined</FONT> price. A dollar roll transaction can be viewed, like a reverse
repurchase agreement, as a collateralized borrowing in which MHE pledges a mortgage related security to a dealer to obtain cash. However, unlike reverse repurchase agreements, the dealer with which MHE enters into a dollar roll transaction is not
obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by MHE, but rather only securities which are &#147;substantially identical,&#148; which generally means that the securities repurchased will bear the same interest rate and a similar
maturity as those sold, but the pools of mortgages collateralizing those securities may have different prepayment histories than those sold. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During the
period between the sale and repurchase, MHE will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. Proceeds of the sale will be invested in additional instruments for MHE and the income from these investments will
generate income for MHE. If such income does not exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain that would have been realized on the securities sold as part of the dollar roll, the use of this technique will diminish the investment performance of
MHE compared with what the performance would have been without the use of dollar rolls. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the time MHE enters into a dollar roll transaction, it may
establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing cash and/or liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If MHE establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or
earmarks such assets as described, a dollar roll transaction will not be considered a senior security under the 1940 Act and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by MHE; however, under certain circumstances in which MHE does not establish
and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such dollar roll transaction will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of MHE&#146;s limitation on borrowings. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities MHE is required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase
price of those securities. MHE&#146;s right to purchase or repurchase securities may be restricted. Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls may depend upon the investment manager&#146;s ability to correctly predict interest rates and prepayments.
There is no assurances that dollar rolls can be successfully employed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Derivatives</I>. MHE may enter into derivative transactions that have economic
leverage embedded in them. Derivative transactions that MHE may enter into are also referred to as &#147;Strategic Transactions.&#148; MHE cannot assure you that investments in derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them
will result in a higher return on its Common Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MHE to make payments, MHE may earmark or
segregate cash or liquid assets in an amount at least equal to the current value of the amount then payable by MHE under the terms of such transactions or otherwise cover such transactions in accordance with applicable interpretations of the staff
of the SEC. If the current value of the amount then payable by MHE under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such investments, MHE would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least
equal to such notional amounts, and if the current value of the amount then payable by MHE under the terms of such transactions is represented by the market value of MHE&#146;s current obligations, MHE would segregate or earmark cash or liquid
assets having a market value at least equal to such current obligations. To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MHE to deliver particular securities to extinguish MHE&#146;s obligations under such transactions MHE may
&#147;cover&#148; its obligations under such transactions by either (i)&nbsp;owning the securities or collateral underlying such transactions or (ii)&nbsp;having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities or collateral without
additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, having earmarked or segregated an appropriate amount of cash or liquid assets). Such earmarking, segregation or cover is intended to provide MHE with available assets
to satisfy its obligations under such transactions. As a result of such earmarking, segregation or cover, MHE&#146;s obligations under such transactions will not be considered senior securities representing indebtedness for purposes of the 1940 Act,
or considered borrowings subject to MHE&#146;s limitations on borrowings discussed above, but may create leverage for MHE. To the extent that MHE&#146;s obligations under such transactions are not so earmarked,
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segregated or covered, such obligations may be considered &#147;senior securities representing indebtedness&#148; under the 1940 Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These earmarking, segregation or cover requirements can result in MHE maintaining securities positions it would otherwise liquidate, segregating or
earmarking assets at a time when it might be disadvantageous to do so or otherwise restrict portfolio management. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Borrowings</I>. MHE may
also borrow money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Fund securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain short-term borrowings (such as for cash management purposes) are not subject to the 1940 Act&#146;s limitations on leverage if (i)&nbsp;repaid within
60 days, and (ii)&nbsp;not in excess of 5% of MHE&#146;s total assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Transactions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions and swap contracts (including, but not limited to, credit default
swaps) and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) put and call options on securities and swap contracts, financial indices and
futures contracts and use other derivative instruments or management techniques. These Strategic Transactions may be used for duration management and other risk management purposes, subject to MHE&#146;s investment restrictions. While MHE&#146;s use
of Strategic Transactions is intended to reduce the volatility of the net asset value of MHE&#146;s Common Shares, the net asset value of MHE&#146;s Common Shares will fluctuate. No assurance can be given that MHE&#146;s Strategic Transactions will
be effective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There is no particular strategy that requires use of one technique rather than another as the decision to use any particular strategy or
instrument is a function of market conditions and the composition of the portfolio. The ability of MHE to use Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to predict pertinent market movements as well as
sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. Strategic Transactions subject MHE to the risk that, if the Investment Advisor incorrectly forecasts market values, interest rates or other applicable factors, MHE&#146;s
performance could suffer. Certain of these Strategic Transactions, such as investments in inverse floating rate securities and credit default swaps, may provide investment leverage to MHE&#146;s portfolio. MHE is not required to use derivatives or
other portfolio strategies to seek to hedge its portfolio and may choose not to do so. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of Strategic Transactions may result in losses greater
than if they had not been used, may require MHE to sell or purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation MHE can realize on an investment or may cause MHE to
hold a security that it might otherwise sell. In addition, because of the leveraged nature of the Common Shares, Strategic Transactions will result in a larger impact on the net asset value of the Common Shares than would be the case if the Common
Shares were not leveraged. Furthermore, MHE may only engage in Strategic Transactions from time to time and may not necessarily be engaging in hedging activities when movements in interest rates occur. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Inasmuch as any obligations of MHE that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated or earmarked liquid assets or offsetting
transactions, MHE and the Investment Advisor believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat such transactions as being subject to its borrowing restrictions. Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid
assets, amounts paid by MHE as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise available to MHE for investment purposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For so long as the VRDP Shares are rated by a rating agency, MHE&#146;s use of options and certain financial futures and options thereon will be subject to
such rating agency&#146;s guidelines and limitations on such transactions. In order to maintain ratings on the VRDP Shares from one or more rating agencies, MHE may be required to limit its use of Strategic Transactions in accordance with the
specified guidelines of the applicable rating agencies. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain federal income tax requirements may restrict or affect the ability of MHE to engage in Strategic
Transactions. In addition, the use of certain Strategic Transactions may give rise to taxable income and have certain other consequences. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interest
Rate Transactions</I>. MHE may enter into interest rate swaps and the purchase or sale of interest rate caps and floors. MHE expects to enter into these transactions primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of
its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities MHE anticipates purchasing at a later date. MHE will ordinarily use these transactions as a hedge or for duration or risk management
although it is permitted to enter into them to enhance income or gain. MHE&#146;s investment policies provide that it will not sell interest rate caps or floors that it does not own. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by MHE with another party
of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest, e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a notional amount of principal. The purchase of an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the
extent that a specified index exceeds a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate cap. The purchase of an interest rate floor entitles the purchaser, to the
extent that a specified index falls below a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate floor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE may enter into interest rate swaps, caps and floors on either an asset-based or liability- based basis, and will usually enter into interest rate swaps on
a net basis, <I>i.e.</I>, the two payment streams are netted out, with MHE receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments on the payment dates. MHE will accrue the net amount of the excess, if any, of MHE&#146;s
obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap on a daily basis and will segregate with a custodian an amount of cash or liquid high grade securities having an aggregate net asset value at all times at least equal to the
accrued excess. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If there is a default by the other party to an uncleared interest rate swap transaction, generally MHE will have contractual remedies
pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. With respect to interest rate swap transactions cleared through a central clearing counterparty, a clearing organization will be substituted for the counterparty and will guarantee the
parties&#146; performance under the swap agreement. However, there can be no assurances that the clearing organization will satisfy its obligation to MHE or that MHE would be able to recover the full amount of assets deposited on its behalf with the
clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or MHE&#146;s clearing broker. Certain U.S. federal income tax requirements may limit MHE&#146;s ability to engage in interest rate swaps. Distributions attributable to
transactions in interest rate swaps generally will be taxable as ordinary income to stockholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Contracts and Options on Futures
Contracts</I>. MHE may also enter into contracts for the purchase or sale for future delivery (&#147;futures contracts&#148;) of debt securities, aggregates of debt securities or indices or prices thereof, other financial indices and U.S. government
debt securities or options on the above. MHE will ordinarily engage in such transactions only for bona fide hedging, risk management (including duration management) and other portfolio management purposes. However, MHE is also permitted to enter
into such transactions for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-hedging</FONT> purposes to enhance income or gain, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the CFTC, which currently provide that no such transaction may be entered into if at
such time more than 5% of MHE&#146;s net assets would be posted as initial margin and premiums with respect to such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-</FONT> strategic transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Calls on Securities Indices and Futures Contracts</I>. MHE may sell or purchase call options (&#147;calls&#148;) on Municipal Obligations and indices based
upon the prices of future contracts and debt securities that are traded on U.S. and foreign securities exchanges and in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> markets. A call gives the
purchaser of the option the right to buy, and obligates the seller to sell, the underlying security, futures contract or index at the exercise price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. All such calls sold by MHE must be
&#147;covered&#148; as long as the call is outstanding (<I>i.e.</I>, MHE must own the securities or futures contract subject to the call or other securities acceptable for applicable escrow requirements). A call sold by MHE exposes MHE during the
term of the option to possible loss of opportunity to realize appreciation in the market price of the underlying security, index or futures contract and may require MHE to hold a security of futures contract which it might otherwise have sold. The
purchase of a call gives MHE the right to buy a security, futures contract or index at a fixed price. Calls on futures on Municipal Obligations must also be covered by deliverable securities or the futures contract or by liquid high grade debt
securities segregated to satisfy MHE&#146;s obligations pursuant to such instruments. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Puts on Securities, Indices and Futures Contracts</I>. MHE may purchase put options (&#147;puts&#148;) that
relate to Municipal Obligations (whether or not it holds such securities in its portfolio), indices or futures contracts. MHE may also sell puts on Municipal Obligations, indices or futures contracts on such securities if MHE&#146;s contingent
obligations on such puts are secured by segregated assets consisting of cash or liquid high grade debt securities having a value not less than the exercise price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The CFTC subjects advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund that is advised by the investment adviser either
(i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets itself as providing investment exposure to such
instruments. To the extent MHE uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a &#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, the Investment Advisor has
claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Investment Advisor is not, therefore, subject to registration or
regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of MHE. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Municipal Market Data Rate Locks</I>. MHE may purchase and sell
Municipal Market Data Rate Locks (&#147;MMD Rate Locks&#148;). An MMD Rate Lock permits MHE to lock in a specified municipal interest rate for a portion of its portfolio to preserve a return on a particular investment or a portion of its portfolio
as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities to be purchased at a later date. MHE will ordinarily use these transactions as a hedge or for duration or risk management although it is permitted to
enter into them to enhance income or gain. An MMD Rate Lock is a contract between MHE and an MMD Rate Lock provider pursuant to which the parties agree to make payments to each other on a notional amount, contingent upon whether the Municipal Market
Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above or below a specified level on the expiration date of the contract. For example, if MHE buys an MMD Rate Lock and the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is below the specified level on the
expiration date, the counterparty to the contract will make a payment to MHE equal to the specified level minus the actual level, multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. If the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above
the specified level on the expiration date, MHE will make a payment to the counterparty equal to the actual level minus the specified level multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. In entering into MMD Rate Locks, there is a risk that
municipal yields will move in the direction opposite of the direction anticipated by MHE. MHE may not enter into MMD Rate Locks if, as a result, more than 50% of its total assets would be required to cover its potential obligations under its hedging
and other investment transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Counterparty Credit Standards</I>. To the extent that MHE engages in principal transactions, including, but not
limited to, OTC options, forward currency transactions, swap transactions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and the purchase and sale of bonds and other fixed income securities, it must rely on the creditworthiness of its counterparties
under such transactions. In certain instances, the credit risk of a counterparty is increased by the lack of a central clearing house for certain transactions, including certain swap contracts. In the event of the insolvency of a counterparty, MHE
may not be able to recover its assets, in full or at all, during the insolvency process. Counterparties to investments may have no obligation to make markets in such investments and may have the ability to apply essentially discretionary margin and
credit requirements. Similarly, MHE will be subject to the risk of bankruptcy of, or the inability or refusal to perform with respect to such investments by, the counterparties with which it deals. The Investment Advisor will seek to minimize
MHE&#146;s exposure to counterparty risk by entering into such transactions with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time it enters into the transaction. Certain option transactions and Strategic Transactions may
require MHE to provide collateral to secure its performance obligations under a contract, which would also entail counterparty credit risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other
Investment Policies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE has adopted certain other policies as set forth below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Investments. </I>During temporary defensive periods (e.g., times when, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s opinion, temporary imbalances of supply
and demand or other temporary dislocations in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> bond market adversely affect the price at which long-term or intermediate-term obligations are available), or in order to keep cash on hand fully
invested, MHE may invest in high quality, short-term Massachusetts Municipal Obligations the income on which will be exempt from both regular federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes, or, if such securities
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are not available at reasonable prices and yields, in comparable temporary investments, the income on which will be subject to Massachusetts personal income taxes or to both regular federal
income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-exempt</FONT> temporary investments include various obligations issued by state and local governmental issuers, such as
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> notes (bond anticipation notes, tax anticipation notes and revenue anticipation notes or other such Municipal Obligations maturing in three years or less from the date of issuance) and municipal
commercial paper. MHE may make taxable temporary investments (<I>i.e.</I>, those which are subject to both regular federal income taxes or Massachusetts personal income taxes, or both) if they are U.S. Government securities or securities rated
within the highest grade by S&amp;P, and mature within one year from the date of purchase or carry a variable or floating rate of interest. Taxable temporary investments of MHE may include certificates of deposit issued by U.S. banks with assets of
at least $1&nbsp;billion, or commercial paper or corporate notes, bonds or debentures with a remaining maturity of one year or less, or repurchase agreements. To the extent MHE makes substantial temporary investments in securities the income on
which is subject to regular federal income taxes or Massachusetts personal income taxes, or both, MHE will not at such times be in a position to achieve its investment objective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Credit Default Swap Agreements. </I>MHE may enter into credit default swap agreements for hedging purposes or to seek to increase its return. The credit
default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by MHE. The protection &#147;buyer&#148; in a credit default contract may be obligated to pay the protection &#147;seller&#148; an upfront or
a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the &#147;par value&#148; (full notional value) of
the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount (the difference between the market value of the reference
obligation and its par value), if the swap is cash settled. MHE may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If MHE is a buyer and no credit event occurs, MHE may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if
a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller,
MHE generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap, which typically is between six months and three years, provided that there is no credit event. If a credit event occurs, generally the seller must
pay the buyer the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As the seller, MHE would effectively add leverage to its
portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, MHE would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit default
swap agreements involve greater risks than if MHE had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risks. MHE will enter
into credit default swap agreements only with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such transactions. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event
occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full
notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. MHE&#146;s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to MHE). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE will at all times segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with each such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least
equal to MHE&#146;s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed by MHE to any counterparty) on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to requirements of
the SEC). If MHE is a seller of protection in a credit default swap transaction, it will segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the full notional
amount of the contract. Such segregation or designation will ensure that MHE has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of MHE&#146;s portfolio. Such segregation or
designation will not limit MHE&#146;s exposure to loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Repurchase Agreements. </I>MHE may invest in securities pursuant to repurchase agreements.
Repurchase agreements may be entered into only with a member bank of the Federal Reserve System or a primary dealer or an affiliate thereof, in U.S. Government securities or an affiliate thereof. A repurchase agreement is a contractual agreement
whereby the seller of securities agrees to repurchase the same security at a specified price on a future date agreed upon by the parties. The agreed-upon repurchase price determines the yield during MHE&#146;s holding period. The risk to MHE is
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limited to the ability of the issuer to pay the agreed-upon repurchase price on the delivery date; however, although the value of the underlying collateral at the time the transaction is entered
into always equals or exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price, if the value of the collateral declines there is a risk of loss of both principal and interest. In the event of default, the collateral may be sold but MHE might incur a loss if the
value of the collateral declines, and might incur disposition costs or experience delays in connection with liquidating the collateral. In addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization upon
the collateral by MHE may be delayed or limited. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, for federal income tax purposes, repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized loans
secured by the securities &#147;sold.&#148; Therefore, amounts earned under such agreements will not be considered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest. The treatment of purchase and sales contracts is less certain. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Restricted and Illiquid Securities. </I>MHE may invest in illiquid securities. Illiquid securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on
disposition or lack an established secondary trading market. The sale of restricted and illiquid securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of
securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> markets. Restricted securities may sell at a price lower than similar
securities that are not subject to restrictions on resale. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Securities Lending. </I>MHE may lend portfolio securities to certain borrowers determined
to be creditworthy by the Investment Advisor, including to borrowers affiliated with the Investment Advisor. The borrowers provide collateral that is maintained in an amount at least equal to the current market value of the securities loaned. No
securities loan will be made on behalf of MHE if, as a result, the aggregate value of all securities loans of MHE <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">exceeds&nbsp;one-third&nbsp;of</FONT> the value of MHE&#146;s total assets (including the value of the
collateral received). MHE may terminate a loan at any time and obtain the return of the securities loaned. MHE receives the value of any interest or cash <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">or&nbsp;non-cash&nbsp;distributions</FONT> paid on the loaned
securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to loans that are collateralized by cash, the borrower may be entitled to receive a fee based on the amount of cash collateral.
MHE is compensated by the difference between the amount earned on the reinvestment of cash collateral and the fee paid to the borrower. In the case of collateral other than cash, MHE is compensated by a fee paid by the borrower equal to a percentage
of the market value of the loaned securities. Any cash collateral received by MHE for such loans, and uninvested cash, may be invested, among other things, in a private investment company managed by an affiliate of the Investment Advisor or in
registered money market funds advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates; such investments are subject to investment risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE conducts its
securities lending pursuant to an exemptive order from the SEC permitting it to lend portfolio securities to borrowers affiliated with MHE and to retain an affiliate of MHE as lending agent. To the extent that MHE engages in securities lending,
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (&#147;BIM&#148;), an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, acts as securities lending agent for MHE, subject to the overall supervision of the Investment Advisor. BIM administers the lending program in accordance
with guidelines approved by the Board. Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, BIM may lend securities only when the difference between the borrower rebate rate and the risk free rate exceeds a certain level (such securities, the
&#147;specials only securities&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent that MHE engages in securities lending, MHE retains a portion of securities lending income and
remits a remaining portion to BIM as compensation for its services as securities lending agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities lending income is equal to the total of income
earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment expenses as defined below), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. As securities lending agent, BIM bears all operational costs directly
related to securities lending. MHE is responsible for expenses in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan in a private investment company managed by an affiliate of the Investment Advisor (the
&#147;collateral investment expenses&#148;), however, BIM has agreed to cap the collateral investment expenses MHE bears to an annual rate of 0.04% of the daily net assets of such private investment company. In addition, in accordance with the
exemptive order, the investment adviser to the private investment company will not charge any advisory fees with respect to shares purchased by MHE. Such shares also will not be subject to a sales load, redemption fee, distribution fee or service
fee. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, MHE retains 82% of securities lending income (which
excludes collateral investment expenses). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income earned
across the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex in a calendar year exceeds the breakpoint dollar threshold applicable in the given year set forth in the securities lending agreement, MHE, pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, will receive
for the remainder of that calendar year securities lending income in an amount equal to 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment expenses). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U><A NAME="tx62466_29"></A>MZA&#146;s Investment Objectives and Policies </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Objective and Policies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA&#146;s investment
objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal and Arizona income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. MZA seeks to achieve its investment
objective by investing, as a fundamental policy, at least 80% of an aggregate of MZA&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock), and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of
municipal obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Arizona, its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and by other qualifying issuers, each of which pays interest that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is
excludable from gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax) and exempt from Arizona income tax. MZA also may invest in municipal
obligations issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States and their political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, each of which pays interest that is excludable from gross income for federal income tax
purposes, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, but is not excludable from gross income for Arizona income tax purposes (&#147;Municipal Bonds&#148;). Unless otherwise noted, the term &#147;Municipal Bonds&#148; also includes Arizona
Municipal Bonds. MZA may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA&#146;s investment objective and its
policy of investing at least 80% of an aggregate of MZA&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in Arizona Municipal Bonds are fundamental policies
that may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of MZA (as defined in the 1940 Act). There can be no assurance that MZA&#146;s investment objective will be realized. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may invest in certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities classified as &#147;private activity bonds&#148; (or industrial
development bonds, under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-1986</FONT> law) (&#147;PABs&#148;) (in general, bonds that benefit <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-</FONT> governmental entities) that may subject certain investors in MZA to an
alternative minimum tax. The percentage of MZA&#146;s total assets invested in PABs will vary from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under normal market conditions, MZA
expects to invest at least 75% of its assets in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds that are commonly referred to as &#147;investment grade&#148; securities, which are obligations rated within the four highest quality ratings as determined by either
Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;) (currently Aaa, Aa, A and Baa), S&amp;P Global Ratings (&#147;S&amp;P&#148;) (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB) or Fitch Ratings (&#147;Fitch&#148;) (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB), or are
considered by the Investment Advisor to be of comparable quality, at the time of investment. In the case of short-term notes, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch. In the case of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-</FONT> exempt commercial paper, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch. Obligations ranked in the lowest investment grade rating category (BBB, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P; Baa, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s; and BBB and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch), while considered &#147;investment grade,&#148; may have certain
speculative characteristics. There may be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-categories</FONT> or gradations indicating relative standing within the rating categories set forth above. In assessing the quality of Municipal Bonds with respect to the
foregoing requirements, the Investment Advisor takes into account the nature of any letters of credit or similar credit enhancement to which particular Municipal Bonds are entitled and the creditworthiness of the financial institution which provided
such credit enhancement. Insurance is expected to protect MZA against losses caused by a bond issuer&#146;s failure to make interest or principal payments. However, insurance does not protect MZA or its stockholders against losses caused by declines
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in a bond&#146;s market value. If a bond&#146;s insurer fails to fulfill its obligations or loses its credit rating, the value of the bond could drop. If unrated, such securities will possess
creditworthiness comparable, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, to other obligations in which MZA may invest. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may invest up to 25% of its
total assets in Municipal Bonds that are rated below Baa by Moody&#146;s or below BBB by S&amp;P or Fitch or, if unrated, are considered by the Investment Advisor to possess similar credit characteristics. Such securities, sometimes referred to as
&#147;high yield&#148; or &#147;junk&#148; bonds, are predominantly speculative with respect to the capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the security and generally involve a greater volatility of price than
securities in higher rating categories. MZA does not intend to purchase Municipal Bonds that are in default or which the Investment Advisor believes will soon be in default. Below investment grade securities and comparable unrated securities involve
substantial risk of loss, are considered speculative with respect to the issuer&#146;s ability to pay interest and any required redemption or principal payments and are susceptible to default or decline in market value due to adverse economic and
business developments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All percentage and ratings limitations on securities in which MZA may invest apply at the time of making an investment and shall
not be considered violated as a result of subsequent market movements or if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded to a rating that would have precluded MZA&#146;s initial investment in such security. In the event that MZA disposes of a
portfolio security subsequent to its being downgraded, MZA may experience a greater risk of loss than if such security had been sold prior to such downgrade. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The average maturity of MZA&#146;s portfolio securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment
Advisor. MZA&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include both long-term and intermediate-term municipal bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The net asset value of the shares of
common stock of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company, such as MZA, which invests primarily in fixed income securities, changes as the general levels of interest rates fluctuate. When interest rates decline, the
value of a fixed income portfolio can be expected to rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, the value of a fixed income portfolio can be expected to decline. Prices of longer term securities generally fluctuate more in response to interest rate
changes than do shorter term securities. These changes in net asset value are likely to be greater in the case of a fund having a leveraged capital structure, such as MZA. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For temporary periods or to provide liquidity, MZA has the authority to invest as much as 20% of its total assets in
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> and taxable money market obligations with a maturity of one year or less (such short-term obligations being referred to herein as &#147;Temporary Investments&#148;). In addition, MZA reserves the
right as a defensive measure to invest temporarily a greater portion of its assets in Temporary Investments, when, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, prevailing market or financial conditions warrant. Taxable money market obligations will
yield taxable income. MZA also may invest in variable rate demand obligations (&#147;VRDOs&#148;) and VRDOs in the form of participation interests (&#147;Participating VRDOs&#148;) in variable rate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT>
obligations held by a financial institution. See &#147;Other Investment Policies&#151;Temporary Investments.&#148; MZA&#146;s hedging strategies, which are described in more detail under &#147;&#151; Strategic Transactions&#151;Financial Futures
Transactions and Options,&#148; are not fundamental policies and may be modified by the Board of Directors of MZA without the approval of MZA&#146;s stockholders. MZA is also authorized to invest in indexed and inverse floating rate obligations for
hedging purposes and to seek to enhance return. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may invest in securities not issued by or on behalf of a state or territory or by an agency or
instrumentality thereof, if MZA receives an opinion of counsel to the issuer that such securities pay interest that is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes and, if applicable, exempt from Arizona income taxes <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities&#148;). <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities could
include trust certificates, partnership interests or other instruments evidencing interest in one or more long-term Municipal Bonds. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities
also may include securities issued by other investment companies that invest in Municipal Bonds, to the extent such investments are permitted by MZA&#146;s investment restrictions and applicable law.
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities are subject to the same risks associated with an investment in Municipal Bonds as well as many of the risks associated with
investments in derivatives. If the Internal Revenue Service were to issue any adverse ruling or take an adverse position with respect to the taxation on these types of securities, there is a risk that the interest paid on such securities would be
deemed taxable at the federal level. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA ordinarily does not intend to realize significant investment income not exempt from regular U.S. federal
income tax and Arizona personal income tax. From time to time, MZA may realize taxable capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal tax legislation may limit the types and
volume of bonds the interest on which qualifies for a U.S. federal income tax exemption. As a result, current legislation and legislation that may be enacted in the future may affect the availability of Municipal Bonds for investment by MZA. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Municipal Bonds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;The Acquiring
Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Description of Municipal Bonds&#148; for additional information regarding the types of Municipal Bonds in which MZA invests. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Leverage </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the
yield and net asset value of its Common Shares. However, this objective cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. MZA currently leverages its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and tender option bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the 1940 Act, MZA is permitted to issue debt up to 33 <SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP>/<SUB
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:bottom">3</SUB>% of its managed assets (50% of its net assets) or preferred equity securities up to 50% of its managed assets (100% of its net assets). MZA may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than
the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, MZA may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the VRDP Shares&#146; governing instruments, counterparties or by agencies
rating the VRDP Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise
that the financing cost of leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will normally be lower than the income earned by MZA on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the
total assets of MZA (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, MZA&#146;s common stockholders can benefit from incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the
proceeds from leverage is paid to common stockholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share net asset value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">However, in order to benefit common stockholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the
leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed MZA&#146;s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to common stockholders will be lower than if MZA had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of MZA&#146;s portfolio
investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of MZA&#146;s obligations under its leverage arrangement generally
does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence MZA&#146;s net asset value positively or negatively. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that MZA&#146;s leveraging strategy will
be successful. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in MZA&#146;s net asset value, market price and dividend rate than comparable
portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value and market price of MZA&#146;s Common Shares than if MZA were not leveraged. In addition, MZA may be required to sell portfolio
securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause MZA to incur losses. The use of leverage
may limit MZA&#146;s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. MZA will incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by common stockholders and may reduce income to
the Common Shares. During periods in which MZA is using leverage, the fees paid to the Investment Advisor for advisory services will be higher than if MZA did not use leverage, </P>
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because the fees paid will be calculated on the basis of MZA&#146;s total managed assets, which includes the proceeds from leverage. MZA&#146;s leveraging strategy may not be successful. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There can be no assurance MZA will be able to continue to use leverage through the use of preferred shares, tender option bonds or otherwise during periods of
instability or illiquidity in the debt markets, during periods of high short-term interest rates or due to other adverse market conditions, because MZA may not be able to enter into tender option bond transactions or use other forms of leverage
during such periods. There can be no assurance that MZA&#146;s leverage strategy will be successful. The use of leverage can create risks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred
Shares. </I>MZA has leveraged its portfolio by issuing VRDP Shares. Under the 1940 Act, MZA is not permitted to issue preferred shares if, immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of MZA&#146;s outstanding preferred shares exceeds 50%
of its assets (including the proceeds from the issuance) less liabilities other than borrowings (<I>i.e.</I>, the value of MZA&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred shares). In addition, MZA would
not be permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its Common Shares unless, at the time of such declaration, the value of MZA&#146;s assets less liabilities other than borrowings is at least 200% of such liquidation value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For tax purposes, MZA is currently required to allocate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, net capital gain and other taxable
income, if any, between its Common Shares and preferred shares outstanding in proportion to total dividends paid to each class for the year in which or with respect to which <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income, the net capital
gain or other taxable income is paid. If net capital gain or other taxable income is allocated to preferred shares, instead of solely <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income, MZA will likely have to pay higher total dividends to
preferred stockholders or make special payments to preferred stockholders to compensate them for the increased tax liability. This would reduce the total amount of dividends paid to the holders of Common Shares, but would increase the portion of the
dividend that is <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt.</FONT> If the increase in dividend payments or the special payments to preferred stockholders are not entirely offset by a reduction in the tax liability of, and an increase in the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> dividends received by, the holders of Common Shares, the advantage of MZA&#146;s leveraged structure to holders of Common Shares will be reduced. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Tender Option Bonds. </I>MZA currently leverages its assets through the use of residual interest municipal tender option bonds (&#147;TOB Residuals&#148;),
which are derivative interests in municipal bonds. The TOB Residuals in which MZA will invest pay interest or income that, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of such TOB Residuals, is exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. No independent
investigation will be made to confirm the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of the interest or income paid by TOB Residuals held by MZA. Although volatile, TOB Residuals typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the
yields available on fixed rate municipal bonds with comparable credit quality. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Residuals represent beneficial interests in a special purpose trust
formed for the purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds (a &#147;TOB Trust&#148;) formed for the purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds. A TOB Trust typically issues two classes of beneficial
interests: short-term floating rate interests (&#147;TOB Floaters&#148;), which are sold to third-party investors, and TOB Residuals, which are generally issued to the fund(s) that transferred municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. MZA may invest in both
TOB Floaters and TOB Residuals. TOB Floaters may have first priority on the cash flow from the municipal bonds held by the TOB Trust and are enhanced with a liquidity support arrangement from a third-party bank or other financial institution (the
&#147;TOBs Liquidity Provider&#148;) which allows holders to tender their position at par (plus accrued interest). MZA, as a holder of TOB Residuals, is paid the residual cash flow from the TOB Trust. MZA contributes municipal bonds to the TOB Trust
and is paid the cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Floaters, less certain transaction costs, and typically will invest the cash to purchase additional municipal bonds or other investments permitted by its investment policies. If
MZA ever purchases all or a portion of the TOB Floaters sold by the TOB Trust, it may surrender those TOB Floaters together with a proportionate amount of TOB Residuals to the TOB Trust in exchange for a proportionate amount of the municipal bonds
owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other registered investment companies advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates (the &#147;BlackRock-advised
Funds&#148;) may contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which MZA has contributed municipal bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will
generally be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust typically are high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when
municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction includes a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement
provider. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and MZA, as a TOB Residual holder, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The TOB Residuals held by MZA generally provide MZA with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Floaters to tender their notes
to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. Thereafter, MZA may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. As a result, a tender option bond transaction, in effect, creates exposure for MZA to the entire return of
the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust, with a net cash investment by MZA that is less than the value of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust. This multiplies the positive or negative impact of the municipal bonds&#146; return within MZA (thereby
creating leverage). The leverage within a TOB Trust depends on the value of the municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust relative to the value of the TOB Floaters it issues. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may invest in highly leveraged TOB Residuals. A TOB Residual generally is considered highly leveraged if the principal amount of the TOB Floaters issued
by the related TOB Trust exceeds 75% of the principal amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The leverage attributable to MZA&#146;s use
of TOB Residuals may be &#147;called away&#148; on relatively short notice and therefore may be less permanent than more traditional forms of leverage. The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of MZA upon the occurrence of termination
events, as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the remarketing agent of the TOB
Floaters and the TOBs Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, the holders of the TOB Floaters would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (<I>i.e.</I>, MZA) whereas in other termination events, the holders of TOB Floaters and the TOB
Residual holders would be paid pro rata. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a TOBs Liquidity Provider that allows the
holders of the TOB Floaters to tender their TOB Floaters in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day (subject to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-occurrence</FONT> of a termination event). The tendered TOB
Floaters are remarketed by a remarketing agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the TOBs Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Floaters. Any loans made by the TOBs Liquidity Provider will be
secured by the purchased TOB Floaters held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may invest in a TOB Trust on either a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> or recourse basis. When MZA invests in TOB Trusts on a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> basis, and the TOBs Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility, the TOBs Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate all or a portion of the municipal bonds held in
the TOB Trust and then fund the balance, if any, of the Liquidation Shortfall. If MZA invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, it will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the TOBs Liquidity Provider pursuant to which MZA is
required to reimburse the TOBs Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, if MZA invests in a recourse TOB Trust, MZA will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple BlackRock-advised
Funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under accounting
rules, Municipal Bonds of MZA that are deposited into a TOB Trust are investments of MZA and are presented on MZA&#146;s Schedule of Investments and outstanding TOB Floaters issued by a TOB Trust are presented as liabilities in MZA&#146;s Statement
of Assets and Liabilities. Interest income from the underlying Municipal Bonds is recorded by MZA on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB Floaters and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee and other
services to a TOB Trust are reported as expenses of MZA. In addition, under accounting rules, loans made to a TOB Trust sponsored by MZA may be presented as loans of MZA in MZA&#146;s financial statements even if there is no recourse to MZA&#146;s
assets. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For TOB Floaters, generally, the interest rate earned will be based upon the market rates for municipal bonds
with maturities or remarketing provisions that are comparable in duration to the periodic interval of the tender option. Since the tender option feature has a shorter term than the final maturity or first call date of the underlying municipal bonds
deposited in the TOB Trust, the holder of the TOB Floaters relies upon the terms of the agreement with the financial institution furnishing the liquidity facility as well as the credit strength of that institution. The perceived reliability and
creditworthiness, of many major financial institutions, some of which sponsor and/or provide liquidity support to TOB Trusts increases the risk associated with TOB Floaters. This in turn may reduce the desirability of TOB Floaters as investments,
which could impair the viability or availability of TOB Trusts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of TOB Residuals will require MZA to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an
amount equal to any TOB Floaters, plus any accrued but unpaid interest due on the TOB Floaters, issued by TOB Trusts sponsored by, or on behalf of, MZA that are not owned by MZA. The use of TOB Residuals may also require MZA to earmark or segregate
liquid assets in an amount equal to loans provided by the TOBs Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Floaters. MZA reserves the right to modify its asset segregation policies in the future to the extent that such changes are
in accordance with applicable regulations or interpretations. Future regulatory requirements or Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) guidance may necessitate more onerous contractual or regulatory requirements, which may increase the
costs or reduce the degree of potential economic benefits of TOB Trust transactions or limit MZA&#146;s ability to enter into or manage TOB Trust transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Reverse Repurchase Agreements</I>. MZA may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with respect to its portfolio investments subject to the investment
restrictions set forth herein. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of securities held by MZA with an agreement by MZA to repurchase the securities at an agreed upon price, date and interest payment. At the time MZA enters into a reverse
repurchase agreement, it may establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing cash and/or liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If MZA establishes and maintains such a
segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a reverse repurchase agreement will not be considered a senior security under the 1940 Act and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by MZA; however, under certain circumstances in
which MZA does not establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such reverse repurchase agreement will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of MZA&#146;s limitation on borrowings discussed
above. The use by MZA of reverse repurchase agreements involves many of the same risks of leverage since the proceeds derived from such reverse repurchase agreements may be invested in additional securities. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the
risk that the market value of the securities acquired in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline below the price of the securities MZA has sold but is obligated to repurchase. Also, reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk
that the market value of the securities retained in lieu of sale by MZA in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline in price. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the
buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, such buyer or its trustee or receiver may receive an extension of time to determine whether to enforce MZA&#146;s obligation to repurchase the
securities and MZA&#146;s use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, MZA would bear the risk of loss to the extent that the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement are less
than the value of the securities subject to such agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA also may effect simultaneous purchase and sale transactions that are known as
&#147;sale-buybacks.&#148; A sale-buyback is similar to a reverse repurchase agreement, except that in a sale-buyback, the counterparty that purchases the security is entitled to receive any principal or interest payments made on the underlying
security pending settlement of MZA&#146;s repurchase of the underlying security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Dollar Roll Transactions</I>. MZA may enter into &#147;dollar
roll&#148; transactions. In a dollar roll transaction, MZA sells a mortgage related or other security to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-determined</FONT> price. A dollar roll transaction can be viewed, like a reverse repurchase agreement, as a collateralized borrowing in which MZA pledges a mortgage related security to a dealer to obtain cash. However,
unlike reverse repurchase agreements, the dealer with which MZA enters into a dollar roll transaction is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by MZA, but rather only securities which are &#147;substantially
identical,&#148; which generally means that the securities repurchased will bear the same interest rate and a similar maturity as those sold, but the pools of mortgages collateralizing those securities may have different prepayment histories than
those sold. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During the period between the sale and repurchase, MZA will not be entitled to receive interest and principal
payments on the securities sold. Proceeds of the sale will be invested in additional instruments for MZA and the income from these investments will generate income for MZA. If such income does not exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain
that would have been realized on the securities sold as part of the dollar roll, the use of this technique will diminish the investment performance of MZA compared with what the performance would have been without the use of dollar rolls. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the time MZA enters into a dollar roll transaction, it may establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing cash and/or liquid
assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If MZA establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a dollar roll transaction will not be considered a senior
security under the 1940 Act and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by MZA; however, under certain circumstances in which MZA does not establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such
dollar roll transaction will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of MZA&#146;s limitation on borrowings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dollar roll transactions involve the risk
that the market value of the securities MZA is required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities. MZA&#146;s right to purchase or repurchase securities may be restricted. Successful use of mortgage dollar
rolls may depend upon the investment manager&#146;s ability to correctly predict interest rates and prepayments. There is no assurances that dollar rolls can be successfully employed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Derivatives</I>. MZA may enter into derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them. Derivative transactions that MZA may enter into
are also referred to as &#147;Strategic Transactions.&#148; MZA cannot assure you that investments in derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them will result in a higher return on its Common Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MZA to make payments, MZA may earmark or segregate cash or liquid assets in an amount at least equal to
the current value of the amount then payable by MZA under the terms of such transactions or otherwise cover such transactions in accordance with applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC. If the current value of the amount then payable by
MZA under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such investments, MZA would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such notional amounts, and if the current value of the
amount then payable by MZA under the terms of such transactions is represented by the market value of MZA&#146;s current obligations, MZA would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such current
obligations. To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MZA to deliver particular securities to extinguish MZA&#146;s obligations under such transactions MZA may &#147;cover&#148; its obligations under such transactions by either
(i)&nbsp;owning the securities or collateral underlying such transactions or (ii)&nbsp;having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities or collateral without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is
required, having earmarked or segregated an appropriate amount of cash or liquid assets). Such earmarking, segregation or cover is intended to provide MZA with available assets to satisfy its obligations under such transactions. As a result of such
earmarking, segregation or cover, MZA&#146;s obligations under such transactions will not be considered senior securities representing indebtedness for purposes of the 1940 Act, or considered borrowings subject to MZA&#146;s limitations on
borrowings discussed above, but may create leverage for MZA. To the extent that MZA&#146;s obligations under such transactions are not so earmarked, segregated or covered, such obligations may be considered &#147;senior securities representing
indebtedness&#148; under the 1940 Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These earmarking, segregation or cover requirements
can result in MZA maintaining securities positions it would otherwise liquidate, segregating or earmarking assets at a time when it might be disadvantageous to do so or otherwise restrict portfolio management. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Borrowings</I>. MZA may also borrow money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and
the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Fund securities. Certain short-term borrowings (such as for cash management purposes) are not subject to the 1940 Act&#146;s limitations on leverage if
(i)&nbsp;repaid within 60 days, and (ii)&nbsp;not in excess of 5% of MZA&#146;s total assets. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions and swap contracts (including, but not limited to, credit default
swaps) and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) put and call options on securities and swap contracts, financial indices and
futures contracts and use other derivative instruments or management techniques. These Strategic Transactions may be used for duration management and other risk management purposes, subject to MZA&#146;s investment restrictions. While MZA&#146;s use
of Strategic Transactions is intended to reduce the volatility of the net asset value of MZA&#146;s Common Shares, the net asset value of MZA&#146;s Common Shares will fluctuate. No assurance can be given that MZA&#146;s Strategic Transactions will
be effective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There is no particular strategy that requires use of one technique rather than another as the decision to use any particular strategy or
instrument is a function of market conditions and the composition of the portfolio. The ability of MZA to use Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to predict pertinent market movements as well as
sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. Strategic Transactions subject MZA to the risk that, if the Investment Advisor incorrectly forecasts market values, interest rates or other applicable factors, MZA&#146;s
performance could suffer. Certain of these Strategic Transactions, such as investments in inverse floating rate securities and credit default swaps, may provide investment leverage to MZA&#146;s portfolio. MZA is not required to use derivatives or
other portfolio strategies to seek to hedge its portfolio and may choose not to do so. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of Strategic Transactions may result in losses greater
than if they had not been used, may require MZA to sell or purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation MZA can realize on an investment or may cause MZA to
hold a security that it might otherwise sell. In addition, because of the leveraged nature of the Common Shares, Strategic Transactions will result in a larger impact on the net asset value of the Common Shares than would be the case if the Common
Shares were not leveraged. Furthermore, MZA may only engage in Strategic Transactions from time to time and may not necessarily be engaging in hedging activities when movements in interest rates occur. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Inasmuch as any obligations of MZA that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated or earmarked liquid assets or offsetting
transactions, MZA and the Investment Advisor believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat such transactions as being subject to its borrowing restrictions. Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid
assets, amounts paid by MZA as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise available to MZA for investment purposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For so long as the VRDP Shares are rated by a rating agency, MZA&#146;s use of options and certain financial futures and options thereon will be subject to
such rating agency&#146;s guidelines and limitations on such transactions. In order to maintain ratings on the VRDP Shares from one or more rating agencies, MZA may be required to limit its use of Strategic Transactions in accordance with the
specified guidelines of the applicable rating agencies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain federal income tax requirements may restrict or affect the ability of MZA to engage in
Strategic Transactions. In addition, the use of certain Strategic Transactions may give rise to taxable income and have certain other consequences. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put and Call Options on Securities and Indices. </I>MZA may purchase and sell put and call options on securities and indices. A put option gives the
purchaser of the option the right to sell and the writer the obligation to buy the underlying security at the exercise price during the option period. MZA may also purchase and sell options on bond indices (&#147;index options&#148;). Index options
are similar to options on securities except that, rather than taking or making delivery of securities underlying the option at a specified price upon exercise, an index option gives the holder the right to receive cash upon exercise of the option if
the level of the bond index upon which the option is based is greater, in the case of a call, or less, in the case of a put, than the exercise price of the option. The purchase of a put option on a debt security could protect MZA&#146;s holdings in
a security or a number of securities against a substantial decline in the market value. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy and the seller the obligation to sell the underlying security or index at the exercise price
during the option period or for a specified period prior to a fixed </P>
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date. The purchase of a call option on a security could protect MZA against an increase in the price of a security that it intended to purchase in the future. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Writing Covered Call Options. </I>MZA is authorized to write (<I>i.e.</I>, sell) covered call options with respect to Municipal Bonds it owns, thereby
giving the holder of the option the right to buy the underlying security covered by the option from MZA at the stated exercise price until the option expires. MZA writes only covered call options, which means that so long as MZA is obligated as the
writer of a call option, it will own the underlying securities subject to the option. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA receives a premium from writing a call option, which increases
MZA&#146;s return on the underlying security in the event the option expires unexercised or is closed out at a profit. By writing a call, MZA limits its opportunity to profit from an increase in the market value of the underlying security above the
exercise price of the option for as long as MZA&#146;s obligation as a writer continues. Covered call options serve as a partial hedge against a decline in the price of the underlying security. MZA may engage in closing transactions in order to
terminate outstanding options that it has written. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Additional Information About Options. </I>MZA&#146;s ability to close out its position as a
purchaser or seller of an exchange-listed put or call option is dependent upon the existence of a liquid secondary market on option exchanges. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange are:
(i)&nbsp;insufficient trading interest in certain options; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii)&nbsp;trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or
underlying securities; (iv)&nbsp;interruption of the normal operations on an exchange; (v)&nbsp;inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to handle current trading volume; or (vi)&nbsp;a decision by one or more exchanges to discontinue the
trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the secondary market on that exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange that had been listed by
the OCC as a result of trades on that exchange would generally continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. OTC options are purchased from or sold to dealers, financial institutions or other counterparties which have entered into
direct agreements with MZA. With OTC options, such variables as expiration date, exercise price and premium will be agreed upon between MZA and the counterparty, without the intermediation of a third party such as the OCC. If the counterparty fails
to make or take delivery of the securities underlying an option it has written, or otherwise settle the transaction in accordance with the terms of that option as written, MZA would lose the premium paid for the option as well as any anticipated
benefit of the transaction. OTC options and assets used to cover OTC options written by MZA are considered by the staff of the SEC to be illiquid. The illiquidity of such options or assets may prevent a successful sale of such options or assets,
result in a delay of sale, or reduce the amount of proceeds that might otherwise be realized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may engage in options and futures transactions on
exchanges and options in the over- <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the-counter</FONT> markets. MZA will only enter into OTC options with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such
transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The hours of trading for options on debt securities may not conform to the hours during which the underlying securities are traded. To the
extent that the option markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Financial Futures Transactions and Options</I>. MZA is authorized to purchase and sell certain exchange traded financial futures contracts (&#147;financial
futures contracts&#148;) in order to hedge its investments against declines in value, and to hedge against increases in the cost of securities it intends to purchase or to seek to enhance MZA&#146;s return. However, any transactions involving
financial futures or options (including puts and calls associated therewith) will be in accordance with MZA&#146;s investment policies and limitations. A financial futures contract obligates the seller of a contract to deliver and the purchaser of a
contract to take delivery of the type of financial instrument covered by the contract, or in the case of index-based futures contracts to make and accept a cash settlement, at a specific future time for a specified price. To hedge its portfolio, MZA
may take an investment position in a futures contract which will move in the opposite direction from the portfolio position being hedged. A sale of financial futures contracts may provide a hedge against a decline in the value of portfolio
securities because such depreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the financial futures contracts. A purchase of financial futures contracts may provide a hedge against an increase in the cost of
securities intended to be purchased because such appreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the futures contracts. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions, if any, of net long-term capital gains from certain transactions in futures or options are taxable
at long-term capital gains rates for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Contracts</I>. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties
to buy and sell a security or, in the case of an index-based futures contract, to make and accept a cash settlement for a set price on a future date. A majority of transactions in futures contracts, however, do not result in the actual delivery of
the underlying instrument or cash settlement, but are settled through liquidation, <I>i.e.</I>, by entering into an offsetting transaction. Futures contracts have been designed by boards of trade which have been designated &#147;contracts
markets&#148; by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the &#147;CFTC&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purchase or sale of a futures contract differs from the purchase or
sale of a security in that no price or premium is paid or received. Instead, an amount of cash or securities acceptable to the broker and the relevant contract market, which varies, but is generally about 5% of the contract amount, must be deposited
with the broker. This amount is known as &#147;initial margin&#148; and represents a &#147;good faith&#148; deposit assuring the performance of both the purchaser and seller under the futures contract. Subsequent payments to and from the broker,
called &#147;variation margin,&#148; are required to be made on a daily basis as the price of the futures contract fluctuates making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as &#147;marking to the
market.&#148; At any time prior to the settlement date of the futures contract, the position may be closed out by taking an opposite position that will operate to terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation
margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid to or released by the broker and the purchaser realizes a loss or gain. In addition, a nominal commission is paid on each completed sale transaction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may also purchase and sell financial futures contracts on U.S. Government securities as a hedge against adverse changes in interest rates as described
below. With respect to U.S. Government securities, currently there are financial futures contracts based on long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Treasury notes, Government National Mortgage Association Certificates and three-month U.S. Treasury
bills. MZA may purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts on U.S. Government securities in connection with its hedging strategies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA
also may engage in other futures contracts transactions such as futures contracts on municipal bond indices that may become available if the Investment Advisor should determine that there is normally a sufficient correlation between the prices of
such futures contracts and the Municipal Bonds in which MZA invests to make such hedging appropriate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Strategies</I>. MZA may sell a financial
futures contract (<I>i.e.</I>, assume a short position) in anticipation of a decline in the value of its investments resulting from an increase in interest rates or otherwise. The risk of decline could be reduced without employing futures as a hedge
by selling investments and either reinvesting the proceeds in securities with shorter maturities or by holding assets in cash. This strategy, however, entails increased transaction costs in the form of dealer spreads and typically would reduce the
average yield of MZA&#146;s portfolio securities as a result of the shortening of maturities. The sale of futures contracts provides an alternative means of hedging against declines in the value of its investments. As such values decline, the value
of MZA&#146;s positions in the futures contracts will tend to increase, thus offsetting all or a portion of the depreciation in the market value of MZA&#146;s investments that are being hedged. While MZA will incur commission expenses in selling and
closing out futures positions, commissions on futures transactions are typically lower than transaction costs incurred in the purchase and sale of MZA&#146;s investments being hedged. In addition, the ability of MZA to trade in the standardized
contracts available in the futures markets may offer a more effective defensive position than a program to reduce the average maturity of the portfolio securities due to the unique and varied credit and technical characteristics of the instruments
available to MZA. Employing futures as a hedge also may permit MZA to assume a defensive posture without reducing the yield on its investments beyond any amounts required to engage in futures trading. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When MZA intends to purchase a security, MZA may purchase futures contracts as a hedge against any increase in the cost of such security resulting from a
decrease in interest rates or otherwise, that may occur before such purchase can be effected. Subject to the degree of correlation between such securities and the futures contracts, subsequent increases in the cost of such securities should be
reflected in the value of the futures held by MZA. As such purchases are made, an equivalent amount of futures contracts will be closed out. Due to changing market conditions and interest rate forecasts, however, a futures position may be terminated
without a corresponding purchase of portfolio securities. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Call Options on Futures Contracts</I>. MZA may also purchase and sell exchange traded call and put options on
financial futures contracts. The purchase of a call option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a call option on an individual security. Depending on the pricing of the option compared to either the futures contract upon which it is
based or the price of the underlying securities, it may or may not be less risky than ownership of the futures contract or underlying securities. Like the purchase of a futures contract, MZA may purchase a call option on a futures contract to hedge
against a market advance when MZA is not fully invested. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a call option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against declining
prices of the securities, which are deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is below the exercise price, MZA will retain the full amount of the option premium, which provides a partial hedge against any
decline that may have occurred in MZA&#146;s portfolio holdings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put Options on Futures Contracts</I>. The purchase of a put option on a futures
contract is analogous to the purchase of a protective put option on portfolio securities. MZA may purchase a put option on a futures contract to hedge MZA&#146;s portfolio against the risk of rising interest rates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a put option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against increasing prices of the securities, which are deliverable upon exercise
of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is higher than the exercise price, MZA will retain the full amount of the option premium, which provides a partial hedge against any increase in the price of securities which MZA intends to
purchase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writer of an option on a futures contract is required to deposit initial and variation margin pursuant to requirements similar to those
applicable to futures contracts. Premiums received from the writing of an option will be included in initial margin. The writing of an option on a futures contract involves risks similar to those relating to futures contracts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The CFTC subjects advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund that is advised by the investment adviser either
(i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets itself as providing investment exposure to such
instruments. To the extent MZA uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a &#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, the Investment Advisor has
claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Investment Advisor is not, therefore, subject to registration or
regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of MZA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interest Rate Swap Transactions</I>. In order to seek to hedge
the value of MZA against interest rate fluctuations, to hedge against increases in MZA&#146;s costs associated with the dividend payments on any preferred shares, including the VRDP Shares, or to seek to increase MZA&#146;s return, MZA may enter
into interest rate swap transactions such as Municipal Market Data AAA Cash Curve swaps (&#147;MMD Swaps&#148;) or Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index swaps (&#147;SIFMA Swaps&#148;). To the extent that MZA
enters into these transactions, MZA expects to do so primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities MZA
anticipates purchasing at a later date. MZA may enter into these transactions primarily as a hedge or for duration or risk management rather than as a speculative investment. However, MZA also may invest in MMD Swaps and SIFMA Swaps to seek to
enhance return or gain or to increase MZA&#146;s yield, for example, during periods of steep interest rate yield curves (<I>i.e.</I>, wide differences between short-term and long-term interest rates). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may purchase and sell SIFMA Swaps in the SIFMA swap market. In a SIFMA Swap, MZA exchanges with another party their respective commitments to pay or
receive interest (<I>e.g.</I>, an exchange of fixed rate payments for floating rate payments linked to the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index). Because the underlying index is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> index, SIFMA Swaps may
reduce cross-market risks incurred by MZA and increase MZA&#146;s ability to hedge effectively. SIFMA Swaps are typically quoted for the entire yield curve, beginning with a seven day floating rate index out to 30 years. The duration of a SIFMA Swap
is approximately equal to the duration of a fixed-rate Municipal Bond with the same attributes as the swap (<I>e.g.</I>, coupon, maturity, call feature). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA may also purchase and sell MMD Swaps, also known as MMD rate locks. An MMD Swap permits MZA to lock in a specified municipal interest rate for a portion
of its portfolio to preserve a return on a particular investment or a </P>
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portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities to be purchased at a later date. By using an MMD Swap, MZA can create a
synthetic long or short position, allowing MZA to select the most attractive part of the yield curve. An MMD Swap is a contract between MZA and an MMD Swap provider pursuant to which the parties agree to make payments to each other on a notional
amount, contingent upon whether the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above or below a specified level on the expiration date of the contract. For example, if MZA buys an MMD Swap and the Municipal Market Data AAA General
Obligation Scale is below the specified level on the expiration date, the counterparty to the contract will make a payment to MZA equal to the specified level minus the actual level, multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. If the
Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above the specified level on the expiration date, MZA will make a payment to the counterparty equal to the actual level minus the specified level, multiplied by the notional amount of the
contract. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with investments in SIFMA and MMD Swaps, there is a risk that municipal yields will move in the opposite direction than
anticipated by MZA, which would cause MZA to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect MZA&#146;s performance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA
has no obligation to enter into SIFMA Swaps or MMD Swaps and may elect not to do so. The net amount of the excess, if any, of MZA&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and
MZA will segregate or designate on its books and records liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to the accrued excess. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If there
is a default by the other party to an uncleared interest rate swap transaction, generally MZA will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. With respect to interest rate swap transactions cleared through a
central clearing counterparty, a clearing organization will be substituted for the counterparty and will guarantee the parties&#146; performance under the swap agreement. However, there can be no assurances that the clearing organization will
satisfy its obligation to MZA or that MZA would be able to recover the full amount of assets deposited on its behalf with the clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or MZA&#146;s clearing broker. Certain U.S.
federal income tax requirements may limit MZA&#146;s ability to engage in interest rate swaps. Distributions attributable to transactions in interest rate swaps generally will be taxable as ordinary income to stockholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Counterparty Credit Standards</I>. To the extent that MZA engages in principal transactions, including, but not limited to, OTC options, forward currency
transactions, swap transactions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and the purchase and sale of bonds and other fixed income securities, it must rely on the creditworthiness of its counterparties under such transactions. In certain
instances, the credit risk of a counterparty is increased by the lack of a central clearing house for certain transactions, including certain swap contracts. In the event of the insolvency of a counterparty, MZA may not be able to recover its
assets, in full or at all, during the insolvency process. Counterparties to investments may have no obligation to make markets in such investments and may have the ability to apply essentially discretionary margin and credit requirements. Similarly,
MZA will be subject to the risk of bankruptcy of, or the inability or refusal to perform with respect to such investments by, the counterparties with which it deals. The Investment Advisor will seek to minimize MZA&#146;s exposure to counterparty
risk by entering into such transactions with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time it enters into the transaction. Certain option transactions and Strategic Transactions may require MZA to provide collateral
to secure its performance obligations under a contract, which would also entail counterparty credit risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Investment Policies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA has adopted certain other policies as set forth below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Investments</I>. MZA may invest in short-term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> and taxable securities subject to the
limitations set forth above. The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market securities may include municipal notes, municipal commercial paper, municipal bonds with a remaining maturity of less than one year, variable rate
demand notes and participations therein. Municipal notes include tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, revenue anticipation notes and grant anticipation notes. Anticipation notes are sold as interim financing in anticipation of tax
collection, bond sales, government grants or revenue receipts. Municipal commercial paper refers to short-term unsecured promissory notes </P>
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generally issued to finance short-term credit needs. The taxable money market securities in which MZA may invest as Temporary Investments consist of U.S. Government securities, U.S. Government
agency securities, domestic bank or savings institution certificates of deposit and bankers&#146; acceptances, short-term corporate debt securities such as commercial paper and repurchase agreements. These Temporary Investments must have a stated
maturity not in excess of one year from the date of purchase. MZA may not invest in any security issued by a commercial bank or a savings institution unless the bank or institution is organized and operating in the United States, has total assets of
at least one billion dollars and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (&#147;FDIC&#148;), except that up to 10% of total assets may be invested in certificates of deposit of smaller institutions if such certificates are fully
insured by the FDIC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Credit Default Swap Agreements. </I>MZA may enter into credit default swap agreements for hedging purposes or to seek to increase
its return. The credit default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by MZA. The protection &#147;buyer&#148; in a credit default contract may be obligated to pay the protection
&#147;seller&#148; an upfront or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the &#147;par
value&#148; (full notional value) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount (the difference between
the market value of the reference obligation and its par value), if the swap is cash settled. MZA may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If MZA is a buyer and no credit event occurs, MZA may recover nothing if the swap is held through
its termination date. However, if a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have
significantly decreased. As a seller, MZA generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap, which typically is between six months and three years, provided that there is no credit event. If a credit
event occurs, generally the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As the seller, MZA would
effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, MZA would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit default swap agreements involve greater risks than if MZA had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks,
credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risks. MZA will enter into credit default swap agreements only with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such
transactions. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the
seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. MZA&#146;s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will
be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to MZA). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA will at all times segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with each
such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to MZA&#146;s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed by MZA to any counterparty) on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). If MZA is a seller of protection in a credit default swap transaction, it will segregate or
designate on its books and records in connection with such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the full notional amount of the contract. Such segregation or designation will ensure that MZA has assets available to
satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of MZA&#146;s portfolio. Such segregation or designation will not limit MZA&#146;s exposure to loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>VRDOs and Participating VRDOs. </I>VRDOs are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations that contain a floating or variable interest
rate adjustment formula and right of demand on the part of the holder thereof to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period not to exceed seven days. There is, however, the possibility that
because of default or insolvency the demand feature of VRDOs and Participating VRDOs may not be honored. The interest rates are adjustable at intervals (ranging from daily to up to one year) to some prevailing market rate for similar investments,
such adjustment formula being calculated to maintain the market value of the VRDOs, at approximately the par value of the VRDOs on the adjustment date. The adjustments typically are based upon the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index or some other appropriate
interest rate adjustment index. MZA may invest in all types of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> instruments currently outstanding or to be issued in the future which satisfy its short-term maturity and quality standards. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Participating VRDOs provide MZA with a specified undivided interest (up to 100%) of the underlying obligation and
the right to demand payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest on the Participating VRDOs from the financial institution upon a specified number of days&#146; notice, not to exceed seven days. In addition, the Participating VRDO
is backed by an irrevocable letter of credit or guaranty of the financial institution. MZA would have an undivided interest in the underlying obligation and thus participate on the same basis as the financial institution in such obligation except
that the financial institution typically retains fees out of the interest paid on the obligation for servicing the obligation, providing the letter of credit and issuing the repurchase commitment. MZA has been advised by its counsel that MZA should
be entitled to treat the income received on Participating VRDOs as interest from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations as long as MZA does not invest more than 20% of its total assets in such investments and certain other
conditions are met. It is contemplated that MZA will not invest more than 20% of its assets in Participating VRDOs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDOs that contain an unconditional
right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest on a notice period exceeding seven days may be deemed to be illiquid securities. The Directors may adopt guidelines and delegate to the Investment Advisor the
daily function of determining and monitoring liquidity of such VRDOs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Temporary Investments, VRDOs and Participating VRDOs in which MZA may invest
will be in the following rating categories at the time of purchase: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-1/VMIG-1</FONT></FONT> through
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3/VMIG-3</FONT></FONT> for notes and VRDOs and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for commercial paper (as
determined by Moody&#146;s), <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for notes and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for VRDOs
and commercial paper (as determined by S&amp;P), or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for notes, VRDOs and commercial paper (as determined by Fitch). Temporary Investments, if not rated,
must be of comparable quality in the opinion of the Investment Advisor. In addition, MZA reserves the right to invest temporarily a greater portion of its assets in Temporary Investments for defensive purposes, when, in the judgment of the
Investment Advisor, market conditions warrant. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Repurchase Agreements. </I>MZA may invest in securities pursuant to repurchase agreements. Repurchase
agreements may be entered into only with a member bank of the Federal Reserve System or a primary dealer or an affiliate thereof, in U.S. Government securities or an affiliate thereof. A repurchase agreement is a contractual agreement whereby the
seller of securities agrees to repurchase the same security at a specified price on a future date agreed upon by the parties. The agreed-upon repurchase price determines the yield during MZA&#146;s holding period. The risk to MZA is limited to the
ability of the issuer to pay the agreed-upon repurchase price on the delivery date; however, although the value of the underlying collateral at the time the transaction is entered into always equals or exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price, if
the value of the collateral declines there is a risk of loss of both principal and interest. In the event of default, the collateral may be sold but MZA might incur a loss if the value of the collateral declines, and might incur disposition costs or
experience delays in connection with liquidating the collateral. In addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization upon the collateral by MZA may be delayed or limited. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, for federal income tax purposes, repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized loans secured by the securities &#147;sold.&#148; Therefore,
amounts earned under such agreements will not be considered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest. The treatment of purchase and sales contracts is less certain. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Restricted and Illiquid Securities. </I>MZA may invest in illiquid securities. Illiquid securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on
disposition or lack an established secondary trading market. The sale of restricted and illiquid securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of
securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> markets. Restricted securities may sell at a price lower than similar
securities that are not subject to restrictions on resale. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U><A NAME="tx62466_30"></A>MYF&#146;s Investment Objectives and Policies </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Objective and Policies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF&#146;s investment
objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. MYF also seeks to
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provide shareholders with the opportunity to own shares the value of which is exempt from Florida intangible personal property taxes. MYF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing,
as a fundamental policy, at least 80% of an aggregate of MYF&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations the
interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax) and
which enables shares of MYF to be exempt from Florida intangible personal property taxes. The State of Florida repealed the Florida Intangible Tax as of January 2007. As a result, MYF seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least
80% of an aggregate of MYF&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of Municipal Bonds, regardless of geographic location. MYF may
invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF&#146;s investment objective and its policy of investing at least
80% of an aggregate of MYF&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations the interest on which, in the opinion of
bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes (except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax) and which enables shares of MYF to be
exempt from Florida intangible personal property taxes are fundamental policies that may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of MYF (as defined in the 1940 Act). There can be no assurance that
MYF&#146;s investment objective will be realized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may invest in certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities classified as
&#147;private activity bonds&#148; (or industrial development bonds, under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-1986</FONT> law) (&#147;PABs&#148;) (in general, bonds that benefit <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-governmental</FONT> entities)
that may subject certain investors in MYF to an alternative minimum tax. See &#147;Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.&#148; The percentage of MYF&#146;s total assets invested in PABs will vary from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under normal market conditions, MYF invests primarily in a portfolio of long-term Municipal Bonds that are commonly referred to as &#147;investment
grade&#148; securities, which are obligations rated at the time of purchase within the four highest-quality ratings as determined by either Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;) (currently Aaa, Aa, A and Baa), S&amp;P
(currently AAA, AA, A and BBB) or Fitch Ratings (&#147;Fitch&#148;) (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB). In the case of short-term notes, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1+</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for S&amp;P, MIG 1 through MIG 3 for Moody&#146;s and F1+ through F3 for Fitch. In the case of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> commercial paper, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1+</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and F1+ through F3 for
Fitch. Obligations ranked in the lowest investment grade rating category (BBB, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P; Baa, MIG 3 and Prime- 3 for Moody&#146;s; and BBB and F3 for
Fitch), while considered &#147;investment grade,&#148; may have certain speculative characteristics. There may be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-categories</FONT> or gradations indicating relative standing within the rating categories set
forth above. In assessing the quality of Municipal Bonds with respect to the foregoing requirements, the Investment Advisor takes into account the nature of any letters of credit or similar credit enhancement to which particular Municipal Bonds are
entitled and the creditworthiness of the financial institution that provided such credit enhancement. See <U>Appendix D</U>&#151;&#147;Ratings of Investments.&#148; If unrated, such securities will possess creditworthiness comparable, in the opinion
of the Investment Advisor, to other obligations in which MYF may invest. Insurance is expected to protect MYF against losses caused by a bond issuer&#146;s failure to make interest or principal payments. However, insurance does not protect MYF or
its shareholders against losses caused by declines in a bond&#146;s market value. If a bond&#146;s insurer fails to fulfill its obligations or loses its credit rating, the value of the bond could drop. See <U>Appendix D</U>&#151;&#147;Ratings of
Investments.&#148; If unrated, such securities will possess creditworthiness comparable, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, to other obligations in which MYF may invest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, which are securities rated at the time of purchase Ba or
below by Moody&#146;s, BB or below by S&amp;P or Fitch, or securities determined by the Investment Advisor to be of comparable quality. Below investment grade quality is regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer&#146;s
capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Such securities commonly are referred to as &#147;high yield&#148; or &#147;junk&#148; bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All
percentage and ratings limitations on securities in which MYF may invest apply at the time of making an investment and shall not be considered violated as a result of subsequent market movements or if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded
to a rating that would have precluded MYF&#146;s initial investment in such security. In the </P>
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event that MYF disposes of a portfolio security subsequent to its being downgraded, MYF may experience a greater risk of loss than if such security had been sold prior to such downgrade. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The average maturity of MYF&#146;s portfolio securities varies from time to time based upon an assessment of economic and market conditions by the Investment
Advisor. MYF&#146;s portfolio at any given time may include long-term, intermediate-term and short-term Municipal Bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The net asset value of the
shares of common stock of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company, such as MYF, which invests primarily in fixed income securities, changes as the general levels of interest rates fluctuate. When interest rates
decline, the value of a fixed income portfolio can be expected to rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, the value of a fixed income portfolio can be expected to decline. Prices of longer term securities generally fluctuate more in. response to
interest rate changes than do shorter term securities. These changes in net asset value are likely to be greater in the case of a fund having a leveraged capital structure, such as MYF. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For temporary periods or to provide liquidity, MYF has the authority to invest as much as 20% of its total assets in
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-</FONT> exempt and taxable money market obligations with a maturity of one year or less (such short-term obligations being referred to herein as &#147;Temporary Investments&#148;). In addition, MYF reserves the
right as a defensive measure to invest temporarily a greater portion of its assets in Temporary Investments, when, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, prevailing market or financial conditions warrant. Taxable money market obligations will
yield taxable income. MYF also may invest in variable rate demand obligations (&#147;VRDOs&#148;) and VRDOs in the form of participation interests (&#147;Participating VRDOs&#148;) in variable rate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT>
obligations held by a financial institution. See &#147;&#151;Other Investment Policies&#151;Temporary Investments.&#148; MYF&#146;s hedging strategies, which are described in more detail under &#147;&#151;Strategic Transactions&#151;Financial
Futures Transactions and Options,&#148; are not fundamental policies and may be modified by the Board of Trustees of MYF without the approval of MYF&#146;s shareholders. MYF is also authorized to invest in indexed and inverse floating rate
obligations for hedging purposes and to seek to enhance return. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may invest in securities not issued by or on behalf of a state or territory or by an
agency or instrumentality thereof, if MYF receives an opinion of counsel to the issuer that such securities pay interest that is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities&#148;). <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities
could include trust certificates, partnership interests or other instruments evidencing interest in one or more long-term Municipal Bonds. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT>
Securities also may include securities issued by other investment companies that invest in Municipal Bonds, to the extent such investments are permitted by MYF&#146;s investment restrictions and applicable law.
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities are subject to the same risks associated with an investment in Municipal Bonds as well as many of the risks associated with
investments in derivatives. If the Internal Revenue Service were to issue any adverse ruling or take an adverse position with respect to the taxation on these types of securities, there is a risk that the interest paid on such securities would be
deemed taxable at the federal level. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF ordinarily does not intend to realize significant investment income not exempt from federal income taxes. From
time to time, MYF may realize taxable capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal tax legislation may limit the types and volume of bonds the interest on which qualifies for
a federal income <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-</FONT> exemption. As a result, current legislation and legislation that may be enacted in the future may affect the availability of Municipal Bonds for investment by MYF. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The State of Florida repealed the Florida Intangible Tax as of January 2007. As a result, on September&nbsp;12, 2008, the Board of Trustees of MYF voted
unanimously to approve MYF investing in Municipal Bonds regardless of geographic location. If Florida were to reinstate the Florida Intangible Tax or adopt a state income tax, however, MYF would be required to realign its portfolio such that at
least 80% of its assets would be invested in Florida Municipal Bonds or obtain shareholder approval to amend the foregoing fundamental investment policy to remove references to the Florida Intangible Tax. There can be no assurance that the State of
Florida will not reinstate the Florida Intangible Tax or adopt a state income tax in the future. There can also be no assurance that the reinstatement of the Florida Intangible Tax or the adoption of a state income tax will not have a material
adverse effect on MYF or will not impair the ability of MYF to achieve its investment objectives. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;The Acquiring Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Description of Municipal Bonds&#148; for additional information regarding the types of Municipal Bonds in
which MYF invests. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Leverage </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may utilize
leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value of its Common Shares. However, this objective cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. MYF currently leverages its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and tender option bonds.
Under the 1940 Act, MYF is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its managed assets (50% of its net assets) or preferred equity securities up to 50% of its managed assets (100% of its net assets). MYF may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage
to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, MYF may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the VRDP Shares&#146; governing instruments, counterparties or by
agencies rating the VRDP Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, MYF is not permitted to issue preferred shares if, immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of MYF&#146;s outstanding
preferred shares exceeds 50% of its assets (including the proceeds from the issuance) less liabilities other than borrowings (<I>i.e.</I>, the value of MYF&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred
shares). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Derivatives</I>. MYF may enter into derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them. Derivative transactions that MYF
may enter into and the risks associated with them are described elsewhere in this Offering Memorandum and are also referred to as &#147;Strategic Transactions.&#148; MYF cannot assure you that investments in derivative transactions that have
economic leverage embedded in them will result in a higher return on its Common Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MYF to make
payments, MYF may earmark or segregate cash or liquid assets in an amount at least equal to the current value of the amount then payable by MYF under the terms of such transactions or otherwise cover such transactions in accordance with applicable
interpretations of the staff of the SEC. If the current value of the amount then payable by MYF under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such investments, MYF would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets
having a market value at least equal to such notional amounts, and if the current value of the amount then payable by MYF under the terms of such transactions is represented by the market value of MYF&#146;s current obligations, MYF would segregate
or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such current obligations. To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MYF to deliver particular securities to extinguish MYF&#146;s obligations under such
transactions MYF may &#147;cover&#148; its obligations under such transactions by either (i)&nbsp;owning the securities or collateral underlying such transactions or (ii)&nbsp;having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities or
collateral without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, having earmarked or segregated an appropriate amount of cash or liquid assets). Such earmarking, segregation or cover is intended to provide MYF with
available assets to satisfy its obligations under such transactions. As a result of such earmarking, segregation or cover, MYF&#146;s obligations under such transactions will not be considered senior securities representing indebtedness for purposes
of the 1940 Act, or considered borrowings subject to MYF&#146;s limitations on borrowings discussed above, but may create leverage for MYF. To the extent that MYF&#146;s obligations under such transactions are not so earmarked, segregated or
covered, such obligations may be considered &#147;senior securities representing indebtedness&#148; under the 1940 Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These earmarking, segregation or cover requirements can result in MYF maintaining securities positions it would otherwise liquidate, segregating or earmarking
assets at a time when it might be disadvantageous to do so or otherwise restrict portfolio management. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Borrowings</I>. MYF may also borrow
money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Fund securities. Certain short-term
borrowings (such as for cash management purposes) are not subject to the 1940 Act&#146;s limitations on leverage if (i)&nbsp;repaid within 60 days, and (ii)&nbsp;not in excess of 5% of MYF&#146;s total assets. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Tender Option Bond Transactions</I>. MYF currently leverages its assets through the use of TOB Residuals,
which are derivative interests in municipal bonds. The TOB Residuals in which MYF will invest pay interest or income that, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of such TOB Residuals, is exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. No independent
investigation will be made to confirm the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of the interest or income paid by TOB Residuals held by MYF. Although volatile, TOB Residuals typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the
yields available on fixed rate municipal bonds with comparable credit quality. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Residuals represent beneficial interests in a TOB Trust formed for the
purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds. A TOB Trust typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: TOB Floaters, which are sold to third-party investors, and TOB Residuals, which are generally issued to the
fund(s) that transferred municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. MYF may invest in both TOB Floaters and TOB Residuals. TOB Floaters may have first priority on the cash flow from the municipal bonds held by the TOB Trust and are enhanced with a liquidity
support arrangement from a third-party TOBs Liquidity Provider (defined below) which allows holders to tender their position at par (plus accrued interest). MYF, as a holder of TOB Residuals, is paid the residual cash flow from the TOB Trust. MYF
contributes municipal bonds to the TOB Trust and is paid the cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Floaters, less certain transaction costs, and typically will invest the cash to purchase additional municipal bonds or other
investments permitted by its investment policies. If MYF ever purchases all or a portion of the TOB Floaters sold by the TOB Trust, it may surrender those TOB Floaters together with a proportionate amount of TOB Residuals to the TOB Trust in
exchange for a proportionate amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other BlackRock-advised Funds (as defined below) may contribute
municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which MYF has contributed municipal bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will generally be shared among the funds
ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust typically are high grade municipal bonds.
In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction includes a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a
credit enhancement provider. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and MYF, as a TOB Residual holder, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit
enhancement provider. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The TOB Residuals held by MYF generally provide MYF with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Floaters
to tender their notes to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. Thereafter, MYF may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. As a result, a tender option bond transaction, in effect, creates exposure for MYF to
the entire return of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust, with a net cash investment by MYF that is less than the value of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust. This multiplies the positive or negative impact of the municipal bonds&#146; return
within MYF (thereby creating leverage). The leverage within a TOB Trust depends on the value of the municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust relative to the value of the TOB Floaters it issues. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may invest in highly leveraged TOB Residuals. A TOB Residual generally is considered highly leveraged if the principal amount of the TOB Floaters issued
by the related TOB Trust exceeds 75% of the principal amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The leverage attributable to MYF&#146;s use
of TOB Residuals may be &#147;called away&#148; on relatively short notice and therefore may be less permanent than more traditional forms of leverage. The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of MYF upon the occurrence of termination
events, as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the remarketing agent of the TOB
Floaters and the TOBs Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, the holders of the TOB Floaters would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (<I>i.e.</I>, MYF) whereas in other termination events, the holders of TOB Floaters and the TOB
Residual holders would be paid pro rata. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a TOBs Liquidity Provider that allows the
holders of the TOB Floaters to tender their TOB Floaters in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day (subject to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-</FONT> occurrence of a termination event). The tendered TOB
Floaters are remarketed by a remarketing agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the TOBs Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Floaters. Any loans made by the TOBs Liquidity Provider will be
secured by the purchased TOB Floaters held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may invest in a TOB Trust on either a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> or recourse basis. When MYF invests in TOB Trusts on a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> basis, and the TOBs Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility, the TOBs Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate all or a portion of the municipal bonds held in
the TOB Trust and then fund the balance, if any, of the Liquidation Shortfall. If MYF invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, it will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the TOBs Liquidity Provider pursuant to which MYF is
required to reimburse the TOBs Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, if MYF invests in a recourse TOB Trust, MYF will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple BlackRock-advised
Funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under accounting
rules, Municipal Bonds of MYF that are deposited into a TOB Trust are investments of MYF and are presented on MYF&#146;s Schedule of Investments and outstanding TOB Floaters issued by a TOB Trust are presented as liabilities in MYF&#146;s Statement
of Assets and Liabilities. Interest income from the underlying Municipal Bonds is recorded by MYF on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB Floaters and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee and other
services to a TOB Trust are reported as expenses of MYF. In addition, under accounting rules, loans made to a TOB Trust sponsored by MYF may be presented as loans of MYF in MYF&#146;s financial statements even if there is no recourse to MYF&#146;s
assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For TOB Floaters, generally, the interest rate earned will be based upon the market rates for municipal bonds with maturities or remarketing
provisions that are comparable in duration to the periodic interval of the tender option. Since the tender option feature has a shorter term than the final maturity or first call date of the underlying municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust, the
holder of the TOB Floaters relies upon the terms of the agreement with the financial institution furnishing the liquidity facility as well as the credit strength of that institution. The perceived reliability and creditworthiness, of many major
financial institutions, some of which sponsor and/or provide liquidity support to TOB Trusts increases the risk associated with TOB Floaters. This in turn may reduce the desirability of TOB Floaters as investments, which could impair the viability
or availability of TOB Trusts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of TOB Residuals will require MYF to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to any TOB Floaters,
plus any accrued but unpaid interest due on the TOB Floaters, issued by TOB Trusts sponsored by, or on behalf of, MYF that are not owned by MYF. The use of TOB Residuals may also require MYF to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal
to loans provided by the TOBs Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Floaters. MYF reserves the right to modify its asset segregation policies in the future to the extent that such changes are in accordance with applicable
regulations or interpretations. Future regulatory requirements or SEC guidance may necessitate more onerous contractual or regulatory requirements, which may increase the costs or reduce the degree of potential economic benefits of TOB Trust
transactions or limit MYF&#146;s ability to enter into or manage TOB Trust transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See, &#147;Risk Factors&#151;General Risks of Investing in
MYF&#151;Tender Option Bond Risk&#148; for a description of the risks involved with a TOB issuer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Reverse Repurchase Agreements</I>. MYF may enter
into reverse repurchase agreements with respect to its portfolio investments subject to the investment restrictions set forth herein. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of securities held by MYF with an agreement by MYF to repurchase the
securities at an agreed upon price, date and interest payment. At the time MYF enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it may establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing cash and/or liquid assets having a value not
less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If MYF establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a reverse repurchase agreement will not be considered a senior security under the 1940 Act
and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by MYF; however, under certain circumstances in which MYF does not </P>
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establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such reverse repurchase agreement will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of MYF&#146;s
limitation on borrowings discussed above. The use by MYF of reverse repurchase agreements involves many of the same risks of leverage since the proceeds derived from such reverse repurchase agreements may be invested in additional securities.
Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities acquired in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline below the price of the securities MYF has sold but is obligated to repurchase. Also,
reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities retained in lieu of sale by MYF in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline in price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, such buyer or its trustee or receiver may receive
an extension of time to determine whether to enforce MYF&#146;s obligation to repurchase the securities and MYF&#146;s use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, MYF would bear
the risk of loss to the extent that the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement are less than the value of the securities subject to such agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF also may effect simultaneous purchase and sale transactions that are known as &#147;sale-buybacks.&#148; A sale-buyback is similar to a reverse repurchase
agreement, except that in a sale-buyback, the counterparty that purchases the security is entitled to receive any principal or interest payments made on the underlying security pending settlement of MYF&#146;s repurchase of the underlying security.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Transactions </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may purchase and sell
futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions and swap contracts (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps) and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and OTC put and call options on securities and swap contracts,
financial indices and futures contracts and use other derivative instruments or management techniques. These Strategic Transactions may be used for duration management and other risk management purposes, subject to MYF&#146;s investment
restrictions. While MYF&#146;s use of Strategic Transactions is intended to reduce the volatility of the net asset value of MYF&#146;s Common Shares, the net asset value of MYF&#146;s Common Shares will fluctuate. No assurance can be given that
MYF&#146;s Strategic Transactions will be effective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There is no particular strategy that requires use of one technique rather than another as the
decision to use any particular strategy or instrument is a function of market conditions and the composition of the portfolio. The ability of MYF to use Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to
predict pertinent market movements as well as sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. Strategic Transactions subject MYF to the risk that, if the Investment Advisor incorrectly forecasts market values, interest rates
or other applicable factors, MYF&#146;s performance could suffer. Certain of these Strategic Transactions, such as investments in inverse floating rate securities and credit default swaps, may provide investment leverage to MYF&#146;s portfolio. MYF
is not required to use derivatives or other portfolio strategies to seek to hedge its portfolio and may choose not to do so. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of Strategic
Transactions may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require MYF to sell or purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation MYF can
realize on an investment or may cause MYF to hold a security that it might otherwise sell. In addition, because of the leveraged nature of the Common Shares, Strategic Transactions will result in a larger impact on the net asset value of the Common
Shares than would be the case if the Common Shares were not leveraged. Furthermore, MYF may only engage in Strategic Transactions from time to time and may not necessarily be engaging in hedging activities when movements in interest rates occur.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Inasmuch as any obligations of MYF that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated or earmarked liquid assets or
offsetting transactions, MYF and the Investment Advisor believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat such transactions as being subject to its borrowing restrictions. Additionally, segregated or
earmarked liquid assets, amounts paid by MYF as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise available to MYF for investment purposes. For so long as the VRDP Shares are rated by
a rating agency, MYF&#146;s use of options and certain financial futures and options thereon will be subject to such rating agency&#146;s guidelines and limitations on such transactions. In order to maintain ratings on the VRDP Shares from one or
more rating agencies, MYF may be required to limit its use of Strategic Transactions in accordance with the specified guidelines of the applicable rating agencies. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain federal income tax requirements may restrict or affect the ability of MYF to engage in Strategic
Transactions. In addition, the use of certain Strategic Transactions may give rise to taxable income and have certain other consequences. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put and Call
Options on Securities and Indices</I>. MYF may purchase and sell put and call options on securities and indices. A put option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell and the writer the obligation to buy the underlying security at the
exercise price during the option period. MYF may also purchase and sell options on bond indices (&#147;index options&#148;). Index options are similar to options on securities except that, rather than taking or making delivery of securities
underlying the option at a specified price upon exercise, an index option gives the holder the right to receive cash upon exercise of the option if the level of the bond index upon which the option is based is greater, in the case of a call, or
less, in the case of a put, than the exercise price of the option. The purchase of a put option on a debt security could protect MYF&#146;s holdings in a security or a number of securities against a substantial decline in the market value. A call
option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy and the seller the obligation to sell the underlying security or index at the exercise price during the option period or for a specified period prior to a fixed date. The purchase of a call
option on a security could protect MYF against an increase in the price of a security that it intended to purchase in the future. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Writing Covered Call
Options</I>. MYF is authorized to write (<I>i.e.</I>, sell) covered call options with respect to Municipal Bonds it owns, thereby giving the holder of the option the right to buy the underlying security covered by the option from MYF at the stated
exercise price until the option expires. MYF writes only covered call options, which means that so long as MYF is obligated as the writer of a call option, it will own the underlying securities subject to the option. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF receives a premium from writing a call option, which increases MYF&#146;s return on the underlying security in the event the option expires unexercised or
is closed out at a profit. By writing a call, MYF limits its opportunity to pro fit from an increase in the market value of the underlying security above the exercise price of the option for as long as MYF&#146;s obligation as a writer continues.
Covered call options serve as a partial hedge against a decline in the price of the underlying security. MYF may engage in closing transactions in order to terminate outstanding options that it has written. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Additional Information About Options</I>. MYF&#146;s ability to close out its position as a purchaser or seller of an exchange-listed put or call option is
dependent upon the existence of a liquid secondary market on option exchanges. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange are: (i)&nbsp;insufficient trading interest in certain options;
(ii)&nbsp;restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii)&nbsp;trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying securities; (iv)&nbsp;interruption of the normal
operations on an exchange; (v)&nbsp;inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to handle current trading volume; or (vi)&nbsp;a decision by one or more exchanges to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of
options), in which event the secondary market on that exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange that had been listed by the OCC as a result of trades on that exchange would
generally continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. OTC options are purchased from or sold to dealers, financial institutions or other counterparties which have entered into direct agreements with MYF. With OTC options, such
variables as expiration date, exercise price and premium will be agreed upon between MYF and the counterparty, without the intermediation of a third party such as the OCC. If the counterparty fails to make or take delivery of the securities
underlying an option it has written, or otherwise settle the transaction in accordance with the terms of that option as written, MYF would lose the premium paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the transaction. OTC options and
assets used to cover OTC options written by MYF are considered by the staff of the SEC to be illiquid. The illiquidity of such options or assets may prevent a successful sale of such options or assets, result in a delay of sale, or reduce the amount
of proceeds that might otherwise be realized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may engage in options and futures transactions on exchanges and options in the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> markets. MYF will only enter into OTC options with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such
transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The hours of trading for options on debt securities may not conform to the hours during which the underlying securities are traded. To the
extent that the option markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Financial Futures Transactions and Options</I>. MYF is authorized to purchase and sell certain exchange traded
financial futures contracts (&#147;financial futures contracts&#148;) in order to hedge its investments against declines in value, and to hedge against increases in the cost of securities it intends to purchase or to seek to enhance MYF&#146;s
return. However, any transactions involving financial futures or options (including puts and calls associated therewith) will be in accordance with MYF&#146;s investment policies and limitations. A financial futures contract obligates the seller of
a contract to deliver and the purchaser of a contract to take delivery of the type of financial instrument covered by the contract, or in the case of index-based futures contracts to make and accept a cash settlement, at a specific future time for a
specified price. To hedge its portfolio, MYF may take an investment position in a futures contract which will move in the opposite direction from the portfolio position being hedged. A sale of financial futures contracts may provide a hedge against
a decline in the value of portfolio securities because such depreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the financial futures contracts. A purchase of financial futures contracts may provide a
hedge against an increase in the cost of securities intended to be purchased because such appreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the futures contracts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions, if any, of net long-term capital gains from certain transactions in futures or options are taxable at long-term capital gains rates for U.S.
federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Contracts</I>. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security or, in the case
of an index- based futures contract, to make and accept a cash settlement for a set price on a future date. A majority of transactions in futures contracts, however, do not result in the actual delivery of the underlying instrument or cash
settlement, but are settled through liquidation, <I>i.e.</I>, by entering into an offsetting transaction. Futures contracts have been designed by boards of trade which have been designated &#147;contracts markets&#148; by the CFTC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purchase or sale of a futures contract differs from the purchase or sale of a security in that no price or premium is paid or received. Instead, an amount
of cash or securities acceptable to the broker and the relevant contract market, which varies, but is generally about 5% of the contract amount, must be deposited with the broker. This amount is known as &#147;initial margin&#148; and represents a
&#147;good faith&#148; deposit assuring the performance of both the purchaser and seller under the futures contract. Subsequent payments to and from the broker, called &#147;variation margin,&#148; are required to be made on a daily basis as the
price of the futures contract fluctuates making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as &#147;marking to the market.&#148; At any time prior to the settlement date of the futures contract, the
position may be closed out by taking an opposite position that will operate to terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid to or released by the
broker and the purchaser realizes a loss or gain. In addition, a nominal commission is paid on each completed sale transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may also purchase and
sell financial futures contracts on U.S. Government securities as a hedge against adverse changes in interest rates as described below. With respect to U.S. Government securities, currently there are financial futures contracts based on long-term
U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Treasury notes, Government National Mortgage Association (&#147;GNMA&#148;) Certificates and three-month U.S. Treasury bills. MYF may purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts on U.S. Government
securities and purchase and sell Municipal Bond Index futures contracts in connection with its hedging strategies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF also may engage in other futures
contracts transactions such as futures contracts on other municipal bond indices that may become available if the Investment Advisor should determine that there is normally a sufficient correlation between the prices of such futures contracts and
the Municipal Bonds in which MYF invests to make such hedging appropriate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Strategies</I>. MYF may sell a financial futures contract
(<I>i.e.</I>, assume a short position) in anticipation of a decline in the value of its investments resulting from an increase in interest rates or otherwise. The risk of decline could be reduced without employing futures as a hedge by selling
investments and either reinvesting the proceeds in securities with shorter maturities or by holding assets in cash. This strategy, however, entails increased transaction costs in the form of dealer spreads and typically would reduce the average
yield of MYF&#146;s portfolio securities as a result of the shortening of maturities. The sale of futures contracts provides an alternative means of hedging against declines in the value of its investments. As such values decline, the value of
MYF&#146;s positions in the futures contracts will tend to increase, thus offsetting all or a portion of the depreciation in the market value of MYF&#146;s investments that are being hedged. While MYF will incur commission expenses in selling and
closing out futures positions, commissions on </P>
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futures transactions are typically lower than transaction costs incurred in the purchase and sale of MYF&#146;s investments being hedged. In addition, the ability of MYF to trade in the
standardized contracts available in the futures markets may offer a more effective defensive position than a program to reduce the average maturity of the portfolio securities due to the unique and varied credit and technical characteristics of the
instruments available to MYF. Employing futures as a hedge also may permit MYF to assume a defensive posture without reducing the yield on its investments beyond any amounts required to engage in futures trading. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When MYF intends to purchase a security, MYF may purchase futures contracts as a hedge against any increase in the cost of such security resulting from a
decrease in interest rates or otherwise, that may occur before such purchase can be effected. Subject to the degree of correlation between such securities and the futures contracts, subsequent increases in the cost of such securities should be
reflected in the value of the futures held by MYF. As such purchases are made, an equivalent amount of futures contracts will be closed out. Due to changing market conditions and interest rate forecasts, however, a futures position may be terminated
without a corresponding purchase of portfolio securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Call Options on Futures Contracts</I>. MYF may also purchase and sell exchange traded call
and put options on financial futures contracts. The purchase of a call option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a call option on an individual security. Depending on the pricing of the option compared to either the futures
contract upon which it is based or the price of the underlying securities, it may or may not be less risky than ownership of the futures contract or underlying securities. Like the purchase of a futures contract, MYF may purchase a call option on a
futures contract to hedge against a market advance when MYF is not fully invested. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a call option on a futures contract constitutes a
partial hedge against declining prices of the securities which are deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is below the exercise price, MYF will retain the full amount of the option premium, which
provides a partial hedge against any decline that may have occurred in MYF&#146;s portfolio holdings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put Options on Futures Contracts</I>. The
purchase of a put option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a protective put option on portfolio securities. MYF may purchase a put option on a futures contract to hedge MYF&#146;s portfolio against the risk of rising interest
rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a put option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against increasing prices of the securities which are deliverable
upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is higher than the exercise price, MYF will retain the full amount of the option premium, which provides a partial hedge against any increase in the price of securities which
MYF intends to purchase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writer of an option on a futures contract is required to deposit initial and variation margin pursuant to requirements
similar to those applicable to futures contracts. Premiums received from the writing of an option will be included in initial margin. The writing of an option on a futures contract involves risks similar to those relating to futures contracts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The CFTC subjects advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund that is advised by the investment adviser either
(i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets itself as providing investment exposure to such
instruments. To the extent MYF uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a &#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, the Investment Advisor has
claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Investment Advisor is not, therefore, subject to registration or
regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of MYF. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Counterparty Credit Standards</I>. To the extent that MYF engages
in principal transactions, including, but not limited to, OTC options, forward currency transactions, swap transactions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and the purchase and sale of bonds and other fixed income securities, it must rely
on the creditworthiness of its counterparties under such transactions. In certain instances, the credit risk of a counterparty is increased by the lack of a central clearing house for certain transactions, including certain swap contracts. In the
event of the insolvency of a counterparty, MYF may not be able to recover its assets, in full or at all, during the insolvency process. Counterparties to investments may have no obligation to make markets in such investments and may have the ability
to apply essentially discretionary margin and credit requirements. Similarly, MYF will be subject to the risk of </P>
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bankruptcy of, or the inability or refusal to perform with respect to such investments by, the counterparties with which it deals. The Investment Advisor will seek to minimize MYF&#146;s exposure
to counterparty risk by entering into such transactions with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time it enters into the transaction. Certain option transactions and Strategic Transactions may require MYF to
provide collateral to secure its performance obligations under a contract, which would also entail counterparty credit risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Investment Policies
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF has adopted certain other policies as set forth below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Investments </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may invest in short-term <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> and taxable securities subject to the limitations set forth above. The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market securities may include municipal notes, municipal commercial paper,
Municipal Bonds with a remaining maturity of less than one year, variable rate demand notes and participations therein. Municipal notes include tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, revenue anticipation notes and grant anticipation notes.
Anticipation notes are sold as interim financing in anticipation of tax collection, bond sales, government grants or revenue receipts. Municipal commercial paper refers to short-term unsecured promissory notes generally issued to finance short-term
credit needs. The taxable money market securities in which MYF may invest as Temporary Investments consist of U.S. Government securities, U.S. Government agency securities, domestic bank or savings institution certificates of deposit and
bankers&#146; acceptances, short-term corporate debt securities such as commercial paper and repurchase agreements. These Temporary Investments must have a stated maturity not in excess of one year from the date of purchase. MYF may not invest in
any security issued by a commercial bank or a savings institution unless the bank or institution is organized and operating in the United States, has total assets of at least one billion dollars and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (&#147;FDIC&#148;), except that up to 10% of total assets may be invested in certificates of deposit of smaller institutions if such certificates are fully insured by the FDIC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Short-term taxable fixed income investments include, without limitation, the following: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government securities, including bills, notes and bonds differing as to maturity and rates of interest that
are either issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or by U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities. U.S. Government securities include securities issued by (a)&nbsp;the Federal Housing Administration, Farmers Home Administration, Export-Import
Bank of the United States, Small Business Administration, and the Government National Mortgage Association, whose securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States; (b)&nbsp;the Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Intermediate
Credit Banks, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, whose securities are supported by the right of the agency to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (c)&nbsp;the Federal National Mortgage Association, whose securities are supported by the discretionary
authority of the U.S. Government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; and (d)&nbsp;the Student Loan Marketing Association, whose securities are supported only by its credit. While the U.S. Government provides financial
support to such U.S. Government-sponsored agencies or instrumentalities, no assurance can be given that it always will do so since it is not so obligated by law. The U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities do not guarantee the market
value of their securities. Consequently, the value of such securities may fluctuate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit
issued against funds deposited in a bank or a savings and loan association. Such certificates are for a definite period of time, earn a specified rate of return, and are normally negotiable. The issuer of a certificate of deposit agrees to pay the
amount deposited plus interest to the bearer of the certificate on the date specified thereon. Certificates of deposit purchased by MYF may not be fully insured by the FDIC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase agreements, which involve purchases of debt securities. At the time MYF purchases securities pursuant to
a repurchase agreement, it simultaneously agrees to resell and redeliver such securities to the seller, who also simultaneously agrees to buy back the securities at a fixed price and time. This assures a predetermined yield for MYF during its
holding period, since the resale price is always greater than the purchase price and reflects an agreed-upon market rate. Such actions afford an opportunity for MYF to invest temporarily available cash. MYF may enter into repurchase agreements only
with respect to obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; certificates of deposit; or bankers&#146; acceptances in which MYF may invest. Repurchase agreements may be considered loans to the seller, collateralized by the
underlying securities. The risk to MYF is limited to the ability </P>
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of the seller to pay the agreed-upon sum on the repurchase date; in the event of default, the repurchase agreement provides that MYF is entitled to sell the underlying collateral. If the value of
the collateral declines after the agreement is entered into, and if the seller defaults under a repurchase agreement when the value of the underlying collateral is less than the repurchase price, MYF could incur a loss of both principal and
interest. The Investment Advisor monitors the value of the collateral at the time the action is entered into and at all times during the term of the repurchase agreement. The Investment Advisor does so in an effort to determine that the value of the
collateral always equals or exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price to be paid to MYF. If the seller were to be subject to a federal bankruptcy proceeding, the ability of MYF to liquidate the collateral could be delayed or impaired because of
certain provisions of the bankruptcy laws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial paper, which consists of short-term unsecured promissory
notes, including variable rate master demand notes issued by corporations to finance their current operations. Master demand notes are direct lending arrangements between MYF and a corporation. There is no secondary market for such notes. However,
they are redeemable by MYF at any time. The Investment Advisor will consider the financial condition of the corporation (e.g., earning power, cash flow and other liquidity ratios) and will continuously monitor the corporation&#146;s ability to meet
all of its financial obligations, because MYF&#146;s liquidity might be impaired if the corporation were unable to pay principal and interest on demand. Investments in commercial paper will be limited to commercial paper rated in the highest
categories by a major rating agency and which mature within one year of the date of purchase or carry a variable or floating rate of interest. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Short-term
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> fixed income securities are securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and mature within three years or less from the date of issuance. Short-term
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> fixed income securities include, without limitation, the following: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bond Anticipation
Notes (&#148;BANs&#148;) are usually general obligations of state and local governmental issuers which are sold to obtain interim financing for projects that will eventually be funded through the sale of long-term debt obligations or bonds. The
ability of an issuer to meet its obligations on its BANs is primarily dependent on the issuer&#146;s access to the long-term municipal bond market and the likelihood that the proceeds of such bond sales will be used to pay the principal and interest
on the BANs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tax Anticipation Notes (&#147;TANs&#148;) are issued by state and local governments to finance the current operations of
such governments. Repayment is generally to be derived from specific future tax revenues. TANs are usually general obligations of the issuer. A weakness in an issuer&#146;s capacity to raise taxes due to, among other things, a decline in its tax
base or a rise in delinquencies could adversely affect the issuer&#146;s ability to meet its obligations on outstanding TANs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Revenue
Anticipation Notes (&#147;RANs&#148;) are issued by governments or governmental bodies with the expectation that future revenues from a designated source will be used to repay the notes. In general, they also constitute general obligations of the
issuer. A decline in the receipt of projected revenues, such as anticipated revenues from another level of government, could adversely affect an issuer&#146;s ability to meet its obligations on outstanding RANs. In addition, the possibility that the
revenues would, when received, be used to meet other obligations could affect the ability of the issuer to pay the principal and interest on RANs. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Construction Loan Notes are issued to provide construction financing for specific projects. Frequently, these notes are redeemed with funds
obtained from the Federal Housing Administration. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bank Notes are notes issued by local government bodies and agencies to commercial banks
as evidence of borrowings. The purposes for which the notes are issued are varied but they are frequently issued to meet short-term working capital or capital-project needs. These notes may have risks similar to the risks associated with TANs and
RANs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Commercial Paper (&#147;municipal paper&#148;) represents very short-term
unsecured, negotiable promissory notes, issued by states, municipalities and their agencies. Payment of principal and interest on issues of municipal paper may be made from various sources, to the extent the funds are available therefrom. Maturities
on municipal paper generally will be shorter than the maturities of TANs, BANs or RANs. There is a limited secondary market for issues of municipal paper. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain municipal bonds may carry variable or floating rates of interest whereby the rate of interest is not
fixed but varies with changes in specified market rates or indices, such as a bank prime rate or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market indices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While the various types of notes described above as a group represent the major portion of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> note market,
other types of notes are available in the marketplace and MYF may invest in such other types of notes to the extent permitted under its investment objective, policies and limitations. Such notes may be issued for different purposes and may be
secured differently from those mentioned above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interest Rate Swap Transactions </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order to seek to hedge the value of MYF against interest rate fluctuations, to hedge against increases in MYF&#146;s costs associated with the dividend
payments on any preferred shares, including the VRDP Shares, or to seek to increase MYF&#146;s return, MYF may enter into interest rate swap transactions such as Municipal Market Data AAA Cash Curve swaps (&#147;MMD Swaps&#148;) or Securities
Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index swaps (&#147;SIFMA Swaps&#148;). To the extent that MYF enters into these transactions, MYF expects to do so primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or
portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities MYF anticipates purchasing at a later date. MYF may enter into these transactions primarily as a hedge or for duration or risk
management rather than as a speculative investment. However, MYF also may invest in MMD Swaps and SIFMA Swaps to seek to enhance return or gain or to increase MYF&#146;s yield, for example, during periods of steep interest rate yield curves
(<I>i.e.</I>, wide differences between short- term and long-term interest rates). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may purchase and sell SIFMA Swaps in the SIFMA swap market. In a
SIFMA Swap, MYF exchanges with another party their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (e.g., an exchange of fixed rate payments for floating rate payments linked to the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index). Because the underlying index is a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> index, SIFMA Swaps may reduce cross- market risks incurred by MYF and increase MYF&#146;s ability to hedge effectively. SIFMA Swaps are typically quoted for the entire yield curve, beginning with a seven
day floating rate index out to 30 years. The duration of a SIFMA Swap is approximately equal to the duration of a fixed-rate Municipal Bond with the same attributes as the swap (e.g., coupon, maturity, call feature). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may also purchase and sell MMD Swaps, also known as MMD rate locks. An MMD Swap permits MYF to lock in a specified municipal interest rate for a portion
of its portfolio to preserve a return on a particular investment or a portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities to be purchased at a later date. By using an MMD Swap,
MYF can create a synthetic long or short position, allowing MYF to select the most attractive part of the yield curve. An MMD Swap is a contract between MYF and an MMD Swap provider pursuant to which the parties agree to make payments to each other
on a notional amount, contingent upon whether the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above or below a specified level on the expiration date of the contract. For example, if MYF buys an MMD Swap and the Municipal Market Data AAA
General Obligation Scale is below the specified level on the expiration date, the counterparty to the contract will make a payment to MYF equal to the specified level minus the actual level, multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. If the
Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above the specified level on the expiration date, MYF will make a payment to the counterparty equal to the actual level minus the specified level, multiplied by the notional amount of the
contract. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with investments in SIFMA and MMD Swaps, there is a risk that municipal yields will move in the opposite direction than
anticipated by MYF, which would cause MYF to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect MYF&#146;s performance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF
has no obligation to enter into SIFMA Swaps or MMD Swaps and may elect not to do so. The net amount of the excess, if any, of MYF&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and
MYF will segregate or designate on its books and records liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to the accrued excess. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If there
is a default by the other party to an uncleared interest rate swap transaction, generally MYF will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. With respect to interest rate swap transactions cleared through a
central clearing counterparty, a clearing organization will be substituted for the </P>
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counterparty and will guarantee the parties&#146; performance under the swap agreement. However, there can be no assurances that the clearing organization will satisfy its obligation to MYF or
that MYF would be able to recover the full amount of assets deposited on its behalf with the clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or MYF&#146;s clearing broker. Certain U.S. federal income tax requirements
may limit MYF&#146;s ability to engage in interest rate swaps. Distributions attributable to transactions in interest rate swaps generally will be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Credit Default Swap Agreements </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may enter into credit
default swap agreements for hedging purposes or to seek to increase its return. The credit default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by MYF. The protection &#147;buyer&#148; in a
credit default contract may be obligated to pay the protection &#147;seller&#148; an upfront or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event
occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the &#147;par value&#148; (full notional value) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required
to deliver the related net cash amount (the difference between the market value of the reference obligation and its par value), if the swap is cash settled. MYF may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If MYF is a buyer and no credit
event occurs, MYF may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of
deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller, MYF generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap, which typically is between six
(6)&nbsp;months and three years, provided that there is no credit event. If a credit event occurs, generally the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the
reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As the seller, MYF would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, MYF would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the
swap. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit default swap agreements involve greater risks than if MYF had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general
market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risks. MYF will enter into credit default swap agreements only with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they
enter into such transactions. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation
received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. MYF&#146;s obligations under a credit default swap
agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to MYF). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF will at all times segregate or designate on its books and records in
connection with each such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to MYF&#146;s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed by MYF to any counterparty) on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). If MYF is a seller of protection in a credit default swap transaction, it will segregate or
designate on its books and records in connection with such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the full notional amount of the contract. Such segregation or designation will ensure that MYF has assets available to
satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of MYF&#146;s portfolio. Such segregation or designation will not limit MYF&#146;s exposure to loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>VRDOs and Participating VRDOs </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDOs are <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and right of demand on the part of the holder thereof to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued
interest upon a short notice period not to exceed seven (7)&nbsp;days. There is, however, the possibility that because of default or insolvency the demand feature of VRDOs and Participating VRDOs may not be honored. The interest rates are adjustable
at intervals (ranging from daily to up to one year) to some prevailing market rate for similar investments, such adjustment formula being calculated to maintain the market value of the VRDOs, at approximately the par value of the VRDOs on the
adjustment date. The adjustments typically are based upon the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index </P>
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or some other appropriate interest rate adjustment index. MYF may invest in all types of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> instruments currently outstanding or to be issued in
the future which satisfy its short-term maturity and quality standards. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Participating VRDOs provide MYF with a specified undivided interest (up to 100%)
of the underlying obligation and the right to demand payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest on the Participating VRDOs from the financial institution upon a specified number of days&#146; notice, not to exceed seven
(7)&nbsp;days. In addition, the Participating VRDO is backed by an irrevocable letter of credit or guaranty of the financial institution. MYF would have an undivided interest in the underlying obligation and thus participate on the same basis as the
financial institution in such obligation except that the financial institution typically retains fees out of the interest paid on the obligation for servicing the obligation, providing the letter of credit and issuing the repurchase commitment. MYF
has been advised by its counsel that MYF should be entitled to treat the income received on Participating VRDOs as interest from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations as long as MYF does not invest more than 20% of its total
assets in such investments and certain other conditions are met. It is contemplated that MYF will not invest more than 20% of its assets in Participating VRDOs. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Temporary Investments, VRDOs and Participating VRDOs in which MYF may invest will be in the following rating categories at the time of purchase: <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-1/VMIG-1</FONT></FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3/VMIG-3</FONT></FONT> for notes and VRDOs and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for commercial paper (as determined by Moody&#146;s), <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1</FONT> through
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for notes and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for VRDOs and commercial paper (as determined by S&amp;P), or F1 through F3 for notes, VRDOs
and commercial paper (as determined by Fitch). Temporary Investments, if not rated, must be of comparable quality in the opinion of the Investment Advisor. In addition, MYF reserves the right to invest temporarily a greater portion of its assets in
Temporary Investments for defensive purposes, when, in the judgment of the Investment Advisor, market conditions warrant. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Repurchase Agreements
</I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF may invest in securities pursuant to repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements may be entered into only with a member bank of the Federal
Reserve System or a primary dealer or an affiliate thereof, in U.S. Government securities. A repurchase agreement is a contractual agreement whereby the seller of securities agrees to repurchase the same security at a specified price on a future
date agreed upon by the parties. The agreed-upon repurchase price determines the yield during MYF&#146;s holding period. Repurchase agreements are considered to be loans collateralized by the underlying security that is the subject of the repurchase
contract. The risk to MYF is limited to the ability of the issuer to pay the agreed-upon repurchase price on the delivery date; however, although the value of the underlying collateral at the time the transaction is entered into always equals or
exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price, if the value of the collateral declines there is a risk of loss of both principal and interest. In the event of default, the collateral may be sold but MYF might incur a loss if the value of the collateral
declines, and might incur disposition costs or experience delays in connection with liquidating the collateral. In addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization upon the collateral by MYF
may be delayed or limited. The Investment Advisor will monitor the value of the collateral at the time the transaction is entered into and throughout the term of the repurchase agreement in an effort to determine that such value always equals or
exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price. In the event the value of the collateral declines below the repurchase price, the Investment Advisor will demand additional collateral from the issuer to increase the value of the collateral to at least that
of the repurchase price, including interest. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, for federal income tax purposes, repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized loans
secured by the securities &#147;sold.&#148; Therefore, amounts earned under such agreements will not be considered tax exempt interest. The treatment of purchase and sales contracts is less certain. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U><A NAME="tx62466_31"></A>MEN&#146;s Investment Objectives and Policies </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Objective and Policies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN&#146;s investment
objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. MEN seeks to achieve its investment objective by
investing at least 80% of an aggregate of MEN&#146;s net assets (including proceeds </P>
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from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by or on behalf of states, territories and
possessions of the United States and their political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, each of which pays interest that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is excludable from gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes
(except that the interest may be includable in taxable income for purposes of the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax) (&#147;Municipal Bonds&#148;). MEN may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
MEN&#146;s investment objective and its policy of investing at least 80% of an aggregate of MEN&#146;s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred stock) and the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes, in Municipal
Bonds are fundamental policies that may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of MEN (as defined in the 1940 Act). There can be no assurance that MEN&#146;s investment objective will be realized. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may invest in certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities classified as &#147;private activity bonds&#148; (or industrial
development bonds, under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-1986</FONT> law) (&#147;PABs&#148;) (in general, bonds that benefit nongovernmental entities) that may subject certain investors in MEN to an alternative minimum tax. The percentage of
MEN&#146;s total assets invested in PABs will vary from time to time. MEN also will not invest more than 25% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of each investment) in Municipal Bonds whose issuers are located in the same state.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under normal market conditions, MEN expects to invest primarily in a portfolio of long-term Municipal Bonds that are commonly referred to as
&#147;investment grade&#148; securities, which are obligations rated within the four highest quality ratings as determined by either Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;) (currently Aaa, Aa, A and Baa), S&amp;P Global
Ratings (&#147;S&amp;P&#148;) (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB) or Fitch Ratings (&#147;Fitch&#148;) (currently AAA, AA, A and BBB), or, if unrated, are deemed to be of comparable quality by the Investment Advisor, at the time of investment. In the
case of short-term notes, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1+</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-1</FONT> through <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1+</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch. In the case of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> commercial
paper, the investment grade rating categories are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1+</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1+</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch. Obligations ranked in the lowest investment grade rating category (BBB, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for S&amp;P; Baa, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-3</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for Moody&#146;s; and BBB and <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for Fitch), while considered &#147;investment grade,&#148; may have certain speculative characteristics. There may be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-categories</FONT> or gradations indicating relative
standing within the rating categories set forth above. In assessing the quality of Municipal Bonds with respect to the foregoing requirements, the Investment Advisor takes into account the nature of any letters of credit or similar credit
enhancement to which particular Municipal Bonds are entitled and the creditworthiness of the financial institution which provided such credit enhancement. Insurance is expected to protect MEN against losses caused by a bond issuer&#146;s failure to
make interest or principal payments. However, insurance does not protect MEN or its stockholders against losses caused by declines in a bond&#146;s market value. If a bond&#146;s insurer fails to fulfill its obligations or loses its credit rating,
the value of the bond could drop. If unrated, such securities will possess creditworthiness comparable, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, to other obligations in which MEN may invest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, or are considered by the Investment Advisor to be of
comparable quality, at the time of purchase, subject to MEN&#146;s other investment policies. Such securities, sometimes referred to as &#147;high yield&#148; or &#147;junk&#148; bonds, are predominantly speculative with respect to the capacity to
pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the security and generally involve a greater volatility of price than securities in higher rating categories. MEN does not intend to purchase Municipal Bonds that are in default or
which the Investment Advisor believes will soon be in default. Below investment grade securities and comparable unrated securities involve substantial risk of loss, are considered speculative with respect to the issuer&#146;s ability to pay interest
and any required redemption or principal payments and are susceptible to default or decline in market value due to adverse economic and business developments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All percentage and ratings limitations on securities in which MEN may invest apply at the time of making an investment and shall not be considered violated as
a result of subsequent market movements or if an investment rating is subsequently downgraded to a rating that would have precluded MEN&#146;s initial investment in such security. In the event that MEN disposes of a portfolio security subsequent to
its being downgraded, MEN may experience a greater risk of loss than if such security had been sold prior to such downgrade. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under normal market
conditions, MEN intends to invest primarily in long-term Municipal Bonds with maturities of more than ten years at the time of investment. However, MEN also may invest in intermediate term Municipal Bonds with maturities of between three years and
ten years. MEN also may invest from time to time in short-term Municipal </P>
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Bonds with maturities of less than three years. The average maturity of MEN&#146;s portfolio securities will vary based upon the Investment Advisor&#146;s assessment of economic and market
conditions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The net asset value of the shares of common stock of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company, such as MEN,
which invests primarily in fixed income securities, changes as the general levels of interest rates fluctuate. When interest rates decline, the value of a fixed income portfolio can be expected to rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, the
value of a fixed income portfolio can be expected to decline. Prices of longer term securities generally fluctuate more in response to interest rate changes than do shorter term securities. These changes in net asset value are likely to be greater
in the case of a fund having a leveraged capital structure, such as MEN. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For temporary periods or to provide liquidity, MEN has the authority to invest
as much as 20% of its total assets in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> and taxable money market obligations with a maturity of one year or less (such short-term obligations being referred to herein as &#147;Temporary
Investments&#148;). In addition, MEN reserves the right as a defensive measure to invest temporarily a greater portion of its assets in Temporary Investments, when, in the opinion of the Investment Advisor, prevailing market or financial conditions
warrant. Taxable money market obligations will yield taxable income. MEN also may invest in variable rate demand obligations (&#147;VRDOs&#148;) and VRDOs in the form of participation interests (&#147;Participating VRDOs&#148;) in variable rate <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations held by a financial institution. See &#147;Other Investment Policies&#151;Temporary Investments.&#148; MEN&#146;s hedging strategies, which are described in more detail under &#147;Strategic
Transactions&#151; Financial Futures Transactions and Options,&#148; are not fundamental policies and may be modified by the Board of Directors of MEN without the approval of MEN&#146;s stockholders. MEN is also authorized to invest in indexed and
inverse floating rate obligations for hedging purposes and to seek to enhance return. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may invest in securities not issued by or on behalf of a state
or territory or by an agency or instrumentality thereof, if MEN receives an opinion of counsel to the issuer that such securities pay interest that is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Non-</FONT> Municipal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities&#148;). <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities
could include trust certificates, partnership interests or other instruments evidencing interest in one or more long-term Municipal Bonds. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT>
Securities also may include securities issued by other investment companies that invest in Municipal Bonds, to the extent such investments are permitted by MEN&#146;s investment restrictions and applicable law.
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Municipal</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Securities are subject to the same risks associated with an investment in Municipal Bonds as well as many of the risks associated with
investments in derivatives. If the Internal Revenue Service were to issue any adverse ruling or take an adverse position with respect to the taxation on these types of securities, there is a risk that the interest paid on such securities would be
deemed taxable at the federal level. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN ordinarily does not intend to realize significant investment income not exempt from regular U.S. federal income
tax. From time to time, MEN may realize taxable capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal tax legislation may limit the types and volume of bonds the interest on which
qualifies for a U.S. federal income tax exemption. As a result, current legislation and legislation that may be enacted in the future may affect the availability of Municipal Bonds for investment by MEN. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Municipal Bonds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;The Acquiring
Fund&#146;s Investments&#151;Description of Municipal Bonds&#148; for additional information regarding the types of Municipal Bonds in which MEN invests. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Leverage </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the
yield and net asset value of its Common Shares. However, this objective cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. MEN currently leverages its assets through the use of VRDP Shares and tender option bonds. </P>
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<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP>/<SUB STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:bottom">3</SUB>% of its managed assets (50% of its net assets) or preferred equity securities up to 50% of its managed assets (100% of its net assets).
MEN may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, MEN may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the VRDP
Shares&#146; governing instruments, counterparties or by agencies rating the VRDP Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will
normally be lower than the income earned by MEN on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of MEN (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in
higher-yielding portfolio investments, MEN&#146;s common stockholders can benefit from incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is paid to common stockholders in the form of dividends, and
the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share net asset value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">However, in order to benefit common stockholders, the return on
assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed MEN&#146;s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to common stockholders will be
lower than if MEN had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of MEN&#146;s portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments.
In contrast, the value of MEN&#146;s obligations under its leverage arrangement generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence MEN&#146;s net asset value positively or negatively.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that MEN&#146;s leveraging strategy
will be successful. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in MEN&#146;s net asset value, market price and dividend rate than comparable
portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value and market price of MEN&#146;s Common Shares than if MEN were not leveraged. In addition, MEN may be required to sell portfolio
securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause MEN to incur losses. The use of leverage
may limit MEN&#146;s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. MEN will incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by common stockholders and may reduce income to
the Common Shares. During periods in which MEN is using leverage, the fees paid to the Investment Advisor for advisory services will be higher than if MEN did not use leverage, because the fees paid will be calculated on the basis of MEN&#146;s
total managed assets, which includes the proceeds from leverage. MEN&#146;s leveraging strategy may not be successful. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There can be no assurance MEN will
be able to continue to use leverage through the use of preferred shares, tender option bonds or otherwise during periods of instability or illiquidity in the debt markets, during periods of high short-term interest rates or due to other adverse
market conditions, because MEN may not be able to enter into tender option bond transactions or use other forms of leverage during such periods. There can be no assurance that MEN&#146;s leverage strategy will be successful. The use of leverage can
create risks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Preferred Shares. </I>MEN has leveraged its portfolio by issuing VRDP Shares. Under the 1940 Act, MEN is not permitted to issue
preferred shares if, immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of MEN&#146;s outstanding preferred shares exceeds 50% of its assets (including the proceeds from the issuance) less liabilities other than borrowings (<I>i.e.</I>, the
value of MEN&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred shares). In addition, MEN would not be permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its Common Shares unless, at the time of
such declaration, the value of MEN&#146;s assets less liabilities other than borrowings is at least 200% of such liquidation value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For tax purposes, MEN
is currently required to allocate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, net capital gain and other taxable income, if any, between its Common Shares and preferred shares outstanding in proportion to total dividends paid
to each class for the year in which or with respect to which <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income, the net capital gain or other taxable income is paid. If net capital gain or other taxable income is allocated to preferred
shares, instead of solely tax-</P>
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exempt income, MEN will likely have to pay higher total dividends to preferred stockholders or make special payments to preferred stockholders to compensate them for the increased tax liability.
This would reduce the total amount of dividends paid to the holders of Common Shares, but would increase the portion of the dividend that is <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt.</FONT> If the increase in dividend payments or the special
payments to preferred stockholders are not entirely offset by a reduction in the tax liability of, and an increase in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> dividends received by, the holders of Common Shares, the advantage of
MEN&#146;s leveraged structure to holders of Common Shares will be reduced. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Tender Option Bonds. </I>MEN currently leverages its assets through the
use of residual interest municipal tender option bonds (&#147;TOB Residuals&#148;), which are derivative interests in municipal bonds. The TOB Residuals in which MEN will invest pay interest or income that, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of
such TOB Residuals, is exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. No independent investigation will be made to confirm the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> status of the interest or income paid by TOB Residuals held by MEN.
Although volatile, TOB Residuals typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the yields available on fixed rate municipal bonds with comparable credit quality. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Residuals represent beneficial interests in a special purpose trust formed for the purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds (a
&#147;TOB Trust&#148;) formed for the purpose of holding municipal bonds contributed by one or more funds. A TOB Trust typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate interests (&#147;TOB Floaters&#148;), which are
sold to third-party investors, and TOB Residuals, which are generally issued to the funds(s) that transferred municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. MEN may invest in both TOB Floaters and TOB Residuals. TOB Floaters may have first priority on the cash
flow from the municipal bonds held by the TOB Trust and are enhanced with a liquidity support arrangement from a third-party bank or other financial institution (the &#147;TOBs Liquidity Provider&#148;) which allows holders to tender their position
at par (plus accrued interest). MEN, as a holder of TOB Residuals, is paid the residual cash flow from the TOB Trust. MEN contributes municipal bonds to the TOB Trust and is paid the cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Floaters,
less certain transaction costs, and typically will invest the cash to purchase additional municipal bonds or other investments permitted by its investment policies. If MEN ever purchases all or a portion of the TOB Floaters sold by the TOB Trust, it
may surrender those TOB Floaters together with a proportionate amount of TOB Residuals to the TOB Trust in exchange for a proportionate amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other registered investment companies advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates (the &#147;BlackRock-advised Funds&#148;) may contribute municipal
bonds to a TOB Trust into which MEN has contributed municipal bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will generally be shared among the funds ratably
in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust typically are high grade municipal bonds. In
certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction includes a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit
enhancement provider. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and MEN, as a TOB Residual holder, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement
provider. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The TOB Residuals held by MEN generally provide MEN with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Floaters to tender
their notes to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. Thereafter, MEN may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. As a result, a tender option bond transaction, in effect, creates exposure for MEN to the entire
return of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust, with a net cash investment by MEN that is less than the value of the municipal bonds in the TOB Trust. This multiplies the positive or negative impact of the municipal bonds&#146; return within MEN
(thereby creating leverage). The leverage within a TOB Trust depends on the value of the municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust relative to the value of the TOB Floaters it issues. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may invest in highly leveraged TOB Residuals. A TOB Residual generally is considered highly leveraged if the principal amount of the TOB Floaters issued
by the related TOB Trust exceeds 75% of the principal amount of the municipal bonds owned by the TOB Trust. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The leverage attributable to MEN&#146;s use of TOB Residuals may be &#147;called away&#148; on relatively short
notice and therefore may be less permanent than more traditional forms of leverage. The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of MEN upon the occurrence of termination events, as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. Upon the occurrence of a
termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the remarketing agent of the TOB Floaters and the TOBs Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events,
the holders of the TOB Floaters would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (<I>i.e.</I>, MEN) whereas in other termination events, the holders of TOB Floaters and the TOB Residual holders would be paid pro rata. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a TOBs Liquidity Provider that allows the holders of the TOB Floaters to tender their
TOB Floaters in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day (subject to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-occurrence</FONT> of a termination event). The tendered TOB Floaters are remarketed by a remarketing agent. In
the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the TOBs Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Floaters. Any loans made by the TOBs Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Floaters held by the TOB
Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may invest in a TOB Trust on either a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> or recourse basis. When MEN invests in TOB Trusts on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> basis, and the TOBs Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity
facility, the TOBs Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate all or a portion of the municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust and then fund the balance, if any, of the Liquidation Shortfall. If MEN invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, it will
typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the TOBs Liquidity Provider pursuant to which MEN is required to reimburse the TOBs Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, if MEN invests in a recourse TOB Trust,
MEN will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple BlackRock-advised Funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under accounting rules, Municipal Bonds of MEN that are deposited into a TOB Trust are investments of MEN and are presented on MEN&#146;s Schedule of
Investments and outstanding TOB Floaters issued by a TOB Trust are presented as liabilities in MEN&#146;s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest income from the underlying Municipal Bonds is recorded by MEN on an accrual basis. Interest
expense incurred on the TOB Floaters and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee and other services to a TOB Trust are reported as expenses of MEN. In addition, under accounting rules, loans made to a TOB Trust sponsored by
MEN may be presented as loans of MEN in MEN&#146;s financial statements even if there is no recourse to MEN&#146;s assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For TOB Floaters, generally,
the interest rate earned will be based upon the market rates for municipal bonds with maturities or remarketing provisions that are comparable in duration to the periodic interval of the tender option. Since the tender option feature has a shorter
term than the final maturity or first call date of the underlying municipal bonds deposited in the TOB Trust, the holder of the TOB Floaters relies upon the terms of the agreement with the financial institution furnishing the liquidity facility as
well as the credit strength of that institution. The perceived reliability and creditworthiness, of many major financial institutions, some of which sponsor and/or provide liquidity support to TOB Trusts increases the risk associated with TOB
Floaters. This in turn may reduce the desirability of TOB Floaters as investments, which could impair the viability or availability of TOB Trusts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
use of TOB Residuals will require MEN to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to any TOB Floaters, plus any accrued but unpaid interest due on the TOB Floaters, issued by TOB Trusts sponsored by, or on behalf of, MEN that are not
owned by MEN. The use of TOB Residuals may also require MEN to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to loans provided by the TOBs Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Floaters. MEN reserves the right to
modify its asset segregation policies in the future to the extent that such changes are in accordance with applicable regulations or interpretations. Future regulatory requirements or Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) guidance may
necessitate more onerous contractual or regulatory requirements, which may increase the costs or reduce the degree of potential economic benefits of TOB Trust transactions or limit MEN&#146;s ability to enter into or manage TOB Trust transactions.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Reverse Repurchase Agreements</I>. MEN may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with respect to its portfolio investments subject to the
investment restrictions set forth herein. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale </P>
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of securities held by MEN with an agreement by MEN to repurchase the securities at an agreed upon price, date and interest payment. At the time MEN enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it
may establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing cash and/or liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If MEN establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or
earmarks such assets as described, a reverse repurchase agreement will not be considered a senior security under the 1940 Act and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by MEN; however, under certain circumstances in which MEN does not
establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such reverse repurchase agreement will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of MEN&#146;s limitation on borrowings discussed above. The use by
MEN of reverse repurchase agreements involves many of the same risks of leverage since the proceeds derived from such reverse repurchase agreements may be invested in additional securities. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the
market value of the securities acquired in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline below the price of the securities MEN has sold but is obligated to repurchase. Also, reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the
market value of the securities retained in lieu of sale by MEN in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline in price. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the buyer of
securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, such buyer or its trustee or receiver may receive an extension of time to determine whether to enforce MEN&#146;s obligation to repurchase the securities and
MEN&#146;s use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, MEN would bear the risk of loss to the extent that the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement are less than the value
of the securities subject to such agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN also may effect simultaneous purchase and sale transactions that are known as &#147;sale-buybacks.&#148;
A sale-buyback is similar to a reverse repurchase agreement, except that in a sale-buyback, the counterparty that purchases the security is entitled to receive any principal or interest payments made on the underlying security pending settlement of
MEN&#146;s repurchase of the underlying security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Dollar Roll Transactions</I>. MEN may enter into &#147;dollar roll&#148; transactions. In a dollar
roll transaction, MEN sells a mortgage related or other security to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-determined</FONT> price. A
dollar roll transaction can be viewed, like a reverse repurchase agreement, as a collateralized borrowing in which MEN pledges a mortgage related security to a dealer to obtain cash. However, unlike reverse repurchase agreements, the dealer with
which MEN enters into a dollar roll transaction is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by MEN, but rather only securities which are &#147;substantially identical,&#148; which generally means that the securities
repurchased will bear the same interest rate and a similar maturity as those sold, but the pools of mortgages collateralizing those securities may have different prepayment histories than those sold. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During the period between the sale and repurchase, MEN will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. Proceeds of the
sale will be invested in additional instruments for MEN and the income from these investments will generate income for MEN. If such income does not exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain that would have been realized on the securities sold
as part of the dollar roll, the use of this technique will diminish the investment performance of MEN compared with what the performance would have been without the use of dollar rolls. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the time MEN enters into a dollar roll transaction, it may establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing cash and/or liquid
assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If MEN establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a dollar roll transaction will not be considered a senior
security under the 1940 Act and therefore will not be considered a borrowing by MEN; however, under certain circumstances in which MEN does not establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such
dollar roll transaction will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of MEN&#146;s limitation on borrowings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dollar roll transactions involve the risk
that the market value of the securities MEN is required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities. MEN&#146;s right to purchase or repurchase securities may be restricted. Successful use of mortgage dollar
rolls may depend upon the investment manager&#146;s ability to correctly predict interest rates and prepayments. There is no assurances that dollar rolls can be successfully employed. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Derivatives</I>. MEN may enter into derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them.
Derivative transactions that MEN may enter into are also referred to as &#147;Strategic Transactions.&#148; MEN cannot assure you that investments in derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them will result in a higher return
on its Common Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MEN to make payments, MEN may earmark or segregate cash or liquid assets in
an amount at least equal to the current value of the amount then payable by MEN under the terms of such transactions or otherwise cover such transactions in accordance with applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC. If the current value of
the amount then payable by MEN under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such investments, MEN would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such notional amounts, and
if the current value of the amount then payable by MEN under the terms of such transactions is represented by the market value of MEN&#146;s current obligations, MEN would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least
equal to such current obligations. To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate MEN to deliver particular securities to extinguish MEN&#146;s obligations under such transactions MEN may &#147;cover&#148; its obligations under such
transactions by either (i)&nbsp;owning the securities or collateral underlying such transactions or (ii)&nbsp;having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities or collateral without additional cash consideration (or, if additional
cash consideration is required, having earmarked or segregated an appropriate amount of cash or liquid assets). Such earmarking, segregation or cover is intended to provide MEN with available assets to satisfy its obligations under such
transactions. As a result of such earmarking, segregation or cover, MEN&#146;s obligations under such transactions will not be considered senior securities representing indebtedness for purposes of the 1940 Act, or considered borrowings subject to
MEN&#146;s limitations on borrowings discussed above, but may create leverage for MEN. To the extent that MEN&#146;s obligations under such transactions are not so earmarked, segregated or covered, such obligations may be considered &#147;senior
securities representing indebtedness&#148; under the 1940 Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These earmarking, segregation
or cover requirements can result in MEN maintaining securities positions it would otherwise liquidate, segregating or earmarking assets at a time when it might be disadvantageous to do so or otherwise restrict portfolio management. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Borrowings</I>. MEN may also borrow money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and
the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Fund securities. Certain short-term borrowings (such as for cash management purposes) are not subject to the 1940 Act&#146;s limitations on leverage if
(i)&nbsp;repaid within 60 days, and (ii)&nbsp;not in excess of 5% of MEN&#146;s total assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Transactions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions and swap contracts (including, but not limited to, credit default
swaps) and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) put and call options on securities and swap contracts, financial indices and
futures contracts and use other derivative instruments or management techniques. These Strategic Transactions may be used for duration management and other risk management purposes, subject to MEN&#146;s investment restrictions. While MEN&#146;s use
of Strategic Transactions is intended to reduce the volatility of the net asset value of MEN&#146;s Common Shares, the net asset value of MEN&#146;s Common Shares will fluctuate. No assurance can be given that MEN&#146;s Strategic Transactions will
be effective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There is no particular strategy that requires use of one technique rather than another as the decision to use any particular strategy or
instrument is a function of market conditions and the composition of the portfolio. The ability of MEN to use Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Investment Advisor&#146;s ability to predict pertinent market movements as well as
sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. Strategic Transactions subject MEN to the risk that, if the Investment Advisor incorrectly forecasts market values, interest rates or other applicable factors, MEN&#146;s
performance could suffer. Certain of these Strategic Transactions, such as investments in inverse floating rate securities and credit default swaps, may provide investment leverage to MEN&#146;s portfolio. MEN is not required to use derivatives or
other portfolio strategies to seek to hedge its portfolio and may choose not to do so. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The use of Strategic Transactions may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require MEN to
sell or purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation MEN can realize on an investment or may cause MEN to hold a security that it might otherwise sell. In
addition, because of the leveraged nature of the Common Shares, Strategic Transactions will result in a larger impact on the net asset value of the Common Shares than would be the case if the Common Shares were not leveraged. Furthermore, MEN may
only engage in Strategic Transactions from time to time and may not necessarily be engaging in hedging activities when movements in interest rates occur. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Inasmuch as any obligations of MEN that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated or earmarked liquid assets or offsetting
transactions, MEN and the Investment Advisor believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat such transactions as being subject to its borrowing restrictions. Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid
assets, amounts paid by MEN as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise available to MEN for investment purposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For so long as the VRDP Shares are rated by a rating agency, MEN&#146;s use of options and certain financial futures and options thereon will be subject to
such rating agency&#146;s guidelines and limitations on such transactions. In order to maintain ratings on the VRDP Shares from one or more rating agencies, MEN may be required to limit its use of Strategic Transactions in accordance with the
specified guidelines of the applicable rating agencies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain federal income tax requirements may restrict or affect the ability of MEN to engage in
Strategic Transactions. In addition, the use of certain Strategic Transactions may give rise to taxable income and have certain other consequences. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put and Call Options on Securities and Indices. </I>MEN may purchase and sell put and call options on securities and indices. A put option gives the
purchaser of the option the right to sell and the writer the obligation to buy the underlying security at the exercise price during the option period. MEN may also purchase and sell options on bond indices (&#147;index options&#148;). Index options
are similar to options on securities except that, rather than taking or making delivery of securities underlying the option at a specified price upon exercise, an index option gives the holder the right to receive cash upon exercise of the option if
the level of the bond index upon which the option is based is greater, in the case of a call, or less, in the case of a put, than the exercise price of the option. The purchase of a put option on a debt security could protect MEN&#146;s holdings in
a security or a number of securities against a substantial decline in the market value. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy and the seller the obligation to sell the underlying security or index at the exercise price
during the option period or for a specified period prior to a fixed date. The purchase of a call option on a security could protect MEN against an increase in the price of a security that it intended to purchase in the future. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Writing Covered Call Options. </I>MEN is authorized to write (<I>i.e.</I>, sell) covered call options with respect to Municipal Bonds it owns, thereby
giving the holder of the option the right to buy the underlying security covered by the option from MEN at the stated exercise price until the option expires. MEN writes only covered call options, which means that so long as MEN is obligated as the
writer of a call option, it will own the underlying securities subject to the option. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN receives a premium from writing a call option, which increases
MEN&#146;s return on the underlying security in the event the option expires unexercised or is closed out at a profit. By writing a call, MEN limits its opportunity to profit from an increase in the market value of the underlying security above the
exercise price of the option for as long as MEN&#146;s obligation as a writer continues. Covered call options serve as a partial hedge against a decline in the price of the underlying security. MEN may engage in closing transactions in order to
terminate outstanding options that it has written. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Additional Information About Options. </I>MEN&#146;s ability to close out its position as a
purchaser or seller of an exchange-listed put or call option is dependent upon the existence of a liquid secondary market on option exchanges. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange are:
(i)&nbsp;insufficient trading interest in certain options; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii)&nbsp;trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or
underlying securities; (iv)&nbsp;interruption of the normal operations on an exchange; (v)&nbsp;inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to handle current </P>
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trading volume; or (vi)&nbsp;a decision by one or more exchanges to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the secondary market on that
exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange that had been listed by the OCC as a result of trades on that exchange would generally continue to be exercisable in accordance with
their terms. OTC options are purchased from or sold to dealers, financial institutions or other counterparties which have entered into direct agreements with MEN. With OTC options, such variables as expiration date, exercise price and premium will
be agreed upon between MEN and the counterparty, without the intermediation of a third party such as the OCC. If the counterparty fails to make or take delivery of the securities underlying an option it has written, or otherwise settle the
transaction in accordance with the terms of that option as written, MEN would lose the premium paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the transaction. OTC options and assets used to cover OTC options written by MEN are considered
by the staff of the SEC to be illiquid. The illiquidity of such options or assets may prevent a successful sale of such options or assets, result in a delay of sale, or reduce the amount of proceeds that might otherwise be realized. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may engage in options and futures transactions on exchanges and options in the over- <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the-counter</FONT> markets. MEN will
only enter into OTC options with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
hours of trading for options on debt securities may not conform to the hours during which the underlying securities are traded. To the extent that the option markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate
movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Financial Futures Transactions and Options. </I>MEN
is authorized to purchase and sell certain exchange traded financial futures contracts (&#147;financial futures contracts&#148;) in order to hedge its investments against declines in value, and to hedge against increases in the cost of securities it
intends to purchase or to seek to enhance MEN&#146;s return. However, any transactions involving financial futures or options (including puts and calls associated therewith) will be in accordance with MEN&#146;s investment policies and limitations.
A financial futures contract obligates the seller of a contract to deliver and the purchaser of a contract to take delivery of the type of financial instrument covered by the contract, or in the case of index-based futures contracts to make and
accept a cash settlement, at a specific future time for a specified price. To hedge its portfolio, MEN may take an investment position in a futures contract which will move in the opposite direction from the portfolio position being hedged. A sale
of financial futures contracts may provide a hedge against a decline in the value of portfolio securities because such depreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the financial futures contracts. A
purchase of financial futures contracts may provide a hedge against an increase in the cost of securities intended to be purchased because such appreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the
futures contracts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions, if any, of net long-term capital gains from certain transactions in futures or options are taxable at long-term capital
gains rates for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Contracts. </I>A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a
security or, in the case of an index-based futures contract, to make and accept a cash settlement for a set price on a future date. A majority of transactions in futures contracts, however, do not result in the actual delivery of the underlying
instrument or cash settlement, but are settled through liquidation, <I>i.e.</I>, by entering into an offsetting transaction. Futures contracts have been designed by boards of trade which have been designated &#147;contracts markets&#148; by the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the &#147;CFTC&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purchase or sale of a futures contract differs from the purchase or sale of a security
in that no price or premium is paid or received. Instead, an amount of cash or securities acceptable to the broker and the relevant contract market, which varies, but is generally about 5% of the contract amount, must be deposited with the broker.
This amount is known as &#147;initial margin&#148; and represents a &#147;good faith&#148; deposit assuring the performance of both the purchaser and seller under the futures contract. Subsequent payments to and from the broker, called
&#147;variation margin,&#148; are required to be made on a daily basis as the price of the futures contract fluctuates making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as &#147;marking to the
market.&#148; At any time prior to the settlement date of the futures contract, the position may be closed out by taking an opposite position that will operate </P>
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to terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid to or released by the broker and the purchaser
realizes a loss or gain. In addition, a nominal commission is paid on each completed sale transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may also purchase and sell financial futures
contracts on U.S. Government securities as a hedge against adverse changes in interest rates as described below. With respect to U.S. Government securities, currently there are financial futures contracts based on long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S.
Treasury notes, Government National Mortgage Association Certificates and three-month U.S. Treasury bills. MEN may purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts on U.S. Government securities in connection with its hedging strategies.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN also may engage in other futures contracts transactions such as futures contracts on municipal bond indices that may become available if the
Investment Advisor should determine that there is normally a sufficient correlation between the prices of such futures contracts and the Municipal Bonds in which MEN invests to make such hedging appropriate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Strategies</I>. MEN may sell a financial futures contract (<I>i.e.</I>, assume a short position) in anticipation of a decline in the value of its
investments resulting from an increase in interest rates or otherwise. The risk of decline could be reduced without employing futures as a hedge by selling investments and either reinvesting the proceeds in securities with shorter maturities or by
holding assets in cash. This strategy, however, entails increased transaction costs in the form of dealer spreads and typically would reduce the average yield of MEN&#146;s portfolio securities as a result of the shortening of maturities. The sale
of futures contracts provides an alternative means of hedging against declines in the value of its investments. As such values decline, the value of MEN&#146;s positions in the futures contracts will tend to increase, thus offsetting all or a
portion of the depreciation in the market value of MEN&#146;s investments that are being hedged. While MEN will incur commission expenses in selling and closing out futures positions, commissions on futures transactions are typically lower than
transaction costs incurred in the purchase and sale of MEN&#146;s investments being hedged. In addition, the ability of MEN to trade in the standardized contracts available in the futures markets may offer a more effective defensive position than a
program to reduce the average maturity of the portfolio securities due to the unique and varied credit and technical characteristics of the instruments available to MEN. Employing futures as a hedge also may permit MEN to assume a defensive posture
without reducing the yield on its investments beyond any amounts required to engage in futures trading. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When MEN intends to purchase a security, MEN may
purchase futures contracts as a hedge against any increase in the cost of such security resulting from a decrease in interest rates or otherwise, that may occur before such purchase can be effected. Subject to the degree of correlation between such
securities and the futures contracts, subsequent increases in the cost of such securities should be reflected in the value of the futures held by MEN. As such purchases are made, an equivalent amount of futures contracts will be closed out. Due to
changing market conditions and interest rate forecasts, however, a futures position may be terminated without a corresponding purchase of portfolio securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Call Options on Futures Contracts</I>. MEN may also purchase and sell exchange traded call and put options on financial futures contracts. The purchase of
a call option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a call option on an individual security. Depending on the pricing of the option compared to either the futures contract upon which it is based or the price of the underlying
securities, it may or may not be less risky than ownership of the futures contract or underlying securities. Like the purchase of a futures contract, MEN may purchase a call option on a futures contract to hedge against a market advance when MEN is
not fully invested. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a call option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against declining prices of the securities, which are
deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is below the exercise price, MEN will retain the full amount of the option premium, which provides a partial hedge against any decline that may have occurred in
MEN&#146;s portfolio holdings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put Options on Futures Contracts</I>. The purchase of a put option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase
of a protective put option on portfolio securities. MEN may purchase a put option on a futures contract to hedge MEN&#146;s portfolio against the risk of rising interest rates. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a put option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against increasing prices of the
securities, which are deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is higher than the exercise price, MEN will retain the full amount of the option premium, which provides a partial hedge against any increase
in the price of securities which MEN intends to purchase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writer of an option on a futures contract is required to deposit initial and variation
margin pursuant to requirements similar to those applicable to futures contracts. Premiums received from the writing of an option will be included in initial margin. The writing of an option on a futures contract involves risks similar to those
relating to futures contracts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The CFTC subjects advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund that is advised by the
investment adviser either (i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets itself as providing
investment exposure to such instruments. To the extent MEN uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a &#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, the
Investment Advisor has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Investment Advisor is not, therefore, subject
to registration or regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of MEN. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interest Rate Swap Transactions</I>. In order
to seek to hedge the value of MEN against interest rate fluctuations, to hedge against increases in MEN&#146;s costs associated with the dividend payments on any preferred shares, including the VRDP Shares, or to seek to increase MEN&#146;s return,
MEN may enter into interest rate swap transactions such as Municipal Market Data AAA Cash Curve swaps (&#147;MMD Swaps&#148;) or Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index swaps (&#147;SIFMA Swaps&#148;). To the
extent that MEN enters into these transactions, MEN expects to do so primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price
of securities MEN anticipates purchasing at a later date. MEN may enter into these transactions primarily as a hedge or for duration or risk management rather than as a speculative investment. However, MEN also may invest in MMD Swaps and SIFMA
Swaps to seek to enhance return or gain or to increase MEN&#146;s yield, for example, during periods of steep interest rate yield curves (<I>i.e.</I>, wide differences between short-term and long-term interest rates). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may purchase and sell SIFMA Swaps in the SIFMA swap market. In a SIFMA Swap, MEN exchanges with another party their respective commitments to pay or
receive interest (<I>e.g.</I>, an exchange of fixed rate payments for floating rate payments linked to the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index). Because the underlying index is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> index, SIFMA Swaps may
reduce cross-market risks incurred by MEN and increase MEN&#146;s ability to hedge effectively. SIFMA Swaps are typically quoted for the entire yield curve, beginning with a seven day floating rate index out to 30 years. The duration of a SIFMA Swap
is approximately equal to the duration of a fixed-rate Municipal Bond with the same attributes as the swap (<I>e.g.</I>, coupon, maturity, call feature). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN may also purchase and sell MMD Swaps, also known as MMD rate locks. An MMD Swap permits MEN to lock in a specified municipal interest rate for a portion
of its portfolio to preserve a return on a particular investment or a portion of its portfolio as a duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of securities to be purchased at a later date. By using an MMD Swap,
MEN can create a synthetic long or short position, allowing MEN to select the most attractive part of the yield curve. An MMD Swap is a contract between MEN and an MMD Swap provider pursuant to which the parties agree to make payments to each other
on a notional amount, contingent upon whether the Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above or below a specified level on the expiration date of the contract. For example, if MEN buys an MMD Swap and the Municipal Market Data AAA
General Obligation Scale is below the specified level on the expiration date, the counterparty to the contract will make a payment to MEN equal to the specified level minus the actual level, multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. If the
Municipal Market Data AAA General Obligation Scale is above the specified level on the expiration date, MEN will make a payment to the counterparty equal to the actual level minus the specified level, multiplied by the notional amount of the
contract. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with investments in SIFMA and MMD Swaps, there is a risk that municipal yields will move in the opposite direction than
anticipated by MEN, which would cause MEN to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect MEN&#146;s performance. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN has no obligation to enter into SIFMA Swaps or MMD Swaps and may elect not to do so. The net amount of the
excess, if any, of MEN&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and MEN will segregate or designate on its books and records liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value
at least equal to the accrued excess. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If there is a default by the other party to an uncleared interest rate swap transaction, generally MEN will have
contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. With respect to interest rate swap transactions cleared through a central clearing counterparty, a clearing organization will be substituted for the counterparty and will
guarantee the parties&#146; performance under the swap agreement. However, there can be no assurances that the clearing organization will satisfy its obligation to MEN or that MEN would be able to recover the full amount of assets deposited on its
behalf with the clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or MEN&#146;s clearing broker. Certain U.S. federal income tax requirements may limit MEN&#146;s ability to engage in interest rate swaps. Distributions
attributable to transactions in interest rate swaps generally will be taxable as ordinary income to stockholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Counterparty Credit Standards</I>.
To the extent that MEN engages in principal transactions, including, but not limited to, OTC options, forward currency transactions, swap transactions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and the purchase and sale of bonds and other fixed
income securities, it must rely on the creditworthiness of its counterparties under such transactions. In certain instances, the credit risk of a counterparty is increased by the lack of a central clearing house for certain transactions, including
certain swap contracts. In the event of the insolvency of a counterparty, MEN may not be able to recover its assets, in full or at all, during the insolvency process. Counterparties to investments may have no obligation to make markets in such
investments and may have the ability to apply essentially discretionary margin and credit requirements. Similarly, MEN will be subject to the risk of bankruptcy of, or the inability or refusal to perform with respect to such investments by, the
counterparties with which it deals. The Investment Advisor will seek to minimize MEN&#146;s exposure to counterparty risk by entering into such transactions with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time it enters
into the transaction. Certain option transactions and Strategic Transactions may require MEN to provide collateral to secure its performance obligations under a contract, which would also entail counterparty credit risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Investment Policies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN has adopted certain other
policies as set forth below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Temporary Investments</I>. MEN may invest in short-term <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> and taxable
securities subject to the limitations set forth above. The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market securities may include municipal notes, municipal commercial paper, municipal bonds with a remaining maturity of less than one
year, variable rate demand notes and participations therein. Municipal notes include tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, revenue anticipation notes and grant anticipation notes. Anticipation notes are sold as interim financing in
anticipation of tax collection, bond sales, government grants or revenue receipts. Municipal commercial paper refers to short-term unsecured promissory notes generally issued to finance short-term credit needs. The taxable money market securities in
which MEN may invest as Temporary Investments consist of U.S. Government securities, U.S. Government agency securities, domestic bank or savings institution certificates of deposit and bankers&#146; acceptances, short-term corporate debt securities
such as commercial paper and repurchase agreements. These Temporary Investments must have a stated maturity not in excess of one year from the date of purchase. MEN may not invest in any security issued by a commercial bank or a savings institution
unless the bank or institution is organized and operating in the United States, has total assets of at least one billion dollars and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (&#147;FDIC&#148;), except that up to 10% of total assets
may be invested in certificates of deposit of smaller institutions if such certificates are fully insured by the FDIC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Credit Default Swap Agreements.
</I>MEN may enter into credit default swap agreements for hedging purposes or to seek to increase its return. The credit default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by MEN. The
protection &#147;buyer&#148; in a credit default contract may be obligated to pay the protection &#147;seller&#148; an upfront or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event on a reference obligation
has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the &#147;par value&#148; (full notional value) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable </P>
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obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount (the difference between the market value of the reference
obligation and its par value), if the swap is cash settled. MEN may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If MEN is a buyer and no credit event occurs, MEN may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if
a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller,
MEN generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap, which typically is between six months and three years, provided that there is no credit event. If a credit event occurs, generally the seller must
pay the buyer the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As the seller, MEN would effectively add leverage to its
portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, MEN would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit default
swap agreements involve greater risks than if MEN had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risks. MEN will enter
into credit default swap agreements only with counterparties the Investment Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such transactions. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event
occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full
notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. MEN&#146;s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to MEN). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN will at all times segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with each such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least
equal to MEN&#146;s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed by MEN to any counterparty) on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to requirements of
the SEC). If MEN is a seller of protection in a credit default swap transaction, it will segregate or designate on its books and records in connection with such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the full notional
amount of the contract. Such segregation or designation will ensure that MEN has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of MEN&#146;s portfolio. Such segregation or
designation will not limit MEN&#146;s exposure to loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>VRDOs and Participating VRDOs. </I>VRDOs are
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and right of demand on the part of the holder thereof to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued
interest upon a short notice period not to exceed seven days. There is, however, the possibility that because of default or insolvency the demand feature of VRDOs and Participating VRDOs may not be honored. The interest rates are adjustable at
intervals (ranging from daily to up to one year) to some prevailing market rate for similar investments, such adjustment formula being calculated to maintain the market value of the VRDOs, at approximately the par value of the VRDOs on the
adjustment date. The adjustments typically are based upon the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index or some other appropriate interest rate adjustment index. MEN may invest in all types of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> instruments
currently outstanding or to be issued in the future which satisfy its short-term maturity and quality standards. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Participating VRDOs provide MEN with a
specified undivided interest (up to 100%) of the underlying obligation and the right to demand payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest on the Participating VRDOs from the financial institution upon a specified number of
days&#146; notice, not to exceed seven days. In addition, the Participating VRDO is backed by an irrevocable letter of credit or guaranty of the financial institution. MEN would have an undivided interest in the underlying obligation and thus
participate on the same basis as the financial institution in such obligation except that the financial institution typically retains fees out of the interest paid on the obligation for servicing the obligation, providing the letter of credit and
issuing the repurchase commitment. MEN has been advised by its counsel that MEN should be entitled to treat the income received on Participating VRDOs as interest from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> obligations as long as MEN
does not invest more than 20% of its total assets in such investments and certain other conditions are met. It is contemplated that MEN will not invest more than 20% of its assets in Participating VRDOs. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDOs that contain an unconditional right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus
accrued interest on a notice period exceeding seven days may be deemed to be illiquid securities. The Directors may adopt guidelines and delegate to the Investment Advisor the daily function of determining and monitoring liquidity of such VRDOs.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Temporary Investments, VRDOs and Participating VRDOs in which MEN may invest will be in the following rating categories at the time of purchase: <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-1/VMIG-1</FONT></FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MIG-</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3/VMIG-3</FONT> for notes and VRDOs and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> for commercial paper (as determined by Moody&#146;s), <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-1</FONT> through
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SP-2</FONT> for notes and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-3</FONT> for VRDOs and commercial paper (as determined by S&amp;P), or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-1</FONT> through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-3</FONT> for notes, VRDOs and commercial paper (as determined by Fitch). Temporary Investments, if not rated, must be of comparable quality in the opinion of the
Investment Advisor. In addition, MEN reserves the right to invest temporarily a greater portion of its assets in Temporary Investments for defensive purposes, when, in the judgment of the Investment Advisor, market conditions warrant. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Repurchase Agreements. </I>MEN may invest in securities pursuant to repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements may be entered into only with a member
bank of the Federal Reserve System or a primary dealer or an affiliate thereof, in U.S. Government securities or an affiliate thereof. A repurchase agreement is a contractual agreement whereby the seller of securities agrees to repurchase the same
security at a specified price on a future date agreed upon by the parties. The agreed-upon repurchase price determines the yield during MEN&#146;s holding period. The risk to MEN is limited to the ability of the issuer to pay the agreed-upon
repurchase price on the delivery date; however, although the value of the underlying collateral at the time the transaction is entered into always equals or exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price, if the value of the collateral declines there is a
risk of loss of both principal and interest. In the event of default, the collateral may be sold but MEN might incur a loss if the value of the collateral declines, and might incur disposition costs or experience delays in connection with
liquidating the collateral. In addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization upon the collateral by MEN may be delayed or limited. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, for federal income tax purposes, repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized loans secured by the securities &#147;sold.&#148; Therefore,
amounts earned under such agreements will not be considered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest. The treatment of purchase and sales contracts is less certain. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Restricted and Illiquid Securities. </I>MEN may invest in illiquid securities. Illiquid securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on
disposition or lack an established secondary trading market. The sale of restricted and illiquid securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of
securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> markets. Restricted securities may sell at a price lower than similar
securities that are not subject to restrictions on resale. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_32"></A>INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMON SHARES OF THE FUNDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_33"></A>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common shareholders of
each Fund are entitled to share pro rata in dividends declared by such Fund&#146;s Board as payable to holders of the Fund&#146;s common shares and in the net assets of the Fund available for distribution to holders of the common shares. Common
shareholders do not have preemptive or conversion rights and each Fund&#146;s common shares are not redeemable. Voting rights are identical for the common shareholders of each Fund. Common shareholders of each Fund are entitled to one vote for each
Share held by them and do not have any preemptive or preferential right to purchase or subscribe to any Shares of such Fund. Each Fund&#146;s common shares do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of a
Fund&#146;s common shares voting for the election of Board Members can elect all of the Board Members standing for election by such holders, and, in such event, the holders of the Fund&#146;s remaining common shares will not be able to elect any
Board Members. The outstanding BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and Acquiring Fund common shares are fully paid and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-assessable,</FONT> except that the Board of each Fund has the power to cause common shareholders to pay
certain expenses of the applicable Fund by setting off charges due from common shareholders from declared but unpaid dividends or distributions owed the common shareholders and/or by reducing the number of common shares owned by each respective
common shareholder. Whenever preferred shares, including VRDP Shares, are outstanding, a Fund may not declare a dividend or distribution to common shareholders (other than a distribution in common shares of the Fund) or purchase its common shares
unless all accumulated dividends on preferred shares have been paid, and unless asset coverage (as defined in the 1940 Act) with respect to preferred shares at the time of declaration of such dividend or distribution or at the time of such purchase
would be at least 200% after giving effect to the dividend or distribution or purchase price. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_34"></A>Purchase and Sale of Common
Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchase and sale procedures for the common shares of each of the Funds are identical. Each Fund has its common shares listed on the NYSE.
Investors typically purchase and sell common shares of the Funds through a registered broker-dealer on the NYSE, thereby incurring a brokerage commission set by the broker-dealer. Alternatively, investors may purchase or sell common shares of each
of the Funds through privately negotiated transactions with existing common shareholders. Set forth below is information about each Fund&#146;s common shares as of October&nbsp;16, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Title&nbsp;of&nbsp;Class</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Amount<BR>Authorized</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Amount<BR>Held&nbsp;by<BR>Fund&nbsp;for&nbsp;its<BR>Own<BR>Account</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Amount<BR>Outstanding<BR>Exclusive&nbsp;of<BR>Amount<BR>Shown&nbsp;in<BR>Previous<BR>Column</B></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Common&nbsp;Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Unlimited</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">2,082,345</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Common Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Unlimited</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">2,371,023</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Common Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[200,000,000]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">4,637,638</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Common Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Unlimited</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">13,713,952</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Common Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[200,000,000]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">29,681,476</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">Common Shares</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[200,000,000]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">30,725,788</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_35"></A>Common Share Price Data </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following tables set forth the high and low market prices for common shares of each Fund on the NYSE for each full quarterly period within each Fund&#146;s
two most recent fiscal years and each full quarter since the beginning of each Fund&#146;s current fiscal year, along with the NAV and discount or premium to NAV for each quotation. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">160 </P>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>BZM</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Market Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/(Discount)&nbsp;to&nbsp;NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Period&nbsp;Ended</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom">8/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">5/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(21.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">2/29/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17.74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">11/30/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(10.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">8/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">5/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.95</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.73</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">2/28/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.60</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(13.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">11/30/2018</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.95</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.83</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(10.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Market Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/(Discount)&nbsp;to&nbsp;NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Period Ended</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">8/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.66</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.54</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">5/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">2/29/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">11/30/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(10.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">8/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.39</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">5/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">2/28/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(14.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">11/30/2018</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(14.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>MZA</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Market Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/(Discount)&nbsp;to&nbsp;NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Period Ended</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.66</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.70</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.93</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(27.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.43</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(4.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(9.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.83</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(13.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(12.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2018</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(12.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>MYF</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Market Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/(Discount)&nbsp;to&nbsp;NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Period Ended</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.79</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(4.9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.35</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(22.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.59</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.66</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.70</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.78</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.79</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.43</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.95</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.84</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(9.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2018</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.84</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.43</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.09</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="8"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>MEN</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Market Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/(Discount)&nbsp;to&nbsp;NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Period Ended</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.85</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(4.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(11.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8.36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(16.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(9.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(14.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.73</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.03</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.80</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(9.0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.79</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.70</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(11.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(12.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2018</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.43</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.54</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(9.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(12.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Acquiring<BR>Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Market Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/(Discount)&nbsp;to&nbsp;NAV</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Period&nbsp;Ended</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>High</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Low</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.80</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(4.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(15.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.51</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.73</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(14.7</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">7/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(10.6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">4/30/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.66</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(10.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">1/31/2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.76</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(9.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(13.3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">10/31/2018</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.70</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.78</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(9.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(14.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the periods shown in the tables above, the common shares of BZM, MHE, MZA and MYF have traded at both a premium and a
discount and the common shares of MEN and the Acquiring Fund have traded at a discount. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The table below sets forth the market price, NAV, and the
premium/discount to NAV of each Fund as of April&nbsp;30, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Market&nbsp;Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/<BR>(Discount)<BR>to NAV</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.88</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.79</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s or MEN&#146;s common shares are trading at a wider discount (or a
narrower premium) than the Acquiring Fund at the time of its Reorganization, BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s or MEN&#146;s common shareholders would have the potential for an economic benefit by the narrowing of the discount or
widening of the premium. To the extent BZM&#146;s, MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s or MEN&#146;s common shares are trading at a narrower discount (or wider premium) than the Acquiring Fund at the time of its Reorganization, BZM&#146;s,
MHE&#146;s, MZA&#146;s, MYF&#146;s or MEN&#146;s common shareholders may be negatively impacted if its Reorganization is consummated. Acquiring Fund common shareholders would only benefit from a premium/discount perspective to the extent the
post-Reorganization discount (or premium) of the Acquiring Fund common shares improves. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There can be no assurance that, after the Reorganizations, common
shares of the Combined Fund will trade at, above or below NAV. Upon consummation of the Reorganizations, the Combined Fund common shares may trade at a price that is less than the current market price of Acquiring Fund common shares. In the
Reorganizations, common shareholders of BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will receive Acquiring Fund common shares based on the relative NAVs (not the market values) of the respective Fund&#146;s common shares. The market value of the common shares of the
Combined Fund may be less than the market value of the common shares of a Fund prior to the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="tx62466_36"></A>Common Share
Dividend History </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During the two most recent fiscal years, each Fund has made monthly cash distributions to holders of the Fund&#146;s common shares
and the aggregate amount of distributions declared during this period by the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN was $[&#9679;], $[&#9679;], $[&#9679;], $[&#9679;], $[&#9679;] and $[&#9679;] per common share, respectively. Whenever preferred
shares, including VRDP Shares, are outstanding, a Fund may not declare a dividend or distribution to common shareholders (other than a distribution in common shares of the Fund) or purchase its common shares unless all accumulated dividends on
preferred shares have been paid, and unless asset coverage (as defined in the 1940 Act) with respect to preferred shares at the time of declaration of such dividend or distribution or at the time of such purchase would be at least 200% after giving
effect to the dividend or distribution or purchase price. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">162 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Record Holders of Common Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of [&#9679;], 2020, each Fund had the following number of common shareholders: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><B>Title of Class</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of<BR>BZM<BR>Record&nbsp;Holder</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MHE</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Record&nbsp;Holder</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of<BR>MZA</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Record&nbsp;Holder</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of<BR>MYF<BR>Record&nbsp;Holder</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of<BR>MEN<BR>Record&nbsp;Holder</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of<BR>MQY<BR>Record&nbsp;Holder</B></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common Shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[&#9679;]</TD></TR>
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 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">163 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_37"></A>EXPENSE TABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purpose of the comparative fee table below is to assist shareholders of each Fund in understanding the various costs and expenses of investing in common
shares of each Fund and Combined Fund. The information in the table reflects (i)&nbsp;the fees and expenses incurred by BZM and MHE during the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended February&nbsp;29, 2020 (unaudited), the fees
and expenses incurred by MZA and MYF during the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended July&nbsp;31, 2020 (unaudited) and the fees and expenses incurred by MEN and the Acquiring Fund during the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020 (unaudited); (ii) the <I>pro forma</I> expenses of the Combined Fund for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020 assuming
only the Reorganization of BZM into the Acquiring Fund had taken place on April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents the combination of completed Reorganizations presented in this Proxy Statement that would result in the highest Total Expense Ratio for
the Combined Fund; and (iii)&nbsp;the <I>pro forma</I> expenses of the Combined Fund for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, for the Combined Fund, assuming all of the Reorganizations had taken
place on April&nbsp;30, 2020, which represents, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s view, the most likely combination of the Reorganizations and the combination of completed Reorganizations that would result in the lowest Total Expense Ratio for the
Combined Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The level of expense savings (or increases) will vary depending upon the combination of the Funds in the Reorganizations and the resulting
size of the Combined Fund, and furthermore, there can be no assurance that future expenses will not increase or that any expense savings for any Fund will be realized. Because each of the Reorganizations may occur whether or not the other
Reorganization is approved, several combinations are possible, and the <I>pro forma </I>effects on operating expenses for all possible combinations are not illustrated in the table below. As noted above, however, the scenarios presented below
capture the high and low range of possible <I>pro forma </I>outcomes for the Reorganizations presented in this Proxy Statement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>

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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>BZM</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MHE</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MZA</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MYF</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MEN</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring<BR>Fund<BR>(MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Combined<BR>Fund<BR>(BZM&nbsp;into<BR>MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Combined<BR>Fund<BR>(BZM,<BR>MHE,<BR>MZA,<BR>MYF&nbsp;and<BR>MEN&nbsp;into<BR>MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Shareholder Transaction Expenses</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Maximum Sales Load (as a percentage of the offering price) imposed on purchases of common shares<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dividend Reinvestment Plan Fees<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0.02 per<BR>share for<BR>open<BR>market<BR>purchases<BR>of<BR>common<BR>shares</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Annual Total Expenses (as a percentage of average net assets attributable to common
shares)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment Management Fees<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(3)(4)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.84</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.80</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.80</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.83</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.81</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.81</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.81</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.46</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.39</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.09</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.09</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.09</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest Expense<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.99</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.09</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.85</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.39</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total Annual Fund Operating
Expenses<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">No sales load will be charged in connection with the issuance of Acquiring Fund common shares as part of the
Reorganizations. Common shares are not available for purchase from the Funds but may be purchased on the NYSE through a broker-dealer subject to individually negotiated commission rates. Common shares purchased in the secondary market may be subject
to brokerage commissions or other charges. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Reinvestment Plan Agent&#146;s fees for the handling of the reinvestment of dividends will be paid by the
Fund. However, you will pay a [$0.02 per share fee] incurred in connection with open-market purchases, which will be deducted from the value of the dividend. Participants in BZM, MEN and the Acquiring Fund that request a sale of shares are subject
to a $2.50 sales fee and a $0.15 per share sold brokerage commission fee. Participants in MHE, MZA and MYF that request a sale of shares are subject to a $0.02 per share sold brokerage commission. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage
commissions the Reinvestment Plan Agent is required to pay. See &#147;Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan&#148; for additional information. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BZM currently pays the Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate
of 0.65% of its average weekly managed assets. For purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;managed assets&#148; mean the total assets of BZM (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of its accrued
liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes, including liabilities represented by TOB leverage and the liquidation preference of the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares). Each of MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund currently pays the
Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate of 0.50% of its average daily net assets. For purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;net assets&#148; mean the relevant Fund&#146;s total assets minus the
sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB leverage and the liquidation preference of the Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares). If the Reorganizations are consummated, the annual contractual investment management fee
rate of the Acquiring Fund will be the annual contractual investment management fee rate of the Combined Fund, which will be 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Combined Fund. The annual contractual investment management fee rate of the
Combined Fund represents a 15 basis point reduction in the annual contractual investment management fee rate for BZM and no change in the annual contractual investment management fee rate for MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(4)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Fund and the Investment Advisor have entered into a fee waiver agreement (the &#147;Fee Waiver
Agreement&#148;), pursuant to which the Investment Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of each Fund&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds managed by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates that have a contractual fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2022. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Investment Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its
management fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Fund pays to the Investment Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds managed by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2022. The Fee
Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by the Funds (upon the vote of a majority of the Independent Board Members or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Fund), upon 90 days&#146;
written notice by each Fund to the Investment Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(5)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The total expense table includes interest expense associated with the Funds&#146; investments in TOBs (also
known as &#147;inverse floaters&#148;). Although such interest expense is actually paid by special purpose vehicles in which the Funds invest, they are recorded on the Funds&#146; financial statements for accounting purposes. The total expense table
also includes, in interest expense, dividends associated with the VRDP Shares because the VRDP Shares are considered debt of the Funds for financial reporting purposes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund uses leverage to seek to enhance its returns to common shareholders. This leverage generally takes two forms: the issuance of
preferred shares and investment in TOBs. Both forms of leverage benefit common shareholders if the cost of the leverage is lower than the returns earned by a Fund when it invests the proceeds from the leverage. In order to help you better understand
the costs associated with the Funds&#146; leverage strategy, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding interest expense) for the Funds are presented below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BZM</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MHE</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MZA</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MYF</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MEN</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund<BR>(MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined&nbsp;Fund<BR>(BZM&nbsp;into&nbsp;MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro&nbsp;forma</I></B><B>&nbsp;Combined<BR>Fund</B><br><B>(BZM, MHE, MZA,<BR>MYF and MEN</B><br><B>into&nbsp;MQY)</B></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">1.95%</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1.30%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1.13%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1.19%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.92%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.90%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.90%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0.87%</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following example is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the common shares of the Combined Fund <I>pro
forma</I> if only the BZM Reorganization is completed and all of the Reorganizations are completed with the costs of investing in BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund without the Reorganizations. An investor in common shares would pay the
following expenses on a $1,000 investment, assuming (1)&nbsp;the &#147;Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses&#148; for each Fund set forth in the total expenses table above and (2)&nbsp;a 5% annual return throughout the period: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>1&nbsp;Year</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>3&nbsp;Years</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>5&nbsp;Years</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>10&nbsp;Years</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">155</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">326</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">84</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">143</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">304</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">119</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">255</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">110</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">237</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">124</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">265</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund (MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">117</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">252</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Pro forma</I> Combined Fund (BZM into MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">117</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">252</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Pro forma</I> Combined Fund (BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN into MQY)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">116</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">249</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The examples set forth above assume common shares of each Fund were owned as of the completion of the Reorganizations and the
reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and uses a 5% annual rate of return as </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">165 </P>


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mandated by SEC regulations. The examples should not be considered a representation of past or future expenses or annual rates of return. Actual expenses or annual rates of return may be more or
less than those assumed for purposes of the examples. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common shareholders of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN will indirectly bear all or a
portion of the costs of the Reorganizations. Because of the expected expense savings and other anticipated benefits for each Target Fund, the Investment Advisor recommended and the Board of each Target Fund has approved that its respective Fund be
responsible for its own reorganization expenses. The expenses of the Reorganizations are estimated to be approximately $204,600 for BZM, $207,200 for MHE, $214,900 for MZA, $255,800 for MYF and $300,400 for MEN. For the Acquiring Fund, the expenses
of the Reorganizations are estimated to be approximately $318,300, of which the Investment Advisor will bear approximately $46,000. The actual costs associated with the Reorganizations may be more or less than the estimated costs discussed herein.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>VRDP Holders are not expected to bear any costs of the Reorganizations. </B></P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">166 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_38"></A>CAPITALIZATION TABLE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of each Fund may authorize separate classes of shares together with such designation of preferences, rights, voting powers, restrictions,
limitations, qualifications or terms as may be determined from time to time by the Board of such Fund. The tables below set forth (i)&nbsp;the capitalization of BZM and MQY as of August&nbsp;31, 2020 and the <I>pro forma</I> capitalization of the
Combined Fund assuming only the BZM Reorganization was consummated as of August&nbsp;31, 2020, which represents the combination of the completed Reorganizations presented in this Proxy Statement that would result in the lowest level of
capitalization of the Combined Fund; and (ii)&nbsp;the capitalization of the Funds as of August&nbsp;31, 2020 and the <I>pro forma</I> capitalization of the Combined Fund assuming all of the Reorganizations were consummated as of August&nbsp;31,
2020, which represents, in the Investment Advisor&#146;s view, the most likely combination of the Reorganizations and the combination of completed Reorganizations that would result in the highest level of capitalization of the Combined Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Capitalization of BZM and MQY as of August&nbsp;31, 2020 and </B><B><I>pro forma</I></B><B> capitalization of the Combined Fund assuming
only the BZM Reorganization is consummated (unaudited) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund<BR>(BZM)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund<BR>(MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Adjustments<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined<BR>Fund&nbsp;(BZM<BR>into MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net Assets Attributable to:</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common Shares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31,512,104</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">499,820,155</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(2,493,675</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">528,838,584</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">192,600,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Shares Outstanding</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common Shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,082,345</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30,715,370</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(162,777</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32,684,789</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,766</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,926</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NAV per Common Share</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Liquidation Preference per VRDP Share</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on the number of outstanding common shares as of August&nbsp;31, 2020. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Reflects <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> aggregate estimated Reorganization expenses of
$477,259, of which $204,681 was attributable to BZM and $272,578 was attributable to the Acquiring Fund. The actual costs associated with the Reorganizations may be more or less than the estimated costs discussed herein. Reflects undistributed net
investment income (previously defined as &#147;UNII&#148;) of $2,016,416, of which $200,366 was attributable to BZM and $1,816,050 was attributable to the Acquiring Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Reflects adjustments due to differences in per common share NAV. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Capitalization of each Fund as of August&nbsp;31, 2020 and </B><B><I>pro forma</I></B><B> capitalization of the Combined Fund assuming all
Reorganizations are consummated (unaudited) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>BZM</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MHE</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MZA</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MYF</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MEN</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring</B><br><B>Fund<BR>(MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Adjustments</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined<BR>Fund&nbsp;(BZM,<BR>MHE,&nbsp;MZA,<BR>MYF, MEN</B><br><B>and&nbsp;MQY)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net Assets Attributable to:</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common Shares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31,512,104</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32,431,576</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">67,849,215</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">196,947,333</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">362,247,422</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">499,820,155</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5,464,274</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,185,343,531</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37,300,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,400,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">142,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">450,300,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Shares Outstanding</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>BZM</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MHE</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MZA</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MYF</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MEN</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring<BR>Fund<BR>(MQY)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Adjustments</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B></B><B><I>Pro forma</I></B><B><BR>Combined<BR>Fund&nbsp;(BZM,<BR>MHE,&nbsp;MZA,<BR>MYF, MEN<BR>and&nbsp;MQY)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,082,345</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,371,023</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,636,620</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13,713,952</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">29,681,476</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30,715,370</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(10,055,710</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">73,145,076</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">185</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">373</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">594</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,425</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,766</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,503</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.13</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.68</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.63</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.36</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.20</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.27</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.21</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Liquidation Preference per VRDP Share</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000.00</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on the number of outstanding common shares as of August&nbsp;31, 2020. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Reflects <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> aggregate estimated Reorganization expenses of
$1,455,846, of which $204,681 was attributable to BZM, $207,269 was attributable to MHE, $214,948 was attributable to MZA, $255,891 attributable to MYF, $300,479 was attributable to MEN and $272,578 was attributable to the Acquiring Fund. The actual
costs associated with the Reorganizations may be more or less than the estimated costs discussed herein. Reflects UNII of $4,008,428, of which $200,366 was attributable to BZM, $152,225 was attributable to MHE, $289,970 was attributable to MZA,
$1,549,817 was attributable to MEN and $1,816,050 was attributable to the Acquiring Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Reflects adjustments due to differences in per common share NAV. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Assumes no Target Fund shareholders exercise their appraisal rights, if available. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (BZM) </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Financial Highlights table is intended to help you understand BZM&#146;s financial performance for the periods shown. Certain information reflects the
financial results for a single common share of BZM. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in BZM (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and/or distributions, if applicable). The
information shown has been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, BZM&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm. Financial statements for the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2020 and the Report of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm thereon appear in BZM&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2020, which is available upon request. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Please see next page for Financial Highlights Table </I></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income(a)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.59</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.63</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.85</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.02</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net increase (decrease) from investment operations</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Distributions to Common Shareholders(b)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From net investment income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From net realized gain</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.07</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total distributions to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of period</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of period</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.04</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on net asset value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.46</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(d)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.07</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on market price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(d)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.80</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.35</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.60</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.02</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.02</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.88</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest
expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(g)(h)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.78</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.83</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Supplemental Data</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33,126</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32,501</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31,008</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31,893</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33,202</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31,073</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">307,039</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">303,130</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">293,799</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">299,333</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">307,510</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">294,207</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,999</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,999</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,637</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,134</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio turnover rate</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on average common shares outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may
result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Aggregate total return. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Annualized. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Excludes expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds as follows:
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ROWSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">Six&nbsp;Months&nbsp;Ended<BR>02/29/20<BR>(unaudited)</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(g)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense,
fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ROWSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">Six&nbsp;Months&nbsp;Ended<BR>02/29/20<BR>(unaudited)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust (MHE) </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Financial Highlights table is intended to help you understand MHE&#146;s financial performance for the periods shown. Certain information reflects the
financial results for a single common share of MHE. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in MHE (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and/or distributions, if applicable). The
information shown has been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, MHE&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm. Financial statements for the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2020 and the Report of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm thereon appear in MHE&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2020, which is available upon request. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Please see next page for Financial Highlights Table </I></P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">172 </P>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2019</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, beginning of period</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.33</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.98</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.69</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.89</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.02</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.83</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net increase (decrease) from investment operations</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.07</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.07</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of period</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of period</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.37</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on net asset value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(d)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on market price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(d)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.64</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(4.30</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21.27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.47</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders</B></P></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.51</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest
expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(g)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)(f)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Supplemental Data</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34,183</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33,501</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31,609</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33,115</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34,772</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32,864</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">284,774</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">281,087</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">270,862</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">279,002</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">287,959</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">277,646</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,137</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,137</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,136</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,421</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">751</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio turnover rate</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on average common shares outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may
result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Aggregate total return. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Annualized. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(f)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Excludes 0.01% of expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares.
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (MZA) </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Financial Highlights table is intended to help you understand MZA&#146;s financial performance for the periods shown. Certain information reflects the
financial results for a single common share of MZA. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in MZA (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and/or distributions, if applicable). The
information shown has been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, MZA&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm. Financial statements for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020 and the Report of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm thereon appear in MZA&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, which is available upon request. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Please see next page for Financial Highlights Table </I></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="18" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">Year Ended July&nbsp;31,</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, beginning of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.76</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.56</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income(a)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.56</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.66</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.07</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.84</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.75</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net increase (decrease) from investment operations</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.54</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.76</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.56</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.03</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.59</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="20"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on net asset value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.70</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on market price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(8.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense and fees, and
amortization of offering costs(d)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(e)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.03</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.02</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="20"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Supplemental Data</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">68,885</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">68,446</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">65,153</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">67,346</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">71,133</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37,300</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37,300</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37,300</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37,300</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37,300</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">284,679</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">283,501</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">274,673</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">280,553</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">290,705</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio turnover rate</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on average common shares outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may
result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Includes <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> expenses of reorganization costs. Without these
costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense would have been 2.15%, 2.15% and 1.06%, respectively. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">176 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund (MYF) </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Financial Highlights table is intended to help you understand MYF&#146;s financial performance for the periods shown. Certain information reflects the
financial results for a single common share of MYF. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in MYF (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and/or distributions, if applicable). The
information shown has been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, MYF&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm. Financial statements for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020 and the Report of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm thereon appear in MYF&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, which is available upon request. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Please see next page for Financial Highlights Table </I></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="18" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">Year Ended July&nbsp;31,</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2019</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2018</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2017</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, beginning of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.49</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.03</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income(a)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.66</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.73</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.83</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.92</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.02</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.47</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net increase (decrease) from investment operations</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.39</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.97</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.49</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.03</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.79</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.49</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17.02</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="20"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on net asset value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.61</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on market price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.81</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(11.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(f)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.56</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(f)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.56</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense and fees, and
amortization of offering costs(d)(e)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%(f)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.59</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.76</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="20"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Supplemental Data</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">199,288</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">198,645</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">195,777</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">204,427</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">218,740</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,400</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,400</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,400</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,400</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,400</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">435,502</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">434,419</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">429,591</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">444,154</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">468,250</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59,393</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">62,845</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">81,012</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">79,110</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">77,759</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio turnover rate</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on average common shares outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may
result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees,
amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees as follows: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2018</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2017</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(f)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Includes <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> expenses of reorganization costs. Without these
costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense would have been 2.01%, 2.01% and 1.16%, respectively </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN) </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Financial Highlights table is intended to help you understand MEN&#146;s financial performance for the periods shown. Certain information reflects the
financial results for a single common share of MEN. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in MEN (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and/or distributions, if applicable). The
information shown has been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, MEN&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm. Financial statements for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020 and the Report of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm thereon appear in MEN&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, which is available upon request. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Please see next page for Financial Highlights Table </I></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="18" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">Year Ended April&nbsp;30,</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2020</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2019</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2018</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">2017</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, beginning of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.76</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.46</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.27</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income(a)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.54</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.59</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.70</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.70</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.28</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net increase (decrease) from investment operations</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.07</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Distributions to Common Shareholders(b)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From net investment income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.73</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From net realized gain</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)(c)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total distributions to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.57</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.73</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.76</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.46</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.52</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(d)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on net asset value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8.43</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.93</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.51</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on market price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.35</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.73</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.73</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest
expense, fees and amortization of offering costs(e)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.92</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.92</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.68</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="20"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Supplemental Data</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;</B></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">328,915</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">349,194</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">340,286</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">349,037</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">370,342</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">142,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">142,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">142,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">142,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">142,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">330,818</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">345,049</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">338,797</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">344,938</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">359,889</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">86,131</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">91,349</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">87,395</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">70,823</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">67,160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio turnover rate</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on average common shares outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Financial Highlights table is intended to help you understand the Acquiring Fund&#146;s financial performance for the periods shown. Certain information
reflects the financial results for a single Common Share of the Acquiring Fund. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Acquiring Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends
and/or distributions, if applicable). The information shown has been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm. Financial statements for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30,
2020 and the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon appear in the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, which is available upon request. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, beginning of year</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.22</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.56</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.47</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income(a)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.67</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.85</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.90</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.40</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.30</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From net investment income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.69</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.95</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From net realized gain</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.02</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total distributions</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.71</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.95</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of year</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.79</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.67</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.22</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.56</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.47</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.88</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.99</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.83</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15.14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16.56</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on net asset value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8.61</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on market price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.60</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.53</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.35</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest
expense fees, and amortization of offering costs(d)(e)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.93</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.09</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income to Common Shareholders</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.91</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="20"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Supplemental Data</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year&nbsp;(000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">454,276</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">481,212</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">467,334</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">477,758</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">505,367</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">176,600</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">357,235</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">372,487</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">364,628</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">370,531</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">386,165</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">129,475</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">134,198</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">139,144</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">119,144</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">112,111</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio turnover rate</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Based on average common shares outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may
result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization
of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees as follows: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of the Acquiring Fund for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
<A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/890196/000119312520186739/d833628dncsr.htm">annual report</A> filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on July&nbsp;2, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of BZM for the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to BZM&#146;s annual report filed on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on October&nbsp;30, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of MHE for the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2020 are
incorporated by reference herein to MHE&#146;s annual report filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on October&nbsp;30, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
financial statements of MZA for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to MZA&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/911308/000119312520262173/d847614dncsr.htm">annual report</A> filed on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on October&nbsp;2, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of MYF for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020 are
incorporated by reference herein to MYF&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/882153/000119312520262202/d847607dncsr.htm">annual report</A> filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on October&nbsp;2, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of MEN for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;
30, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to the MEN&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/844172/000119312520186539/d879223dncsr.htm">annual report</A> filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on July&nbsp;2,
2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B></B><B><I>PRO FORMA</I></B><B> FINANCIAL STATEMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The unaudited <I>pro forma</I> financial information set forth herein is for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the
financial condition that actually would have resulted if the Reorganizations had been consummated. The closing of each Reorganization is contingent upon certain conditions being satisfied, including that shareholders of each Target Fund must approve
the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the respective Target Fund and the Acquiring Fund and that shareholders of the Acquiring Fund must approve the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund common shares in connection with each
Reorganization. These <I>pro forma</I> numbers have been estimated in good faith based on information regarding each Fund as of [April 30, 2020]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
unaudited <I>pro forma</I> information provided herein should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report of each of BZM and MHE, dated August&nbsp;31, 2019, the Annual Report of each of MZA and MYF, dated July&nbsp;31, 2020 and the Annual Report
of each of MEN and the Acquiring Fund, dated April&nbsp;30, 2020, each of which is on file with the SEC and are available at no charge. Further information on obtaining the Annual Report may be found on page [(v)] of this Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Reorganizations are intended to consolidate the Target Funds with a similar fund advised by the Investment Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds have the same investment adviser, transfer agent, accounting services agent and custodian. Each of such service providers has entered into an
agreement with each Fund, which governs the provision of services to that Fund. Such agreements contain the same terms with respect to each Fund except for the Investment Management Agreement. Each Fund entered into an Investment Management
Agreement with the Investment Advisor to provide investment advisory services. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM currently pays the Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual
contractual investment management fee rate of 0.65% of its average weekly managed assets. For purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;managed assets&#148; means the total assets of the BZM (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for
investment purposes) minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes, including liabilities represented by tender option bond (&#147;TOB&#148;) leverage and the liquidation preference of the Fund&#146;s
VRDP Shares). Each of MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund currently pays the Investment Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate of 0.50% of its average daily net assets. For purposes of calculating these
fees, &#147;net assets&#148; means the Acquiring Fund&#146;s total assets minus the sum of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB leverage and the liquidation preference of the
Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares). </P>
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Fund will be the annual contractual investment management fee rate of the Combined Fund, which will be 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Combined Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The unaudited <I>pro forma</I> information set forth below as of [April 30, 2020] is intended to present supplemental data as if the Reorganizations had been
consummated on May&nbsp;1, 2019. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of April&nbsp;30, 2020, the net assets of (i)&nbsp;BZM were approximately $29.4&nbsp;million, (ii)&nbsp;MHE were
approximately $30.4&nbsp;million, (iii)&nbsp;MZA were approximately $62.7&nbsp;million (iv)&nbsp;MYF were approximately $180.1&nbsp;million, (v)&nbsp;MEN were approximately $328.9&nbsp;million and (vi)&nbsp;the Acquiring Fund were approximately
$454.3&nbsp;million. The net assets of the Combined Fund as of April&nbsp;30, 2020 would have been approximately $1,084.2&nbsp;million on a <I>pro forma</I> basis. In the Reorganizations, the outstanding common shares of each Target Fund will be
exchanged for newly issued common shares of the Acquiring Fund, par value $0.10 per share. The aggregate net asset value (not the market value) of Acquiring Fund common shares received by the shareholders of the Target Fund in a Reorganization will
equal the aggregate net asset value (not the market value) of Target Fund common shares held by such shareholders immediately prior to such Reorganization (although shareholders may receive cash for their fractional common shares). The aggregate NAV
of each Fund immediately prior to the applicable Reorganization will reflect accrued expenses associated with such Reorganization. The amount of increased common shares of 42,635,221 was calculated based on net asset value of the Acquiring Fund
common shares of $14.79 in exchange for common shares of each Target Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Reorganization is contingent upon the approval of any other Reorganization.
If a Reorganization is not consummated, then the respective Target Fund will continue to operate as a standalone Delaware statutory trust. Massachusetts business trust or Maryland corporation, as applicable, and the Acquiring Fund will continue to
operate as a standalone Maryland corporation. Both the Target Fund and the Acquiring Fund will continue to be advised by the Investment Advisor. If a Reorganization is not consummated, the Investment Advisor may recommend alternative proposals to
the Board of each Fund for which such Reorganization was not consummated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon the closing of the Reorganization, the Target Funds VRDP Holders will
receive on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-for-one</FONT></FONT> basis one newly issued VRDP Share of the Acquiring Fund, par value $0.10 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (plus
any accumulated and unpaid dividends that have accrued on such Target Fund VRDP Share up to and including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date if such dividends have not been paid prior to the Closing Date), in exchange for each Target
Fund VRDP Share held by such Target Fund VRDP Holder immediately prior to the closing of the Reorganizations. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund.
No fractional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganizations will have
terms that are identical to the terms of the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares and will rank on parity with the Acquiring Fund&#146;s existing VRDP Shares as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon dissolution,
liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Acquiring Fund. The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be subject to the same special rate period (including the terms thereof) applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of
the Closing Date of the Reorganization. Such special rate period will terminate on April&nbsp;15, 2021, unless extended. The Reorganizations will not result in any changes to the terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares currently outstanding.
The terms of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares may change from time to time, subject to Board approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares
will have terms that are similar to the terms of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares, with certain differences. The VRDP Shares of each of BZM and MHE have a mandatory redemption date of July&nbsp;1, 2042 and the VRDP Shares of each of MZA, MYF
and MEN have a mandatory redemption date of June&nbsp;1, 2041, while the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to have a mandatory redemption date of October&nbsp;1, 2041. A Fund may designate any succeeding subsequent rate period of
the VRDP Shares as a &#147;special rate period&#148; subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth in the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares. During a special rate period, a Fund may choose to modify the terms of the VRDP
Shares as permitted by the governing instrument for such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, including, for example, special provisions relating to the calculation of dividends and the redemption of the VRDP Shares. The VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM,
MHE, MZA and MEN are currently in a one year special rate period that will end on April&nbsp;15, 2021 for </P>
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the Acquiring Fund, June&nbsp;25, 2021 for BZM, and June&nbsp;17, 2021 for MHE, MZA and MEN, unless extended (each, a &#147;Special Rate Period&#148;). The VRDP Shares of MYF are not currently in
a Special Rate Period. The terms currently applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are otherwise substantially similar. The terms of the special rate period applicable
to the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are expected to be identical to the terms of the Special Rate Period applicable to the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares as of the Closing Date of the Reorganization. The BZM VRDP Shares have a
rate floor of 1.05%, which the newly issued Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares are not expected to have. The transfer restrictions applicable to the VRDP Shares of the Acquiring Fund, BZM, MHE, MZA and MEN during their respective Special Rate Periods are
substantially similar, except that BZM&#146;s VRDP Shares may not be transferred to TOB Trusts during its Special Rate Period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The unaudited <I>pro
forma</I> information set forth below for the period ended [April 30, 2020] is intended to present ratios and supplemental data as if each Reorganization had been consummated at [May 1, 2019]. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On a <I>pro forma</I> basis for the twelve months ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, the proposed Reorganizations would result in a decrease of $50,862 in the
investment advisory fees charged, a decrease in other operating expenses (including custody, legal, accounting and audit fees) of $993,622 on a <I>pro forma</I> basis for the twelve months ended April&nbsp;30, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to June&nbsp;1, 2020, the Investment Advisor voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the investment advisory fees or other expenses of BZM equal to an
annual rate of 0.05% of BZM&#146;s average weekly managed assets (the &#147;BZM Voluntary Waiver&#148;). The BZM Voluntary Waiver of 0.05% of BZM&#146;s average weekly managed assets is reflected in the historical and <I>pro forma</I> Total Expense
Ratios (after giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended February&nbsp;29, 2020 below. Effective June&nbsp;1, 2020, the BZM Voluntary Waiver was increased to an annual rate of
0.08% of BZM&#146;s average weekly managed assets, which is not reflected in the historical and <I>pro forma</I> Total Expense Ratios (after giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period
ended February&nbsp;29, 2020 below. The BZM Voluntary Waiver may be reduced or discontinued at any time without notice. Assuming each Reorganization is consummated, the Combined Fund&#146;s <I>pro forma</I> net annual portfolio operating expense
ratio (including interest expenses) are expected to be 2.16%. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended February&nbsp;29,
2020, the total annual portfolio operating expenses (excluding interest expense and after giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) of BZM and MHE were 1.87% and 1.30%, respectively, and the total annual portfolio operating expense ratio (excluding
interest expense and without giving effect to the BZM Voluntary Waiver) of BZM and MHE were 1.95% and 1.30%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the total annual portfolio operating expense ratio (excluding interest expense)
of MZA and MYF were 1.13% and 1.19%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, the total annual portfolio operating expense ratio (excluding interest expense) of the Acquiring Fund and MEN were 0.90% and 0.92%, respectively.
Assuming each Reorganization is consummated, the Combined Fund&#146;s net annual portfolio operating expense ratio (excluding interest expenses) is expected to be 0.87% on a historical and <I>pro forma</I> basis for the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended
February&nbsp;29, 2020, the total annual portfolio operating expense ratio (including interest expense) for BZM and MHE were 2.94% and 2.71%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the total annual portfolio operating expense
ratio (including interest expense) of MZA and MYF was 2.22% and 2.04%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, the total annual portfolio operating expense ratio (including interest expense) for the Acquiring Fund and MEN were
2.19% and 2.31%, respectively. As of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the Total Expense Ratio of the Acquiring Fund decreased to 1.82% primarily as a result of a decrease in interest expense due
to relatively low interest rates on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leverage during recent months. Assuming each Reorganization is consummated, the Combined Fund&#146;s net annual portfolio operating expense ratio (including interest expense) is expected
to be 2.16% on a historical and <I>pro forma</I> basis for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended April&nbsp;30, 2020. As of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended July&nbsp;31, 2020, the <I>pro
forma</I> net annual portfolio operating expense ratio (including interest expense) of the Combined Fund is 1.79% primarily as a result of a decrease in interest expense due to relatively low interest rates on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s leverage
during recent months. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No significant accounting policies will change as a result of the proposed Reorganizations, specifically, policies regarding
valuation and Subchapter M compliance. As of [April 30, 2020], all the securities held by the Target Funds comply with the compliance guidelines and/or investment restrictions of the Acquiring Fund. It is not anticipated that
</P>
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the Acquiring Fund will sell any securities of a Target Fund acquired in the Reorganizations other than in the ordinary course of business. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Reorganization is expected to be tax free for federal income tax purposes. This means that no gain or loss will be recognized by each Target Fund or its
shareholders as a result of the Reorganizations. The aggregate tax basis of the Acquiring Fund Shares received by the shareholders of each Target Fund will be the same as the aggregate tax basis the shareholders of each Target Fund held in its
shares of the Target Fund immediately before the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Accounting Survivor</B>: The Acquiring Fund is deemed to be the &#147;accounting
survivor&#148; in connection with the Reorganizations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cost of Reorganization</B>: Regardless of whether the Reorganizations are completed, the costs
associated with the proposed Reorganizations, including the costs associated with the stockholder meetings, will be borne directly by the respective Fund incurring the expense, except that the Investment Advisor has agreed to bear a portion of the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s costs of the Reorganizations. The estimated expenses of the Reorganizations attributable to each Fund, which include the amount to be paid by the Investment Advisor, are as follows: </P>
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Expenses</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MHE)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MZA)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MYF)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MEN)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;204,600</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;207,200</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;214,900</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;255,800</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;300,400</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;318,300</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Undistributed Net Investment Income</B>: If the Reorganizations are approved by shareholders, then [the greater of (1)]
substantially all of the undistributed net investment income, if any, [or (2)&nbsp;the monthly distribution] of each Fund is expected to be declared to such Fund&#146;s common shareholders prior to the Closing Date. As of August&nbsp;31, 2020, the
amount of undistributed net investment income for each Fund was as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR>

<TD WIDTH="20%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="11" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Undistributed Net Investment
Income</B></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(BZM)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MHE)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MZA)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MYF)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MEN)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;204,600</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;207,200</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;214,900</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;255,800</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;300,400</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;318,300</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Capital Loss Carryforwards</B>: As of August&nbsp;31, 2020, the Funds&#146; unused capital loss carryforwards, which have
no expiration date and may be carried forward indefinitely, were as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Capital Loss Carryforward Amount </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="20%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(BZM)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MHE)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MZA)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MYF)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Target&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MEN)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;(MQY)</B></TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">$689,345</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$980,224</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$1,777,327</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$6,693,857</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$8,700,029</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$10,963,202</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_40"></A>CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE DECLARATIONS OF TRUST, CHARTER AND BYLAWS
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Amended and Restated Bylaws, MHE&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, and Amended
and Restated Bylaws and MYF&#146;s Declaration of Trust, as amended, and Amended and Restated Bylaws and each of MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Charter and Amended and Restated Bylaws include provisions that could have the effect of limiting
the ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Fund or to change the composition of its Board. This could have the effect of depriving shareholders of an opportunity to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices
by discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control over the Fund. Such attempts could have the effect of increasing the expenses of the Fund and disrupting the normal operation of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Certain Provisions in the Declaration of Trust or Charter of Each Fund </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of BZM is divided into three classes, with the terms of one class expiring at each annual meeting of shareholders. At each annual meeting, one class
of Board Members for BZM is elected to a three-year term. This provision could delay for up to two years the replacement of a majority of the Board of each Fund. In contrast, the Board of each of MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund is not
classified. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For BZM, a Board Member may be removed from office for cause only, and not without cause, by the action of a majority of the remaining Board
Members followed by the holders of at least 75% of the shares entitled to vote in an election of such Board Member. For each of MZA and MEN, a Board Member may be removed from office for cause only, and not without cause, by the action of a majority
of the remaining Board Members or by a vote of the holders of at least 75% of the shares entitled to vote in an election of such Board Member. For MHE, a Board Member may be removed from office with or without cause by written instrument signed by
at least <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the number of Board Members in office immediately prior to such removal, or by a vote or written consent of the holders of at least <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of
the outstanding shares that elected such Board Member. For MYF, a Board Member may be removed (provided the aggregate number of Board Members is not reduced below a certain point), with cause, by a written instrument signed by the remaining
Trustees, provided that a Board Member elected by one class of shares shall have no power to remove any Board Member elected by another class of shares, and provided further that a Board Member may be removed by a vote of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the outstanding shares of the class that elected such Board Member. For the Acquiring Fund, a Board Member may be removed with or without cause, but only by action taken by holders of at least 66 2/3%
of the shares entitled to vote in an election to fill that directorship. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Holders of each Fund&#146;s outstanding preferred shares, including VRDP Shares,
voting together as a class, to the exclusion of the holders of all other securities and classes of shares of such Fund, are entitled to elect two Board Members of such Fund at any annual meeting in which Board Members are elected. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, BZM&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust requires the affirmative vote or consent of a majority of the Board Members then in office followed
by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than 75% of the outstanding shares of each affected class or series outstanding, voting as a separate class or series, to approve, adopt or authorize certain transactions with five <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">percent-or-greater</FONT></FONT> holders of a class or series of shares and their associates, unless 80% of the Board Members by resolution have approved a memorandum of understanding with
such holders with respect to and substantially consistent with such transaction, in which case approval by a 1940 Act Majority will be the only vote of the shareholders required. These voting requirements are in addition to any regulatory relief
required from the SEC with respect to such transaction. For purposes of these provisions, a five <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">percent-or-greater</FONT></FONT> holder of a class or series of shares (a
&#147;Principal Shareholder&#148;) refers to any corporation, person or other entity which is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 5% or more of the outstanding shares of any class or series and shall include any affiliate or associate.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The transactions subject to these special approval requirements are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The merger or consolidation of BZM or any subsidiary of BZM with or into any Principal Shareholder.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The issuance of any securities of BZM to any Principal Shareholder for cash (other than pursuant to a dividend
reinvestment plan). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The sale, lease or exchange of all or any substantial part of the assets of BZM to any Principal Shareholder
(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).
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The sale, lease or exchange to BZM or any subsidiary of BZM, in exchange for securities of BZM, of any assets of
any Principal Shareholder (except assets having an aggregate fair market value of less than $1,000,000, aggregating for purposes of such computation all assets sold, leased or exchanged in any series of similar transactions within a twelve-month
period). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM may merge or consolidate with any other corporation, association, trust or other organization or may sell, lease or
exchange all or substantially all of BZM&#146;s property, including its good will, upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration when and as authorized by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of BZM&#146;s Board Members and
approved by a 1940 Act Majority of BZM&#146;s shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of MHE and MYF may merge or consolidate or share exchange with any other entity or may
sell or exchange all or substantially all of the assets of MHE or MYF with a favorable vote of the holders of at least <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the outstanding shares of the Fund entitled to vote on such matter, unless
such action has previously been approved, adopted or authorized by the affirmative vote of at least <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the total number of Board Members then an affirmative vote or consent of the holders of a
majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund entitled to vote will be required. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For each of MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund, each of MZA&#146;s ,
MEN&#146;s and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Charter provides that a favorable vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to be voted on the matter shall be required to approve, adopt or authorize
(i)&nbsp;a merger or consolidation or statutory share exchange of MZA, MEN or the Acquiring Fund with any other corporation, (ii)&nbsp;a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of MZA, MEN or the Acquiring Fund (other than in the regular
course of its investment activities), or (iii)&nbsp;a liquidation or dissolution of MZA, MEN or the Acquiring Fund, unless such action has previously been approved, adopted or authorized by the affirmative vote of at least <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of MZA&#146;s, MEN&#146;s or the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Board Members, in which case the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of capital stock of MZA, MEN or the
Acquiring Fund entitled to vote thereon shall be required. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If any plan of reorganization (as such term is used under the 1940 Act) adversely affects a
Fund&#146;s preferred shares, including such Fund&#146;s VRDP Shares, then such plan of reorganization will require the approval of a 1940 Act Majority of the holders of such preferred shares, including such Fund&#146;s VRDP Holders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund, Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the Maryland General Corporation Law permits a Maryland corporation with a class of
equity securities registered under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and at least three independent directors to elect to be subject, by provision in its charter or bylaws or a resolution of its board of directors and notwithstanding any
contrary provision in the charter or bylaws, to a provision requiring that a vacancy on the board be filled only by the remaining directors and for the remainder of the full term of the directorship in which the vacancy occurred. Pursuant to
Subtitle 8 and by amendment to the bylaws, the Board of MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund elected to provide that vacancies on the Board be filled only by the remaining directors and for the remainder of the full term of the directorship in which the
vacancy occurred. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of each Fund has determined that the voting requirements described above are in the best interests of shareholders generally.
Reference should be made to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, Declaration of Trust or Charter of each Fund on file with the SEC for the full text of these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Certain Provisions in the Bylaws of Each Fund </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each
Fund&#146;s bylaws generally require that advance notice be given to the Fund in the event a shareholder desires to nominate a person for election to the Board or to transact any other business at an annual meeting of shareholders. Notice of any
such nomination or business must be delivered to or received at the principal executive offices of the Fund not less than 120 calendar days nor more than 150 calendar days prior to the anniversary date of the prior year&#146;s
</P>
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annual meeting (subject to certain exceptions). Any notice by a shareholder must be accompanied by certain information as provided in the bylaws. Reference should be made to each Fund&#146;s
bylaws on file with the SEC for the full text of these provisions. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">191 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_41"></A>GOVERNING LAW </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM was formed as a Delaware statutory trust pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust governed by the laws of the State of Delaware on March&nbsp;14,
2002, and commenced operations on April&nbsp;30, 2002. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE was organized as a Massachusetts business trust pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of
Trust governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts on April&nbsp;20, 1993, and commenced operations on July&nbsp;23, 1993. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA was formed as a
Maryland corporation governed by the laws of the State of Maryland on August&nbsp;24, 1993, and commenced operations on October&nbsp;29, 1993. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust pursuant to a Declaration of Trust governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts on January&nbsp;21, 1992, and commenced operations on February&nbsp;28, 1992. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN was formed as a Maryland corporation governed by the laws of the State of Maryland on December&nbsp;14, 1988, and commenced operations on March&nbsp;2,
1989. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund was formed as a Maryland corporation governed by the laws of the State of Maryland on May&nbsp;5, 1992, and commenced operations
on July&nbsp;21, 1992. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, a Delaware statutory trust provides greater flexibility with respect to procedural matters and a corporation provides
greater certainty with respect to limitation of personal liability. Under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, shareholders of a Delaware statutory trust are entitled to the same limitation of personal liability as is extended to shareholders of a
private corporation organized for profit under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. However, there is a remote possibility that shareholders of a Delaware statutory trust could, under certain circumstances be held liable for the
Delaware statutory trust&#146;s liabilities to the extent the courts of another state refused to recognize such limited liability in a controversy involving a Delaware statutory trust&#146;s obligations. BZM&#146;s governing document disclaims
shareholder liability for acts or obligations of such Fund. Thus, a Delaware statutory trust shareholder&#146;s risk of incurring financial loss due to shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which a court refuses to recognize the
Delaware Statutory Trust Act and the complaining party is held not bound by the Delaware statutory trust&#146;s disclaimer regarding shareholder liability. A Maryland corporation provides greater certainty with respect to limitation of personal
liability. Shareholders of a Maryland corporation currently have no personal liability for the corporation&#146;s acts or obligations, except that a shareholder may be liable to the extent that (i)&nbsp;the shareholder knowingly accepted a
distribution in violation of such Maryland corporation&#146;s charter or the Maryland General Corporation Law or (ii)&nbsp;the subscription price or other agreed upon consideration for stock subscribed for has not been paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In contrast to the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Delaware Statutory Trust Act allows the parties to define their business relationships. The Delaware
Statutory Trust Act generally provides rules only in situations where the governing instrument does not address the subject matter, and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act gives maximum effect to the principle of freedom of contract and to the
enforceability of a statutory trust&#146;s governing instrument. The Delaware Statutory Trust Act permits a trust&#146;s governing instrument to contain provisions relating to shareholder rights and removal of trustees, and provides trusts with the
ability to amend or restate the trust&#146;s governing instruments. The Delaware Statutory Trust Act also authorizes the trustees to take various actions without requiring shareholder approval if permitted by a Fund&#146;s governing instruments.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A fund organized as a Massachusetts business trust, such as MHE and MYF, is governed by the trust&#146;s declaration of trust or similar instrument.
Massachusetts law allows the trustees of a business trust to set the terms of a fund&#146;s governance in its declaration of trust. All power and authority to manage the fund and its affairs generally reside with the trustees, and shareholder voting
and other rights are limited to those provided to the shareholders in the declaration of trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because Massachusetts law governing business trusts
provides more flexibility compared to typical state corporate statutes, the Massachusetts business trust is a common form of organization for investment companies, including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">both&nbsp;closed-end&nbsp;funds</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">and&nbsp;open-end&nbsp;funds.</FONT> However, some consider it less desirable than other entities because it relies on the terms of the applicable declaration of trust and judicial interpretations rather than statutory
provisions for </P>
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substantive issues, such as the personal liability of shareholders and trustees, and does not provide the level of certitude that statutes, such as the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, provide. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust are not afforded the statutory limitation of personal liability for the trust&#146;s obligations generally
afforded to shareholders of a corporation. Instead, the declaration of trust of a fund organized as a Massachusetts business trust typically provides that a shareholder will not be personally liable, and further provides for indemnification to the
extent that a shareholder is found personally liable, for the fund&#146;s acts or obligations. The Declaration of Trust for MHE (the &#147;MHE Declaration&#148;) and MYF (the &#147;MYF Declaration&#148;) contains such provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Similarly, the trustees of a Massachusetts business trust are not afforded statutory protection from personal liability for the obligations of the trust.
However, courts in Massachusetts have recognized limitations of a trustee&#146;s personal liability in contract actions for the obligations of a trust contained in the trust&#146;s declaration of trust, and declarations of trust may also provide
that trustees may be indemnified out of the assets of the trust to the extent held personally liable. Each of the MHE Declaration and MYF Declaration contains such provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing discusses only certain differences between BZM under Delaware law, MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund under Maryland law and MHE and MYF under
Massachusetts law. It is not intended to be a complete list of differences, and shareholders should refer to the relevant laws of each state and the provisions of each Fund&#146;s applicable organizational documents for a more thorough comparison.
Such documents are filed as part of each Fund&#146;s registration statement with the SEC, and shareholders may obtain copies of such documents as described on pages <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">[v-vi]</FONT> of this Proxy Statement. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx62466_42"></A>CONVERSION TO <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">OPEN-END</FONT> FUND
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To convert BZM to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company, BZM&#146;s Declaration of Trust requires an amendment to
BZM&#146;s Declaration of Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For BZM, the amendment requires the favorable vote a majority of the Board Members then in office followed by the
favorable vote of the holders of not less than 75% of the shares of each affected class or series outstanding, voting as separate classes or series, unless such amendment has been approved by 80% of the Board Members, in which case approval by a
1940 Act Majority of BZM&#146;s shareholders is required. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For MHE, conversion of the Fund to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT>
investment company requires the consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the holders of the outstanding common shares and preferred shares voting as a single class unless such conversion has been approved by
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the Board Members, in which case approval by a majority of MHE&#146;s shareholders is required. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For
MYF, the conversion of the Fund to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company requires an amendment to the Fund&#146;s declaration of trust, which in turn requires the favorable vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of
the holders of the outstanding shares of the Fund unless such conversion has been approved by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the Board Members, in which case approval by a majority of MYF&#146;s shareholders is required. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund, MZA&#146;s, MEN&#146;s and the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Charter provides that a favorable vote of the holders of
at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to be voted on the matter shall be required to convert the Acquiring Fund to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company, unless such action has
previously been approved, adopted or authorized by the affirmative vote of at least <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Board Members, in which case the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of capital stock of the Acquiring Fund entitled to vote thereon shall be required. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing votes would satisfy a separate
requirement in the 1940 Act that any conversion of a Fund to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company be approved by the shareholders. If approved in the foregoing manners, we anticipate conversion of a Fund to an <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company might not occur until 90 days after the shareholders&#146; meeting at which such conversion was approved and would also require at least 10 days&#146; prior notice to all shareholders.
Following any such conversion, it is possible that certain of the Fund&#146;s investment policies and strategies would have to be modified to assure sufficient portfolio liquidity. In the event of conversion, the Fund&#146;s common shares would
cease to be listed on the NYSE and the Fund&#146;s preferred shares would be redeemed. Shareholders of an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company may require the company to redeem their shares at any time, except in
certain circumstances as authorized by or under the 1940 Act, at their NAV, less such redemption charge, if any, as might be in effect at the time of redemption. An <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company expects to pay
all such redemption requests in cash, but reserves the right to pay redemption requests in a combination of cash and securities. If such partial payment in securities were made, investors may incur brokerage costs in converting such securities to
cash. If a Fund were converted to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company, it is likely that new shares would be sold at NAV plus a sales load. Each Board believes, however, that its Fund&#146;s <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> structure is desirable in light of its Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies. Therefore, shareholders should assume that it is not likely that any Board would vote to convert its Fund to an <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> fund. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Record Date </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds&#146; have fixed the close of
business on October&nbsp;16, 2020 as the record date (the &#147;Record Date&#148;) for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Shareholders on the
Record Date will be entitled to one vote for each Share held, with no Shares having cumulative voting rights. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A list of each Fund&#146;s shareholders of
record as of the Record Date will be available for inspection at the shareholder meeting. For BZM, a list of shareholders of record as of the Record Date will be available at the office of the Fund, 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809, for
inspection by a Fund&#146;s shareholders during regular business hours beginning ten days prior to the date of the Special Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of the Record
Date, the Funds had the following number of [common shares] and preferred shares outstanding: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Title of Class</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>BZM</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MHE</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MZA</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MYF</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>MEN</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Acquiring&nbsp;Fund<BR>(MQY)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,082,345</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,371,023</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,637,638</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13,713,952</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">29,681,476</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30,725,788</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VRDP Shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">160</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">185</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">373</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">594</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,425</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,766</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proxies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders may
vote by participating at the Special Meeting remotely, by returning the enclosed proxy card or by casting their vote via telephone or the Internet using the instructions provided on the enclosed proxy card (described in greater detail below).
Shareholders of each Fund have the opportunity to submit their voting instructions via the Internet or by &#147;touch-tone&#148; telephone voting. The giving of such a proxy will not affect your right to vote should you decide to attend the Special
Meeting remotely. To use the Internet, please access the Internet address found on your proxy card. To record your voting instructions by automated telephone, please call the toll-free number listed on your proxy card. The Internet and automated
telephone voting instructions are designed to authenticate shareholder identities, to allow shareholders to give their voting instructions, and to confirm that shareholders&#146; instructions have been recorded properly. Shareholders submitting
their voting instructions via the Internet should understand that there may be costs associated with Internet access, such as usage charges from Internet access providers and telephone companies that must be borne by the shareholders. Any person
giving a proxy may revoke it at any time prior to its exercise by giving written notice of the revocation to the Secretary of the Fund at 40 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10022, by delivering a duly executed proxy bearing a later date, by
recording later-dated voting instructions via the Internet or automated telephone or by attending the Special Meeting and voting. The giving of a proxy will not affect your right to vote if you attend the Special Meeting and wish to do so. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Votes cast by proxy or at the Special Meeting will be tabulated by the inspectors of election appointed for the Special Meeting. For BZM, the holders of a
majority of the shares entitled to vote on any matter at the Special Meeting present at the Special Meeting or by proxy shall constitute a quorum at such Special Meeting of the shareholders for purposes of conducting business on such matter. For MHE
and MYF, the presence at the Special Meeting or by proxy of the holders of shares entitled to cast a majority of the votes entitled to be cast shall constitute a quorum to conduct business at the Special Meeting, except with respect to any matter
which requires approval by a separate vote of one or more classes or series of shares, in which case the presence at the Special Meeting or by proxy of the holders of shares entitled to cast a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by each class
or series entitled to vote as a separate class or<B> </B>series shall constitute a quorum to conduct business at the Special Meeting. For MZA, MEN and the Acquiring Fund, the presence at the Special Meeting or by proxy of the holders of shares
entitled to cast <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-third</FONT> of the votes entitled to be cast shall constitute a quorum to conduct business at the Special Meeting, except with respect to any matter which requires approval by a separate vote of
one or more classes or series of shares, in which case the presence at the Special Meeting or by proxy of the holders of shares entitled to cast <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-third</FONT> of the votes entitled to be cast by each class or
series entitled to vote as a separate class or series shall constitute a quorum to conduct business at the Special Meeting. A quorum, once established, shall not be broken by the withdrawal of enough votes to leave less
</P>
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than a quorum. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the shareholders, the chair of the Special Meeting shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time
to time, in the manner provided in the Fund&#146;s bylaws, until a quorum shall be present or represented. With respect to MHE, such adjournment will require the approval of shareholders present remotely or by proxy at the Special Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The inspectors of election, who may be employees of BlackRock, will determine whether or not a quorum is present at the Special Meeting. [The inspectors of
election will generally treat abstentions and &#147;broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes&#148;</FONT> (<I>i.e.</I>, shares held by brokers or nominees, typically in &#147;street name,&#148; as to which proxies have been returned but
(a)&nbsp;instructions have not been received from the beneficial owners or persons entitled to vote and (b)&nbsp;the broker or nominee does not have discretionary voting power or elects not to exercise discretion on a particular matter) as present
for purposes of determining a quorum, subject to any applicable rules of the NYSE.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you hold your shares directly (not through a broker-dealer, bank
or other financial institution) and if you return a properly executed proxy card that does not specify how you wish to vote on a proposal, your shares will be voted &#147;FOR&#148; each proposal on which you are entitled to vote. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Broker-dealer firms holding shares of a Fund in &#147;street name&#148; for the benefit of their customers and clients will request the instructions of such
customers and clients on how to vote their shares on Proposals <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-2</FONT> before the Special Meeting. Proposals <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-2</FONT> are not &#147;routine&#148; matters and shareholder
instructions are required for broker-dealers to vote a beneficial owner&#146;s shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you hold shares of a Fund through a bank or other financial
institution or intermediary (called a service agent) that has entered into a service agreement with the Fund or a distributor of the Fund, the service agent may be the record holder of your shares. At the Special Meeting, a service agent will vote
shares for which it receives instructions from its customers in accordance with those instructions. A properly executed proxy card or other authorization by a shareholder that does not specify how the shareholder&#146;s shares should be voted on a
proposal may be deemed to authorize a service provider to vote such shares in favor of the proposal. Depending on its policies, applicable law or contractual or other restrictions, a service agent may be permitted to vote shares with respect to
which it has not received specific voting instructions from its customers. In those cases, the service agent may, but may not be required to, vote such shares in the same proportion as those shares for which the service agent has received voting
instructions. This practice is commonly referred to as &#147;echo voting.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All properly executed proxies received prior to the Special Meeting will
be voted in accordance with the instructions marked thereon or otherwise as provided therein. Unless instructions to the contrary are marked, proxies will be voted &#147;FOR&#148; the approval of each proposal. Abstentions and broker <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will not be voted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM VRDP Holders are being asked to consider Proposal 1(A) and 1(B) below. With respect to
Proposal 1(A) and 1(B), abstentions and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will be counted as shares present and will therefore have the same effect as votes &#147;AGAINST&#148; the proposals. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE VRDP Holders are being asked to consider Proposal 1(C) and 1(D) below. With respect to Proposal 1(C) and 1(D), all properly submitted proxies, including
abstentions and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes,</FONT> will be counted as shares present for the purposes of establishing a quorum. Abstentions and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes,</FONT> although not voted, will
have the same effect as votes &#147;AGAINST&#148; the proposals. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA VRDP Holders are being asked to consider Proposal 1(E) and 1(F) below. With respect
to Proposal 1(E) and 1(F), abstentions and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will be counted as shares present and will therefore have the same effect as votes &#147;AGAINST&#148; the proposals. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF VRDP Holders are being asked to consider Proposal 1(G) and 1(H) below. With respect to Proposal 1(G) and 1(H), all properly submitted proxies, including
abstentions and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes,</FONT> will be counted as shares present for the purposes of establishing a quorum. Abstentions and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes,</FONT> although not voted, will
have the same effect as votes &#147;AGAINST&#148; the proposals. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN VRDP Holders are being asked to consider Proposal 1(I) and 1(J) below. With respect
to Proposal 1(I) and 1(J), abstentions and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will be counted as shares present and will therefore have the same effect as votes &#147;AGAINST&#148; the proposals. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders are being asked to consider Proposals 1(K), 1(L), 1(M), 1(N), 2(A), 2(B), 2(C), 2(D)
and 2(E) below. With respect to Proposals 2(A), 2(B), 2(C), 2(D) and 2(E), abstentions will be counted as &#147;votes cast&#148; and will therefore have the same effect as votes &#147;AGAINST&#148; the proposals and broker <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will not have any effect on the result of the vote. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE VRDP Holders are being asked to consider Proposal 3
below. With respect to Proposal 3, abstentions will be counted as &#147;votes cast&#148; and will therefore have the same effect as votes &#147;AGAINST&#148; the proposal and broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will not have any
effect on the result of the vote. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voting Requirement for Proposal 1: The Reorganizations of the Funds </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(A):</I> The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of BZM are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including
(i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s assists and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of BZM&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of
the Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of BZM, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be
distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by BZM of its registration under the 1940 Act and the liquidation, dissolution and
termination of BZM in accordance with its Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Delaware law.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(B)</I>: The VRDP Holders of BZM are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the BZM Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(C)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MHE are being asked to consent as a single class to a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including
(i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MHE&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the
Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MHE, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed
or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively,</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MHE of its registration under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MHE in accordance with its Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(D)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MHE are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the MHE Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(E)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MZA are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including
(i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MZA&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the
Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MZA, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed
or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MZA of its registration
under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MZA in accordance with its charter and Maryland law.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Majority of outstanding shares entitled to vote</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(F)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MZA are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the MZA Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(G)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MYF are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including
(i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MYF&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the
Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MYF, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed
or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MYF of its registration
under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">termination of MYF in accordance with its Declaration of Trust and Massachusetts law.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(H)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MYF are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the MYF Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(I)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MEN are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including
(i)&nbsp;the acquisition by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MEN&#146;s assets and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of substantially all of MEN&#146;s liabilities in exchange solely for newly issued common shares and VRDP Shares of the
Acquiring Fund, which will be distributed to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and VRDP Holders, respectively, of MEN, and which shall constitute the sole consideration to be distributed
or paid to the common shareholders (although cash may be distributed in lieu of fractional common shares) and the VRDP Holders in respect of their common shares and VRDP Shares, respectively, and (ii)&nbsp;the termination by MEN of its registration
under the 1940 Act, and the liquidation, dissolution and termination of MEN in accordance with its charter and Maryland law.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(J)</I>: The VRDP Holders of MEN are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the MEN Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(K)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the BZM Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of
additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(L)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of
additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(M)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MZA Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of
additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(N)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MYF Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of
additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 1(O)</I>: The VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class on a proposal to approve the MEN Reorganization Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the issuance of
additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares.</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voting Requirement for Proposal 2: The Issuance of Acquiring Fund Common Shares </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 2(A)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund common shares in connection with the
BZM Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 2(B)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund common shares in connection with the
MHE Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 2(C)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund common shares in connection with the
MZA Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 2(D)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund common shares in connection with the
MYF Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 2(E)</I>: The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Acquiring Fund are being asked to vote as a single class on a proposal to approve the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund common shares in connection with the
MEN Reorganization.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Proposal 3:</I> In the event that there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum or to approve the MHE Reorganization Agreement and the Chair of the Special Meeting proposes the
adjournment with respect to one or more matters to be considered by MHE shareholders, the common shareholders and VRDP Holders of MHE are being asked to vote as a single class on the proposal to permit further solicitation of proxies.</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Share Ownership </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Information relating to each Board
Member&#146;s share ownership in each Fund and in the other funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex that are overseen by the respective director (&#147;Supervised Funds&#148;) as of December&nbsp;31, 2019 is set forth in the chart below: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Aggregate&nbsp;Dollar<BR>Range of<BR>Common Shares<BR>in MYF</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michael&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Castellano</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Richard&nbsp;E.&nbsp;Cavanagh</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cynthia L. Egan</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">R. Glenn Hubbard</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Karen P. Robards</P></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Includes share equivalents owned under the deferred compensation plan in the Supervised Funds by certain
Independent Board Members who have participated in the deferred compensation plan of the Supervised Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[As of December&nbsp;31,
2019, none of the Independent Board Members of each Fund or their immediate family members owned beneficially or of record any securities of BlackRock or any affiliate of BlackRock or underwriter or any person controlling, controlled by or under
common control with any such entities nor did any Independent Board Member of each Fund or their immediate family member have any material interest in any transaction, or series of similar transactions, during the most recently completed two
calendar years involving each Fund, BlackRock or any affiliate of BlackRock or underwriter or any person controlling, controlled by or under common control with any such entities.] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[As of December&nbsp;31, 2019, the Independent Board Members (and their respective immediate family members) did not beneficially own securities of the
Investment Advisor, or an entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Investment Advisor (not including registered investment companies).] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>5% Beneficial Share Ownership </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise
indicated, the information set forth below is as of October&nbsp;16, 2020. To each Fund&#146;s knowledge, no person beneficially owned more than 5% of the Fund&#146;s respective outstanding shares, except as set forth below. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BZM</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MHE</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MZA</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">N/A</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MYF</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MEN</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">N/A</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC]</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">[1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036]</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The information contained in this table is based on Schedule 13D/13G filings made on or before October&nbsp;16,
2020. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of [&#9679;], 2020 the officers and Board Members of each Fund, as a group, beneficially owned less than [&#9679;]% of the
outstanding common shares of each such Fund and none of the outstanding VRDP Shares of each such Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds performs an annual audit of each Fund&#146;s financial statements. Each Fund&#146;s
Board has appointed Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP to be each Fund&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm. Deloitte&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Touche LLP is located at 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Legal Matters </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain legal matters concerning the U.S.
federal income tax consequences of the Reorganizations will be passed upon by Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP, which serves as counsel to the Funds. Certain legal matters concerning the issuance of common shares of the Acquiring Fund will be
passed upon by Miles&nbsp;&amp; Stockbridge P.C., which serves as special Maryland counsel to the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Submission of Shareholder Proposals
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To be considered for presentation at a shareholder&#146;s meeting, rules promulgated by the SEC generally require that, among other things, a
shareholder&#146;s proposal must be received at the offices of the relevant Fund a reasonable time before solicitation is made. In addition, each Fund&#146;s bylaws provide for advance notice provisions, which require shareholders to give timely
notice in proper written form to the Secretary of the Fund. Shareholders should review each Fund&#146;s bylaws for additional information regarding the Funds&#146; advance notice provisions. The bylaws of BZM were filed with the SEC on
October&nbsp;29, 2010 on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K,</FONT> the bylaws of MHE were filed with the SEC on September&nbsp;9, 2010 on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K,</FONT> the bylaws of MYF and MEN were filed with the SEC on
October&nbsp;7, 2008 on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> and the bylaws of MZA and the Acquiring Fund were filed with the SEC on September&nbsp;21, 2010 on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K.</FONT> Shareholders may obtain
copies of such documents as described on pages <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">[v-vi]</FONT> of this Proxy Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The timely submission of a
proposal does not necessarily mean that such proposal will be included. Any shareholder who wishes to submit a proposal for consideration at a meeting of such shareholder&#146;s Fund should send such proposal to the relevant Fund at 40 East 52nd
Street, New York, New York 10022. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Shareholder Communications </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders who want to communicate with the Board or any individual Board Member should write to the attention of the Secretary of their Fund, 40 East 52nd
Street, New York, NY 10022. Shareholders may communicate with the Boards electronically by sending an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> to <B><I>closedendfundsbod@blackrock.com</I></B>. The communication should indicate that you are a
Fund shareholder. If the communication is intended for a specific Board Member and so indicates, it will be sent only to that Board Member. If a communication does not indicate a specific Board Member, it will be sent to the Chair of the Governance
Committee and the outside counsel to the Independent Board Members for further distribution as deemed appropriate by such persons. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">203 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additionally, shareholders with complaints or concerns regarding accounting matters may address letters to the
CCO of their respective Fund 40 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022. Shareholders who are uncomfortable submitting complaints to the CCO may address letters directly to the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board that oversees the Fund. Such
letters may be submitted on an anonymous basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Expense of Proxy Solicitation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The cost of preparing, printing and mailing the enclosed proxy, accompanying notice and this Proxy Statement, and costs in connection with the solicitation of
proxies will be borne by the Funds. Additional <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-pocket</FONT></FONT> costs, such as legal expenses and auditor fees, incurred in connection with the preparation of this Proxy
Statement, also will be borne by the Funds. Costs that are borne by the Funds collectively will be allocated among the Funds on the basis of a combination of their respective net assets and number of shareholder accounts, except when direct costs
can reasonably be attributed to one or more specific Fund(s). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Solicitation of proxies is being made primarily by the mailing of this Notice and Proxy
Statement with its enclosures on or about [&#9679;], 2020, but may also be made by mail, telephone, fax, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> or the Internet by officers or employees of the Investment Advisor, or by dealers and their
representatives. Brokerage houses, banks and other fiduciaries may be requested to forward proxy solicitation material to their principals to obtain authorization for the execution of proxies. Shareholders of the Funds whose shares are held by
nominees such as brokers can vote their proxies by contacting their respective nominee. The Funds will reimburse brokerage firms, custodians, banks and fiduciaries for their expenses in forwarding this Proxy Statement and proxy materials to the
beneficial owners of each Fund&#146;s Shares. The Funds and the Investment Advisor have retained Georgeson LLC to assist with the distribution of proxy materials and the solicitation and tabulation of proxies. The cost of Georgeson LLC&#146;s
services in connection with the proxy is anticipated to be approximately $13,100, $14,400, $19,200, $46,800, $69,000 and $91,600 for BZM, MHE, MZA, MYF, MEN and the Acquiring Fund, respectively, for such services (including reimbursements of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-pocket</FONT></FONT> expenses) with respect to the solicitation of proxies from the common shares and the VRDP Shares. Georgeson LLC may solicit proxies personally and by mail,
telephone, fax, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> or the Internet. Each Fund&#146;s portion of the foregoing expenses is not subject to any cap or voluntary agreement to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses that may otherwise apply to
that Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If You Plan to Attend the Special Meeting </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attendance at the Special Meeting will be limited to each Funds&#146; shareholders as of the Record Date and valid proxyholders. Each shareholder will be asked
to present valid photographic identification, such as a valid driver&#146;s license or passport. Shareholders holding Shares in brokerage accounts or by a bank or other nominee will be required to show satisfactory proof of ownership of Shares in a
Fund, such as a voting instruction form (or a copy thereof) or a letter from the shareholder&#146;s bank, broker or other nominee or a brokerage statement or account statement reflecting share ownership as of the Record Date. Cameras, recording
devices and other electronic devices will not be permitted at the Special Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you are a registered shareholder, you may vote your Shares in
person by ballot at the Special Meeting. If you hold your Shares in a brokerage account or through a broker, bank or other nominee, you will not be able to vote in person at the Special Meeting, unless you have previously requested and obtained a
&#147;legal proxy&#148; from your broker, bank or other nominee and present it at the Special Meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Privacy Principles of the Funds </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds are committed to maintaining the privacy of shareholders and to safeguarding their <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal
information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information the Funds collect, how we protect that information, and why in certain cases we may share such information with select other parties. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds do not receive any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information relating to their shareholders who purchase shares
through their broker-dealers. In the case of shareholders who are record holders of a Fund, the Fund receives personal </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">204 </P>


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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information on account applications or other forms. With respect to these shareholders, the Funds also have access to specific information
regarding their transactions in each Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds do not disclose any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information about
their shareholders or former shareholders to anyone, except as permitted by law or as is necessary in order to service our shareholders&#146; accounts (for example, to a transfer agent). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds restrict access to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information about their shareholders to BlackRock employees with a
legitimate business need for the information. The Funds maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards designed to protect the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information of our shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Incorporation by Reference </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of
the Acquiring Fund for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/890196/000119312520186739/d833628dncsr.htm"><U>annual report</U></A>
filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on July&nbsp;2, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of BZM for the fiscal year ended
August&nbsp;31, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to BZM&#146;s annual report filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on October&nbsp;30, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of MHE for the fiscal year ended August&nbsp;31, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to MHE&#146;s annual report filed on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on October&nbsp;30, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of MZA for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;31, 2020 are
incorporated by reference herein to MZA&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/911308/000119312520262173/d847614dncsr.htm"><U>annual report</U></A> filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on October&nbsp;2, 2020.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of MYF for the fiscal year ended July&nbsp;
31, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to MYF&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/882153/000119312520262202/d847607dncsr.htm"><U>annual report</U></A> filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on
October&nbsp;2, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of MEN for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020 are incorporated by reference herein to the
MEN&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/844172/000119312520186539/d879223dncsr.htm"><U>annual report</U></A> filed on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> on July&nbsp;2, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;Financial Statements.&#148; The financial statements have been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, independent registered public accounting
firm, as set forth in their report thereon and incorporated herein by reference. Such financial statements are incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Adjournments and Postponements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Failure of a quorum
to be present at the Special Meeting may necessitate adjournment. The Board of each Fund, prior to the Special Meeting being convened, may postpone such meeting from time to time to a date not more than 120 days after the original record date. The
chair of the Special Meeting may also adjourn the Special Meeting from time to time with respect to one or more Funds and one or more matters to be considered by a Fund, to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of
any such adjourned meeting if the time and place by which shareholders may be deemed to be present and vote at such adjourned meeting are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. The chair of the Special Meeting may adjourn the
Special Meeting to permit further solicitation of proxies with respect to a proposal if they determine that adjournment and further solicitation is reasonable and in the best interests of shareholders. With respect to MHE, such adjournment will
require the approval of shareholders present remotely or by proxy at the Special Meeting. At the adjourned meeting, the Fund may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. Any adjourned meeting may be held as
adjourned one or more times without further notice not later than 120 days after the record date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please vote promptly by signing and dating each
enclosed proxy card, and if received by mail, returning it (them) in the accompanying postage paid return envelope OR by following the enclosed instructions to provide voting instructions by telephone or via the Internet. </P>
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independent directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">By Order of the Boards, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Janey Ahn
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Secretary of the Funds </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[&#9679;], 2020 </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order to consummate the reorganization contemplated herein (the &#147;<U>Reorganization</U>&#148;) and in consideration of the promises and the covenants
and agreements hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound, [<I>Target Fund</I>], a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">[non-diversified]</FONT><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP>[diversified]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">5</SUP> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company, File <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;811-[&#9679;]</FONT> (the &#147;<U>Target Fund</U>&#148;) and [<I>Acquiring
Fund</I>], a registered diversified <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company, File <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;811-06660</FONT> (the &#147;<U>Acquiring Fund</U>&#148; and together with the Target Fund, the
&#147;<U>Funds</U>&#148;), each hereby agree as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE ACQUIRING FUND. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Acquiring Fund represents and warrants to, and agrees with, the Target Fund that: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing in conformity with the
laws of the State of Maryland and has the power to own all of its assets and to carry out this Agreement. The Acquiring Fund has all necessary federal, state and local authorizations to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to carry
out this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund is duly registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended
(the &#147;<U>1940 Act</U>&#148;) as a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company and such registration has not been revoked or rescinded and is in full force and effect. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund has full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement
subject, in the case of the consummation of the Reorganization to the approval and adoption of this Agreement, and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares (as defined in Section&nbsp;1(o) herein) in
the Reorganization by the holders of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares (&#147;<U>Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders</U>&#148;) voting as a separate class, and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in the case of the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund Common Shares (as defined in
Section&nbsp;1(o) herein) in connection with the Reorganization to the approval of such issuance of additional Acquiring Fund Common Shares by the common shareholders of the Acquiring Fund (&#147;<U>Acquiring Fund Common Shareholders</U>&#148; and
together with the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders, the &#147;<U>Acquiring Fund Shareholders</U>&#148;) and the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders voting as a single class, in each case as described in Sections 9(a) and (b)&nbsp;hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action of the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s Board of Directors, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding contract of the Acquiring Fund enforceable against the Acquiring Fund in accordance with its terms, subject to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency,
moratorium, fraudulent conveyance and similar laws relating to or affecting creditors&#146; rights generally and court decisions with respect thereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund has provided or made available (including by electronic format) to the Target Fund the most
recent audited annual financial statements of the Acquiring Fund, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (&#147;<U>US GAAP</U>&#148;) consistently applied and have been
audited by [<I>Auditor</I>], each Fund&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm, and such statements fairly present the financial condition and the results of operations of the Acquiring Fund as of the respective dates indicated and the
results of operations and changes in net assets for the periods indicated, and there are no </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM and MHE.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MYF, MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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liabilities of the Acquiring Fund whether actual or contingent and whether or not determined or determinable as of such date that are required to be disclosed but are not disclosed in such
statements. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An unaudited statement of assets, capital and liabilities of the Acquiring Fund and an unaudited
schedule of investments of the Acquiring Fund, each as of the Valuation Time (as defined in Section&nbsp;3(e) herein) (together, the &#147;<U>Acquiring Fund Closing Financial Statements</U>&#148;), will be provided or made available (including by
electronic format) to the Target Fund, at or prior to the Closing Date (as defined in Section&nbsp;7(a) herein), for the purpose of determining the number of Acquiring Fund Shares (as defined in Section&nbsp;1(o) herein) to be issued to the Target
Fund shareholders (the &#147;<U>Target Fund Shareholders</U>&#148;) pursuant to Section&nbsp;3 of this Agreement; the Acquiring Fund Closing Financial Statements will fairly present the financial position of the Acquiring Fund as of the Valuation
Time in conformity US&nbsp;GAAP consistently applied. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no material legal, administrative or other
proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Acquiring Fund, threatened against it which assert liability on the part of the Acquiring Fund or which materially affect its financial condition or its ability to consummate the Reorganization other
than as have been disclosed to the Target Fund. The Acquiring Fund is not charged with or, to the best of its knowledge, threatened with any violation or investigation of any possible violation of any provisions of any federal, state or local law or
regulation or administrative ruling relating to any aspect of its business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no material contracts
outstanding to which the Acquiring Fund is a party that have not been disclosed in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement (as defined in Section&nbsp;1(l) herein) or that will not otherwise be disclosed to the Target
Fund prior to the Valuation Time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund is not obligated under any provision of its charter or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-laws,</FONT> each as amended to the date hereof, and is not a party to any contract or other commitment or obligation, and is not subject to any order or decree, which would be violated by its execution of or
performance under this Agreement, except insofar as the Funds have mutually agreed to amend such contract or other commitment or obligation to cure any potential violation as a condition precedent to the Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund has no known liabilities of a material amount, contingent or otherwise, other than those shown
on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended April&nbsp;30, 2020, those incurred since the date thereof in the ordinary course of its business as an investment company, and those incurred in connection with the
Reorganization. As of the Valuation Time, the Acquiring Fund will advise the Target Fund of all known liabilities, contingent or otherwise, whether or not incurred in the ordinary course of business, existing or accrued as of such time, except to
the extent disclosed in the Acquiring Fund Closing Financial Statements or to the extent already known by the Target Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or government authority is required for the consummation
by the Acquiring Fund of the Reorganization, except such as may be required under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;<U>1933 Act</U>&#148;), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;<U>1934 Act</U>&#148;) and the
1940 Act or state securities laws (which term as used herein shall include the laws of the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, each of which will have been obtained on or prior to the Closing Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The registration statement filed by the Acquiring Fund on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14,</FONT> which
includes the proxy statement for the common shareholders of the Target Fund and the Acquiring Fund with respect to the transactions contemplated herein (the &#147;<U>Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus</U>&#148;), and any supplement or amendment
thereto or to the documents included or incorporated by reference therein (collectively, as so amended or supplemented, the &#147;<U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement</U>&#148;), on its effective date, at the time
of the shareholder meeting called to vote on this Agreement and on the Closing Date, insofar as it relates to the Acquiring Fund, (i)&nbsp;complied or will comply in all material respects with the provisions of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the
1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and (ii)&nbsp;did not or will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, not
misleading; and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus included therein did not or will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances
under which they were made, not misleading; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the representations and warranties in this subsection only shall apply to statements in or </P>
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omissions from the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished by the Acquiring Fund for use in the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The proxy statement for the Acquiring Fund VRDP
Holders and holders of the Target Fund VRDP Shares (as defined in section 2(o) herein) (the &#147;<U>Target Fund VRDP Holders</U>&#148;) with respect to the transactions contemplated herein, and any supplement or amendment thereto (the
&#147;<U>Preferred Shares Proxy Statement</U>&#148;) or to the documents included or incorporated by reference therein, at the time of the shareholder meeting called to vote on this Agreement and on the Closing Date, insofar as it relates to the
Acquiring Fund, (i)&nbsp;complied or will comply in all material respects with the provisions of the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and (ii)&nbsp;did not or will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the representations and
warranties in this subsection only shall apply to statements in or omissions from the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished by the Acquiring Fund for use in the Preferred Shares Proxy
Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund has filed, or intends to file, or has obtained extensions to file, all federal,
state and local tax returns which are required to be filed by it, and has paid or has obtained extensions to pay, all federal, state and local taxes shown on said returns to be due and owing and all assessments received by it, up to and including
the taxable year in which the Closing Date occurs. All tax liabilities of the Acquiring Fund have been adequately provided for on its books, and no tax deficiency or liability of the Acquiring Fund has been asserted and no question with respect
thereto has been raised by the Internal Revenue Service or by any state or local tax authority for taxes in excess of those already paid, up to and including the taxable year in which the Closing Date occurs. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.10 per share (the
&#147;<U>Acquiring Fund Common Shares</U>&#148;), 6,000 shares of preferred stock of Auction Market Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share, with 4,000 of such shares classified as four separate series consisting of 1,000 shares and each with a
liquidation preference of $50,000 per share and 2,000 of such shares classified as a separate series with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, and [4,503] shares of preferred stock of Series <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT>
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares or any other series of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, par value $0.10 per share and liquidation preference $100,000 per share (&#147;<U>Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares</U>&#148; and together with Acquiring
Fund Common Shares, the &#147;<U>Acquiring Fund Shares</U>&#148;). Each outstanding Acquiring Fund Share is fully paid and nonassessable, and has the voting rights provided by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s charter,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-laws</FONT> and applicable law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(p)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The books and records of the Acquiring
Fund made available to the Target Fund and/or its counsel are substantially true and correct and contain no material misstatements or omissions with respect to the operations of the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(q)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued to the Target Fund Shareholders pursuant to this Agreement will have been
duly authorized and, when issued and delivered pursuant to this Agreement, will be legally and validly issued and will be fully paid and nonassessable and will have full voting rights, except as provided by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s charter or
applicable law, and no Acquiring Fund Shareholder will have any preemptive right of subscription or purchase in respect thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(r)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At or prior to the Closing Date, the Acquiring Fund Common Shares to be transferred to the Target Fund for
distribution to the Target Fund Shareholders on the Closing Date will be duly qualified for offering to the public in all states of the United States in which the sale of shares of the Funds presently are qualified, and there will be a sufficient
number of such Acquiring Fund Common Shares registered under the 1933 Act and, as may be necessary, with each pertinent state securities commission to permit the transfers contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(s)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At or prior to the Closing Date, the Acquiring Fund will have obtained any and all regulatory, board and
shareholder approvals necessary to issue the Acquiring Fund Shares to the Target Fund Shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(t)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Acquiring Fund has elected to qualify and has qualified as a regulated investment company (&#147;<U>RIC</U>&#148;) within the meaning of Section&nbsp;851 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &#147;<U>Code</U>&#148;) for each
</P>
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of its taxable years since its inception, and the Acquiring Fund has satisfied the distribution requirements imposed by Section&nbsp;852 of the Code to maintain RIC status for each of its taxable
years. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE TARGET FUND. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Target Fund represents and warrants to, and agrees with, the Acquiring Fund that: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund is a [corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing in conformity with the laws
of the State of Maryland]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">6</SUP>[statutory trust duly formed, validly existing and in good standing in conformity with the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the &#147;<U>DSTA</U>&#148;)]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">7</SUP>[business trust duly formed, validly existing and in good standing in conformity with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">8</SUP> and has the
power to own all of its assets and to carry out this Agreement. The Target Fund has all necessary federal, state and local authorizations to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to carry out this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund is duly registered under the 1940 Act as a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">[non-diversified]</FONT><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">9</SUP>[diversified]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">10</SUP>, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management
investment company, and such registration has not been revoked or rescinded and is in full force and effect. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund has full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement
subject, in the case of consummation of the Reorganization, to the approval and adoption of this Agreement by the Target Fund Shareholders as described in Section&nbsp;8(a) hereof. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been
duly authorized by all necessary action of the Target Fund&#146;s [Board of Directors]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">11</SUP>[Board of Trustees]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">12</SUP> and this Agreement constitutes a
valid and binding contract of the Target Fund enforceable against the Target Fund in accordance with its terms, subject to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance and similar laws relating to or affecting
creditors&#146; rights generally and court decisions with respect thereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund has provided or
made available (including by electronic format) to the Acquiring Fund the most recent audited annual financial statements of the Target Fund which have been prepared in accordance with US&nbsp;GAAP consistently applied and have been audited by
[<I>Auditor</I>], and such statements fairly present the financial condition and the results of operations of the Target Fund as of the respective dates indicated and the results of operations and changes in net assets for the periods indicated, and
there are no liabilities of the Target Fund whether actual or contingent and whether or not determined or determinable as of such date that are required to be disclosed but are not disclosed in such statements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An unaudited statement of assets, capital and liabilities of the Target Fund and an unaudited schedule of
investments of the Target Fund, each as of the Valuation Time (together, the &#147;<U>Target Fund Closing Financial Statements</U>&#148;), will be provided or made available (including by electronic format) to the Acquiring Fund at or prior to the
Closing Date, for the purpose of determining the number of Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued to the Target Fund Shareholders pursuant to Section&nbsp;3 of this Agreement; the Target Fund Closing Financial Statements will fairly present the
financial position of the Target Fund as of the Valuation Time in conformity with US&nbsp;GAAP consistently applied. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no material legal, administrative or other proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Target Fund,
threatened against it which assert liability on the part of the Target Fund or which materially affect its financial condition or its ability to consummate the Reorganization other than as have been disclosed to the Acquiring Fund. The Target Fund
is not charged with or, to the best of its knowledge, threatened with any violation or </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">6</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">7</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">8</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">9</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM and MHE.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">10</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA, MYF and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">11</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">12</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM, MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">A-4 </P>


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investigation of any possible violation of any provisions of any federal, state or local law or regulation or administrative ruling relating to any aspect of its business. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no material contracts outstanding to which the Target Fund is a party that have not been disclosed in the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement or will not otherwise be disclosed to the Acquiring Fund prior to the Valuation Time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund is not obligated under any provision of its
[charter]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">13</SUP>[Agreement and Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">14</SUP>[Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">15</SUP> or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-laws,</FONT> each as amended to the date hereof, or a party to any contract or other commitment or obligation, and is not subject to any order or decree, which would be violated by its execution of or performance under
this Agreement, except insofar as the Funds have mutually agreed to amend such contract or other commitment or obligation to cure any potential violation as a condition precedent to the Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund has no known liabilities of a material amount, contingent or otherwise, other than those shown on
the Target Fund&#146;s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended [April 30, 2020]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">16</SUP>[July 31, 2020]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">17</SUP>[August 31, 2020]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">18</SUP>, those incurred since the date thereof in the ordinary course of its business as an investment company and those incurred in connection with the Reorganization. As of the Valuation Time, the Target
Fund will advise the Acquiring Fund of all known liabilities, contingent or otherwise, whether or not incurred in the ordinary course of business, existing or accrued as of such time, except to the extent disclosed in the Target Fund Closing
Financial Statements or to the extent already known by the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At both the Valuation Time and the
Closing Date, the Target Fund will have full right, power and authority to sell, assign, transfer and deliver the Target Fund Investments. As used in this Agreement, the term &#147;<U>Target Fund Investments</U>&#148; shall mean (i)&nbsp;the
investments of the Target Fund shown on the schedule of its investments as of the Valuation Time furnished to the Acquiring Fund; and (ii)&nbsp;all other assets owned by the Target Fund or liabilities incurred as of the Valuation Time. At the
Closing Date, subject only to the obligation to deliver the Target Fund Investments as contemplated by this Agreement, the Target Fund will have good and marketable title to all of the Target Fund Investments, and the Acquiring Fund will acquire all
of the Target Fund Investments free and clear of any encumbrances, liens or security interests and without any restrictions upon the transfer thereof (except those imposed by the federal or state securities laws and those imperfections of title or
encumbrances as do not materially detract from the value or use of the Target Fund Investments or materially affect title thereto). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or governmental authority is required for the
consummation by the Target Fund of the Reorganization, except such as may be required under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act or state securities laws (which term as used herein shall include the laws of the District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico) or the rules of the New&nbsp;York Stock Exchange, each of which will have been obtained on or prior to the Closing Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The N-14 Registration Statement, on its effective date, at the time of the Target Fund Shareholders meeting called
to vote on this Agreement and on the Closing Date, insofar as it relates to the Target Fund (i)&nbsp;complied or will comply in all material respects with the provisions of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder and (ii)&nbsp;did not or will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein in light of the circumstances under which they
were made, not misleading; and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus included therein did not or will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, not misleading;
<U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the representations and warranties in this </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">13</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">14</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">15</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">16</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">17</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">18</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM and MHE.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">A-5 </P>


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subsection shall apply only to statements in or omissions from the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information
furnished by the Target Fund for use in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Preferred Shares Proxy Statement for the Target Fund VRDP Holders with respect to the transactions contemplated
herein, and any supplement or amendment thereto or to the documents included or incorporated by reference therein, at the time of the shareholder meeting called to vote on this Agreement and on the Closing Date, insofar as it relates to the Target
Fund, (i)&nbsp;complied or will comply in all material respects with the provisions of the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and (ii)&nbsp;did not or will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit
to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the representations and warranties
in this subsection shall apply only to statements in or omissions from the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished by the Target Fund for use in the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund has filed, or intends to file, or has obtained extensions to file, all federal, state and local tax
returns which are required to be filed by it, and has paid or has obtained extensions to pay, all federal, state and local taxes shown on said returns to be due and owing and all assessments received by it, up to and including the taxable year in
which the Closing Date occurs. All tax liabilities of the Target Fund have been adequately provided for on its books, and no tax deficiency or liability of the Target Fund has been asserted and no question with respect thereto has been raised by the
Internal Revenue Service or by any state or local tax authority for taxes in excess of those already paid, up to and including the taxable year in which the Closing Date occurs. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund is authorized to issue [[&#9679;] shares of common stock, par value $[0.10] per share]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">19</SUP>[an unlimited number of common shares of beneficial interest, par value $[0.001] per share]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">20</SUP> (the &#147;<U>Target Fund Common Shares</U>&#148;)
[,[&#9679;] shares of preferred stock of Auction Market Preferred Stock, par value $[0.10][0.025] per share, with [&#9679;] and each with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, and [&#9679;] shares of preferred stock of Series <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares or any other series of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, par value $[0.10] per share and liquidation preference $100,000 per share (&#147;<U>Target Fund VRDP
Shares</U>&#148; and together with Target Fund Common Shares, the &#147;<U>Target Fund Shares</U>&#148;)]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">21</SUP> and [&#9679;] preferred shares of beneficial interest of Series <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-7</FONT> Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares or any other series of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, par value $[0.001] per share and liquidation preference $100,000 per share (&#147;<U>Target Fund VRDP
Shares</U>&#148; and together with Target Fund Common Shares, the &#147;<U>Target Fund Shares</U>&#148;)]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">22</SUP>. Each outstanding Target Fund Share is duly and validly issued and is fully paid and
nonassessable, except as provided by the Target Fund&#146;s [charter]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">23</SUP>[Agreement and Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">24</SUP>[Declaration of Trust]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">25</SUP>, and has the voting rights provided by the Target Fund&#146;s [charter, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-laws]</FONT><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">26</SUP>[Agreement and
Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">27</SUP>[Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">28</SUP>and applicable law. The Target Fund has no outstanding preferred shares other than [&#9679;]
VRDP Shares; no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any shares of the Target Fund; and no outstanding securities convertible into shares of the Target Fund. All of the issued and outstanding Target Fund Shares
will, at the time of the Closing, be held by the persons and in the amounts set forth in the records of the Target Fund&#146;s transfer agent as provided in Section&nbsp;7(d). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(p)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All of the issued and outstanding Target Fund Shares were offered for sale and sold in conformity with all
applicable federal and state securities laws. </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">19</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">20</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM, MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">21</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">22</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM, MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">23</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">24</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">25</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">26</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">27</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(q)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund will not sell or otherwise dispose of any of the
Acquiring Fund Shares to be received in the Reorganization, except in distribution to the Target Fund Shareholders as provided in Section&nbsp;3 of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(r)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The books and records of the Target Fund made available to the Acquiring Fund and/or its counsel are substantially
true and correct and contain no material misstatements or omissions with respect to the operations of the Target Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(s)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund has elected to qualify and has qualified as a RIC within the meaning of Section&nbsp;851 of the
Code for each of its taxable years since its inception, and the Target Fund has satisfied the distribution requirements imposed by Section&nbsp;852 of the Code to maintain RIC status for each of its taxable years. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">THE REORGANIZATION. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to receiving the requisite approvals of the Target Fund Shareholders and the Acquiring Fund Shareholders,
and to the other terms and conditions contained herein, and in accordance with the applicable law, the Target Fund agrees to convey, transfer and deliver to the Acquiring Fund and the Acquiring Fund agrees to acquire from the Target Fund, on the
Closing Date, all of the Target Fund Investments (including interest accrued as of the Valuation Time on debt instruments), and assume substantially all of the liabilities of the Target Fund, in exchange for that number of Acquiring Fund Shares
provided in Section&nbsp;4 of this Agreement. The existence of the Acquiring Fund shall continue unaffected and unimpaired by the Reorganization and it shall be governed by the laws of Maryland. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the investment adviser determines that the portfolios of the Target Fund and the Acquiring Fund, when
aggregated, would contain investments exceeding certain percentage limitations imposed upon the Acquiring Fund with respect to such investments or that the disposition of certain assets is necessary to ensure that the resulting portfolio will meet
the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment objective, policies and restrictions, as set forth in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, a copy of which has been delivered (including by electronic format) to the Target Fund, the Target Fund, if requested by
the Acquiring Fund, will dispose of a sufficient amount of such investments as may be necessary to avoid violating such limitations as of the Closing Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein will require the Target Fund to dispose of any
portion of its assets if, in the reasonable judgment of the Target Fund&#146;s [Board of Directors]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">29</SUP>[Board of Trustees]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">30</SUP> or investment
adviser, such disposition would create more than an insignificant risk that the Reorganization would not be treated as a &#147;<U>reorganization</U>&#148; described in Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code or would otherwise not be in the best interests
of the Target Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to the Closing Date, the Target Fund shall declare a dividend or dividends which,
together with all such previous dividends, shall have the effect of distributing to its shareholders entitled to such dividends (i)&nbsp;all of its investment company taxable income to and including the Closing Date, if any (computed without regard
to any deduction for dividends paid), (ii) all of its net capital gain, if any, recognized to and including the Closing Date and (iii)&nbsp;the excess of its interest income excludable from gross income under Section&nbsp;103(a) of the Code, if any,
over its deductions disallowed under Sections 265 and 171(a)(2) of the Code for the period to and including the Closing Date. The Acquiring Fund may pay amounts in respect of such distributions (&#147;<U>UNII Distributions</U>&#148;) on behalf of
the Target Fund to the Target Fund Shareholders entitled to receive such UNII Distributions after the Closing Date as an agent out of cash or other short-term liquid assets maturing prior to the payment date of the UNII Distributions acquired from
the Target Fund in the Reorganization, segregated for this purpose and maintained in an amount at least equal to the remaining payment obligations in respect of the UNII Distributions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to this Agreement, as soon as practicable, and in no event more than 48 hours, exclusive of Sundays and
holidays, after the Closing Date, the Target Fund will distribute all Acquiring Fund Common Shares and Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares received by it to its shareholders in exchange for their Target Fund Common Shares and Target Fund VRDP Shares,
respectively. Such distributions shall be accomplished by the opening of shareholder </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM, MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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accounts on the share ledger records of the Acquiring Fund in the names of and in the amounts due to the Target Fund Shareholders based on their respective holdings in the Target Fund as of the
Valuation Time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Valuation Time shall be at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange on the
business day immediately preceding the Closing Date, or such earlier or later day and time as may be mutually agreed upon in writing by the Funds (the &#147;<U>Valuation Time</U>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund will pay or cause to be paid to the Acquiring Fund any interest the Target Fund receives on or
after the Closing Date with respect to any of the Target Fund Investments transferred to the Acquiring Fund hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recourse for liabilities assumed from the Target Fund by the Acquiring Fund in the Reorganization will be limited
to the net assets acquired by the Acquiring Fund. The known liabilities of the Target Fund, as of the Valuation Time, shall be confirmed to the Acquiring Fund pursuant to Section&nbsp;2(i) of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund will be terminated as soon as practicable following the Closing Date by terminating its
registration under the 1940 Act and dissolving and terminating [under the laws of the State of Maryland]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">31</SUP>[under the DSTA]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">32</SUP>[under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to business trusts]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">33</SUP> and will withdraw its authority to do business in any state where it is registered. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the parties to this Agreement intend that (i)&nbsp;the Reorganization qualify
as a reorganization within the meaning of Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code, (ii)&nbsp;this Agreement constitutes a plan of reorganization within the meaning of U.S. Treasury Regulations <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;1.368-2(g),</FONT>
and (iii)&nbsp;the parties to this Agreement will each be a party to such reorganization within the meaning of Section&nbsp;368(b) of the Code. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">ISSUANCE AND VALUATION OF ACQUIRING FUND SHARES IN THE REORGANIZATION. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A number of Acquiring Fund Common Shares with an aggregate net asset value equal to the value of the assets of the
Target Fund acquired in the Reorganization determined as hereinafter provided, reduced by the amount of liabilities of the Target Fund assumed by the Acquiring Fund in the Reorganization, shall be issued by the Acquiring Fund to the Target Fund in
exchange for such assets of the Target Fund, which shall be determined as set forth below. The value of each Fund&#146;s net assets shall be calculated net of the liquidation preference (including accumulated and unpaid dividends) of all outstanding
preferred shares of such Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A number of Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares equal to the number of Target Fund VRDP
Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date, with the terms described in the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement, shall be issued by the Acquiring Fund to the Target Fund. No fractional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares will be issued. Each
Acquiring Fund VRDP Share issued to the Target Fund in exchange for a Target Fund VRDP Share will have a liquidation preference of $100,000 plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends that have accrued on such Target Fund VRDP Share up to and
including the day immediately preceding the Closing Date. The Target Fund may pay any such accumulated and unpaid dividends prior to the Closing Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The net asset value of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund, the values of their assets, the amounts of their
liabilities, and the liquidation preference (including accumulated and unpaid dividends) of the Target Fund VRDP Shares and the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares shall be determined as of the Valuation Time in accordance with the regular procedures of the
Acquiring Fund or such other valuation procedures as shall be mutually agreed by the parties, and no adjustment will be made to the net asset value or liquidation preference so determined of any Fund to take into account differences in realized and
unrealized gains and losses. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Such valuation and determination shall be made by the Acquiring Fund in cooperation with the Target Fund and
shall be confirmed by the Acquiring Fund to the Target Fund. The net asset value per share of the Acquiring Fund </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Common Shares and the liquidation preference (including accumulated and unpaid dividends) per share of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares shall be determined in accordance with such procedures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of determining the net asset value per share of Target Fund Common Shares and the Acquiring Fund Common Shares, the value of the
securities held by the applicable Fund plus any cash or other assets (including interest accrued but not yet received) minus all liabilities (including accrued expenses) and the aggregate liquidation value of the outstanding Target Fund VRDP Shares
or Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, as the case may be, shall be divided by the total number of Target Fund Common Shares or Acquiring Fund Common Shares, as the case may be, outstanding at such time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund shall issue to the Target Fund certificates, share deposit receipts or book-entry interests for
the Acquiring Fund Common Shares registered in the name of the Target Fund. The Target Fund shall then distribute the Acquiring Fund Common Shares to the holders of Target Fund Common Shares by redelivering the certificates, share deposit receipts
or book-entry interests evidencing ownership of the Acquiring Fund Common Shares to the transfer agent and registrar for the Acquiring Fund Common Shares, for distribution to the holders of Target Fund Common Shares on the basis of each such
holder&#146;s proportionate interest in the aggregate net asset value of the Target Fund Common Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Acquiring Fund shall issue to the Target Fund book-entry interests for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares registered in the name of the Target Fund. The Target Fund shall then distribute the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to the Target Fund VRDP Holders by
redelivering the book-entry interests evidencing ownership of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to the transfer agent and registrar for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares for distribution to the Target Fund VRDP Holders on the basis of each holder&#146;s
proportionate holdings of the Target Fund VRDP Shares. The Target Fund VRDP Holders shall not receive, or be entitled to, any payment or other consideration in connection with or as a result of the Reorganization other than as provided in this
Agreement. In connection with such issuance, the Acquiring Fund shall amend the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares&#146; Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (the
&#147;<U>Articles Supplementary</U>&#148;), Notice of Special Rate Period, share certificates representing such Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, and such other agreements, instruments or documents relating to the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, in each case
as of the Closing Date and only to the extent necessary or applicable to such agreement, instrument or document, to reflect the authorization and issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares in connection with the Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No fractional shares of Acquiring Fund Common Shares will be issued to holders of Target Fund Common Shares unless
such shares are held in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan account. In lieu thereof, the Acquiring Fund&#146;s transfer agent will aggregate all fractional Acquiring Fund Common Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganization (other than those
issued to a Dividend Reinvestment Plan account) and sell the resulting full shares on the New York Stock Exchange at the current market price for Acquiring Fund Common Shares for the account of all holders of such fractional interests, and each such
holder will receive such holder&#146;s pro rata share of the proceeds of such sale upon issuance of book-entry interests representing Acquiring Fund Common Shares. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund and the Acquiring Fund will bear expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization, including
but not limited to, costs related to the preparation and distribution of materials distributed to each Fund&#146;s Board of [Directors]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">34</SUP> or
[Trustees]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">35</SUP> (the &#147;<U>Board</U>&#148;), expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of this Agreement, the preparation and filing of any documents required by such Fund&#146;s state
of organization, the preparation and filing of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement and the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;<U>SEC</U>&#148;), the printing
and distribution of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement and any other materials required to be distributed to shareholders, the SEC, state securities commission and secretary of state filing fees and legal and
audit fees in connection with the Reorganization, fees incurred in obtaining the requisite consents of rating agencies, counterparties or service providers to the preferred shares, legal fees incurred in connection with amending the transaction
documents </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">34</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MQY, MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">35</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM, MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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for the preferred shares, which may include the legal fees of counterparties and service providers to the extent applicable, legal fees incurred preparing each Fund&#146;s board materials,
attending each Fund&#146;s board meetings and preparing the minutes, rating agency fees associated with the ratings of the preferred shares in connection with the Reorganization, audit fees associated with each Fund&#146;s financial statements,
stock exchange fees, transfer agency fees, rating agency fees, portfolio transfer taxes (if any) and any similar expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization, which will be borne directly by the respective Fund incurring the expense or
allocated among the Funds based upon any reasonable methodology approved by the Boards of the Funds, provided, that the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investment adviser may bear all or a portion of the reorganization expenses of each Fund. Neither the Funds
nor the investment adviser will pay any expenses of shareholders arising out of or in connection with the Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If for any reason the Reorganization is not consummated, no party shall be liable to any other party for any
damages resulting therefrom, including, without limitation, consequential damages, and each Fund shall be responsible, on a proportionate total assets basis, for all expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">COVENANTS OF THE FUNDS. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COVENANTS OF EACH FUND. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each Fund covenants to operate its business as presently conducted between the date hereof and the
Closing Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each of the Funds agrees that by the Closing Date all of its U.S. federal and
other tax returns and reports required to be filed on or before such date shall have been filed and all taxes shown as due on said returns either have been paid or adequate liability reserves have been provided for the payment of such taxes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The intention of the parties is that the transaction contemplated by this Agreement will qualify
as a &#147;<U>reorganization</U>&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code. Neither the Acquiring Fund nor the Target Fund shall take any action or cause any action to be taken (including, without limitation, the filing of any tax
return) that is inconsistent with such treatment or results in the failure of the transaction to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code. At or prior to the Closing Date, the Acquiring Fund and the Target
Fund will take such action, or cause such action to be taken, as is reasonably necessary to enable Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP (&#147;<U>Willkie</U>&#148;), counsel to the Funds, to render the tax opinion required herein (including,
without limitation, each party&#146;s execution of representations reasonably requested by and addressed to Willkie). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with this covenant, the Funds agree to cooperate with each other in filing any tax
return, amended return or claim for refund, determining a liability for taxes or a right to a refund of taxes or participating in or conducting any audit or other proceeding in respect of taxes. The Acquiring Fund agrees to retain for a period of
ten (10)&nbsp;years following the Closing Date all returns, schedules and work papers and all material records or other documents relating to tax matters of the Target Fund for each of such Fund&#146;s taxable periods ending on or before the Closing
Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be transferred to the Target Fund for distribution to
the Target Fund VRDP Holders on the Closing Date shall only be distributed to the Target Fund VRDP Holders in accordance with an available exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, in a manner not involving any public offering within the
meaning of<BR> Section&nbsp;4(a)(2) of the 1933 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each Fund shall use reasonable efforts to
obtain all requisite consents and approvals necessary to consummate the Reorganization. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COVENANTS OF THE ACQUIRING FUND. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund will file the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement
and the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement with the SEC and will use its best efforts to provide that the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement becomes effective as promptly as practicable. Each Fund agrees to cooperate
fully with the other, and each will furnish to the other the information relating to itself to be set forth in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement and the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement as required by the 1933
Act, the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder and the state securities laws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund has no plan or intention to sell or otherwise dispose of the Target Fund
Investments, except for dispositions made in the ordinary course of business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Following the
consummation of the Reorganization, the Acquiring Fund will continue its business as a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the 1940 Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Acquiring Fund Common Shares to be
issued in the Reorganization to be approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange prior to the Closing Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund agrees to mail to its shareholders of record entitled to vote at the special
meeting of shareholders at which action is to be considered regarding this Agreement, in sufficient time to comply with requirements as to notice thereof, the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (but only to the Acquiring Fund Common Shareholders) and
the Preferred Shares Proxy Statement (but only to the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders), each of which complies in all material respects with the applicable provisions of Section&nbsp;14(a) of the 1934 Act and Section&nbsp;20(a) of the 1940 Act, and the
rules and regulations, respectively, thereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund shall use reasonable
efforts to cause the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganization to be rated no lower than the rating assigned to the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares immediately prior to the Closing Date by the rating agencies then
rating the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund shall use reasonable efforts to
amend the following documents to reflect the authorization and issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares in connection with the Reorganization: (1)&nbsp;the Articles Supplementary; (2)&nbsp;the Notice of Special Rate Period for the Acquiring
Fund VRDP Shares; (3)&nbsp;share certificates representing Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares; (4)&nbsp;the VRDP Shares Fee Agreement for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares; (5)&nbsp;the VRDP Shares Purchase Agreement for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares;
(6)&nbsp;the VRDP Shares Remarketing Agreement for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares; (7)&nbsp;the Tender and Paying Agent Agreement for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares; and (8)&nbsp;such other agreements, instruments or documents relating to the
Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares, in each case by the Closing Date and only to the extent necessary or applicable to such agreement, instrument or document. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COVENANTS OF THE TARGET FUND. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund agrees that following the consummation of the Reorganization, it will dissolve in
accordance with the [DTSA]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">36</SUP>[laws of State of Maryland]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">37</SUP>[laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to business trusts]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">38</SUP> and any other applicable law, it will not make any distributions of any Acquiring Fund Common Shares other than to its shareholders and without first paying or adequately providing for the payment
of all of its respective liabilities not assumed by the Acquiring Fund, if any, and on and after the Closing Date it shall not conduct any business except in connection with its termination. </P>
<P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">36</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">37</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">38</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">A-11 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund undertakes that if the Reorganization
is consummated, it will file an application pursuant to<BR> Section&nbsp;8(f) of the 1940 Act for an order declaring that the Target Fund has ceased to be a registered investment company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund agrees to mail to its shareholders of record entitled to vote at the special
meeting of shareholders at which action is to be considered regarding this Agreement, in sufficient time to comply with requirements as to notice thereof, the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (but only to the Target Fund Common Shareholders) and the
Preferred Shares Proxy Statement (but only to the Target Fund VRDP Holders), each of which complies in all material respects with the applicable provisions of Section&nbsp;14(a) of the 1934 Act and Section&nbsp;20(a) of the 1940 Act, and the rules
and regulations, respectively, thereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After the Closing Date, the Target Fund shall
prepare, or cause its agents to prepare, any U.S. federal, state or local tax returns required to be filed by such Target Fund with respect to its final taxable year ending with its complete liquidation and dissolution and for any prior periods or
taxable years and further shall cause such tax returns to be duly filed with the appropriate taxing authorities. Notwithstanding the aforementioned provisions of this subsection, any expenses incurred by the Target Fund (other than for payment of
taxes) in connection with the preparation and filing of said tax returns after the Closing Date shall be borne by such Target Fund to the extent such expenses have been accrued by such Target Fund in the ordinary course without regard to the
Reorganization; any excess expenses shall be paid from a liability reserve established to provide for the payment of such expenses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the request of the Acquiring Fund, the Target Fund shall use reasonable efforts to perform the
following actions by the Closing Date or such later time as may be agreed to by the Acquiring Fund: (a)&nbsp;terminate the VRDP Shares Fee Agreement, the VRDP Shares Purchase Agreement, the VRDP Shares Remarketing Agreement and the Tender and Paying
Agent Agreement and such other agreements, instruments or documents related to the Target Fund VRDP Shares, (b)&nbsp;withdraw the ratings assigned to the Target Fund VRDP Shares, (c)&nbsp;cancel the share certificates representing Target Fund VRDP
Shares, and (d)&nbsp;withdraw or deregister the Target Fund VRDP Shares from The Depository Trust Company. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">CLOSING DATE. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The closing of the Reorganization (the &#147;<U>Closing</U>&#148;) shall occur prior to the opening of the NYSE at
the offices of Willkie, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019, or at such other time or location as may be mutually agreed to by the Funds, on the next full business day following the Valuation Time to occur after the satisfaction or waiver
of all of the conditions set forth in Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement (other than the conditions that relate to actions to be taken, or documents to be delivered at the Closing, it being understood that the occurrence of the Closing shall remain
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions at Closing), or at such other time and date as may be mutually agreed to by the Funds (such date, the &#147;<U>Closing Date</U>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the Closing Date, the Target Fund shall deliver its assets that are to be transferred, together with any other
Target Fund Investments, to the Acquiring Fund, and the Acquiring Fund shall issue the Acquiring Fund Shares as provided in this Agreement. To the extent that any Target Fund Investments, for any reason, are not transferable on the Closing Date, the
Target Fund shall cause such Target Fund Investments to be transferred to the Acquiring Fund&#146;s account with its custodian at the earliest practicable date thereafter. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund will deliver to the Acquiring Fund on the Closing Date confirmation or other adequate evidence as
to the tax basis of the Target Fund Investments delivered to the Acquiring Fund hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As soon as
practicable after the close of business on the Closing Date, the Target Fund shall deliver or make available to (including by electronic format) the Acquiring Fund a list of the names and addresses of all of the Target Fund Shareholders of record on
the Closing Date and the number of Target Fund Common Shares and Target Fund VRDP Shares owned by each such Target Fund Shareholder, certified to the best of its knowledge and belief by the transfer agent for the Target Fund Common Shares and Target
Fund VRDP Shares or by the Target Fund&#146;s Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, or Secretary or any Assistant Secretary. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">A-12 </P>


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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">8.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">CONDITIONS OF THE TARGET FUND. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The obligations of the Target Fund hereunder shall be subject to the following conditions: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That this Agreement shall have been approved by at least [eighty percent]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">39</SUP>[a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">majority/two-thirds]</FONT><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">40</SUP> of the members of the Board of the Target Fund and by the affirmative [vote]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">41</SUP>[consent]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">42</SUP> of the Target Fund Common Shareholders and the Target Fund VRDP Holders, voting as a single class, representing a [majority]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">43</SUP>[1940 Act Majority (as defined below)]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">44</SUP> of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on this Agreement, and by the affirmative vote of the Target
Fund VRDP Holders, voting as a separate class, representing a 1940 Act Majority [(as defined below)] of the outstanding VRDP Shares entitled to vote on this Agreement. A &#147;<U>1940 Act Majority</U>&#148; means the affirmative vote of either (i)
67% or more of the class or classes of Target Fund Shares entitled to vote on such proposal present at the Target Fund&#146;s shareholder meeting where this Agreement shall be approved, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding class or
classes of Target Fund Shares entitled to vote on such proposal are present or represented by proxy or (ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding class or classes of Target Fund Shares entitled to vote on such proposal, whichever is less. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Acquiring Fund shall have delivered (including in electronic format) to the Target Fund (i)&nbsp;a copy of
the resolutions approving this Agreement and the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund Shares in connection with the Reorganization adopted by the Board of the Acquiring Fund, (ii)&nbsp;a certificate setting forth the vote of the Acquiring Fund VRDP
Holders, voting as a separate class, approving this Agreement and the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares in connection with the Reorganization, and the vote of the Acquiring Fund Common Shareholders and the Acquiring Fund VRDP
Holders, voting as a single class, approving the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund Common Shares in connection with the Reorganization, and (iii)&nbsp;a certificate certifying that the Acquiring Fund has received all requisite consents and
approvals necessary to consummate the Reorganization, each certified by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Secretary or any Assistant Secretary. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Acquiring Fund shall have provided or made available (including by electronic format) to the Target Fund
the Acquiring Fund Closing Financial Statements, together with a schedule of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s investments, all as of the Valuation Time, certified on the Acquiring Fund&#146;s behalf by its Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, and a certificate signed by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer,
dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that as of the Valuation Time and as of the Closing Date there has been no material adverse change in the financial position of the Acquiring Fund since the date of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s most recent
Annual or Semi-Annual Report, as applicable, other than changes in its portfolio securities since that date or changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Acquiring Fund shall have furnished to the Target Fund a certificate signed by the Acquiring Fund&#146;s
Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that, as of the Valuation Time and as of the Closing Date, all representations and
warranties of the Acquiring Fund made in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects with the same effect as if made at and as of such dates, and that the Acquiring Fund has complied with all of the agreements and satisfied all of
the conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied at or prior to each of such dates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That there shall
not be any material litigation pending with respect to the matters contemplated by this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">39</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">40</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>[</B>Applies to MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN<B>.</B>] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">41</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM, MZA, MYF and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">42</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">43</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE, MZA, MYF and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">44</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">A-13 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Target Fund shall have received the opinion of
Miles&nbsp;&amp; Stockbridge P.C., special Maryland counsel to the Acquiring Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, addressed to the Target Fund, that substantively provides the following: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund is validly existing as a corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland and
in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland and has the power as a corporation to conduct its business as described in the definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 497 under the 1933 Act; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acquiring Fund has the corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform all of the
obligations under the Agreement under the applicable laws of the State of Maryland. The execution and delivery of the Agreement and the consummation by the Acquiring Fund of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all
requisite corporate action on the part of the Acquiring Fund under the laws of the State of Maryland. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The execution and delivery by the Acquiring Fund of this Agreement and the performance of the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s obligations under the Agreement do not violate the Acquiring Fund&#146;s charter or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-laws.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither the execution, delivery or performance by the Acquiring Fund of the Agreement nor the
compliance by the Acquiring Fund with the terms and provisions thereof will violate any provision of law of the State of Maryland applicable to the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assuming that the Acquiring Fund Shares will be issued in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement, the Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued and delivered to the Target Fund Shareholders as provided by this Agreement are duly authorized and upon such delivery will be validly issued and fully paid and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-assessable</FONT> by the Acquiring Fund, and no shareholder of the Acquiring Fund has, as such holder, any preemptive rights to acquire, purchase or subscribe for any securities of the Acquiring Fund under the
Acquiring Fund&#146;s charter, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-laws</FONT> or the laws of the State of Maryland. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Target Fund shall have received the opinion of Willkie, counsel to the Acquiring Fund, dated as of the
Closing Date, addressed to the Target Fund, that substantively provides the following: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Acquiring Fund is registered with the SEC as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company under the 1940 Act; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the best of such counsel&#146;s knowledge, no governmental approval, which has not been obtained
and is not in full force and effect, is required to authorize, or is required in connection with, the execution or delivery of the Agreement by the Acquiring Fund, or the enforceability of the Agreement against the Acquiring Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither the execution, delivery or performance by the Acquiring Fund of the Agreement nor the
compliance by the Acquiring Fund with the terms and provisions thereof will contravene any provision of applicable federal securities law of the United States of America. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Target Fund shall have obtained an opinion from counsel for the Acquiring Fund, dated as of the Closing
Date, addressed to the Target Fund, that the consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement complies with the requirements of a reorganization as described in Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That all proceedings taken by the Acquiring Fund and its counsel in connection with the Reorganization and all
documents incidental thereto shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Target Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement shall have become effective under the 1933 Act, and no stop order suspending such effectiveness shall have been instituted or, to the knowledge of the Acquiring Fund, be contemplated by
the SEC. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the liquidity provider for the Target Fund VRDP Shares shall have
consented to this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">CONDITIONS OF THE ACQUIRING FUND. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The obligations of the Acquiring Fund hereunder shall be subject to the following conditions: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That this Agreement and the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares in connection with the Reorganization
shall have been approved by the Board of the Acquiring Fund and by the affirmative vote of the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders, voting as a separate class, of a 1940 Act Majority of the outstanding Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund Common Shares in connection with the Reorganization shall have been
approved by the Board of the Acquiring Fund and by the affirmative vote of the Acquiring Fund Common Shareholders and the Acquiring Fund VRDP Holders, voting as a single class, of a majority of the Acquiring Fund Shares present or represented by
proxy at the Acquiring Fund&#146;s shareholder meeting or where such issuance of additional Acquiring Fund Common Shares shall be approved. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund shall have delivered (including in electronic format) to the Acquiring Fund (i)&nbsp;a copy of the
resolutions approving this Agreement adopted by the Board of the Target Fund, (ii)&nbsp;a certificate setting forth the vote of the Target Fund Common Shareholders and the Target Fund VRDP Holders, voting as a single class, approving this Agreement,
and the vote of the Target Fund VRDP Holders, voting as a separate class, approving this Agreement, and (iii)&nbsp;a certificate certifying that the Target Fund has received all requisite consents and approvals necessary to consummate the
Reorganization, each certified by the Target Fund&#146;s Secretary or any Assistant Secretary. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Target
Fund shall have provided or made available (including by electronic format) to the Acquiring Fund the Target Fund Closing Financial Statements, together with a schedule of the Target Fund&#146;s investments with their respective dates of acquisition
and tax costs, all as of the Valuation Time, certified on the Target Fund&#146;s behalf by its Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, and a certificate signed the Target
Fund&#146;s Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that as of the Valuation Time and as of the Closing Date there has been no
material adverse change in the financial position of the Target Fund since the date of the Target Fund&#146;s most recent Annual Report or Semi-Annual Report, as applicable, other than changes in the Target Fund Investments since that date or
changes in the market value of the Target Fund Investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Target Fund shall have furnished to the
Acquiring Fund a certificate signed by the Target Fund&#146;s Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that as of the Valuation
Time and as of the Closing Date all representations and warranties of the Target Fund made in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects with the same effect as if made at and as of such dates and the Target Fund has complied with
all of the agreements and satisfied all of the conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied at or prior to such dates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That there shall not be any material litigation pending with respect to the matters contemplated by this Agreement.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Acquiring Fund shall have received the opinion of [Miles&nbsp;&amp; Stockbridge P.C., special
Maryland counsel]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">45</SUP>[Morris, Nichols, Arsht&nbsp;&amp; Tunnell LLP, special Delaware counsel]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">46</SUP>[Morgan, Lewis&nbsp;&amp; Bockius </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">45</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">46</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">A-15 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">
LLP, special Massachusetts counsel]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">47</SUP> to the Target Fund, dated as of the Closing Date, addressed to the Acquiring Fund, that substantively
provides the following: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund is validly existing and in good standing [under the
laws of the State of Maryland]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">48</SUP>[under the DSTA]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">49</SUP>[under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to business trusts]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">50</SUP>; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund has the [corporate]
[statutory trust] [business trust] power and authority to execute, deliver and perform all of the obligations under the Agreement under the [laws of the State of Maryland]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">51</SUP>[DSTA]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">52</SUP>[laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">53</SUP>. The execution and delivery of the Agreement and the consummation by the Target Fund of the
transactions contemplated thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary [corporate] action on the part of the Target Fund under the [laws of the State of Maryland]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">54</SUP>[DSTA]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">55</SUP>[laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to business trusts]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">56</SUP> and the Target Fund&#146;s [charter]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">57</SUP>[Agreement and Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">58</SUP>[Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">59</SUP>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Target Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The execution and delivery by the Target Fund of the Agreement, and the performance of the Target
Fund&#146;s obligations under the Agreement, do not violate the [charter]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">60</SUP>[Agreement and Declaration of Trust]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">61</SUP>[Declaration of Trust]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">62</SUP> or the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-laws</FONT> of the Target Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither the execution, delivery or performance by the Target Fund of the Agreement nor the
compliance by the Target Fund with the terms and provisions thereof will violate any provision of any applicable law of the [State of Maryland]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">63</SUP>[State of Delaware]<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">64</SUP>[Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to business trusts]<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">65</SUP>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Target Fund shall have received the opinion of Willkie, counsel to the Acquiring Fund, dated as of the
Closing Date, addressed to the Target Fund, that substantively provides the following: </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">47</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">48</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">49</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">50</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">51</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">52</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">53</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">54</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">55</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">56</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">57</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">58</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">59</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">60</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">61</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MZA and MEN.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to BZM.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">[Applies to MHE and MYF.] </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Target Fund is registered with the SEC as a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company under the 1940 Act; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the best of such counsel&#146;s knowledge, no governmental approval, which has not been obtained
and is not in full force and effect, is required to authorize, or is required in connection with, the execution or delivery of the Agreement by the Target Fund, or the enforceability of the Agreement against the Target Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither the execution, delivery or performance by the Target Fund of the Agreement nor the
compliance by the Target Fund with the terms and provisions thereof will contravene any provision of applicable federal securities law of the United&nbsp;States&nbsp;of&nbsp;America. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the Acquiring Fund shall have obtained an opinion from counsel for the Target Fund, dated as of the Closing
Date, addressed to the Acquiring Fund, that the consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement complies with the requirements of a reorganization as described in Section&nbsp;368(a) of the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That all proceedings taken by the Target Fund and its counsel in connection with the Reorganization and all
documents incidental thereto shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Acquiring Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> Registration Statement shall have become effective under the 1933 Act and no stop order suspending such effectiveness shall have been instituted or, to the knowledge of the Target Fund, be contemplated by the
SEC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That prior to the Closing Date, the Target Fund shall have declared a dividend or dividends which,
together with all such previous dividends, shall have the effect of distributing to its common shareholders entitled to such dividends (i)&nbsp;all of its investment company taxable income to and including the Closing Date, if any (computed without
regard to any deduction for dividends paid), (ii) all of its net capital gain, if any, recognized to and including the Closing Date and (iii)&nbsp;the excess of its interest income excludable from gross income under Section&nbsp;103(a) of the Code,
if any, over its deductions disallowed under Sections 265 and 171(a)(2) of the Code for the period to and including the Closing Date. The Acquiring Fund may pay amounts in respect of such UNII Distributions on behalf of the Target Fund to the Target
Fund Shareholders entitled to receive such UNII Distributions after the Closing Date as an agent out of cash or other short-term liquid assets maturing prior to the payment date of the UNII Distributions acquired from the Target Fund in the
Reorganization, segregated for this purpose and maintained in an amount at least equal to the remaining payment obligations in respect of the UNII Distributions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the liquidity provider for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares shall have consented to this Agreement and the
issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares in connection with the Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That the liquidity
provider, remarketing agent, tender and paying agent and the rating agencies for the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares shall have consented to any amendments to the Articles Supplementary, the Notice of Special Rate Period for the Acquiring Fund VRDP
Shares, share certificates representing Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares and such other agreements, instruments or documents relating to the Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares that are necessary to reflect the issuance of additional Acquiring Fund VRDP Shares in
connection with the Reorganization, but only to the extent such consent is required under the Related Documents (as defined in the Articles Supplementary). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">TERMINATION, POSTPONEMENT AND WAIVERS. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement may be terminated and the
Reorganization abandoned at any time (whether before or after adoption thereof by the shareholders of the Target Fund and the Acquiring Fund) prior to the Closing Date, or the Closing Date may be postponed, (i)&nbsp;by mutual consent of the Boards
of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund; (ii)&nbsp;by the Board of the Target Fund if any condition of the Target Fund&#146;s obligations set forth in Section&nbsp;8 of this Agreement has not been fulfilled or waived by such Board; and
(iii)&nbsp;by the Board the Acquiring Fund if any condition of the Acquiring Fund&#146;s obligations set forth in Section&nbsp;9 of this Agreement has not been fulfilled or waived by such Board. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have not been
consummated by [&#9679;], 2021, this Agreement automatically shall terminate on that date, unless a later date is mutually agreed to by the Boards of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to the provisions hereof, the same shall become void and
have no further effect, and there shall not be any liability on the part of any Fund or its respective directors, trustees, officers, agents or shareholders in respect of this Agreement other than with respect to Section&nbsp;11 and payment by each
Fund of its respective expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At any time prior to the
Closing Date, any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement may be waived by the Board of the Acquiring Fund or the Target Fund (whichever is entitled to the benefit thereof), if, in the judgment of such Board after consultation with its counsel,
such action or waiver will not have a material adverse effect on the benefits intended under this Agreement to the shareholders of their respective Fund, on behalf of which such action is taken. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The respective representations and warranties contained in Sections 1 and 2 of this Agreement shall expire with,
and be terminated by, the consummation of the Reorganization, and neither the Funds, nor any of their respective officers, directors, trustees, agents or shareholders shall have any liability with respect to such representations or warranties after
the Closing Date. This provision shall not protect any officer, director, trustee, agent or shareholder of either of the Funds against any liability to the entity for which that officer, director, trustee, agent or shareholder so acts or to its
shareholders, to which that officer, director, trustee, agent or shareholder otherwise would be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of his or her duties in the conduct of such office. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If any order or orders of the SEC with respect to this Agreement shall be issued prior to the Closing Date and
shall impose any terms or conditions which are determined by action of the Boards of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund to be acceptable, such terms and conditions shall be binding as if a part of this Agreement without further vote or approval
of the Target Fund Shareholders and the Acquiring Fund Shareholders unless such terms and conditions shall result in a change in the method of computing the number of Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued to the Target Fund Shareholders, in which
event, unless such terms and conditions shall have been included in the proxy solicitation materials furnished to the Target Fund Shareholders prior to the meeting at which the Reorganization shall have been approved, this Agreement shall not be
consummated and shall terminate unless the Target Fund promptly shall call a special meeting of the Target Fund Shareholders at which such conditions so imposed shall be submitted for approval. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">INDEMNIFICATION. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each party (an &#147;<U>Indemnitor</U>&#148;) shall indemnify and hold the other and its officers, directors,
trustees, agents and persons controlled by or controlling any of them (each an &#147;<U>Indemnified Party</U>&#148;) harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, demands, judgments, settlements, deficiencies, taxes,
assessments, charges, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys&#146; fees) including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees reasonably incurred by such
Indemnified Party in connection with the defense or disposition of any claim, action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or investigative body in which such Indemnified Party may be or may have
been involved as a party or otherwise or with which such Indemnified Party may be or may have been threatened (collectively, the &#147;<U>Losses</U>&#148;) arising out of or related to any claim of a breach of any representation, warranty or
covenant made herein by the Indemnitor; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that no Indemnified Party shall be indemnified hereunder against any Losses arising directly from such Indemnified Party&#146;s (i)&nbsp;willful misfeasance, (ii)&nbsp;bad
faith, (iii)&nbsp;gross negligence or (iv)&nbsp;reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of such Indemnified Party&#146;s position. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indemnified Party shall use its best efforts to minimize any liabilities, damages, deficiencies, claims,
judgments, assessments, costs and expenses in respect of which indemnity may be sought hereunder. The Indemnified Party shall give written notice to Indemnitor within the earlier of ten (10)&nbsp;days of receipt of written notice to the Indemnified
Party or thirty (30)&nbsp;days from discovery by the Indemnified Party of any matters which may give rise to a claim for indemnification or reimbursement under this Agreement. The failure to give such notice shall not affect the right of the
Indemnified Party to indemnity hereunder unless such failure has materially and adversely </P>
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affected the rights of the Indemnitor. At any time after ten (10)&nbsp;days from the giving of such notice, the Indemnified Party may, at its option, resist, settle or otherwise compromise, or
pay such claim unless it shall have received notice from the Indemnitor that the Indemnitor intends, at the Indemnitor&#146;s sole cost and expense, to assume the defense of any such matter, in which case the Indemnified Party shall have the right,
at no cost or expense to the Indemnitor, to participate in such defense. If the Indemnitor does not assume the defense of such matter, and in any event until the Indemnitor states in writing that it will assume the defense, the Indemnitor shall pay
all costs of the Indemnified Party arising out of the defense until the defense is assumed; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the Indemnified Party shall consult with the Indemnitor and obtain indemnitor&#146;s prior written consent to any
payment or settlement of any such claim. The Indemnitor shall keep the Indemnified Party fully apprised at all times as to the status of the defense. If the Indemnitor does not assume the defense, the Indemnified Party shall keep the Indemnitor
apprised at all times as to the status of the defense. Following indemnification as provided for hereunder, the Indemnitor shall be subrogated to all rights of the Indemnified Party with respect to all third parties, firms or corporations relating
to the matter for which indemnification has been made. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">OTHER MATTERS. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made under this Agreement and any certificates delivered
pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to have been material and relied upon by each of the parties, notwithstanding any investigation made by them or on their behalf. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All notices hereunder shall be sufficiently given for all purposes hereunder if in writing and delivered
personally or sent by registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid. Notice to the Target Fund shall be addressed to [<I>Target Fund</I>] c/o BlackRock Advisors, LLC, 40 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10022, Attention: Janey Ahn,
Secretary of the Target Fund or at such other address as the Target Fund may designate by written notice to the Acquiring Fund. Notice to the Acquiring Fund shall be addressed to BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. c/o BlackRock Advisors, LLC, 40
East 52nd Street New York, New York 10022, Attention: Janey Ahn, Secretary of the Acquiring Fund, or at such other address and to the attention of such other person as the Acquiring Fund may designate by written notice to the Target Fund. Any notice
shall be deemed to have been served or given as of the date such notice is delivered personally or mailed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement supersedes all previous correspondence and oral communications between the Funds regarding the
Reorganization, constitutes the only understanding with respect to the Reorganization, may not be changed except by a letter of agreement signed by each Fund and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York
applicable to agreements made and to be performed in said state. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement may be amended or modified by
the parties hereto prior to the Closing Date, by action taken or authorized by their respective Boards at any time before or after adoption of this Agreement and approval of the Reorganization by the Target Fund Shareholders or the Acquiring Fund
Shareholders, but, after any such adoption and approval, no amendment or modification shall be made which by law requires further approval by shareholders without such further approval. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an
instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the Funds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any
person other than the parties hereto (or their respective successors and assigns) any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities hereunder. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by statute rule, regulation, decision of a
tribunal or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and, to such extent, the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable provided that this Agreement shall be deemed modified to give effect to the fullest
extent permitted under applicable law to the intentions of the party as reflected by this Agreement prior to the invalidity of such provision. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It is expressly agreed that the obligations of the Funds hereunder shall not be binding upon any of their
respective directors, trustees, shareholders, nominees, officers, agents, or employees personally, but shall bind only the property of the respective Fund. The execution and delivery of this Agreement has been authorized by the Boards of the
Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund and signed by an authorized officer of each of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund, acting as such, and neither such authorization by such Board nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to
have been made by any of them individually or to impose any liability on any of them personally, but shall bind only the trust property of each Fund. </P>
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which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one instrument. </P>
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by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first written above. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U><A NAME="tx62466_451"></A>APPENDIX B </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUNDAMENTAL AND <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">NON-FUNDAMENTAL</FONT> INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Acquiring Fund </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following are
fundamental investment restrictions of the Fund and may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the Fund&#146;s outstanding Common Shares and outstanding Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class, and a majority
of the outstanding Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class (which for this purpose and under the 1940 Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of each class of capital stock represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the
outstanding shares of each class of capital stock are represented or (ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding shares of each class of capital stock). The Fund may not: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase securities of other investment companies, except (i)&nbsp;in connection with a merger, consolidation,
acquisition or reorganization, (ii)&nbsp;by purchase of shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market funds advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates (as defined in the 1940 Act) to the extent permitted by an
exemptive order issued to the Fund by the SEC, or (iii)&nbsp;by purchase in the open market of securities of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies and only if immediately thereafter not more than 10% of the
Fund&#146;s total assets would be invested in such securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell real estate, real estate limited partnerships, commodities or commodity contracts;
<U>provided</U> that the Fund may invest in securities secured by real estate or interests therein or issued by companies that invest in real estate or interests therein and the Fund may purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options
thereon. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Issue senior securities other than preferred stock or borrow in excess of 5% of its total assets taken at
market value; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the Fund is authorized to borrow moneys in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets for the purpose of repurchasing shares of common stock or redeeming shares of preferred stock.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Underwrite securities of other issuers except insofar as the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in selling portfolio securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make loans to other persons, except that the Fund may purchase Municipal Bonds and other debt securities in
accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase any securities on margin, except that the Fund may obtain such short-term credit as may be necessary
for the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities (the deposit or payment by the Fund of initial or variation margin in connection with financial futures contracts and options thereon is not considered the purchase of a security on
margin). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">8.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position or invest in put, call, straddle or spread options,
except that the Fund may write, purchase and sell options and futures on Municipal Bonds, U.S. Government obligations and related indices or otherwise in connection with bona fide hedging activities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">9.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Invest more than 25% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of each investment) in securities
of issuers in a single industry; provided that, for purposes of this restriction, states municipalities and their political subdivisions are not considered to be part of any industry. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of fundamental investment restriction (4)&nbsp;above, the Fund may borrow moneys in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets
to the extent permitted by Section&nbsp;18 of the 1940 Act or otherwise as permitted by applicable law for the purpose of repurchasing shares of common stock or redeeming shares of preferred stock. For purposes
</P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-1 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">
of fundamental investment restriction (9)&nbsp;above, the exception for states, municipalities and their political subdivisions applies only to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT>
securities issued by such entities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An additional investment restriction adopted by the Fund, which may be changed by the Board without
stockholder approval, provides that the Fund may not mortgage: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="10%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">pledge, hypothecate or in any manner transfer, as security for indebtedness, any securities owned or held by the
Fund except as may be necessary in connection with borrowings mentioned in investment restriction (4)&nbsp;above or except as may be necessary in connection with transactions in financial futures contracts and options thereon. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a percentage restriction on the investment or use of assets set forth above is adhered to at the time a transaction is effected, later
changes in percentage resulting from changing values will not be considered a violation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>MHE </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following are fundamental investment restrictions of the Fund and may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of
the Fund&#146;s outstanding Common Shares and outstanding VRDP Shares and any other Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class, and a majority of the outstanding VRDP Shares and any other Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class (which
for this purpose and under the 1940 Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of each class of shares represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding shares of each class of shares are represented or (ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of
the outstanding shares of each class of shares). The Fund will not: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Issue senior securities, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940
Act&#148;), or borrow money; provided, however, that the Fund may borrow money (through the issuance of debt securities or otherwise) in an amount not exceeding <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-third</FONT> of the Fund&#146;s assets immediately
after the time of such borrowing and may issue preferred shares in an amount not exceeding <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-</FONT> half of the Fund&#146;s assets immediately after the time of such issuance; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make short sales of securities or purchase any securities on margin (except for such short-term credits as are
necessary for the clearance of transactions), or write or purchase put or call options, except to the extent that the purchase of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">stand-by</FONT> commitment may be considered the purchase of a put and except for
transactions involving options on securities that could otherwise be purchased by the Fund and which are within the descriptions set forth in &#147;Strategic Transactions&#148;; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Underwrite any issue of securities, except to the extent that the purchase of Municipal Obligations (including,
without limitation, Massachusetts Health&nbsp;&amp; Education Obligations) in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations may be deemed to be an underwriting; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Invest more than 25% of its total assets in securities of issuers in any one industry; provided, however, that
such limitation shall not be applicable to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> Municipal Obligations (including, without limitation, Massachusetts Health&nbsp;&amp; Education Obligations) nor shall it apply to securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or its instrumentalities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell real estate, but this shall not prevent the Fund from investing in securities that are secured
by real estate or interests therein or foreclosing upon and selling such security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell commodities or commodities contracts, except that the Fund may engage in transactions
involving financial futures contracts and options thereon; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make loans, other than by entering into repurchase agreements and through the purchase of Municipal Obligations
(including, without limitations, Massachusetts Health&nbsp;&amp; Education Obligations) or temporary investments in accordance with its investment objective, policies and restrictions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-2 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing restrictions and other limitations will apply only at the time of purchase of
securities and will not be considered violated unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an acquisition of securities. If a percentage restriction on the investment policies or the investment or use of
assets set forth above is adhered to at the time a transaction is effected, later changes in percentage resulting from changing values will not be considered a violation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>MZA </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following are fundamental
investment restrictions of the Fund and may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the Fund&#146;s outstanding Common Shares and outstanding VRDP Shares and any other Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class,
and a majority of the outstanding VRDP Shares and any other Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class (which for this purpose and under the 1940 Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of each class of capital stock represented at a meeting
at which more than 50% of the outstanding shares of each class of capital stock are represented or (ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding shares of each class of capital stock). The Fund may not: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase securities of other investment companies, except (i)&nbsp;in connection with a merger, consolidation,
acquisition or reorganization, (ii)&nbsp;by purchase of shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market funds advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates (as defined in the 1940 Act) to the extent permitted by an
exemptive order issued to the Fund by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or (iii)&nbsp;by purchase in the open market of securities of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies and only if immediately thereafter no
more than 10% of the Fund&#146;s total assets would be invested in such securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell real estate, real estate limited partnerships, commodities or commodity contracts; provided,
that the Fund may invest in securities secured by real estate or interests therein or issued by companies that invest in real estate or interests therein, and the Fund may purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options thereon.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Issue senior securities other than preferred stock or borrow in excess of 5% of its total assets taken at
market value; provided, however, that the Fund is authorized to borrow moneys in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets for the purpose of repurchasing shares of common stock or redeeming shares of preferred stock. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Underwrite securities of other issuers except insofar as the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in selling portfolio securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make loans to other persons, except that the Fund may purchase Arizona Municipal Bonds, Municipal Bonds and
other debt securities in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Invest more than 25% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of each investment) in securities
of issuers in a single industry; provided that, for purposes of this restriction, states municipalities and their political subdivisions are not considered to be part of any industry. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of fundamental investment restriction (4)&nbsp;above, the Fund may borrow moneys in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets
to the extent permitted by Section&nbsp;18 of the 1940 Act or otherwise as permitted by applicable law for the purpose of repurchasing shares of common stock or redeeming shares of preferred stock. For purposes of fundamental investment restriction
(7)&nbsp;above, the exception for states, municipalities and their political subdivisions applies only to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities issued by such entities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additional investment restrictions adopted by the Fund, which may be changed by the Board of Directors without stockholder approval, provide
that the Fund may not: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or in any manner transfer, as security for indebtedness, any securities owned or
held by the Fund except as may be necessary in connection with borrowings mentioned in investment </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-3 </P>


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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">
restriction (4)&nbsp;above or except as may be necessary in connection with transactions in financial futures contracts and options thereon. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase any securities on margin, except that the Fund may obtain such short-term credit as may be necessary
for the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities (the deposit or payment by the Fund of initial or variation margin in connection with financial futures contracts and options thereon is not considered the purchase of a security on
margin). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position or invest in put, call, straddle or spread options,
except that the Fund may write, purchase and sell options and futures on Arizona Municipal Bonds, Municipal Bonds, U.S. Government obligations and related indices or otherwise in connection with bona fide hedging activities and may purchase and sell
Call Rights to require mandatory tender for the purchase of related Arizona Municipal Bonds and Municipal Bonds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a
percentage restriction on the investment policies or the investment or use of assets set forth above is adhered to at the time a transaction is effected, later changes in percentage resulting from changing values will not be considered a violation.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>MYF </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following are
fundamental investment restrictions of the Fund and may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the Fund&#146;s outstanding Common Shares and outstanding Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class, and a majority
of the outstanding Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class (which for this purpose and under the 1940 Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of each class of shares represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding
shares of each class of shares are represented or (ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding shares of each class of shares). The Fund may not: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase securities of other investment companies, except (i)&nbsp;in connection with a merger, consolidation,
acquisition or reorganization, (ii)&nbsp;by purchase of shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market funds advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates (as defined in the 1940 Act) to the extent permitted by an
exemptive order issued to the Fund by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or (iii)&nbsp;by purchase in the open market of securities of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies and only if immediately thereafter no
more than 10% of the Fund&#146;s total assets would be invested in such securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell real estate, real estate limited partnerships, commodities or commodity contracts;<U>
provided</U> that the Fund may invest in securities secured by real estate or interests therein or issued by companies that invest in real estate or interests therein, and the Fund may purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options
thereon. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Issue senior securities other than preferred shares or borrow in excess of 5% of its total assets taken at
market value; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the Fund is authorized to borrow moneys in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets for the purpose of repurchasing common shares or redeeming preferred shares. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Underwrite securities of other issuers except insofar as the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in selling portfolio securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make loans to other persons, except that the Fund may purchase Florida Municipal Bonds, Municipal Bonds and
other debt securities in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase any securities on margin, except that the Fund may obtain such short-term credit as may be necessary
for the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities (the deposit or payment by the Fund of initial or variation margin in connection with financial futures contracts and options thereon is not considered the purchase of a security on
margin). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-4 </P>


<p style="margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0em; page-break-before:always">
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<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">8.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position or invest in put, call, straddle or spread options,
except that the Fund may write, purchase and sell options and futures on Florida Municipal Bonds, Municipal Bonds, U.S. Government obligations and related indices or otherwise in connection with bona fide hedging activities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">9.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Invest more than 25% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of each investment) in securities
of issuers in a single industry; provided that, for purposes of this restriction, states, municipalities and their political subdivisions are not considered to be part of any industry. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of fundamental investment restriction (4)&nbsp;above, the Fund may borrow moneys in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets
to the extent permitted by Section&nbsp;18 of the 1940 Act or otherwise as permitted by applicable law for the purpose of repurchasing common shares or redeeming preferred shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of fundamental investment restriction (9)&nbsp;above, the exception for states, municipalities and their political subdivisions
applies only to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities issued by such entities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An additional investment
restriction adopted by the Fund, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval, provides that the Fund may not mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or in any manner transfer, as security for indebtedness, any securities owned
or held by the Fund except as may be necessary in connection with borrowings mentioned in investment restriction (4)&nbsp;above or except as may be necessary in connection with transactions in financial futures contracts and options thereon. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a percentage restriction on the investment policies or the investment or use of assets set forth above is adhered to at the time a
transaction is effected, later changes in percentage resulting from changing values will not be considered a violation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>MEN </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following are fundamental investment restrictions of the Fund and may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of
the Fund&#146;s outstanding Common Shares and outstanding VRDP Shares and any other Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class, and a majority of the outstanding VRDP Shares and any other Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class (which
for this purpose and under the 1940 Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of each class of capital stock represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding shares of each class of capital stock are represented or
(ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding shares of each class of capital stock). The Fund may not: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase securities of other investment companies, except (i)&nbsp;in connection with a merger, consolidation,
acquisition or reorganization, (ii)&nbsp;by purchase of shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> money market funds advised by the Investment Advisor or its affiliates (as defined in the 1940 Act) to the extent permitted by an
exemptive order issued to the Fund by the SEC, or (iii)&nbsp;by purchase in the open market of securities of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies and only if immediately thereafter not more than 10% of the
Fund&#146;s total assets would be invested in such securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell real estate; provided that the Fund may invest in securities secured by real estate or
interests therein or issued by companies that invest in real estate or interests therein. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Issue senior securities other than preferred stock or borrow in excess of 5% of its total assets taken at
market value. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Underwrite securities of other issuers except insofar as the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in selling portfolio securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-5 </P>


<p style="margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0em; page-break-before:always">
<HR SIZE="3" style="COLOR:#999999" WIDTH="100%" ALIGN="CENTER">

<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make loans to other persons, except that the Fund may purchase Municipal Bonds and other debt securities and
enter into repurchase agreements in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Invest more than 25% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of each investment) in securities
of issuers in a single industry; provided that, for purposes of this restriction, states, municipalities and their political subdivisions are not considered to be part of any industry. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">8.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell commodities or contracts on commodities, except to the extent that the Fund may do so in
accordance with (i)&nbsp;applicable law, (ii)&nbsp;the Fund&#146;s prospectus and statement of additional information, as they may be amended from time to time, or as otherwise disclosed to stockholders pursuant to applicable Commission rules and
regulations, and (iii)&nbsp;without registering as a commodity pool operator under the Commodity Exchange Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For
purposes of fundamental investment restriction (7)&nbsp;above, the exception for states, municipalities and their political subdivisions applies only to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities issued by such entities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An additional investment restriction adopted by the Fund, which may be changed by the Board of Directors without stockholder approval,
provides that the Fund may not: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase any securities on margin, except the Fund may obtain such short-term credit as may be necessary for
the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities (the deposit or payment by the Fund of initial or variation margin in connection with financial futures contracts and options thereon is not considered a purchase of a security on margin).
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position or invest in puts, calls, straddles or spread
options, except that the Fund may write, purchase and sell options and futures on Municipal Bonds, U.S. government obligations and related indices. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or in any manner transfer, as security for indebtedness, any securities owned or
held by the Fund except as may be necessary in connection with borrowings mentioned in investment restriction (4)&nbsp;above or except as may be necessary in connection with transactions in financial futures contracts and options thereon.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Invest more than 25% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of each investment) in the
Municipal Bonds of any one state. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a percentage restriction on the investment policies or the investment or use of
assets set forth above is adhered to at the time a transaction is effected, later changes in percentage resulting from changing values will not be considered a violation. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF AMENDMENT TO MQY ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[TO COME] </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>A Description
of Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc.&#146;s (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;) Global Rating Scales </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ratings assigned on Moody&#146;s global long-term and
short-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations issued by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> corporates, financial institutions, structured finance vehicles, project
finance vehicles, and public sector entities. Long-term ratings are assigned to issuers or obligations with an original maturity of one year or more and reflect both on the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments and the expected
financial loss suffered in the event of default. Short-term ratings are assigned to obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect both on the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments and the expected
financial loss suffered in the event of default. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Moody&#146;s Long-Term Obligation Ratings </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated A are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated Ba are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated Caa are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated C are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Note</I>: Moody&#146;s appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa.
The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-range</FONT> ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of
that generic rating category. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Hybrid Indicator (hyb) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The hybrid indicator (hyb) is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms.
By their terms, hybrid securities allow for the omission of scheduled dividends, interest, or principal payments, which can potentially result in impairment if such an omission occurs. Hybrid securities may also be subject to contractually allowable
write-downs of principal that could result in impairment. Together with the hybrid indicator, the long-term obligation rating assigned to a hybrid security is an expression of the relative credit risk associated with that security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Short-Term Obligation Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Moody&#146;s employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Moody&#146;s US Municipal Short-Term Obligation Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Municipal Investment Grade (&#147;MIG&#148;) scale is used to rate US municipal bond anticipation notes of up to three years maturity. Municipal notes
rated on the MIG scale may be secured by either pledged revenues or proceeds of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">take-out</FONT> financing received prior to note maturity. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation, and the issuer&#146;s
long-term rating is only one consideration in assigning the MIG rating. MIG ratings are divided into three levels&#151;MIG 1 through MIG 3&#151;while speculative grade short-term obligations are designated SG. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Moody&#146;s Demand Obligation Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of variable rate demand obligations (&#147;VRDOs&#148;), a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-component</FONT> rating is assigned: a long or
short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody&#146;s evaluation of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody&#146;s evaluation of risk associated
with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand (&#147;demand feature&#148;). The second element uses a rating from a variation of the MIG scale called the Variable Municipal Investment Grade (&#147;VMIG&#148;) scale. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase
price upon demand.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of
purchase price upon demand.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or
legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.</TD></TR>
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Ratings </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A S&amp;P issue credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific financial
obligation, a specific class of financial obligations, or a specific financial program (including ratings on medium-term note programs and commercial paper programs). It takes into consideration the creditworthiness of guarantors, insurers, or other
forms of credit enhancement on the obligation and takes into account the currency in which the obligation is denominated. The opinion reflects S&amp;P&#146;s view of the obligor&#146;s capacity and willingness to meet its financial commitments as
they come due, and may assess terms, such as collateral security and subordination, which could affect ultimate payment in the event of default. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issue
credit ratings can be either long-term or short-term. Short-term ratings are generally assigned to those obligations considered short-term in the relevant market. In the U.S., for example, that means obligations with an original maturity of no more
than 365 days&#151;including commercial paper. Short-term ratings are also used to indicate the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to put features on long-term obligations. Medium-term notes are assigned long-term ratings. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on S&amp;P&#146;s analysis of the following considerations: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Likelihood of payment&#151;capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an
obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Nature of and provisions of the obligation, and the promise we impute; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or
other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors&#146; rights. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings*
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;AAA&#146; has the highest rating assigned by S&amp;P. The obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;AA&#146; differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;A&#146; is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its
financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;BBB&#146; exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BB; B; CCC; CC; and C</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Obligations rated &#145;BB&#146;, &#145;B&#146;, &#145;CCC&#146;, &#145;CC&#146;, and &#145;C&#146; are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. &#145;BB&#146; indicates the least degree of speculation and
&#145;C&#146; the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;BB&#146; is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, which could lead to
the obligor&#146;s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;B&#146; is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated &#145;BB&#146;, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business,
financial,</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;CCC&#146; is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event
of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;CC&#146; is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The &#145;CC&#146; rating is used when a default has not yet occurred, but S&amp;P expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the
anticipated time to default.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;C&#146; is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared to obligations that are rated higher.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">An obligation rated &#145;D&#146; is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-hybrid</FONT> capital instruments, the &#145;D&#146; rating category is used when payments on an obligation
are not made on the date due, unless S&amp;P believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days. The &#145;D&#146; rating
also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation&#146;s rating is lowered to
&#145;D&#146; if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">This indicates that no rating has been requested, or that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that S&amp;P does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The ratings from &#145;AA&#146; to &#145;CCC&#146; may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-)
sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A-1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated &#145;A-1&#146; is rated in the highest category by S&amp;P. The obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are
designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated &#145;A-2&#146; is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor&#146;s capacity
to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated &#145;A-3&#146; exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its
financial commitment on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated &#145;B&#146; is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing
uncertainties which could lead to the obligor&#146;s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated &#145;C&#146; is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the
obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated &#145;D&#146; is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the &#145;D&#146; rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due,
unless S&amp;P believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The &#145;D&#146; rating also will be used upon the filing
of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation&#146;s rating is lowered to &#145;D&#146; if it is subject to a
distressed exchange offer.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of S&amp;P&#146;s Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A S&amp;P U.S. municipal note rating reflects S&amp;P&#146;s opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes. Notes due in
three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, S&amp;P&#146;s analysis will
review the following considerations: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Amortization schedule&#151;the larger the final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will be
treated as a note; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Source of payment&#151;the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it will
be treated as a note. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S&amp;P&#146;s municipal short-term note rating symbols are as follows: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">SP-1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Fitch Ratings&#146; (&#147;Fitch&#146;s&#148;) Credit Ratings Scales </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fitch&#146;s credit ratings provide an opinion on the relative ability of an entity to meet financial commitments, such as interest, preferred dividends,
repayment of principal, insurance claims or counterparty obligations. Credit ratings are used by investors as indications of the likelihood of receiving the money owed to them in accordance with the terms on which they invested. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fitch&#146;s credit ratings do not directly address any risk other than credit risk. In particular, ratings do not deal with the risk of a market value loss
on a rated security due to changes in interest rates, liquidity and other market considerations. However, in terms of payment obligation on the rated liability, market risk may be considered to the extent that it influences the <I>ability</I> of an
issuer to pay upon a commitment. Ratings nonetheless do not reflect market risk to the extent that they influence the size or other conditionality of the <I>obligation</I> to pay upon a commitment (for example, in the case of index-linked bonds).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the default components of ratings assigned to individual obligations or instruments, the agency typically rates to the likelihood of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> or default in accordance with the terms of that instrument&#146;s documentation. In limited cases, Fitch may include additional considerations (<I>i.e.</I>, rate to a higher or lower standard than that
implied in the obligation&#146;s documentation). In such cases, the agency will make clear the assumptions underlying the agency&#146;s opinion in the accompanying rating commentary. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The terms &#147;investment grade&#148; and &#147;speculative grade&#148; have established themselves over time as shorthand to describe the categories
&#145;AAA&#146; to &#145;BBB&#146; (investment grade) and &#145;BB&#146; to &#145;D&#146; (speculative grade). The terms &#147;investment grade&#148; and &#147;speculative grade&#148; are market conventions, and do not imply any recommendation or
endorsement of a specific </P>
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security for investment purposes. &#147;Investment grade&#148; categories indicate relatively low to moderate credit risk, while ratings in the &#147;speculative&#148; categories either signal a
higher level of credit risk or that a default has already occurred. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A designation of Not Rated or NR is used to denote securities not rated by Fitch
where Fitch has rated some, but not all, securities comprising an issuance capital structure. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Fitch&#146;s Long-Term Corporate Finance
Obligations Rating Scales </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fitch long-term obligations rating scales are as follows: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Highest credit quality. &#145;AAA&#146; ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to
be adversely affected by foreseeable events.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Very high credit quality. &#145;AA&#146; ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable
events.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">High credit quality. &#145;A&#146; ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or
economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Good credit quality. &#145;BBB&#146; ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more
likely to impair this capacity.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BB</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Speculative. &#145;BB&#146; ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be
available to allow financial commitments to be met.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">B</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Highly speculative. &#145;B&#146; ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">CCC</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Substantial credit risk. &#145;CCC&#146; ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Very high levels of credit risk. &#145;CC&#146; ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. &#145;C&#146; indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned &#145;RD&#146; or &#145;D&#146; ratings, but are instead rated in the
&#145;B&#146; to &#145;C&#146; rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and
loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Notes: </I>The modifiers &#147;+&#148; or &#147;-&#148; may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories.
Such suffixes are not added to the &#145;AAA&#146; obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below &#145;CCC&#146;. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The subscript &#145;emr&#146; is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to
make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing
the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to
the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as &#147;short term&#148; based on market convention.
Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign, and structured obligations and up to 36 months for obligations in U.S. public finance markets. </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">October&nbsp;23, 2020 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>VIA
EDGAR </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities and Exchange Commission </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">100 F
Street, NE </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, DC 20549 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Preliminary Proxy Materials for </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.</U><U> </U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On behalf of BlackRock MuniYield Quality
Fund, Inc. (the &#147;Acquiring Fund&#148;), BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (&#147;BZM&#148;), BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust (&#147;MHE&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.
(&#147;MZA&#148;), BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund (&#147;MYF&#148;), BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (&#147;MEN&#148; and collectively with BZM, MHE, MZA and MYF, the &#147;Target Funds&#148;), we hereby transmit for filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission the preliminary proxy materials consisting of a Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders and a Proxy Statement to be issued in connection with the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders (the &#147;Meeting&#148;) of
the Acquiring Fund and the Target Funds (collectively, the &#147;Funds&#148;). As set forth in more detail in the accompanying proxy materials, the Meeting is being held to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between each Target Fund and
the Acquiring Fund and the transactions contemplated therein, as well as certain related proposals. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The enclosed proxy materials will be delivered to
holders of each Fund&#146;s preferred shares. The Acquiring Fund filed a Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-14</FONT> on September&nbsp;11, 2020, which included a separate proxy statement/prospectus to be delivered to
each Fund&#146;s common shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Should members of the Staff have any questions regarding the enclosed materials, they should call the undersigned
at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(212)&nbsp;728-8955.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sincerely, </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>/s/ Bissie K. Bonner </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bissie K. Bonner </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Enclosures </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Janey Ahn, Esq., BlackRock, Inc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dean A. Caruvana, Esq., BlackRock, Inc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Elliot J. Gluck, Esq., Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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