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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-20-045297
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200410
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200409
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20200410

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BARINGS CORPORATE INVESTORS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000275694
		IRS NUMBER:				042483041
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02183
		FILM NUMBER:		20785849

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BARINGS LLC
		STREET 2:		300 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 2500
		CITY:			CHARLOTTE
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			28202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		704-805-7200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BARINGS LLC
		STREET 2:		300 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 2500
		CITY:			CHARLOTTE
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			28202

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BABSON CAPITAL CORPORATE INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20111230

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSMUTUAL CORPORATE INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BARINGS PARTICIPATION INVESTORS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000831655
		IRS NUMBER:				043025730
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05531
		FILM NUMBER:		20785850

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BARINGS LLC
		STREET 2:		300 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 2500
		CITY:			CHARLOTTE
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			28202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		704-805-7200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BARINGS LLC
		STREET 2:		300 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 2500
		CITY:			CHARLOTTE
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			28202

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BABSON CAPITAL PARTICIPATION INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20111230

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSMUTUAL PARTICIPATION INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSMUTUAL CORPORATE INVESTORS II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880417
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>BARINGS CORPORATE INVESTORS</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase">CHANGE
OF LOCATION OF THE JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS <U><BR>
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 23, 2020</U></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Charlotte, NC, April 9, 2020. Barings Corporate Investors (NYSE:
MCI) and Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV), each a registered closed-end investment company, announced today that the
location of the 2020 Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the &ldquo;Meeting&rdquo;) of Barings Corporate Investors and Barings
Participation Investors (each, a &ldquo;Fund&rdquo; and collectively, the &ldquo;Funds&rdquo;) has been changed. As previously
announced, the Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. In light of public health concerns
regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the Meeting will be held in a virtual or telephonic meeting format only. Shareholders will
not be able to attend the Meeting in person.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">As described in the proxy materials for the Meeting previously
distributed, any shareholder of record of Barings Corporate Investors or Barings Participation Investors as of the close of business
on February 28, 2020 is entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. To participate
in the Meeting, please register at <FONT STYLE="color: Blue"><U>http://viewproxy.com/barings/broadridgevs</U></FONT>m<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">.
Sh</FONT>areholders must also enter the control number found on the shareholder&rsquo;s proxy card, voting instruction form or
notice previously received. Shareholders may vote during the Meeting by following the instructions available on the Meeting website
during the Meeting. If you have any technical difficulties, you may call 866-612-8937.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Whether or not a shareholder plans to attend the Meeting, the
Funds urge shareholders to vote and authorize the shareholder&rsquo;s proxy in advance of the Meeting by one of the methods described
in the proxy materials for the Meeting. The Proxy Statement is available on the Internet at <FONT STYLE="color: Blue"><I><U>www.barings.com/mci
or www.barings.com/mpv</U></I></FONT><I> . The proxy card included with the proxy materials previously distributed will not be
updated to reflect the change in location and may continue to be exercised to vote a shareholder&rsquo;s shares in connection
with the Meeting.</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #484848"><B><U>About Barings</U></B><BR>
Barings is a $335+ billion* global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our
clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated
opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence
with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #484848">*As of December 31,
2019</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white; color: #002857"><B>Media Contact</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="color: #484848"><B>Cheryl
Krauss</B><BR>
Communications<BR>
300 South Tryon Street&nbsp;<BR>
Charlotte, NC 28202&nbsp;<BR>
</FONT><FONT STYLE="color: #00953A"><U>Cheryl.Krauss@barings.com</U></FONT></P>

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