Form DEFA14A - Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material:
SEC Accession No. 0000891092-06-001577
Filing Date
2006-06-19
Accepted
2006-06-19 16:44:35
Documents
5
Effectiveness Date
2006-06-19

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Mailing Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT SECT 2-B, PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822518
APEX MUNICIPAL FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000817998 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 222984252 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0630
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-05227 | Film No.: 06913103

Mailing Address
Business Address P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011 6092822467
MUNIVEST FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000835948 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 222919170 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0831
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-05611 | Film No.: 06913110

Mailing Address
Business Address P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543 6092823319
MUNIENHANCED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000844172 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 222946695 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0131
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-05739 | Film No.: 06913096

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092820785
EUROPE FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000860510 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 133567015 | State of Incorp.: NY | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06042 | Film No.: 06913081

Mailing Address PO BOX 9011 C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08543-9011 6092822800
MUNIYIELD FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000879361 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223136942 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06414 | Film No.: 06913092

Mailing Address PO BOX 9011 C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIYIELD NEW YORK INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000882150 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223144223 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06500 | Film No.: 06913084

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAINSBORO NJ 08543-9011 6092822800
MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN INSURED FUND II INC (Filer) CIK: 0000882151 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223144219 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06501 | Film No.: 06913086

Mailing Address P O BOX 9066 C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08543-9011 6092822800
MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000882152 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223144221 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 0630
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06499 | Film No.: 06913090

Mailing Address BOX 9011 C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08543-9011 6092822800
MUNIYIELD FLORIDA FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000882153 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223144222 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06502 | Film No.: 06913088

Mailing Address
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08530 6092822800
MUNIYIELD INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000883412 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223165131 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06540 | Film No.: 06913087

Mailing Address
Business Address PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543 6092822800
MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000884216 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223153971 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06570 | Film No.: 06913085

Mailing Address P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II INC (Filer) CIK: 0000887394 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223194461 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06660 | Film No.: 06913082

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000888410 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223194459 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06692 | Film No.: 06913089

Mailing Address P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDER MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000890196 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223170744 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-06660 | Film No.: 06913083

Mailing Address
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000890393 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223196060 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07080 | Film No.: 06913126

Mailing Address P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000891037 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223196059 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07138 | Film No.: 06913125

Mailing Address PO BOX 9011 C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08543-9011 6092822800
MUNIYIELD PENNSYLVANIA FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000891038 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223199516 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0630
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07136 | Film No.: 06913124

Mailing Address P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIYIELD FLORIDA INSURED FUND /NJ/ (Filer) CIK: 0000891188 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223196058 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0630
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07156 | Film No.: 06913127

Mailing Address PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
SENIOR HIGH INCOME PORTFOLIO INC (Filer) CIK: 0000896665 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223226962 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07456 | Film No.: 06913108

Mailing Address PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIVEST FUND II INC (Filer) CIK: 0000897269 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223220659 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07478 | Film No.: 06913109

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000900724 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223238901 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07634 | Film No.: 06913102

Mailing Address
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIASSETS FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0000901243 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223239638 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07642 | Film No.: 06913097

Mailing Address
Business Address PO BOX 9011 C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND INC /NJ/ (Filer) CIK: 0000911308 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223246522 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-07083 | Film No.: 06913091

Mailing Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT INFO SYSTEMS SECT 2-B PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092823087
MUNIHOLDINGS FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001034665 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223508039 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08081 | Film No.: 06913115

Mailing Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PO BOX 9011 PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIHOLDINGS NEW YORK INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001038186 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223536490 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08217 | Film No.: 06913111

Mailing Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PO BOX 9011, INFO SYSTEMS SECT 2-B PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 02543-9011
MUNIHOLDINGS FUND II INC /NJ/ (Filer) CIK: 0001038190 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223559055 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08215 | Film No.: 06913114

Mailing Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092823087
MUNIHOLDINGS FLORIDA INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001045126 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223536487 | State of Incorp.: MA | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08349 | Film No.: 06913116

Mailing Address MERRILL LYNCH MANAGEMENT PO BOX 9011 INFO. SYSTEMS, SECT. 2-B PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND III INC (Filer) CIK: 0001049549 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223560585 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08497 | Film No.: 06913101

Mailing Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PO BOX 9011 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SEC 2-B, PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PO BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011 6092823087
DEBT STRATEGIES FUND (Filer) CIK: 0001051003 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223564108 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08603 | Film No.: 06913120

Mailing Address MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS PO BOX 9011 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SEC 2-B, PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092823087
MUNIHOLDINGS CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND (Filer) CIK: 0001051004 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223559052
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08573 | Film No.: 06913095

Mailing Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT P O BOX 9011 PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROADT PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
MUNIHOLDINGS NEW JERSEY INSURED FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001053988 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223564106 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08621 | Film No.: 06913112

Mailing Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT P O BOX 9011, SECTION 2-B PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092823087
MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED FUND INC/NJ (Filer) CIK: 0001058234 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223544348 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-08707 | Film No.: 06913113

Mailing Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PO BOX 9011, INFO SYSTEMS SECT 2-B PRINCETON NJ 08543-9011
Business Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092823087
MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED FUND II INC (Filer) CIK: 0001071899 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223636347 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-09191 | Film No.: 06913094

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092820785
S&P 500 PROTECTED EQUITY FUND (Filer) CIK: 0001090431 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 223682948
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-09479 | Film No.: 06913123

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND V INC (Filer) CIK: 0001160469 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-10521 | Film No.: 06913100

Mailing Address
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822116
PREFERRED INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001215664 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 371461533 | State of Incorp.: MD
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21286 | Film No.: 06913128

Mailing Address
Business Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822116
CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND VI INC (Filer) CIK: 0001222401 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21318 | Film No.: 06913098

Mailing Address
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822116
PREFERRED & CORPORATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001229876 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21341 | Film No.: 06913107

Mailing Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address
MUNI INTERMEDIATE DURATION FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001232860 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21348 | Film No.: 06913122

Mailing Address C/O MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address
MUNI NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE DURATION FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001232863 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21346 | Film No.: 06913121

Mailing Address
Business Address MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822000
FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001259708 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21413 | Film No.: 06913117

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND II INC (Filer) CIK: 0001269143 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21464 | Film No.: 06913118

Mailing Address
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 6092822800
CAPITAL & INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC (Filer) CIK: 0001278895 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21506 | Film No.: 06913080

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL RD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 609-282-5904
Diversified Income Strategies Portfolio, Inc. (Filer) CIK: 0001303649 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: NJ | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21637 | Film No.: 06913119

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 609-282-1212
Enhanced Equity Yield Fund, Inc. (Filer) CIK: 0001318906 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: MD
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21722 | Film No.: 06913104

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08562
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08562 609-282-1212
Enhanced Equity Yield & Premium Fund, Inc. (Filer) CIK: 0001323785 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 0401
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21755 | Film No.: 06913106

Mailing Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Business Address 800 SCUDDERS MILL ROAD PLAINSBORO NJ 08536 609-282-1212
Enhanced Government Fund (Filer) CIK: 0001336050 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: MD
Type: DEFA14A | Act: 34 | File No.: 811-21793 | Film No.: 06913105