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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-22-180265
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	424B2
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220623
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220623

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000832327
		IRS NUMBER:				133463349
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		424B2
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-262743
		FILM NUMBER:		221036190

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20121009

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930309

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKSTONE INCOME TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) <BR>Securities Act File No. 333-262743 </B></P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">(To Prospectus dated June&nbsp;21, 2022) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Up to 25,000,000 Shares of Common Stock </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:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock Income
Trust, Inc. (the &#147;Fund,&#148; &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us&#148; or &#147;our&#148;) is offering for sale up to 25,000,000 of our shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (&#147;common shares&#148;). Our common shares are listed on the New
York Stock Exchange (&#147;NYSE&#148;) under the symbol &#147;BKT.&#148; As of the close of business on June&nbsp;22, 2022, the last reported net asset value per share of our common shares was $4.79 and the last reported sales price per share of our
common shares on the NYSE was $4.45. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment
company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;Investment Company Act&#148;). The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to manage a portfolio of high-quality securities to achieve both preservation of capital and
high monthly income. The Fund&#146;s investment adviser is BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;Advisor&#148;). BlackRock International Limited serves as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser</FONT> to the Fund (the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Sub-Advisor&#148;).</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund has entered into a distribution agreement dated June&nbsp;23, 2022
(the &#147;Distribution Agreement&#148;) with BlackRock Investments, LLC (the &#147;Distributor&#148;), an affiliate of the Advisor, to provide for distribution of the Fund&#146;s common shares. The Distributor has entered into <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">a&nbsp;sub-placement&nbsp;agent</FONT> agreement dated June&nbsp;23, 2022 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(the&nbsp;&#147;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> Agreement&#148;) with UBS Securities LLC <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(the&nbsp;&#147;Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent&#148;) with respect to the Fund relating to the common shares offered by this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. In accordance with the terms of the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> Agreement, the Fund may offer and sell its common shares from time to time through <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> as
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-placement&nbsp;agent</FONT> for the offer and sale of its common shares. Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund may not sell any common shares at a price below the current net asset value of such common
shares, exclusive of any distributing commission or discount. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Sales of our common shares, if any, under this Prospectus Supplement and
the accompanying Prospectus may be made in negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be &#147;at the market&#148; as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), including sales
made directly on the NYSE or sales made to or through a market maker other than on an exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will compensate the Distributor
with respect to sales of common shares at a commission rate of 1.00% of the gross proceeds of the sale of the Fund&#146;s common shares.&nbsp;Out of this commission, the Distributor will compensate
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> at a rate of up to 0.80% of the gross sales proceeds of the sale of the Fund&#146;s common shares sold by
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent.</FONT> In connection with the sale of the common shares on the Fund&#146;s behalf, the Distributor may be deemed to be an &#147;underwriter&#148; within the meaning of the
Securities Act and the compensation of the Distributor may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Investing in the
Fund&#146;s common shares involves certain risks, including risks of leverage, that are described in the &#147;Risks&#148; section beginning on page&nbsp;27 of the accompanying Prospectus. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">June&nbsp;23, 2022 </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Prospectus Supplement, together with the accompanying Prospectus, sets forth concisely the
information about the Fund that a prospective investor should know before investing. You should read this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, which contain important information, before deciding whether to invest in the common
shares. You should retain the accompanying Prospectus and this Prospectus Supplement for future reference. A Statement of Additional Information (&#147;SAI&#148;), dated June&nbsp;21, 2022, containing additional information about the Fund, has been
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) and, as amended from time to time, is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. This Prospectus Supplement, the
accompanying Prospectus and the SAI are part of a &#147;shelf&#148; registration statement filed with the SEC. This Prospectus Supplement describes the specific details regarding this offering, including the method of distribution. If information in
this Prospectus Supplement is inconsistent with the accompanying Prospectus or the SAI, you should rely on this Prospectus Supplement. You may <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">call&nbsp;(800)&nbsp;882-0052,&nbsp;visit</FONT> the Fund&#146;s website
(http://www.blackrock.com) or write to the Fund to obtain, free of charge, copies of the SAI and the Fund&#146;s semi-annual and annual reports, as well as to obtain other information about the Fund or to make shareholder inquiries. The SAI, as well
as the Fund&#146;s semi-annual and annual reports, are also available for free on the SEC&#146;s website (http://www.sec.gov). You may also <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> requests for these documents to publicinfo@sec.gov.
Information contained in, or that can be accessed through, the Fund&#146;s website is not part of this Prospectus Supplement or the accompanying Prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">You should not construe the contents of this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus as legal, tax or financial advice. You
should consult with your own professional advisors as to the legal, tax, financial or other matters relevant to the suitability of an investment in the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>The Fund&#146;s common shares do not represent a deposit or an obligation of, and are not guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank or other
insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying
Prospectus. Neither the Fund nor the underwriters have authorized anyone to provide you with different information. The Fund is not making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not
assume that the information contained in this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date of this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, respectively. Our business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates. In this Prospectus Supplement and in the accompanying Prospectus, unless otherwise indicated, &#147;Fund,&#148; &#147;us,&#148; &#147;our&#148; and &#147;we&#148;
refer to BlackRock Income Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation. </B></P>
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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"><A HREF="#prosupp244161_1">CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="4" ALIGN="center"><B>Prospectus</B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">42</TD>
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STRUCTURE</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">59</TD>
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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="prosupp244161_1"></A>CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Prospectus Supplement, the accompanying Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information (the &#147;SAI&#148;) contain
&#147;forward-looking statements.&#148; Forward-looking statements can be identified by the words &#147;may,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;continue,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148;
&#147;anticipate,&#148; and similar terms and the negative of such terms. Such forward-looking statements may be contained in this Prospectus Supplement as well as in the accompanying Prospectus. By their nature, all forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Several factors that could materially affect our actual results are the performance of the portfolio of securities
we hold, the price at which our shares will trade in the public markets and other factors discussed in our periodic filings with the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although we believe that the expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially
from those projected or assumed in our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, such
as those disclosed in the &#147;Risks&#148; section of the accompanying Prospectus. All forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus Supplement or the accompanying Prospectus are made as of the date of this
Prospectus Supplement or the accompanying Prospectus, as the case may be. Except for our ongoing obligations under the federal securities laws, we do not intend, and we undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement. The
forward-looking statements contained in this Prospectus Supplement, the accompanying Prospectus and the SAI are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section&nbsp;27A of the Securities Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Currently known risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to, the
factors described in the &#147;Risks&#148; section of the accompanying Prospectus. We urge you to review carefully those sections for a more detailed discussion of the risks of an investment in our common shares. </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="prosupp244161_2"></A>PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>The following summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more detailed information included elsewhere in this Prospectus
Supplement and in the accompanying Prospectus and in the SAI. </I></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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>The Fund</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Fund is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company. The
Fund&#146;s investment objective is to manage a portfolio of high-quality securities to achieve both preservation of capital and high monthly income. There can be no assurance that the Fund&#146;s investment objective will be achieved or that the
Fund&#146;s investment program will be successful. The Fund&#146;s common shares are listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol &#147;BKT.&#148;</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"><B>Investment Advisor and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock Advisors, LLC (previously defined as the &#147;Advisor&#148;) is the Fund&#146;s investment adviser. BlackRock
International Limited (&#147;BIL&#148;) serves as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser</FONT> to the Fund (the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Sub-Advisor&#148;).</FONT> The Advisor receives an annual fee, payable monthly, in an
amount equal to 0.65% of the average weekly value of the Fund&#146;s Net Assets. &#147;Net Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (including the aggregate indebtedness constituting financial
leverage). The Advisor, and not the Fund, pays BIL, for services it provides for that portion of the Fund for which BIL acts as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser,</FONT> a monthly fee that is equal to a percentage of the investment
advisory fees paid by the Fund to the Advisor.</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"><B>The Offering</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Fund has entered into the Distribution Agreement with the Distributor to provide for distribution of the Fund&#146;s
common shares. The Distributor has entered into the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent Agreement with the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent with respect to the Fund relating to the common shares
offered by this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. In accordance with the terms of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent Agreement, the Fund may offer and sell its common shares from time to time through
the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-placement</FONT> agent for the offer and sale of its common shares. The Fund will compensate the Distributor with respect to sales of common
shares at a commission rate of 1.00% of the gross proceeds of the sale of the Fund&#146;s common shares. Out of this commission, the Distributor will compensate the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent at a rate of up to 0.80%
of the gross sales proceeds of the sale of the Fund&#146;s common shares sold by the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The provisions of the Investment Company Act
generally require that the public offering price of common shares (less any underwriting commissions and discounts) must equal or exceed the net asset value per share of a company&#146;s common shares (calculated within 48 hours of pricing).</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Sales of our common shares, if any, under this Prospectus
Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus may be made in negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be &#147;at the market&#148; as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including sales made directly on the NYSE or sales
made to or through a market maker other than on an exchange.</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"><B>Use of Proceeds</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">We currently anticipate that we will be able to invest all of the net proceeds of any sales of common shares pursuant to
this Prospectus Supplement in accordance with our investment objective and policies as described in the accompanying Prospectus under &#147;The Fund&#146;s Investments&#148; within approximately three months of the receipt of such proceeds. Pending
such investment, it is anticipated that the proceeds will be invested in short-term investment grade securities or in high quality, short-term money market instruments. Depending on market conditions and operations, a portion of the cash held by the
Fund, including any proceeds raised from the offering, may be used to pay distributions in accordance with the Fund&#146;s distribution policy and may be a return of capital.</P></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="prosupp244161_3"></A>SUMMARY OF FUND EXPENSES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following table and example are intended to assist you in understanding the various costs and expenses directly or indirectly associated
with investing in our common shares. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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>Shareholder Transaction Expenses</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&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">Sales load paid by you (as a percentage of offering price)<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.00</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">Offering expenses borne by the Fund (as a percentage of offering price)<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">0.03</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">Dividend reinvestment plan fees</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">$0.02&nbsp;per&nbsp;share&nbsp;for&nbsp;open-market</FONT><BR>purchases&nbsp;of&nbsp;common&nbsp;shares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><BR>&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">Dividend reinvestment plan sale transaction fee</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$2.50<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP></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>Estimated Annual Expenses</B> (as a percentage of net assets attributable to common
shares)</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">Management fees<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(4)(5)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.65</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">Other expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.29</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:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miscellaneous other expenses</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></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest expense<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(6)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.04%</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">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">0.94</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"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;</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></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 annual Fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements<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">0.94</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:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Represents the estimated commission with respect to the Fund&#146;s common shares being sold in this
offering. There is no guarantee that there will be any sales of the Fund&#146;s common shares pursuant to this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. Actual sales of the Fund&#146;s common shares under this Prospectus Supplement and
the accompanying Prospectus, if any, may be less than as set forth under &#147;Capitalization&#148; below. In addition, the price per share of any such sale may be greater than or less than the price set forth under &#147;Capitalization&#148; below,
depending on market price of the Fund&#146;s common shares at the time of any such sale. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt" 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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Based on a sales price per share of $4.36, which represents the last reported sales price per share of the
Fund&#146;s common shares on the NYSE on June&nbsp;17, 2022. Assumes all of the common shares being offered by this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus are sold. Represents the initial offering costs incurred by the Fund in
connection with this offering, which are estimated to be $104,818. Offering costs generally include, but are not limited to, the preparation, review and filing with the SEC of the Fund&#146;s registration statement, the preparation, review and
filing of any associated marketing or similar materials, costs associated with the printing, mailing or other distribution of the Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus and/or marketing materials, associated filing fees, NYSE listing
fees, and legal and auditing fees associated with the offering. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.&#146;s (the &#147;Reinvestment Plan Agent&#148;) 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. You will also be charged a $2.50 sales fee
and pay a $0.15 per share fee if you direct the Reinvestment Plan Agent to sell your common shares held in a dividend reinvestment account. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Reinvestment Plan Agent is required to pay.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(4)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Fund currently pays the Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate of
0.65% of the average weekly value of the Fund&#146;s net assets. For purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;net assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (including the aggregate indebtedness
constituting financial leverage). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(5)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Fund and the Advisor have entered into a fee waiver agreement (the &#147;Fee Waiver Agreement&#148;),
pursuant to which the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Fund&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and exchange-traded funds managed by the
Advisor or its affiliates that have a contractual fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the amount of investment advisory fees the
Fund pays to the Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds managed by the Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only
by the Fund (upon the vote of a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Fund who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Fund or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the
Fund), upon 90 days&#146; written notice by the Fund to the Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(6)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Assumes the use of leverage in the form of reverse repurchase agreements representing 32.6% of Managed Assets
at an annual interest expense to the Fund of 0.04% which is based on current market conditions. The actual amount of interest expense borne by the Fund will vary over time in accordance with the level of the Fund&#146;s use of reverse repurchase
agreements and variations in market interest rates. Interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of the Fund for accounting purposes. </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">S-7 </P>


<p style="margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0em; page-break-before:always">
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Example </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following example illustrates the expenses (including the sales load of $10.00 and offering costs of $0.38) that you would pay on a $1,000
investment in common shares, assuming (i)&nbsp;total net annual expenses of 0.94% of net assets attributable to common shares, and (ii)&nbsp;a 5% annual return: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
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<TD></TD>

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

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="9%"></TD>
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<TD></TD></TR>
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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>One&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>Three&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>Five&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>Ten&nbsp;Years</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">Total expenses incurred</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">62</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">125</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" ALIGN="justify"><B>The example should not be considered a representation of future expenses. The example assumes that the
estimated &#147;Other expenses&#148; set forth in the Estimated Annual Expenses table are accurate and that all dividends and distributions are reinvested at net asset value. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those assumed. Moreover, the
Fund&#146;s actual rate of return may be greater or less than the hypothetical 5% return shown in the example. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="prosupp244161_4">
</A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Sales of our common shares, if any, under this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus may be made
in negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be &#147;at the market&#148; as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including sales made directly on the NYSE or sales made to or through a market maker other than on an
exchange. There is no guarantee that there will be any sales of our common shares pursuant to this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. Actual sales, if any, of our common shares under this Prospectus Supplement and the
accompanying Prospectus may be less than as set forth below in this paragraph. In addition, the price per share of any such sale may be greater or less than the price set forth in this paragraph, depending on the market price of our common shares at
the time of any such sale. As a result, the actual net proceeds we receive may be more or less than the amount of net proceeds estimated in this Prospectus Supplement. Assuming the sale of all of the common shares offered under this Prospectus
Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, at the last reported sale price of $4.36 per share for our common shares on the NYSE as of June&nbsp;17, 2022, we estimate that the net proceeds of this offering will be approximately $107,805,182 after
deducting the estimated sales load and the estimated offering expenses payable by the Fund, if any. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The net proceeds from the issuance of
common shares hereunder will be invested in accordance with the Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies as set forth in this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. We currently anticipate that we will be able to invest all of
the net proceeds in accordance with our investment objective and policies within approximately three months of the receipt of such proceeds. Such investments may be delayed if suitable investments are unavailable at the time or for other reasons,
such as market volatility and lack of liquidity in the markets for suitable investments. Pending such investment, it is anticipated that the proceeds will be invested in short-term investment grade securities or in high quality, short-term money
market instruments. Depending on market conditions and operations, a portion of the cash held by the Fund, including any proceeds raised from the offering, may be used to pay distributions in accordance with the Fund&#146;s distribution policy and
may be a return of capital. A return of capital is a return to investors of a portion of their original investment in the Fund. In general terms, a return of capital would involve a situation in which a Fund distribution (or a portion thereof)
represents a return of a portion of a shareholder&#146;s investment in the Fund, rather than making a distribution that is funded from the Fund&#146;s earned income or other profits. Although return of capital distributions may not be currently
taxable, such distributions would decrease the basis of a shareholder&#146;s shares, and therefore, may increase a shareholder&#146;s tax liability for capital gains upon a sale of shares, even if sold at a loss to the shareholder&#146;s original
investments. </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">S-8 </P>


<p style="margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0em; page-break-before:always">
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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="prosupp244161_5"></A>CAPITALIZATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may offer and sell up to 25,000,000 common shares, $0.01 par value per share, from time to time through the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-placement</FONT> agent under this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. There is no guarantee that there will be any sales of the
Fund&#146;s common shares pursuant to this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. The table below assumes that the Fund will sell 25,000,000 common shares at a price of $4.36 per share (which represents the last reported sales price
per share of the Fund&#146;s common shares on the NYSE on June&nbsp;17, 2022). Actual sales, if any, of the Fund&#146;s common shares under this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus may be greater or less than $4.36 per share,
depending on the market price of the Fund&#146;s common shares at the time of any such sale. The Fund and the Distributor will determine whether any sales of the Fund&#146;s common shares will be authorized on a particular day; the Fund and the
Distributor, however, will not authorize sales of the Fund&#146;s common shares if the per share price of the shares is less than the current net asset value per share plus the per share amount of the commission to be paid to the Distributor (the
&#147;Minimum Price&#148;). The Fund and the Distributor may also not authorize sales of the Fund&#146;s common shares on a particular day even if the per share price of the shares is equal to or greater than the Minimum Price or may only authorize
a fixed number of shares to be sold on any particular day. The Fund and the Distributor will have full discretion regarding whether sales of Fund common shares will be authorized on a particular day and, if so, in what amounts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following table sets forth the Fund&#146;s capitalization (1)&nbsp;on a historical basis as of December&nbsp;31, 2021 (audited); and
(2)&nbsp;on a pro forma basis as adjusted to reflect the assumed sale of 25,000,000 common shares at $4.36 per share (the last reported price per share of the Fund&#146;s common shares on the NYSE on June&nbsp;17, 2022), in an offering under this
Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, after deducting the assumed commission of $1,090,000 (representing an estimated commission to the Distributor of 1.00% of the gross proceeds of the sale of Fund common shares, out of which the
Distributor will compensate the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent at a rate of up to 0.80% of the gross sales proceeds of the sale of the Fund&#146;s common shares sold by the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR>

<TD WIDTH="66%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="5%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></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">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>As&nbsp;of&nbsp;December&nbsp;31,<BR>2021&nbsp;(audited)</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 adjusted&nbsp;for<BR>Offering<BR>(unaudited)</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">Common shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">63,901,172</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">88,901,172</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">Paid in Capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">454,269,488</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">562,074,670</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">Undistributed NII</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">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">Accumulated Loss</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(93,660,869</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(93,660,869</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">Net appreciation/depreciation</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">143,469</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">143,469</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">Net Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">360,752,088</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">468,557,270</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 asset value (&#147;NAV&#148;)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.65</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.27</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="prosupp244161_6"></A>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> Agreement, upon instructions from the Distributor, the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent will use its reasonable best efforts to sell, as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-placement</FONT> agent, common shares under the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> Agreement. The Distributor will instruct the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent as to the amount of Fund common shares authorized for sale by the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent on any particular day that is a trading day for the exchange on which the Fund&#146;s common shares are listed and primarily trade. The Distributor will also instruct the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent not to sell Fund common shares if the sales cannot be effected at or above a price designated by the Distributor, which price will at least be equal to the Minimum Price and which price, may, in
the discretion of the Distributor and the Fund, be above the Minimum Price. The Distributor and the Fund may, in their discretion, determine not to authorize sales of the Fund&#146;s common shares on a particular day even if the per share price of
the shares is equal to or greater than the </P>
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Minimum Price. The Fund and the Distributor will have full discretion regarding whether sales of Fund common shares will be authorized on a particular day and, if so, in what amounts. The Fund,
the Distributor or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> may suspend a previously authorized offering of Fund common shares upon proper notice and subject to other conditions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">The&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> will provide written confirmation to the Distributor following the
close of trading on a day on which Fund common shares are sold under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> Agreement. Each confirmation will include the number of shares sold, the net proceeds to the Fund and the
compensation the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent is owed in connection with the sales. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will
compensate the Distributor with respect to sales of common shares at a commission rate of 1.00% of the gross proceeds of the sale of the Fund&#146;s common shares.&nbsp;Out of this commission, the Distributor will compensate the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent</FONT> at a rate of up to 0.80% of the gross sales proceeds of the sale of the Fund&#146;s common shares sold by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Placement&nbsp;Agent.</FONT> There is
no guarantee that there will be any sales of the Fund&#146;s common shares pursuant to this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. Actual sales, if any, of the Fund&#146;s common shares under this Prospectus Supplement and the
accompanying Prospectus may be greater or less than the most recent market price set forth in this Prospectus Supplement, depending on the market price of the Fund&#146;s common shares at the time of any such sale; provided, however, that sales will
not be made at less than the Minimum Price. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Settlements of sales of common shares will occur on the second business day following the
date on which any such sales are made, in return for payment of the net proceeds to the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In connection with the sale of common
shares on behalf of the Fund, the Distributor may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act, and the compensation of the Distributor may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The offering of the Fund&#146;s common shares pursuant to the Distribution Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i)&nbsp;the sale of
all common shares subject thereto or (ii)&nbsp;termination of the Distribution Agreement. The Fund and the Distributor each have the right to terminate the Distribution Agreement in its discretion upon advance notice to the other party. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent, its affiliates and their respective employees hold or may hold in the future,
directly or indirectly, investment interests in BlackRock, Inc., the parent company of the Distributor, and funds advised by the Advisor and its affiliates. The interests held by employees of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT>
Agent or its affiliates are not attributable to, and no investment discretion is held by, the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Placement</FONT> Agent or its affiliates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund has agreed to indemnify the Distributor and hold the Distributor harmless against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities
under the Securities Act, except for any liability to the Fund or its investors to which the Distributor would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by its reckless
disregard of its obligations and duties under its agreement with the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="prosupp244161_7"></A>LEGAL MATTERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain legal matters in connection with the common shares will be passed upon for the Fund by Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP, New
York, New York, counsel to the Fund. Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP may rely as to certain matters of Maryland law on the opinion of Miles&nbsp;&amp; Stockbridge P.C., Baltimore, Maryland. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus constitute part of a Registration Statement filed by the Fund with the SEC under
the Securities Act and the Investment Company Act. This Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus omit certain of the information contained in the Registration Statement, and reference is hereby made to the Registration Statement and
related exhibits for further information with respect to the Fund and the common shares offered hereby. Any statements contained herein concerning the provisions of any document are not necessarily complete, and, in each instance, reference is made
to the copy of such document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement or otherwise filed with the SEC. Each such statement is qualified in its entirety by such reference. The complete Registration Statement may be obtained from the SEC upon
payment of the fee prescribed by its rules and regulations or free of charge through the SEC&#146;s website (<U>http://www.sec.gov</U>). </P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>BASE PROSPECTUS </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>25,000,000 Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Shares of Common Stock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Rights to Purchase Shares of Common Stock </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (the &#147;Fund,&#148; &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us&#148; or &#147;our&#148;) is a diversified, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company. The Fund&#146;s investment objective is to manage a portfolio of high-quality securities to achieve both preservation of capital and high monthly income. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">We may offer, from time to time, in one or more offerings, shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share (&#147;common
shares&#148;). We may also offer subscription rights to purchase our common shares. Common shares may be offered at prices and on terms to be set forth in one or more supplements to this Prospectus (each, a &#147;Prospectus Supplement&#148;). You
should read this Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement carefully before you invest in our common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Our common shares may be offered directly to one or more purchasers, including existing shareholders in a rights offering,
through agents designated from time to time by us, or to or through underwriters or dealers. The Prospectus Supplement relating to the offering will identify any agents or underwriters involved in the sale of our common shares, and will set forth
any applicable purchase price, fee, commission or discount arrangement between us and our agents or underwriters, or among our underwriters, or the basis upon which such amount may be calculated. The Prospectus Supplement relating to any offering of
rights will set forth the number of common shares issuable upon the exercise of each right (or number of rights) and the other terms of such rights offering. We may not sell any of our common shares through agents, underwriters or dealers without
delivery of a Prospectus Supplement describing the method and terms of the particular offering of our common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Our
common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (&#147;NYSE&#148;) under the symbol &#147;BKT.&#148; The last reported sale price of our common shares, as reported by the NYSE on <B></B><B></B><B></B>June&nbsp;9, 2022 was $4.57 per common
share. The net asset value of our common shares at the close of business on <B></B><B></B><B></B>June&nbsp;9, 2022 was $4.89 per common share. Rights issued by the Fund may also be listed on a securities exchange. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Investing in the Fund&#146;s common shares involves certain risks, including risks of leverage, that are described in the
&#147;<A HREF="#toc244161_9">Risks</A>&#148; section beginning on page 27 of this Prospectus. Certain of these risks are summarized in &#147;Prospectus Summary&#151;Special Risk Considerations&#148; beginning on page 5. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment companies frequently trade at a discount
to their net asset value. The Fund&#146;s common shares have traded at a discount to net asset value, including during recent periods. If the Fund&#146;s common shares trade at a discount to their net asset value, the risk of loss may increase for
purchasers in a public offering. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) nor any state
securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Prospectus, together with any Prospectus Supplement, sets forth concisely the information about the Fund that a
prospective investor should know before investing. You should read this Prospectus and applicable Prospectus Supplement, which contain important information, before deciding whether to invest in the common shares. You should retain the Prospectus
and Prospectus Supplement for future reference. A Statement of </P>

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Additional Information (&#147;SAI&#148;), dated June 21, 2022, containing additional information about the Fund, has been filed with the SEC and, as amended from time to time, is incorporated by
reference in its entirety into this Prospectus. You may call (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052,</FONT> visit the Fund&#146;s website (http://www.blackrock.com) or write to the Fund to obtain, free of charge, copies of the SAI and the
Fund&#146;s semi-annual and annual reports, as well as to obtain other information about the Fund or to make shareholder inquiries. The SAI, as well as the Fund&#146;s semi-annual and annual reports, are also available for free on the SEC&#146;s
website (http://www.sec.gov). You may also <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> requests for these documents to publicinfo@sec.gov. Information contained in, or that can be accessed through, the Fund&#146;s website is not part of this
Prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">You should not construe the contents of this Prospectus as legal, tax or financial advice. You should consult
with your own professional advisors as to the legal, tax, financial or other matters relevant to the suitability of an investment in the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>The Fund&#146;s common shares do not represent a deposit or an obligation of, and are not guaranteed or endorsed by, any
bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.</B> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Prospectus dated June 21, 2022 </P>

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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"><A HREF="#toc244161_1">PROSPECTUS SUMMARY</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_2">SUMMARY OF FUND EXPENSES</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_3">FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_4">USE OF PROCEEDS</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_5">THE FUND</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_6">DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_7">THE FUND&#146;S INVESTMENTS</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_8">LEVERAGE</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_9">RISKS</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_10">HOW THE FUND MANAGES RISK</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_12">NET ASSET VALUE</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">42</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"><A HREF="#toc244161_13">DISTRIBUTIONS</A></P></TD>
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STRUCTURE</A></P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>You should rely only on the information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Prospectus
and any related Prospectus Supplement in making your investment decisions. The Fund has not authorized any person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on
it. The Fund is not making an offer to sell the common shares in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information in this Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement is accurate only as of the dates on
their covers. The Fund&#146;s business, financial condition and prospects may have changed since the date of its description in this Prospectus or the date of its description in any Prospectus Supplement. </B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>This is only a summary of certain information relating to BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. This summary may not contain all of the information
that you should consider before investing in our common shares. You should consider the more detailed information contained in the Prospectus and in any related Prospectus Supplement and in the Statement of Additional Information (&#147;SAI&#148;)
before purchasing common shares. </I></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment
company. Throughout this Prospectus, we refer to BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. simply as the &#147;Fund&#148; or as &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us&#148; or &#147;our.&#148; See &#147;The Fund.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Fund&#146;s common shares are listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (&#147;NYSE&#148;) under the symbol
&#147;BKT.&#148; As of June&nbsp;7, 2022, the net assets of the Fund were $314,950,923, the total assets of the Fund were $<B></B><B></B><B></B>460,525,170 and the Fund had outstanding <B></B><B></B>63,912,834 common shares<I>. </I>The last reported
sale price of the Fund&#146;s common shares, as reported by the NYSE on <B></B><B></B><B></B>June<B>&nbsp;</B>9<B></B>, 2022 was $4.57 per common share<I>. </I>The net asset value (&#147;NAV&#148;) of the Fund&#146;s common shares at the close of
business on <B></B><B></B><B></B>June<B></B><B>&nbsp;</B>9<B></B>, 2022 was $4.89 per common share. See &#147;Description of Capital Stock.&#148; Rights issued by the Fund may also be listed on a securities exchange.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">We may offer, from time to time, in one or more offerings, up to <B></B>25,000,000<B></B> of our common shares on terms to
be determined at the time of the offering<I>. </I>We may also offer subscription rights to purchase our common shares<I>. </I>The common shares may be offered at prices and on terms to be set forth in one or more Prospectus Supplements<I>. </I>You
should read this Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement carefully before you invest in our common shares<I>. </I>Our common shares may be offered directly to one or more purchasers, through agents designated from time to time by us, or
to or through underwriters or dealers<I>. </I>The offering price per common share will not be less than the NAV per common share at the time we make the offering, exclusive of any underwriting commissions or discounts, provided that rights offerings
that meet certain conditions may be offered at a price below the then current NAV<I>. </I>See &#147;Rights Offerings.&#148; The Prospectus Supplement relating to the offering will identify any agents, underwriters or dealers involved in the sale of
our common shares, and will set forth any applicable purchase price, fee, commission or discount arrangement between us and our agents or underwriters, or among our underwriters, or the basis upon which such amount may be calculated<I>. </I>See
&#147;Plan of Distribution.&#148; The Prospectus Supplement relating to any offering of rights will set forth the number of common shares issuable upon the exercise of each right (or number of rights) and the other terms of such rights offering<I>.
</I>We may not sell any of our common shares through agents, underwriters or dealers without delivery of a Prospectus Supplement describing the method and terms of the particular offering of our common
shares.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The net proceeds from the issuance of common shares hereunder will be invested in accordance with our investment objective
and policies as appropriate investment opportunities are identified, which is expected to be substantially completed in approximately three months from the date on which the proceeds from an offering are received by the Fund; however, the
identification of appropriate investment opportunities pursuant to the Fund&#146;s investment style or changes in market conditions could result in the Fund&#146;s anticipated investment period extending to as long as six months<I>. </I>See
&#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Please refer to <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm#tx296099_17">the
 section of the Fund&#146;s most recent annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> entitled <B>&#147;</B>Investment Objectives, Policies and Risks&#151;Investment Objectives and Policies&#151;BlackRock Income Trust,
Inc.&#148;</A>, which is incorporated by reference herein, for a discussion of the Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Fund uses leverage to seek to achieve its investment objective. The Fund&#146;s use of leverage may increase or
decrease from time to time in its discretion and the Fund may, in the future, determine not to use leverage. The Fund currently leverages its assets through the use of reverse repurchase agreements. As of May 23, 2022, this leverage represented
approximately 31.5% of the Fund<B>&#146;</B>s Managed Assets (approximately 46.0% of the Fund net assets). The Fund currently does not intend to borrow money or issue debt securities or shares of preferred stock (&#147;preferred shares&#148;).
Although it has no present intention to do so, the Fund reserves the right to borrow money from banks or other financial institutions or issue debt securities or preferred shares 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. The Fund is permitted to borrow money <B></B>from banks or otherwise in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its Managed Assets
(50% of <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B>its net assets). &#147;Managed Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund&#146;s accrued
liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes). See &#147;Leverage.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The use of leverage is subject to numerous risks. When leverage is employed, the Fund&#146;s NAV, the market price of the
common shares and the yield to holders of common shares will be more volatile than if leverage were not used. For example, a rise in short-term interest rates, which currently are near historically low levels, generally will cause the Fund&#146;s
NAV to decline more than if the Fund had not used leverage. A reduction in the Fund&#146;s NAV may cause a reduction in the market price of the Fund&#146;s common shares. A failure to pay dividends or make distributions due to leverage could result
in the Fund ceasing to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &#147;Code<I>&#148;</I><I>)</I>.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Fund cannot assure you that the use of leverage will result in a higher yield on the Fund&#146;s common shares. Any
leveraging strategy the Fund employs may not be successful.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock Advisors, LLC is the Fund&#146;s investment adviser. BlackRock International Limited (&#147;BIL&#148;) serves as <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser</FONT> to the Fund (the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Sub-Adviser&#148;</FONT> and, together with the Advisor , the &#147;Advisors&#148;). The Advisor and the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> are subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc. The Advisor receives an annual fee, payable monthly, in an amount equal to 0.65% of the average weekly value of the Fund&#146;s Net Assets. &#147;Net
Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (including the aggregate indebtedness constituting financial leverage). The Advisor, and not the Fund, pays BIL, for services it provides for that portion of
the Fund for which BIL acts as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser,</FONT> a monthly fee that is equal to a percentage of the investment advisory fees paid by the Fund to the Advisor. See &#147;Management of the Fund&#151;Investment Advisor
and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor.&#148;</FONT></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" ALIGN="justify">The Fund distributes to <B></B><B></B>shareholders monthly dividends of net investment income and all or a portion of net
short-term capital gains.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund has adopted a plan
to support a level distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital (the &#147;Distribution Plan&#148;). The Distribution Plan has been approved by the Fund&#146;s Board of Directors (the &#147;Board&#148;) and is consistent with the
Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies. The fixed amount distributed per share is subject to change at the discretion of the Board. The Fund is currently not relying on any exemptive relief from Section&nbsp;19(b) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;Investment Company Act&#148;). Under its Distribution Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investment income to its shareholders as required by the <B></B><B></B>Code&nbsp;. If sufficient income (inclusive
of net investment income and short-term capital gains) is not earned on a monthly basis, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to shareholders in order to maintain a level distribution. A return of capital
distribution may involve a return of the shareholder&#146;s original investment. Though not currently taxable, such a distribution may lower a shareholder&#146;s basis in the Fund, thus potentially subjecting the shareholder to future tax
consequences in connection with the sale of Fund shares, even if sold at a loss to the shareholder&#146;s original investment. Each monthly distribution to shareholders is expected to be at the fixed amount established by the Board; however, the
Fund may make additional distributions from time to time, including additional capital gain distributions at the end of the taxable year, if required to meet requirements imposed by the Code and/or the Investment Company Act. Shareholders should not
draw any conclusions about the Fund&#146;s investment performance from the amount of these distributions or from the terms of the Distribution Plan.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Various factors will affect the level of the
Fund&#146;s income, including the asset mix and the Fund&#146;s use of hedging. To permit the Fund to maintain a more stable monthly distribution, the Fund may from time to time distribute less than the entire amount of income earned in a particular
period. The undistributed income would be available to supplement future distributions. As a result, the distributions paid by the Fund for any particular monthly period may be more or less than the amount of income actually earned by the Fund
during that period. Undistributed income will add to the Fund&#146;s NAV (and indirectly benefits the Advisor by increasing its fee) and, correspondingly, distributions from undistributed income will reduce the Fund&#146;s NAV. The Fund intends to
distribute any long-term capital gains not distributed under the Distribution Plan annually.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Shareholders will automatically have all dividends and distributions reinvested in common shares of the Fund in accordance with the Fund&#146;s
dividend reinvestment plan, unless an election is made to receive cash by contacting the Reinvestment Plan Agent (as defined herein), at (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">699-1236.</FONT> See &#147;Dividend Reinvestment Plan.&#148;</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under normal market conditions, the Advisor seeks to
manage the Fund in a manner such that the Fund&#146;s distributions are reflective of the Fund&#146;s current and projected earnings levels. The distribution level of the 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.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Fund reserves the right to change its distribution policy and the basis for establishing the rate of its monthly
distributions at any time and may do so without prior notice to common shareholders. See &#147;Distributions.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Listing</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Fund&#146;s common shares are listed on the NYSE under the symbol &#147;BKT.&#148; See &#147;Description of Capital
Stock&#151;Common Shares.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Custodian and Transfer Agent</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the Fund&#146;s custodian, and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. serves as
the Fund&#146;s transfer agent.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Administrator</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the Fund&#146;s administrator and fund accountant.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Market Price of Shares</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Common shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies frequently trade at prices lower
than their NAV. The Fund cannot assure you that its common shares will trade at a price higher than or equal to NAV. See &#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148; The Fund&#146;s common shares trade in the open market at market prices that are a function of
several factors, including dividend levels (which are in turn affected by expenses), NAV, call protection for portfolio securities, portfolio credit quality, liquidity, dividend stability, relative demand for
and</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">supply of the common shares in the market, general market and economic conditions and other factors. See
&#147;Leverage,&#148; &#147;Risks,&#148; &#147;Description of Capital Stock&#148; and &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares.&#148; The common shares are designed primarily for long-term investors and you should not purchase common shares of the Fund if
you intend to sell them shortly after purchase.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Special Risk Considerations</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">An investment in common shares of the Fund involves risk. Please refer to <U><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm#:~:text=reverse%20repurchase%20agreements.-,Risk,-Factors">the
 section of the Fund&#146;s most recent annual report on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;N-CSR</FONT> entitled &#147;Investment Objectives, Policies and Risks&#151;Risk Factors&#148;,</A></U> which is incorporated by reference herein, for
a discussion of the risks of investing in the Fund. You should carefully consider those risks, which are described in more detail under &#147;Risks&#148; beginning on page <B></B><B></B>27<B> </B>of this Prospectus, along with additional risks
relating to investments in the Fund.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>Certain Provisions in the Charter and Bylaws</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s Charter and Bylaws include provisions that could limit the ability of other entities or persons to acquire
control of the Fund or convert the Fund to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> status or to change the composition of the Board. The Fund&#146;s Bylaws also contain a provision providing that the Board of Directors has adopted a
resolution electing for the Fund to be subject to the provisions of the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act (&#147;MCSAA&#148;). Such provisions may limit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices
by discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control of the Fund. See &#147;Certain Provisions in the Charter and Bylaws.&#148;</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"><B>Shareholder Transaction Expenses</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&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">Sales load paid by you (as a percentage of offering price)<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>1.00<B></B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>%&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">Offering expenses borne by the Fund (as a percentage of offering price)<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.03<B></B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>%&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">Dividend reinvestment plan fees</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">$<BR><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"></SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">0.02<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;per&nbsp;share&nbsp;for&nbsp;open-market</FONT><BR>purchases&nbsp;of&nbsp;common shares<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></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">Dividend reinvestment plan sale transaction fee</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.50<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></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>Estimated Annual Expenses </B>(as a percentage of net assets attributable to common
shares)<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">Management fees<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(3)(4)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.65<B></B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>%&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">Other Expenses<B></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.29<B></B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miscellaneous Other Expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.25<B></B>%&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; 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"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.04<B></B>%&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&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">Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.94<B></B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>%&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">Fee Waivers and/or Expense
Reimbursements<B></B><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD 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>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></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">Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses <B></B>After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements<B></B><SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.94<B></B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><B></B>%&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:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">If the common shares are sold to or through underwriters, the Prospectus Supplement will set forth any
applicable sales load and the estimated offering expenses<I>. </I>Fund shareholders will pay all offering expenses involved with an offering. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Reinvestment Plan Agent&#146;s (as defined below under &#147;Dividend Reinvestment Plan&#148;) 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. You will also be charged a
$2.50 sales fee and pay a $0.15 per share fee if you direct the Reinvestment Plan Agent to sell your common shares held in a dividend reinvestment account. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Reinvestment Plan Agent is
required to pay. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Fund currently pays the Advisor a monthly fee at an annual contractual investment management fee rate of
0.65% of the average weekly value of the Fund&#146;s Net Assets. &#147;Net Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (including the aggregate indebtedness constituting financial leverage).
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Fund and the Advisor have entered into a fee waiver agreement (the &#147;Fee Waiver Agreement&#148;),
pursuant to which the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Fund&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and ETFs managed by the Advisor or its
affiliates that have a contractual management fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the amount of investment advisory fees the Fund
pays to the Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds managed by the Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by the
Fund (upon the vote of a majority of the Directors who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Fund (the &#147;Independent Directors&#148;) or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the
Fund), upon 90 days&#146; written notice by the Fund to the Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify"><B></B>Assumes the use of leverage in the form of reverse repurchase agreements representing 32.6% of Managed
Assets at an annual interest expense to the Fund of 0.04% which is based on current market conditions. The actual amount of interest expense borne by the Fund will vary over time in accordance with the level of the Fund&#146;s use of reverse
repurchase agreements and variations in market interest rates. Interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of the Fund for accounting purposes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following example illustrates the expenses (including the sales load of $10.00 and offering costs of $<B></B>0.36) that
you would pay on a $1,000 investment in common shares, assuming (i)&nbsp;total net annual expenses of <B></B>0.94<B></B>% of net assets attributable to common shares, and (ii)&nbsp;a 5% annual return: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B><B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>20<B></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>40<B></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B><B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>62<B></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>125<B></B></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>The example should not be considered a representation of future expenses. The example
assumes that the estimated &#147;Other expenses&#148; set forth in the Estimated Annual Expenses table are accurate and that all dividends and distributions are reinvested at NAV. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those assumed. Moreover,
the Fund&#146;s actual rate of return may be greater or less than the hypothetical 5% return shown in the example. </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">6 </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="toc244161_3"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_26"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_48"></A>FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund&#146;s financial performance for the periods
presented. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund Share. The information for the fiscal years ended December&nbsp;31, 2021, 2020<B></B> and 2019, the fiscal period from September&nbsp;1, 2018 to December<B></B>&nbsp;31,
2018 and the fiscal years ended August<B></B>&nbsp;31, 2018 and 2017 has been audited by <B></B>Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP, independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. The report of <B></B>Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP is included in the
Fund&#146;s December&nbsp;31, 2021 annual report, is incorporated by reference into the Prospectus and SAI and can be obtained by <B></B>shareholders. The Fund&#146;s financial statements are included in the Fund&#146;s annual report and are
incorporated by reference into the Prospectus and SAI. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">(For a Share outstanding throughout each period) </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="10" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Year&nbsp;Ended&nbsp;December&nbsp;31,</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ROWSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Period</B><br><B>from</B><br><B>09/01/18</B><br><B>to</B><br><B>12/31/18</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ROWSPAN="2">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Year&nbsp;Ended&nbsp;August&nbsp;31,</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>2021</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>2020</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>2019</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>2018</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>2017</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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, beginning of period</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.18</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.30</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.31</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.96</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"> <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:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(a)</SUP></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">0.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&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">0.08</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">0.25</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:9pt; 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">(0.35</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">)<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(b)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.03</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">(0.15</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="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>
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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:9pt; 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">(0.12</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">0.46</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&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">(0.10</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>
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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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Distributions</B><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(c)</SUP></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:9pt; 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">(0.29</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">(0.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.32</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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Return of capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&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">(0.08</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">(0.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.03</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>
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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>
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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:9pt; 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">(0.41</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">(0.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.17</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">(0.32</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">&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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of period</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 5.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.74</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 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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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of period</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 5.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.07</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 5.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 5.77</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 6.31</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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return</B><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(d)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&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:9pt; 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">(2.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.92</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.91</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">%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(e)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.82</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="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; 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">(0.23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.83</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">%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(e)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.53</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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net
Assets</B><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(f)</SUP></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:9pt; 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">0.94</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">2.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(g)(h)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.79</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="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&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>
<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>
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<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>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; 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">0.94</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">2.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(g)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.79</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></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<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>
<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>
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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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense</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">0.89</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">0.99</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(g)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.04</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>
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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>
<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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income</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">4.55</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.95</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(g)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3.72</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&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></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 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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; 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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">360,752</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">394,195</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">401,715</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">398,629</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">402,763</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">430,830</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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">115,184</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">156,936</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">175,655</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">186,799</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">186,441</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">185,769</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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds<B>. </B>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Annualized. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Audit <B></B><B></B>costs were not annualized in the calculation of the <B></B>expense ratio. If these
expenses were annualized, the <B></B>expense ratio would have been 2.11%. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions (&#147;MDRs&#148;). Additional information regarding portfolio
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Per Share Operating Performance</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:9pt; 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">7.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</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="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; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; 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">0.23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></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>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions<B></B><B></B>:<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP></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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B></B>From net investment income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.35</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.43</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B></B>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>
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<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>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.20</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">&nbsp;</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>&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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total distributions</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.35</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.43</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(<B></B>0.47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)&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>
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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>
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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>
<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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Net asset value, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>6.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>7.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>7.27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>7.32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>7.94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&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>
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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>
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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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market price, end of year</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>6.60</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>6.30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>6.42</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>6.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>7.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</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>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</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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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Return<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on net asset value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>3.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>3.56</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>6.05</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>(1.45</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>6.24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&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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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on market price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>10.44</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>4.35</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>7.12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>(10.34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>13.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&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="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ratios to Average Net Assets</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></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>1.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.99</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4 </SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"></SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>1.02<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"></SUP></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>1.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&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="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>1.08</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.99</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4 </SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"></SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>1.02<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"></SUP></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>1.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&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"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4 </SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"></SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.96<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"></SUP></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP>&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>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>0.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net investment income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>4.48</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>4.74</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>4.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>4.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; 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></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net assets, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>444,882</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>452,616</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>464,933</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>467,948</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>507,852</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&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:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>152,859</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>173,695</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">205,415</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>148,344</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$<B></B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>119,706</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&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>
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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>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:9pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio turnover rate<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">5</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>141</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>191</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>256</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>358</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>487</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&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>&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>
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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 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="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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Based on average shares outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<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:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">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. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Includes reorganization costs. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and paid
indirectly, and total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense would have been 0.99%<B></B><B>&nbsp;</B><B>, </B>0.99% and 0.89% for the <B></B><B>year </B>ended August&nbsp;31, 2015 and 0.97%, 0.97% and 0.90%
for the year ended August&nbsp;31, 2014, respectively. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Includes MDRs. Additional information regarding portfolio turnover rate is as follows: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="18" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Year Ended August&nbsp;31,</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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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>2016</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>2015</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>2014</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>2013</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>2012</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">Portfolio turnover (excluding MDRs)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>78</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>125</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>196</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B></B>230</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>%&nbsp;</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="toc244161_4"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_27"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_49"></A>USE
OF PROCEEDS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The net proceeds from the issuance of common shares hereunder will be invested in accordance with the
Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies as stated below. We currently anticipate that we will be able to invest all of the net proceeds in accordance with our investment objective and policies within approximately three months from the date on
which the proceeds from an offering are received by the Fund. Such investments may be delayed if suitable investments are unavailable at the time or for other reasons, such as market volatility and lack of liquidity in the markets for suitable
investments. Pending such investment, it is anticipated that the proceeds will be invested in short-term investment grade securities or in high quality, short-term money market instruments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_5"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_28"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_50"></A>THE FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under
the Investment Company Act. The Fund is incorporated as a Maryland corporation pursuant to its Charter governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. The Fund was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on April&nbsp;22, 1988, and
commenced operations on July&nbsp;22, 1988, upon the initiation of an initial public offering of its common shares. The 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> The Fund&#146;s common shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol &#147;BKT.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_6">
</A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_29"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_51"></A>DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is
authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of capital stock, par value $.01 per share, all of which shares <B></B><B></B>are classified as common shares.
<B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Common
Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Common shares, when issued and outstanding, will be fully paid and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-assessable.</FONT> <B></B>Shareholders are entitled to share pro rata in the net assets of the Fund available for distribution to <B></B>shareholders upon liquidation of the Fund. <B></B>Shareholders are entitled
to one vote for each share held. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the event that the Fund issues preferred shares and so long as any of the Fund&#146;s
preferred shares are outstanding, holders of common shares will not be entitled to receive any net income of or other distributions from the Fund unless all accumulated dividends on preferred shares have been paid, and unless asset coverage (as
defined in the Investment Company Act) with respect to preferred shares would be at least 200% after giving effect to such distributions. See &#147;Leverage&#151;Preferred Shares.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will send unaudited reports at least semi-annually and audited annual financial statements to all of its
<B></B>shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Unlike <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> funds,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds like the Fund do not continuously offer shares and do not provide daily redemptions. Rather, if a shareholder determines to buy additional common shares or sell shares already held, the
shareholder may do so by trading through a broker on the NYSE or otherwise. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies frequently trade on an exchange at prices lower than NAV. Shares of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies like the Fund have during some periods traded at prices higher than NAV and during other periods have traded at prices lower than NAV. Because the market value of the common shares
may be influenced by such factors as dividend levels (which are in turn affected by expenses), call protection on its portfolio securities, dividend stability, portfolio credit quality, the Fund&#146;s NAV, relative demand for and supply of such
shares in the market, general market and economic conditions and other factors beyond the control of the Fund, the Fund cannot assure you that its common shares will trade at a price equal to or higher than NAV in the
</P>
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future. The common shares are designed primarily for long-term investors and you should not purchase the common shares if you intend to sell them soon after purchase. See &#147;Repurchase of
Common Shares&#148; below and &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; in the SAI. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s outstanding common
shares are, and when issued, the common shares offered by this Prospectus will be, publicly held and listed and traded on the NYSE under the symbol &#147;BKT.&#148; The Fund determines its NAV on a daily basis. The following table sets forth, for
the quarters indicated, the highest and lowest daily closing prices on the NYSE per common share, and the NAV per common share and the premium to or discount from NAV, on the date of each of the high and low market prices. The table also sets forth
the number of common shares traded on the NYSE during the respective quarters. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NYSE&nbsp;Market<BR>Price&nbsp;Per<BR>Common&nbsp;Share</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>NAV&nbsp;per&nbsp;Common<BR>Share on Date of<BR>Market Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Premium/<BR>(Discount) on<BR>Date of Market<BR>Price</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>Trading</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>During Quarter Ended</B></P></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;&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;&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>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Volume</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">March&nbsp;31, 2022</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.64</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.95</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.63</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(5.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21,937,873</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">December&nbsp;31, 2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.86</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.65</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.51</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">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,500,738</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">September&nbsp;30, 2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.50</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.96</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.89</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13,508,607</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">June&nbsp;30, 2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.09</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.06</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.78</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">16,030,457</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">March&nbsp;31, 2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(0.16</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>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14,365,814</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">December&nbsp;31, 2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.90</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(4.60</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16,528,633</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">September&nbsp;30, 2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.04</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.97</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15,631,179</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">June&nbsp;30, 2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.81</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(1.58</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(7.92</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15,686,411</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">March&nbsp;31, 2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.40</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6.26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3.13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(11.82</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">)%&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,023,091</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As of <B></B><B></B><B></B>June&nbsp;9, 2022, the NAV per common share of the Fund was $4.89
and the market price per common share was $4.57, representing a <B></B>discount to NAV of <B>(</B>6.57<B>)</B>%. Common shares of the Fund have historically traded at both a premium and discount to NAV. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As of <B></B><B></B><B></B>May<B></B> 27, 2022, the Fund has outstanding <B></B><B></B><B></B>63,912,834 common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preferred Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the
event the Fund issues preferred shares, it is anticipated that such preferred shares will be issued in one or more series, with rights as determined by the Board of Directors, by action of the Board of Directors <B></B>and with the approval of the
<B></B>shareholders. Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund is permitted to have outstanding more than one series of preferred shares so long as no single series has a priority over another series as to the distribution of assets of the Fund or
the payment of dividends. <B></B>Under the charter, holders of common shares will have no preemptive right to purchase any shares of preferred shares that might be issued. It is anticipated that the NAV per share of any preferred shares to be issued
by the Fund will equal its original purchase price per share plus accumulated dividends per share. The Fund does not currently intend to issue preferred shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund is not permitted to issue preferred shares unless immediately after such issuance
the value of the Fund&#146;s total assets is at least 200% of the liquidation value of the outstanding preferred shares (<I>i.e.</I>, the liquidation value may not exceed 50% of the Fund&#146;s total assets). In addition, the Fund is not permitted
to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its common shares unless, at the time of such declaration, the value of the Fund&#146;s total assets is at least 200% of such liquidation value. If the Fund issues preferred shares, it may be
subject to restrictions imposed by the guidelines of one or more rating agencies that may issue ratings for preferred shares issued by the Fund. These guidelines may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent
than those imposed on the Fund by the Investment Company Act. It is not anticipated that these covenants or guidelines would impede the Advisors from managing the Fund&#146;s portfolio in accordance with the Fund&#146;s investment objective and
policies. Please see &#147;Description of Capital Stock&#148; in the SAI for more information. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Authorized and Outstanding Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following table provides the Fund&#146;s authorized shares and common shares outstanding as of <B></B>May&nbsp;27, 2022.
</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>Amount<BR>Held&nbsp;by&nbsp;Fund&nbsp;or<BR>for&nbsp;its&nbsp;Account</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>Amount<BR>Outstanding<BR>Exclusive&nbsp;of<BR>Amount&nbsp;held<BR>by&nbsp;Fund</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">200,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">63,912,834</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_7"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_30"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_52"></A>THE FUND&#146;S
INVESTMENTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm#tx296099_17">the
 section of the Fund&#146;s most recent annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> entitled &#147;Investment Objectives, Policies and Risks&#151;Investment Objectives and Policies&#151;BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.&#148;,</A>
which is incorporated by reference herein, for a discussion of the Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Portfolio Contents and Techniques
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s portfolio will be composed principally of the following investments. Additional information with
respect to the Fund&#146;s investment policies and restrictions and certain of the Fund&#146;s portfolio investments is contained in the SAI. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Mortgage Related Securities. </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Mortgage-Backed Securities</U>. Mortgage-backed securities (&#147;MBS&#148;) include structured debt obligations
collateralized by pools of commercial (&#147;CMBS&#148;) or residential (&#147;RMBS&#148;) mortgages. Pools of mortgage loans and mortgage-backed loans, such as mezzanine loans, are assembled as securities for sale to investors by various
governmental, government-related and private organizations. MBS include complex instruments such as collateralized mortgage obligations (&#147;CMOs&#148;), stripped MBS, mortgage pass-through securities and interests in real estate mortgage
investment conduits (&#147;REMICs&#148;). The MBS in which the Fund may invest include those with fixed, floating or variable interest rates, those with interest rates that change based on multiples of changes in a specified reference interest rate
or index of interest rates and those with interest rates that change inversely to changes in interest rates, as well as those that do not bear interest. The Fund may invest in RMBS and CMBS issued by governmental entities and private issuers,
including subordinated MBS and residual interests. The Fund may invest in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgages or MBS that are backed by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgages. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In general, losses on a mortgaged property securing a mortgage loan included in a securitization will be borne first by the
equity holder of the property, then by a cash reserve fund or letter of credit, if any, then by the holder of a mezzanine loan <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">or&nbsp;B-Note,&nbsp;if</FONT> any, then by the &#147;first loss&#148; subordinated
security holder (generally, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;&#147;B-Piece&#148;&nbsp;buyer)</FONT> and then by the holder of a higher rated security. The Fund may invest in any class of security included in a securitization. In the event
of default and the exhaustion of any equity support, reserve fund, letter of credit, mezzanine loans <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">or&nbsp;B-Notes,&nbsp;and</FONT> any classes of securities junior to those in which the Fund invests, the Fund will
not be able to recover all of its investment in the MBS it purchases. MBS in which the Fund invests may not contain reserve funds, letters of credit, mezzanine loans and/or junior classes of securities. The prices of lower credit quality securities
are generally less sensitive to interest rate changes than more highly rated investments, but more sensitive to adverse economic downturns or individual issuer developments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Mortgage Pass-Through Securities</U>. Mortgage pass-through securities differ from other forms of fixed-income securities,
which normally provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts with principal </P>
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payments at maturity or specified call dates. Instead, these securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a
&#147;pass through&#148; of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on their residential or commercial mortgage loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities. Additional payments are caused by repayments of
principal resulting from the sale of the underlying property, refinancing or foreclosure, net of fees or costs that may be incurred. Some mortgage related securities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association
(&#147;GNMA&#148;)) are described as &#147;modified pass-through.&#148; These securities entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees, at the scheduled payment dates regardless of
whether or not the mortgagor actually makes the payment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>RMBS</U>. RMBS are securities the payments on which depend
primarily on the cash flow from residential mortgage loans made to borrowers that are secured on a first priority basis or second priority basis, subject to permitted liens, easements and other encumbrances by residential real estate <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(one-</FONT> to four-family properties), the proceeds of which are used to purchase real estate and purchase or construct dwellings thereon or to refinance indebtedness previously used for such purposes. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-agency</FONT> residential mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan secured by
residential property is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances, may impair a borrower&#146;s ability to repay its
loans. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Agency RMBS</U>. The principal U.S. Governmental guarantor of mortgage related securities is GNMA, which is a
wholly owned U.S. Government corporation. GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and
loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (&#147;FHA&#148;), or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (&#147;VA&#148;). MBS issued by GNMA
include GNMA Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (also known as &#147;Ginnie Maes&#148;) which are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by GNMA and such guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.
GNMA certificates also are supported by the authority of GNMA to borrow funds from the U.S. Treasury to make payments under its guarantee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal
National Mortgage Association (&#147;FNMA&#148;) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (&#147;FHLMC&#148;). FNMA is a government-sponsored corporation the common stock of which is owned entirely by private stockholders. FNMA purchases
conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks
and credit unions and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA (also known as &#147;Fannie Maes&#148;) are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S.
Government. FHLMC was created by Congress in 1970 for the purpose of increasing the availability of mortgage credit for residential housing. It is a government-sponsored corporation that issues FHLMC Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
(also known as &#147;Freddie Macs&#148; or &#147;PCs&#148;), which are pass-through securities, each representing an undivided interest in a pool of residential mortgages. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of
principal, but PCs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In 2008, the Federal Housing
Finance Agency (&#147;FHFA&#148;) placed FNMA and FHLMC into conservatorship. FNMA and FHLMC are continuing to operate as going concerns while in conservatorship and each remains liable for all of its obligations, including its guaranty obligations,
associated with its MBS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As the conservator, FHFA succeeded to all rights, titles, powers and privileges of FNMA and
FHLMC and of any stockholder, officer or director of FNMA and FHLMC with respect to FNMA and FHLMC and the assets of FNMA and FHLMC. In connection with the conservatorship, the U.S. Treasury entered into a Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement
with each of FNMA and FHLMC pursuant to which the U.S. Treasury would </P>
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purchase up to an aggregate of $100&nbsp;billion of each of FNMA and FHLMC to maintain a positive net worth in each enterprise. This agreement contains various covenants that severely limit each
enterprise&#146;s operations. In exchange for entering into these agreements, the U.S. Treasury received $1&nbsp;billion of each enterprise&#146;s senior preferred stock and warrants to purchase 79.9% of each enterprise&#146;s common stock. In
February 2009, the U.S. Treasury doubled the size of its commitment to each enterprise under the Senior Preferred Stock Program to $200&nbsp;billion. The U.S. Treasury&#146;s obligations under the Senior Preferred Stock Program are for an indefinite
period of time for a maximum amount of $200&nbsp;billion per enterprise. In December 2009, the U.S. Treasury announced further amendments to the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements which included additional financial support to certain
governmentally supported entities, including the Federal Home Loan Banks (&#147;FHLBs&#148;), FNMA and FHLMC. It is difficult, if not impossible, to predict the future political, regulatory or economic changes that could impact FNMA, FHLMC and the
FHLBs, and the values of their related securities or obligations. There is no assurance that the obligations of such entities will be satisfied in full, or that such obligations will not decrease in value or default. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 (the &#147;Reform Act&#148;), which was included as part of
the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, FHFA, as conservator or receiver, has the power to repudiate any contract entered into by FNMA or FHLMC prior to FHFA&#146;s appointment as conservator or receiver, as applicable, if FHFA determines, in
its sole discretion, that performance of the contract is burdensome and that repudiation of the contract promotes the orderly administration of FNMA&#146;s or FHLMC&#146;s affairs. The Reform Act requires FHFA to exercise its right to repudiate any
contract within a reasonable period of time after its appointment as conservator or receiver. FHFA, in its capacity as conservator, has indicated that it has no intention to repudiate the guaranty obligations of FNMA or FHLMC because FHFA views
repudiation as incompatible with the goals of the conservatorship. However, in the event that FHFA, as conservator or if it is later appointed as receiver for FNMA or FHLMC, were to repudiate any such guaranty obligation, the conservatorship or
receivership estate, as applicable, would be liable for actual direct compensatory damages in accordance with the provisions of the Reform Act. Any such liability could be satisfied only to the extent of FNMA&#146;s or FHLMC&#146;s assets available
therefor. In the event of repudiation, the payments of interest to holders of FNMA or FHLMC MBS would be reduced if payments on the mortgage loans represented in the mortgage loan groups related to such MBS are not made by the borrowers or advanced
by the servicer. Any actual direct compensatory damages for repudiating these guaranty obligations may not be sufficient to offset any shortfalls experienced by such mortgage-backed security holders. Further, in its capacity as conservator or
receiver, FHFA has the right to transfer or sell any asset or liability of FNMA or FHLMC without any approval, assignment or consent. Although FHFA has stated that it has no present intention to do so, if FHFA, as conservator or receiver, were to
transfer any such guaranty obligation to another party, holders of FNMA or FHLMC MBS would have to rely on that party for satisfaction of the guaranty obligation and would be exposed to the credit risk of that party. In addition, certain rights
provided to holders of MBS issued by FNMA and FHLMC under the operative documents related to such securities may not be enforced against FHFA, or enforcement of such rights may be delayed, during the conservatorship or any future receivership. The
operative documents for FNMA and FHLMC MBS may provide (or with respect to securities issued prior to the date of the appointment of the conservator may have provided) that upon the occurrence of an event of default on the part of FNMA or FHLMC, in
its capacity as guarantor, which includes the appointment of a conservator or receiver, holders of such MBS have the right to replace FNMA or FHLMC as trustee if the requisite percentage of MBS holders consent. The Reform Act prevents
mortgage-backed security holders from enforcing such rights if the event of default arises solely because a conservator or receiver has been appointed. </P>
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are issued by commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, private mortgage insurance companies and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">other&nbsp;non-governmental&nbsp;issuers.</FONT> Timely payment of principal and interest on
RMBS backed by pools created <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by&nbsp;non-governmental&nbsp;issuers</FONT> often is supported partially by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance. The
insurance and guarantees are issued by government entities, private insurers and the mortgage poolers. There can be no assurance that the private insurers or mortgage poolers can meet their obligations under the policies, so that if the issuers
default on their obligations, the holders of the security could sustain a loss. No insurance or </P>
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guarantee covers the Fund or the price of the Fund&#146;s common shares. RMBS issued <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by&nbsp;non-governmental&nbsp;issuers</FONT> generally offer a higher rate of
interest than government agency and government-related securities because there are no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>CMBS</U>. CMBS generally are multi-class debt or pass-through certificates secured or backed by mortgage loans on
commercial properties. CMBS generally are structured to provide protection to the senior class investors against potential losses on the underlying mortgage loans. This protection generally is provided by having the holders of subordinated classes
of securities (&#147;Subordinated CMBS&#148;) take the first loss if there are defaults on the underlying commercial mortgage loans. Other protection, which may benefit all of the classes or particular classes, may include issuer guarantees, reserve
funds, additional Subordinated CMBS, cross-collateralization and over-collateralization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest in
Subordinated CMBS, which are subordinated in some manner as to the payment of principal and/or interest to the holders of more senior CMBS arising out of the same pool of mortgages and which are often referred to
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">as&nbsp;&#147;B-Pieces.&#148;&nbsp;The</FONT> holders of Subordinated CMBS typically are compensated with a higher stated yield than are the holders of more senior CMBS. On the other hand, Subordinated CMBS typically
subject the holder to greater risk than senior CMBS and tend to be rated in a lower rating category (frequently a substantially lower rating category) than the senior CMBS issued in respect of the same mortgage pool. Subordinated CMBS generally are
likely to be more sensitive to changes in prepayment and interest rates and the market for such securities may be less liquid than is the case for traditional income securities and senior CMBS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>CMOs</U>. A CMO is a multi-class bond backed by a pool of mortgage pass-through certificates or mortgage loans. CMOs may be
collateralized by (i)&nbsp;GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC pass-through certificates, (ii)&nbsp;unsecuritized mortgage loans insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA, (iii)&nbsp;unsecuritized conventional mortgages, (iv)&nbsp;other MBS or (v)&nbsp;any
combination thereof. Each class of a CMO, often referred to as a &#147;tranche,&#148; is issued at a specific coupon rate and has a stated maturity or final distribution date. Principal prepayments on collateral underlying a CMO may cause it to be
retired substantially earlier than its stated maturity or final distribution date. The principal and interest on the underlying mortgages may be allocated among the several classes of a series of a CMO in many ways. One or more tranches of a CMO may
have coupon rates which reset periodically at a specified increment over an index, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (&#147;LIBOR&#148;) (or sometimes more than one index). These floating rate CMOs typically are issued with lifetime caps on
the coupon rate thereon. The Fund does not intend to invest in CMO residuals, which represent the interest in any excess cash flow remaining after making the payments of interest and principal on the tranches issued by the CMO and the payment of
administrative expenses and management fees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest in inverse floating rate CMOs. Inverse floating rate
CMOs constitute a tranche of a CMO with a coupon rate that moves in the reverse direction relative to an applicable index such as LIBOR. Accordingly, the coupon rate thereon will increase as interest rates decrease. Inverse floating rate CMOs are
typically more volatile than fixed or floating rate tranches of CMOs. Many inverse floating rate CMOs have coupons that move inversely to a multiple of an index. The effect of the coupon varying inversely to a multiple of an applicable index creates
a leverage factor. Inverse floating rate debt instruments (&#147;inverse floaters&#148;) based on multiples of a stated index are designed to be highly sensitive to changes in interest rates and can subject the holders thereof to extreme reductions
of yield and loss of principal. The market for inverse floating rate CMOs with highly leveraged characteristics at times may be very thin. The Fund&#146;s ability to dispose of its positions in such securities will depend on the degree of liquidity
in the markets for such securities. It is impossible to predict the amount of trading interest that may exist in such securities, and therefore the future degree of liquidity. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Stripped MBS</U><I>.</I> Stripped MBS are created by segregating the cash flows from underlying mortgage loans or mortgage
securities to create two or more new securities, each receiving a specified percentage of the underlying security&#146;s principal or interest payments. Mortgage securities may be partially stripped so that each investor class receives some interest
and some principal. When securities are completely stripped, however, all of the interest is distributed to holders of one type of security, known as an interest-only security (or &#147;IO&#148;), and all of the principal
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is distributed to holders of another type of security, known as a principal-only security (or &#147;PO&#148;). Strips can be created in a pass-through structure or as tranches of a CMO. The
yields to maturity on IOs and POs are very sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal,
the Fund may not fully recoup its initial investment in IOs. Conversely, if the underlying mortgage assets experience less than anticipated prepayments of principal, the yield on POs could be materially and adversely affected. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Adjustable Rate Mortgage Securities</U>. Adjustable rate mortgages (&#147;ARMs&#148;) have interest rates that reset at
periodic intervals. Acquiring ARMs permits the Fund to participate in increases in prevailing current interest rates through periodic adjustments in the coupons of mortgages underlying the pool on which ARMs are based. Such ARMs generally have
higher current yield and lower price fluctuations than is the case with more traditional fixed income securities of comparable rating and maturity. In addition, when prepayments of principal are made on the underlying mortgages during periods of
rising interest rates, the Fund may potentially reinvest the proceeds of such prepayments at rates higher than those at which they were previously invested. Mortgages underlying most ARMs, however, have limits on the allowable annual or lifetime
increases that can be made in the interest rate that the mortgagor pays. Therefore, if current interest rates rise above such limits over the period of the limitation, the Fund, when holding an ARM, does not benefit from further increases in
interest rates. Moreover, when interest rates are in excess of the coupon rates (i.e., the rates being paid by mortgagors) of the mortgages, ARMs behave more like fixed income securities and less like adjustable-rate securities and are subject to
the risks associated with fixed income securities. In addition, during periods of rising interest rates, increases in the coupon rate of ARMs generally lag current market interest rates slightly, thereby creating the potential for capital
depreciation on such securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Prime</FONT> Mortgages</U>. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-prime</FONT> mortgages are mortgages rated below A by Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P or Fitch. Historically, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgage loans have been made to borrowers with blemished (or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-existent)</FONT> credit records, and the borrower is charged a higher interest rate to compensate for the greater risk of delinquency and the higher costs of loan servicing and collection. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-prime</FONT> mortgages are subject to both state and federal anti-predatory lending statutes that carry potential liability to secondary market purchasers such as the Fund.
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-prime</FONT> mortgages have certain characteristics and associated risks similar to below investment grade securities, including a higher degree of credit risk, and certain characteristics and associated risks
similar to MBS, including prepayment risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Mortgage REITs</U>. A real estate investment trust (&#147;REIT&#148;) is a
corporation, or a business trust that would otherwise be taxed as a corporation, that meets the definitional requirements applicable to REITs under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &#147;Code&#148;). The Code permits a qualifying
REIT to deduct dividends paid, thereby generally eliminating corporate level U.S. federal income tax and effectively making the REIT a pass-through vehicle for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To meet the definitional requirements of the Code, a
REIT must, among other things, invest substantially all of its assets in interests in real estate (including mortgages and other REITs) or cash and government securities, derive most of its income from rents from real property or interest on loans
secured by mortgages on real property, and distribute to shareholders annually substantially all of its otherwise taxable income. Mortgage REITs invest mostly in mortgages on real estate, which may secure construction, development or long-term
loans, and the main source of their income is mortgage interest payments. The value of securities issued by REITs is affected by tax and regulatory requirements and by perceptions of management skill. They also are subject to heavy cash flow
dependency and the possibility of failing to qualify for REIT status under the Code or to maintain exemption from the Investment Company Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Mortgage Related Derivative Instruments</U>. The Fund may invest in MBS credit default swaps. MBS credit default swaps
include swaps the reference obligation for which is an MBS or related index, such as the CMBX Index (a tradeable index referencing a basket of CMBS), the TRX Index (a tradeable index referencing total return swaps based on CMBS) or the ABX Index (a
tradeable index referencing a basket of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> MBS). The Fund may engage in other derivative transactions related to MBS, including purchasing and selling exchange-listed and
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> put and call options, futures and forwards on mortgages and MBS. The Fund may invest in newly
developed mortgage related derivatives that may hereafter become available. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><U>Other Mortgage Related Securities</U>.
Other mortgage related securities include securities other than those described above that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property. Other mortgage related securities
may be equity or debt securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, homebuilders, mortgage banks, commercial banks,
investment banks, partnerships, trusts and special purpose entities of the foregoing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Asset-Backed Securities.
</I>Asset-backed securities (&#147;ABS&#148;) are a form of structured debt obligation. The securitization techniques used for ABS are similar to those used for MBS. ABS are bonds backed by pools of loans or other receivables. The collateral for
these securities may include home equity loans, automobile and credit card receivables, boat loans, computer leases, airplane leases, mobile home loans, recreational vehicle loans and hospital account receivables. The Fund may invest in these and
other types of ABS that may be developed in the future. ABS present certain risks that are not presented by mortgage related securities. Primarily, these securities may provide the Fund with a less effective security interest in the related
collateral than do mortgage related securities. Therefore, there is the possibility that recoveries on the underlying collateral may not, in some cases, be available to support payments on these securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Collateralized Loan Obligations. </I>A Collateralized Loan Obligation (&#147;CLO&#148;) is a structured debt security,
issued by a financing company (generally called a special purpose vehicle or &#147;SPV&#148;), that was created to reapportion the risk and return characteristics of a pool of bank loans. Investors in CLOs bear the credit risk of the underlying
collateral. The bank loans are used as collateral supporting the various debt tranches issued by the SPV. Multiple tranches of securities are issued by the CLO, offering investors various maturity and credit risk characteristics. Tranches are
categorized as senior, mezzanine, or subordinated/equity, according to their degree of risk. The key feature of the CLO structure is the prioritization of the cash flows from a pool of debt securities among the several classes of the CLO. If there
are defaults or the CLO&#146;s collateral otherwise underperforms, scheduled payments to senior tranches take precedence over those of mezzanine tranches, and scheduled payments to mezzanine tranches take precedence over those to subordinated/equity
tranches. The Fund may invest in the equity or residual portion of the capital structure of CLOs. The SPV is a company founded solely for the purpose of securitizing payment claims. On this basis, marketable securities are issued which, due to the
diversification of the underlying risk, generally represent a lower level of risk than the original assets. The redemption of the securities issued by the SPV takes place at maturity out of the cash flow generated by the collected claims. The vast
majority of CLOs are actively managed by an independent investment manager.<B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>U.S. Government Debt Securities.
</I>The Fund may invest in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, including U.S. Treasury obligations, which differ in their interest rates, maturities and times of issuance. Such obligations
include U.S. Treasury bills (maturity of one year or less), U.S. Treasury notes (maturity of one to ten years) and U.S. Treasury bonds (generally maturities of greater than ten years), including the principal components or the interest components
issued by the U.S. Government under the separate trading of registered interest and principal securities program (i.e., &#147;STRIPS&#148;), all of which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Restricted and Illiquid Investments. </I>The Fund may invest without limitation 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. Liquidity of an investment relates to the ability to dispose easily of the investment and the price to be obtained
upon disposition of the investment, which may be less than would be obtained for a comparable more liquid investment. &#147;Illiquid investments&#148; are investments which cannot be sold within seven days in the ordinary course of business at
approximately the value used by the Fund in determining its NAV. Illiquid investments may trade at a discount from comparable, more liquid investments. Illiquid investments are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on disposition or lack an
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market. Investment of the Fund&#146;s assets in illiquid investments may restrict the ability of the Fund 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Strategic Transactions and Other Management Techniques. </I>In
addition to the MBS derivatives discussed herein, the Fund may use a variety of other investment management techniques and instruments. The Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions and may purchase
and sell (or write) exchange-listed and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> put and call options on securities and futures contracts (collectively, &#147;Strategic Transactions&#148;).
Strategic Transactions may be used to attempt to protect against possible changes in the market value of the Fund&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the debt securities markets, to protect the Fund&#146;s unrealized gains in the value of its
portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment purposes, to manage the dollar-weighted average life of the Fund&#146;s portfolio or to establish a position in the securities markets as a temporary substitute for
purchasing particular securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 use of Strategic Transactions to enhance current income may be speculative. The ability of the Fund to use
Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Advisors&#146; ability to predict pertinent market movements as well as sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. The use of Strategic Transactions may result in
losses greater than if they had not been used, may require the 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 Fund can realize on an
investment or may cause the Fund to hold a security that it might otherwise sell. Inasmuch as any obligations of the Fund that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated or earmarked liquid assets or offsetting
transactions, the Fund and the Advisors believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat such transactions as being subject to restrictions on senior securities under the Investment Company Act.
Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid assets, amounts paid by the Fund as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise available to the Fund for investment purposes. The
SAI contains further information about the characteristics, risks and possible benefits of Strategic Transactions and the Fund&#146;s other policies and limitations (which are not fundamental policies) relating to Strategic Transactions. Certain
provisions of the Code may restrict or affect the ability of the 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. See
&#147;Risks&#151;Strategic Transactions and Derivatives Risk.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Interest Rate Transactions.</I>&nbsp;The Fund may
enter into interest rate swaps and purchase or sell interest rate caps and floors. The Fund 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, to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date and/or to hedge against increases in the Fund&#146;s costs associated with any leverage strategy. The Fund will
ordinarily use these transactions as a hedge or for duration and risk management although it is permitted to enter into them to enhance income or gain. The Fund will not sell interest rate caps or floors that it does not own. Interest rate swaps
involve the exchange by the Fund 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 the level of a specified interest rate exceeds a predetermined interest rate (i.e., the strike price), 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 the level of a specified interest rate falls below a predetermined interest rate (i.e., the strike price), 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For example, if the Fund holds a debt
instrument with an interest rate that is reset only once each year, it may swap the right to receive interest at this fixed rate for the right to receive interest at a rate that is reset every week. This would enable the Fund to offset a decline in
the value of the debt instrument due to rising interest </P>
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rates but would also limit its ability to benefit from falling interest rates. Conversely, if the Fund holds a debt instrument with an interest rate that is reset every week and it would like to
lock in what it believes to be a high interest rate for one year, it may swap the right to receive interest at this variable weekly rate for the right to receive interest at a rate that is fixed for one year. Such a swap would protect the Fund from
a reduction in yield due to falling interest rates and may permit the Fund to enhance its income through the positive differential between one week and one year interest rates, but would preclude it from taking full advantage of rising interest
rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may hedge both its assets and liabilities through interest rate swaps, caps and floors. Usually, payments
with respect to interest rate swaps will be made on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out) with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments on the payment dates. The Fund will accrue
the net amount of the excess, if any, of the Fund&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap on a daily basis and will segregate with a custodian or designate on its books and records an amount of cash or liquid
assets having an aggregate NAV at all times at least equal to the accrued excess. If there is a default by the other party to an uncleared interest rate swap transaction, generally the 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 guaranty the parties&#146; performance under the
swap agreement. However, there can be no assurance that the clearing organization will satisfy its obligation to the Fund or that the 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 Fund&#146;s clearing broker. Certain U.S. federal income tax requirements may limit the 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> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Repurchase Agreements.</I> The Fund
may enter into repurchase agreements. 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 Fund&#146;s holding period. Repurchase agreements are considered to be loans collateralized by the underlying security that is the subject of the repurchase contract. Income generated from
transactions in repurchase agreements will be taxable. The Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with registered securities dealers or domestic banks that, in the opinion of the Advisors, present minimal credit risk. The risk to the 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 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 Fund may be delayed
or limited. The Advisors will monitor the value of the collateral at the time the transaction is entered into and at all times subsequent during 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 Advisors 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Reverse Repurchase Agreements.</I>&nbsp;The Fund 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 the Fund with an agreement by the Fund to repurchase the securities at
an agreed upon price, date and interest payment. At the time the Fund 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 the Fund establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a reverse
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repurchase agreement will not be considered a senior security under the Investment Company Act but will constitute leverage; however, under certain circumstances in which the Fund 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 senior security for the purpose of the limitation under the Investment Company Act on issuing
senior securities discussed above. 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 the Fund 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 the Fund in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline in price. Effective
August&nbsp;19, 2022, certain asset segregation requirements will be replaced by the requirements under the newly adopted Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">18f-4</FONT> as described in this prospectus. See &#147;Risks&#151;Strategic Transactions
and Derivatives.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 the Fund&#146;s obligation to repurchase the securities and the Fund&#146;s use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may
effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, the Fund 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund 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
the Fund&#146;s repurchase of the underlying security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Dollar Rolls.</I>&nbsp;The Fund may enter into &#147;dollar
roll&#148; transactions. In a dollar roll transaction, the Fund 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 the Fund pledges a mortgage related security to a dealer to obtain cash.
However, unlike reverse repurchase agreements, the dealer with which the Fund enters into a dollar roll transaction is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund, 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">During the period between the sale and repurchase, the Fund 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 the Fund and the income from these investments will generate income for the Fund. 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 the Fund compared with what the performance would have been
without the use of dollar rolls. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">At the time the Fund enters into a dollar roll transaction, 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 the Fund 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 Investment Company Act but will constitute leverage; however, under certain circumstances in which the Fund 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 the limitation under the Investment Company Act on issuing senior
securities discussed above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities the Fund is
required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities. The Fund&#146;s right to purchase or </P>
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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 assurance that dollar rolls can be successfully employed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Other Investment Companies. </I>The Fund may invest in
securities of other investment companies (including <B></B><B></B><B></B>exchange-traded funds (<B>&#147;</B>ETFs&#148;), business development companies and money market funds, including other investment companies managed by the Advisor or its
affiliates), subject to applicable regulatory limits, that invest primarily securities of the types in which the Fund may invest directly. The Fund generally expects to invest in other investment companies either during periods when it has large
amounts of uninvested cash, such as the period shortly after the Fund receives the proceeds of the offering of its common shares (or preferred shares, should the Fund determine to issue preferred shares in the future), or during periods when there
is a shortage of attractive fixed income securities available in the market. As a shareholder in an investment company, the Fund will bear its ratable share of that investment company&#146;s expenses and will remain subject to payment of the
Fund&#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 the Fund invests in other investment companies (except that it will not be
subject to duplicate advisory fees with respect to other investment companies managed by the Advisor or its affiliates). The Advisors will take expenses into account when evaluating the investment merits of an investment in an investment company
relative to available equity and/or fixed-income securities investments. In addition, the securities of other investment companies may be leveraged and will therefore be subject to the same leverage risks to which the Fund may be subject to the
extent it employs a leverage strategy. As described in the sections entitled &#147;Risks&#148; and &#147;Leverage,&#148; the NAV 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Investment companies may have investment policies that differ from those
of the Fund. In addition, to the extent the Fund invests in other investment companies that are not managed by the Advisor or its affiliates, the Fund will be dependent upon the investment and research abilities of persons other than the Advisors.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest in ETFs, which are investment companies that typically aim to track or replicate a desired index,
such as a sector, market or global segment. ETFs are typically passively managed and their shares are traded on a national exchange or The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. ETFs do not sell individual shares directly to investors and only issue their shares
in large blocks known as &#147;creation units.&#148; The investor purchasing a creation unit may sell the individual shares on a secondary market. Therefore, the liquidity of ETFs depends on the adequacy of the secondary market. There can be no
assurance that an ETF&#146;s investment objective will be achieved, as ETFs based on an index may not replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weightings of securities in the index. ETFs are subject to the risks of investing in
the underlying securities. The Fund, as a holder of the securities of the ETF, will bear its pro rata portion of the ETF&#146;s expenses, including advisory fees (except that it will not be subject to duplicate advisory fees with respect to ETFs
managed by the Advisor or its affiliates). These expenses are in addition to the direct expenses of the Fund&#146;s own operations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund treats its investments in other investment companies that invest substantially all of their assets in fixed income
securities as investments in fixed income securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Short-Term Debt Securities; Temporary Defensive Positions; <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Invest-Up</FONT> Period.</I>&nbsp;During temporary defensive periods (e.g., times when, in the Advisors&#146; opinion, temporary imbalances of supply and demand or other temporary dislocations in the market adversely
affect the price at which fixed income securities are available, or in connection with the termination of the Fund) and in order to keep cash on hand fully invested, including the period during which the net proceeds of this offering of common
shares (or preferred shares, should the Fund determine to issue preferred shares in the future) are being invested, the Fund may invest any percentage of its assets in liquid, short-term investments including high quality, short-term securities and
securities of other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies that invest primarily in securities of the type in which the Fund may invest directly. See &#147;Investment Policies and Techniques&#151;Cash
Equivalents and Short-Term Debt Securities&#148; in the SAI. The Advisors&#146; determination that they are temporarily unable to follow the Fund&#146;s investment strategy or </P>
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that it is impractical to do so will generally occur only in situations in which a market disruption event has occurred and where trading in the securities selected through application of the
Fund&#146;s investment strategy is extremely limited or absent or in connection with the termination of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Securities Lending.</I>&nbsp;The Fund may lend portfolio securities to certain borrowers determined to be creditworthy by
the Advisors, including to borrowers affiliated with the Advisors. 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 the
Fund if, as a result, the aggregate value of all securities loans of the Fund exceeds <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-third</FONT> of the value of the Fund&#146;s total assets (including the value of the collateral received). The Fund may
terminate a loan at any time and obtain the return of the securities loaned. The Fund receives the value of any interest or cash or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cash</FONT> distributions paid on the loaned securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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. The Fund 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, the Fund 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 the Fund for such loans, and uninvested cash, may be invested, among other things, in a private investment company managed by an affiliate
of the Advisors or in registered money market funds advised by the Advisors or their affiliates; such investments are subject to investment risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund conducts its securities lending pursuant to an exemptive order from the SEC permitting it to lend portfolio
securities to borrowers affiliated with the Fund and to retain an affiliate of the Fund as lending agent. To the extent that the Fund engages in securities lending, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (&#147;BIM&#148;), an affiliate of the
Advisors, acts as securities lending agent for the Fund, subject to the overall supervision of the Advisors. 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To the extent that the Fund engages in securities lending, the Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits
a remaining portion to BIM as compensation for its services as securities lending agent. 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. The Fund 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 Advisors (the &#147;collateral investment expenses&#148;); however, BIM has agreed to cap the collateral investment expenses
the Fund 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 the Fund. 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, the Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes
collateral investment expenses). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate
securities lending income earned across the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (as defined in the SAI) in a calendar year exceeds the breakpoint dollar threshold applicable in the given year, the Fund, 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Short Sales. </I>The Fund may make short sales of securities. A short sale is a transaction in which the Fund sells a
security it does not own in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline. The Fund may </P>
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make short sales to hedge positions, for duration and risk management, in order to maintain portfolio flexibility or to enhance income or gain. When the Fund 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. The Fund may have to pay a fee to borrow particular securities and
is often obligated to pay over any payments received on such borrowed securities. The Fund&#146;s obligation to replace the borrowed security will be secured by collateral deposited with the broker-dealer, usually cash, U.S.&nbsp;Government
securities or other liquid securities. The Fund will also be required to designate on its books and records 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 broker-dealer from which it borrowed the security regarding payment over of any payments received by the Fund on such security, the Fund may not receive
any payments (including interest) on its collateral deposited with such broker-dealer. If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time the Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a
loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction costs described above. Although the Fund&#146;s gain is limited to the price at which it sold the security
short, its potential loss is theoretically unlimited. The Fund will not make a short sale if, after giving effect to such sale, the market value of all securities sold short exceeds 25% of the value of its Managed Assets or the Fund&#146;s aggregate
short sales of a particular class of securities exceeds 25% of the outstanding securities of that class. The Fund may also make short sales &#147;against the box&#148; without respect to such limitations. In this type of short sale, at the time of
the sale, the Fund owns or has the immediate and unconditional right to acquire at no additional cost the identical security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>When-Issued, Delayed Delivery Securities and Forward Commitment Securities.</I> The Fund may purchase securities on a
&#147;when-issued&#148; basis and may purchase or sell securities on a &#147;forward commitment&#148; basis (including on a &#147;TBA&#148; (to be announced) basis) or on a &#147;delayed delivery&#148; basis. When such transactions are negotiated,
the price, which is generally expressed in yield terms, is fixed at the time the commitment is made, but delivery and payment for the securities take place at a later date. When-issued securities and forward commitments may be sold prior to the
settlement date. If the Fund disposes of the right to acquire a when-issued security prior to its acquisition or disposes of its right to deliver or receive against a forward commitment, it might incur a gain or loss. At the time the Fund enters
into a transaction on a when-issued or forward commitment basis, it will designate on its books and records cash or liquid assets with a value not less than the value of the when-issued or forward commitment securities. The value of these assets
will be monitored daily to ensure that their marked to market value will at all times equal or exceed the corresponding obligations of the Fund. Pursuant to recommendations of the Treasury Market Practices Group, which is sponsored by the Federal
Reserve Board of New York, the Fund or its counterparty generally is required to post collateral when entering into certain forward-settling transactions, including without limitation TBA transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There is always a risk that the securities may not be delivered and that the Fund may incur a loss. A default by a
counterparty may result in the 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 Fund&#146;s purchase price. The 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. Settlements in the ordinary course are not treated by the Fund as
when-issued or forward commitment transactions and accordingly are not subject to the foregoing restrictions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 NAV of the Fund starting on the day the Fund agrees to purchase the securities.
The 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>
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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="toc244161_8"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_31"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_53"></A>LEVERAGE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund currently leverages its assets through the use of reverse repurchase agreements. The Fund currently does not intend
to borrow money or issue debt securities or preferred shares. Although it has no present intention to do so, the Fund reserves the right to borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, or issue debt securities or preferred shares, 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. The Fund is permitted to borrow money <B></B>from banks
or otherwise in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its Managed Assets (50% of <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B>its net assets). &#147;Managed Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment
purposes) minus the sum of the Fund&#146;s accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
use of leverage, if employed, 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
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 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 Fund did not utilize leverage. A reduction in the Fund&#146;s NAV may cause a reduction in the market price of its shares. A failure to pay dividends
or make distributions due to leverage could result in the Fund ceasing to qualify as a regulated investment company (&#147;RIC&#148;) under the Code. Any leveraging strategy the Fund employs may not be successful. See &#147;Risks&#151;Leverage
Risk.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain types of leverage the Fund may use may result in the Fund being subject to covenants relating to
asset coverage and portfolio composition requirements. The 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 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 Investment Company Act. The
Advisor does not believe that these covenants or guidelines will impede it from managing the Fund&#146;s portfolio in accordance with its investment objective and policies if the Fund were to utilize leverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund is not permitted to issue senior securities if, immediately after the issuance of
such senior securities, the Fund would have an asset coverage ratio (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of less than 300% with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness (<I>i.e.</I>, for every dollar of indebtedness outstanding,
the 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 Fund is required to have at least
two dollars of assets). The Investment Company Act also provides that the 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 Investment Company 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 Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Effects of Leverage </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Assuming that leverage will represent approximately 31.5% of the Fund&#146;s Managed Assets and that the Fund will bear
expenses relating to that leverage at an average annual rate of 0.12%, the income generated by the Fund&#146;s portfolio (net of estimated expenses) must exceed 0.04% in order to cover the expenses specifically related to the Fund&#146;s 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 </P>
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changes in the value of investments held in the 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 Fund. The table further reflects the use of leverage representing 31.5% of the Fund&#146;s Managed Assets and an assumed annual cost of leverage of
0.12%. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Common share total return is composed of two elements: the common share dividends paid by the
Fund (the amount of which is largely determined by the net investment income of the Fund after paying for any leverage used by the Fund) and gains or losses on the value of the securities the Fund owns. As required by SEC rules, the table assumes
that the Fund is more likely to suffer capital losses than to enjoy capital appreciation. For example, to assume a total return of 0% the Fund must assume that the interest it receives on its 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"><B>Reverse Repurchase Agreements </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Borrowings may be made by the Fund through reverse repurchase agreements under which the Fund sells portfolio securities to
financial institutions, such as banks and broker-dealers, and agrees to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. Such agreements are considered to be borrowings under the Investment Company Act. The Fund may utilize reverse repurchase
agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Credit Facility </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund
may borrow through a credit facility. If the Fund enters into a credit facility, the Fund may be required to prepay outstanding amounts or incur a penalty rate of interest upon the occurrence of certain events of default. The Fund would also likely
have to indemnify the lenders under the credit facility against liabilities they may incur in connection therewith. In addition, the Fund expects that any credit facility would contain covenants that, among other things, likely would limit the
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 Investment Company Act. The 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
Fund expects that any credit facility would have customary covenant, negative covenant and default provisions. There can be no assurance that the 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"><B>Preferred Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is permitted under the Investment Company Act to leverage its portfolio by issuing preferred shares. Under the
Investment Company Act, the Fund is not permitted to issue preferred shares if, immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of the 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 Fund&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred shares). In addition, the 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 Fund&#146;s assets less liabilities other than borrowings is at least 200% of such liquidation value. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund expects that preferred shares, if issued, will pay adjustable rate
dividends based on shorter-term interest rates, which would be redetermined periodically by a fixed spread or remarketing process, subject to a maximum rate which would increase over time in the event of an extended period of unsuccessful
remarketing. The adjustment period for preferred share dividends could be as short as one day or as long as a year or more. Preferred shares, if issued, could include a liquidity feature that allows holders of preferred shares to have their shares
purchased by a liquidity provider in the event that sell orders have not been matched with purchase orders and successfully settled in a remarketing. The Fund expects that it would pay a fee to the provider of this liquidity feature, which would be
borne by common shareholders of the Fund. The terms of such liquidity feature could require the Fund to redeem preferred shares still owned by the liquidity provider following a certain period of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing, which may
adversely impact the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If preferred shares are issued, the Fund may, to the extent possible, purchase or redeem
preferred shares from time to time to the extent necessary in order to maintain asset coverage of any preferred shares of at least 200%. In addition, as a condition to obtaining ratings on the preferred shares, the terms of any preferred shares
issued are expected to include asset coverage maintenance provisions which will require the redemption of the preferred shares in the event of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-compliance</FONT> by the Fund and may also prohibit dividends and
other distributions on the common shares in such circumstances. In order to meet redemption requirements, the Fund may have to liquidate portfolio securities. Such liquidations and redemptions would cause the Fund to incur related transaction costs
and could result in capital losses to the Fund. Prohibitions on dividends and other distributions on the common shares could impair the Fund&#146;s ability to qualify as a <B></B><B></B>RIC<B></B><B></B> under the Code. If the Fund has preferred
shares outstanding, two of the Directors will be elected by the holders of preferred shares voting separately as a class. The remaining Directors will be elected by holders of common shares and preferred shares voting together as a single class. In
the event the Fund failed to pay dividends on preferred shares for two years, holders of preferred shares would be entitled to elect a majority of the Directors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Fund issues preferred shares, the Fund expects that it will be subject to certain restrictions imposed by guidelines of
one or more rating agencies that may issue ratings for preferred shares issued by the Fund. These guidelines are expected to impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed on the Fund by the
Investment Company Act. It is not anticipated that these covenants or guidelines would impede the Advisors from managing the Fund&#146;s portfolio in accordance with the Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Derivatives </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may
enter into derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them. Derivative transactions that the Fund may enter into and the risks associated with them are described elsewhere in this Prospectus and are also referred to as
&#147;Strategic Transactions.&#148; The 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To the extent the terms of such transactions obligate the Fund to make payments, the 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 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 Fund under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such investments, the 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 Fund under the terms of such transactions is represented by the market value of the Fund&#146;s current obligations, the 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 Fund to deliver particular securities to extinguish the Fund&#146;s obligations under such transactions the
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 </P>
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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 Fund with available assets to satisfy its obligations under such transactions. As a result of such earmarking, segregation or cover, the Fund&#146;s obligations under such transactions will not be considered senior
securities representing indebtedness for purposes of the Investment Company Act, or considered borrowings subject to the Fund&#146;s limitations on borrowings discussed above, but may create leverage for the Fund. To the extent that the 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 Investment Company Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset
coverage requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">These earmarking, segregation or cover requirements can result in the 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">On October&nbsp;28, 2020, the SEC adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Rule&nbsp;18f-4&#148;).&nbsp;The</FONT> Fund will be required to implement and comply with <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;18f-4&nbsp;by</FONT> August&nbsp;19, 2022. Once implemented, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;18f-4&nbsp;will</FONT> impose limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section&nbsp;18 of the Investment Company
Act, treat derivatives as senior securities 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> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Temporary Borrowings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The 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 Fund securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_9">
</A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_32"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_54"></A>RISKS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The NAV and market price of, and dividends
paid on, the common shares will fluctuate with and be affected by, among other things, the risks of investing in the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>General Risks </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm#:~:text=reverse%20repurchase%20agreements.-,Risk,-Factors">the
 section of <U>the Fund&#146;s most recent annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> entitled &#147;Investment Objectives, Policies and Risks&#151;Risk Factors&#148;</U></A><U></U>, which is incorporated by reference
herein, for a discussion of the general risks of investing in the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Other Risks </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>When-Issued, Forward Commitment and Delayed Delivery Transactions Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The 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 securities for delayed delivery. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions occur when securities are purchased or sold by the 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 Fund to counterparty risk of default as well as the risk that securities may experience fluctuations in value prior to their actual delivery. The 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>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Collateralized Debt Obligations Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition to the typical risks associated with fixed-income securities and asset-backed securities, collateralized debt
obligations (&#147;CDOs&#148;), including collateralized loan obligations, carry additional risks including, but not limited to: (i)&nbsp;the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other
payments; (ii)&nbsp;the risk that the collateral may default or decline in value or be downgraded, if rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization; (iii)&nbsp;the Fund may invest in tranches of CDOs that are subordinate to other
tranches; (iv)&nbsp;the structure and complexity of the transaction and the legal documents could lead to disputes among investors regarding the characterization of proceeds; (v)&nbsp;the investment return achieved by the Fund could be significantly
different than those predicted by financial models; (vi)&nbsp;the lack of a readily available secondary market for CDOs; (vii)&nbsp;the risk of forced &#147;fire sale&#148; liquidation due to technical defaults such as coverage test failures; and
(viii)&nbsp;the CDO&#146;s manager may perform poorly. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Dollar Rolls Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Dollar rolls involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Fund is committed to buy may decline below the
price of the securities the Fund has sold. These transactions may involve leverage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Short Sales Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because making short sales in securities that it does not own exposes the Fund to the risks associated with those securities,
such short sales involve speculative exposure risk. The Fund will incur a loss as a result of a short sale if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the security sold short.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Companies and ETFs Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Subject to the limitations set forth in the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder, the Fund may acquire shares in other investment
companies and in ETFs, some of which may be affiliated investment companies. The market value of the shares of other investment companies and ETFs may differ from their net asset value. As an investor in investment companies and ETFs, the 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 (to the extent not offset by the Advisor through
waivers). As a result, shareholders will be absorbing duplicate levels of fees with respect to investments in other investment companies and ETFs (to the extent not offset by the Advisor through waivers). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The securities of other investment companies and ETFs in which the Fund may invest may be leveraged. As a result, the Fund may
be indirectly exposed to leverage through an investment in such securities. An investment in securities of other investment companies and ETFs that use leverage may expose the Fund to higher volatility in the market value of such securities and the
possibility that the Fund&#146;s long-term returns on such securities (and, indirectly, the long-term returns of shares of the Fund) will be diminished. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As with other investments, investments in other investment companies, including ETFs, are subject to market and selection
risk. To the extent the Fund is held by an affiliated fund, the ability of the Fund itself to hold other investment companies may be limited. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Securities Lending Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may lend securities to financial institutions. Securities lending involves exposure to certain risks, including
operational risk (i.e., the risk of losses resulting from problems in the settlement and accounting process), &#147;gap&#148; risk (i.e., the risk of a mismatch between the return on cash collateral reinvestments and the fees the Fund has agreed to
pay a borrower), and credit, legal, counterparty and market risk. If a securities lending </P>
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counterparty were to default, the 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 Fund&#146;s securities as agreed, the 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 Fund. The 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 Fund for securities loaned out by the 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 in connection with the Fund&#146;s securities lending program. Substitute payments <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">received&nbsp;on&nbsp;tax-exempt&nbsp;securities</FONT> loaned out will generally not <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">be&nbsp;tax-exempt&nbsp;income.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Inflation Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 Trust would likely
increase, which would tend to further reduce returns to the holders of common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Deflation Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 Fund&#146;s
portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Swaps Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Swaps are a type of derivative. Swap agreements involve the risk that the party with which the Fund has entered into the swap
will default on its obligation to pay the Fund and the risk that the 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 Fund<I>&#146;</I><I>s </I>portfolio, to hedge
against increases in the Fund&#146;s cost associated with interest payments on any outstanding borrowings or to seek to increase the Fund&#146;s return, the Fund may enter into swaps, including interest rate swap, total return swap (sometimes
referred to as a &#147;contract for difference&#148;) 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 Fund, which would
cause the Fund to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect Fund performance. In addition to the risks applicable to swaps generally (including counterparty risk, high volatility, illiquidity 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Historically, swap transactions have been individually
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">negotiated&nbsp;non-standardized&nbsp;transactions</FONT> 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 become subject to comprehensive statutes and regulations. In particular, in the United States, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the &#147;Dodd-Frank Act&#148;),
signed into law by President Obama on July&nbsp;21, 2010, 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 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 </P>
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make it more difficult and costly for the Fund to enter into swap transactions and may also render certain strategies in which the 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 Fund may also be limited if the swap transactions with the Fund are subject to the swap regulation
under the Dodd-Frank Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk Associated with Recent Market Events </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In response to the financial crisis and recent market events, the United States and other governments and the Federal Reserve
and certain foreign central banks have taken steps to support financial markets. Policy and legislative changes by the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve to assist in the ongoing support of financial markets, both domestically and in other
countries, are changing many aspects of financial regulation. The impact of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, may not be fully known for some time. In some countries where economic conditions are
recovering, such countries are nevertheless perceived as still fragile. Withdrawal of government support, failure of efforts in response to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts are not succeeding, could adversely impact the value and
liquidity of certain investments. The severity or duration of adverse economic conditions may also be affected by policy changes made by governments or quasi-governmental organizations, including changes in tax laws and the imposition of trade
barriers. The impact of new financial regulation legislation on the markets and the practical implications for market participants may not be fully known for some time. Changes to the Federal Reserve policy, including with respect to certain
interest rates, may affect the value, volatility and liquidity of dividend and interest paying securities. Regulatory changes are causing some financial services companies to exit long-standing lines of business, resulting in dislocations for other
market participants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, the current contentious domestic political environment, as well as political and
diplomatic events in the United States and abroad, such as presidential elections in the United States or the U.S. government&#146;s inability at times to agree on a long-term budget and deficit reduction plan, has in the past resulted, and may in
the future result, in adverse consequences (including a government shutdown) to the U.S. regulatory landscape, the general market environment and/or investment sentiment, which could negatively impact the Fund&#146;s investments and operations. Such
adverse consequences may affect investor and/or consumer confidence and may adversely impact financial markets and the broader economy, potentially to a significant degree. In recent years, some countries, including the United States, have adopted
and/or are considering the adoption of more protectionist trade policies and/or a move away from tight financial industry regulations, including but not limited to, direct capital infusions into companies, new monetary programs and dramatically
lower interest rates, that were previously adopted in response to serious economic disruptions. 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 and an unexpected or sudden reversal of these policies, could increase volatility in securities markets, which could adversely affect the Fund&#146;s investments or
prevent the Fund from executing on advantageous investment opportunities in a timely manner. 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">An outbreak of
respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(COVID-19)</FONT> that was first detected in China in December 2019 <B></B><B></B>developed into a global pandemic. Although vaccines have been developed and approved
for use by various governments, the duration of the pandemic and its effects cannot be predicted with certainty. This 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 </P>
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as general concern and uncertainty. Disruptions in markets can adversely impact the Fund and its investments. Further, certain local markets have been or may be subject to closures, and there can
be no certainty regarding whether trading will continue in any local markets in which the Fund may invest, when any resumption of trading will occur or, once such markets resume trading, whether they will face further closures. Any suspension of
trading in markets in which the Fund invests will have an impact on the Fund and its investments and will impact the Fund&#146;s ability to purchase or sell securities in such market. The impact of this pandemic has adversely affected the economies
of many nations and the entire global economy and may impact individual issuers and capital markets in ways that cannot be foreseen. Public health crises caused by the pandemic may exacerbate other preexisting political, social and economic risks in
certain countries or globally. Other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future could have similar or other unforeseen effects. The duration of this pandemic or others and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>LIBOR Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may
be exposed to financial instruments that are tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The 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 Fund may also obtain financing at floating rates based on LIBOR. Derivative instruments utilized by the Fund may also reference LIBOR. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The United Kingdom&#146;s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of LIBOR such that after June&nbsp;30, 2023, the
overnight, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-month,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-month,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-month</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> U.S. dollar LIBOR settings will cease
to be published or will no longer be representative. All other LIBOR settings and certain other interbank offered rates, such as the Euro Overnight Index Average (&#147;EONIA&#148;), ceased to be published or representative after December&nbsp;31,
2021. The Fund may have investments linked to other interbank offered rates that may also cease to be published in the future. Various financial industry groups have been planning for the transition away from LIBOR, but there remain 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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, 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. Global regulators have advised market
participants to cease entering into new contracts using LIBOR as a reference rate, and it is possible that investments in LIBOR-based instruments could invite regulatory scrutiny. 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 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 Fund&#146;s performance or NAV. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 </P>
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unrest in various countries, such as Venezuela and Spain, the exit or potential exit of one or more countries from the EU or the EMU, and 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.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February&nbsp;24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military
action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions, including declines in its stock markets and the value of the ruble against the U.S. dollar, in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant. Any such disruptions
caused by Russian military action or other actions (including cyberattacks and espionage) or resulting actual and threatened responses to such activity, including purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts or changes in consumer or purchaser
preferences, sanctions, tariffs or cyberattacks on the Russian government, Russian companies or Russian individuals, including politicians, could have a severe adverse effect on Russia and the European region, including significant negative impacts
on the Russian economy, the European economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, and may likely have collateral impacts on such sectors globally as well as other sectors. How long such military action
and related events will last cannot be predicted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 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>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">On January&nbsp;31, 2020, the United Kingdom (&#147;UK&#148;) officially withdrew from the EU (commonly known as
&#147;Brexit&#148;). The UK and EU reached a preliminary trade agreement, which became effective on January&nbsp;1, 2021, regarding the terms of their future trading relationship relating principally to the trading of goods; however, negotiations
are ongoing for matters not covered by the agreement, such as the trade of financial services. Due to uncertainty of the current political environment, it is not possible to foresee the form or nature of the future trading relationship between the
UK and the EU. The longer term economic, legal, political and social framework to be put in place between the UK and the EU remains unclear and the ongoing political and economic uncertainty and periods of exacerbated volatility in both the UK and
in wider European markets may continue for some time. In particular, 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 and may
destabilize some or all of the other EU member countries. This uncertainty may have an adverse effect on the economy generally and on the ability of the Fund and its investments to execute their respective strategies, to receive attractive returns
and/or to exit certain investments at an advantageous time or price. In particular, currency volatility may mean that the returns of the Fund and its investments are adversely affected by market movements and may make it more difficult, or more
expensive, if the Fund elects to execute currency hedges. Potential decline in the value of the British Pound and/or the Euro against other currencies, along with the potential downgrading of the UK&#146;s sovereign credit rating, may also have an
impact on the performance of portfolio companies or investments located in the UK or Europe. In light of the above, no definitive assessment can currently be made regarding the impact that Brexit will have on the Fund, its investments or its
organization more generally. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Cybersecurity incidents affecting particular companies or industries may adversely affect
the economies of particular countries, regions or parts of the world in which the Fund invests. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The occurrence of any of
these above events could have a significant adverse impact on the value and risk profile of the Fund&#146;s portfolio. The Fund does not know how long the securities markets may be affected by </P>
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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:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Regulation and Government Intervention Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In recent years, the U.S. Government and the Federal Reserve, as well as foreign governments throughout the world, have taken
unprecedented actions designed to support certain financial institutions and segments of the financial markets that experienced extreme volatility, such as implementing stimulus packages, providing liquidity in fixed income, commercial paper and
other markets, providing tax breaks, direct capital infusions into companies and dramatically lowering interest rates, among other actions. Such actions may have unintended and adverse consequences, such as causing or contributing to an increased
risk of inflation and an unexpected or sudden reversal of these policies, or the ineffectiveness of such policies, may increase volatility in securities markets or prevent the Fund from executing on advantageous investment opportunities in a timely
manner and negatively impact the Fund&#146;s investments. See &#147;Inflation Risk.&#148; 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 other market support activities, such as those mentioned above, the 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 Fund invests in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Fund is
regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude the Fund&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 Fund and a large financial institution,
a court may similarly seek to strictly interpret terms and legal rights in favor of retail investors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The 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 Fund and its ability to achieve its investment objective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Investment Company Act Regulations </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company and as such is
subject to regulations under the Investment Company Act. Generally speaking, any contract or provision thereof that is made, or where performance involves a violation of the Investment Company Act or any rule or regulation thereunder is
unenforceable by either party unless a court finds otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Regulation as a &#147;Commodity Pool&#148; </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 Fund uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to </P>
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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 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 Advisor is not, therefore, subject to registration or regulation as a &#147;commodity pool
operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Failures of Futures Commission Merchants and Clearing Organizations Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The 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 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 Fund&#146;s FCM. In addition, the assets of the 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:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Legal, Tax and Regulatory Risks </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may have material adverse effects on the Fund. For example, the regulatory
and tax environment for derivative instruments in which the 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 Fund and the ability of the Fund to pursue its investment strategies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To qualify for the favorable U.S. federal
income tax treatment generally accorded to RICs, the 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 (i) its net
tax-exempt interest income, if any, and (ii) 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). If for any taxable year the 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 Fund&#146;s current and accumulated earnings and profits. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Biden
presidential administration has called for 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.
Although the Fund cannot predict the impact, if any, of these changes to the Fund&#146;s business, they could adversely affect the Fund&#146;s business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Until the Fund knows what policy changes
are made and how those changes impact the Fund&#146;s business and the business of the Fund&#146;s competitors over the long term, the Fund will not know if, overall, the Fund will benefit from them or be negatively affected by them. </P>
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by persons involved in the legislative process and by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department. Revisions in U.S. federal tax laws and interpretations of these laws could adversely affect the tax consequences of your
investment<B>.</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Advisor, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> and Others </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The investment activities of BlackRock, Inc. (&#147;BlackRock&#148;), the ultimate parent company of the Advisors, and its
affiliates (including BlackRock and its subsidiaries (collectively, the &#147;Affiliates&#148;)) in the management of, or their interest in, their own accounts and other accounts they manage, may present conflicts of interest that could disadvantage
the 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 Fund. Subject to the requirements of the
Investment Company Act, BlackRock and its Affiliates intend to engage in such activities and may receive compensation from third parties for their services. None of BlackRock or its Affiliates are under any obligation to share any investment
opportunity, idea or strategy with the Fund. As a result, BlackRock and its Affiliates may compete with the Fund for appropriate investment opportunities. The results of the Fund&#146;s investment activities, therefore, may differ from those of an
Affiliate or another account managed by BlackRock or an Affiliate, and it is possible that the 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 interest. For additional information about potential conflicts of interest and the way in which BlackRock addresses such conflicts, please see
&#147;Conflicts of Interest&#148; and &#147;Management of the Fund&#151;Portfolio Management&#151;Potential Material Conflicts of Interest&#148; in the SAI. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defensive Investing Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For defensive purposes, the Fund may allocate assets into cash or short-term fixed-income securities without limitation. In
doing so, the 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 Fund holds cash uninvested it will be subject to the credit risk of the depository institution holding the cash. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Decision-Making
Authority Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Investors have no authority to make decisions or to exercise business discretion on behalf of the Fund,
except as set forth in the 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 Fund&#146;s investment activities to the Advisors, subject to oversight by the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Management Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund
is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Advisors and the individual portfolio managers will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be
no guarantee that these will produce the desired results. The Fund may be subject to a relatively high level of management risk because the 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:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Valuation Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is subject to valuation risk, which is the risk that one or more of the securities in which the Fund invests are
valued at prices that the Fund is unable to obtain upon sale due to factors such as incomplete data, market instability or human error. The Advisor may use an independent pricing service or prices provided by
</P>
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dealers to value securities at their market value. Because the secondary markets for certain investments may be limited, such investments may be difficult to value. See &#147;Net Asset
Value.&#148; When market quotations are not available, the 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 Fund&#146;s investments. Technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other
third-party service providers may also impact the Fund&#146;s ability to value its investments and the calculation of the Fund&#146;s NAV. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When market quotations are not readily available or are deemed to be inaccurate or unreliable, the 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 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
Fund&#146;s NAV could be adversely affected if the Fund&#146;s determinations regarding the fair value of the Fund&#146;s investments were materially higher than the values that the 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because of overall size, duration and
maturities of positions held by the Fund, the value at which its investments can be liquidated may differ, sometimes significantly, from the interim valuations obtained by the Fund. In addition, the timing of liquidations may also affect the values
obtained on liquidation. Securities held by the Fund may routinely trade <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">with&nbsp;bid-offer&nbsp;spreads</FONT> that may be significant. There can be no guarantee that the Fund&#146;s investments could ultimately be
realized at the Fund&#146;s valuation of such investments. In addition, the Fund&#146;s compliance with the asset diversification tests applicable to regulated investment companies depends on the fair market values of the Fund&#146;s assets, and,
accordingly, a challenge to the valuations ascribed by the Fund could affect its ability to comply with those tests or require it to pay penalty taxes in order to cure a violation thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s NAV per share is a critical component in several operational matters including computation of advisory and
services fees and determination of the price at which a tender offer will be made. Consequently, variance in the valuation of the Fund&#146;s investments will impact, positively or negatively, the fees and expenses shareholders will pay. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reliance on the Advisor and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is dependent upon services and resources provided by the Advisors, and therefore the Advisors&#146; parent, BlackRock.
The Advisors are not required to devote their full time to the business of the Fund and there is no guarantee or requirement that any investment professional or other employee of the Advisors will allocate a substantial portion of his or her time to
the Fund. The loss of one or more individuals involved with the Advisors could have a material adverse effect on the performance or the continued operation of the Fund. For additional information on the Advisor, the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> and BlackRock, see &#147;Management of the Fund&#151;Investment Advisor and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor.&#148;</FONT> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund must rely upon the performance of service providers to perform certain functions, which may include functions that are
integral to the Fund&#146;s operations and financial performance. Failure by any service provider to carry out its obligations to the Fund in accordance with the terms of its appointment, to exercise due care and skill or to perform its obligations
to the Fund at all as a result of insolvency, bankruptcy or other causes could have a material adverse effect on the Fund&#146;s performance and returns to shareholders. The termination of the 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 Fund and could have a material adverse effect on the Fund&#146;s performance and returns to shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Information Technology Systems Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is dependent on the Advisors for certain management services as well as back-office functions. The Advisors depend on
information technology systems in order to assess investment opportunities, strategies and markets and to monitor and control risks for the Fund. It is possible that a failure of some kind which causes disruptions to these information technology
systems could materially limit the Advisors&#146; ability to adequately assess and adjust investments, formulate strategies and provide adequate risk control. Any such information technology-related difficulty could harm the performance of the Fund.
Further, failure of the back-office functions of the Advisors to process trades in a timely fashion could prejudice the investment performance of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cyber Security Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">With
the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the 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 (e.g., 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.e., efforts to make network services unavailable to intended users). Cyber security failures by or breaches of the Advisors and other service providers (including, but not limited to, fund accountants, custodians, transfer
agents and administrators), and the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests, have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the 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 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 Fund cannot control the cyber security plans and systems put in place by service
providers to the Fund and issuers in which the Fund invests. As a result, the Fund or its shareholders could be negatively impacted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Misconduct of
Employees and of Service Providers Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Misconduct or misrepresentations by employees of the Advisor, the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> or the Fund&#146;s service providers could cause significant losses to the Fund. Employee misconduct may include binding the 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 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 </P>
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result in litigation or serious financial harm, including limiting the Fund&#146;s business prospects or future marketing activities. Despite the Advisors&#146; due diligence efforts, misconduct
and intentional misrepresentations may be undetected or not fully comprehended, thereby potentially undermining the Advisors&#146; due diligence efforts. As a result, no assurances can be given that the due diligence performed by the Advisors will
identify or prevent any such misconduct. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Special Risks for Holders of Rights </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There is a risk that performance of the Fund may result in the common shares purchasable upon exercise of the rights being less
attractive to investors at the conclusion of the subscription period. This may reduce or eliminate the value of the rights. Investors who receive rights may find that there is no market to sell rights they do not wish to exercise. If investors
exercise only a portion of the rights, common shares may trade at less favorable prices than larger offerings for similar securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Portfolio
Turnover Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The 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 Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate results in correspondingly greater brokerage commissions and other transactional expenses
that are borne by the Fund. High portfolio turnover may result in an increased realization of net short-term capital gains by the 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> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Anti-Takeover Provisions Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s Charter and Bylaws include provisions that could limit the ability of other entities or persons to acquire
control of the Fund or convert the Fund to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> status or to change the composition of the Board. <B></B>The Fund<B></B>&#146;s Bylaws also contain a provision providing that the Board of Directors has
adopted a resolution electing for the Fund to be subject to the provisions of the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act (<B>&#147;</B>MCSAA<B>&#148;</B><B>).</B><B></B> Such provisions <B></B><B></B>may<B></B> limit the ability of shareholders to
sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices by discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control of the Fund. See &#147;Certain Provisions in the Charter and Bylaws.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_10"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_33"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_55"></A>HOW THE FUND MANAGES RISK </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Limitations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund has adopted certain investment limitations designed to limit investment risk. Some of these limitations are
fundamental and thus may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding common shares. See &#147;Investment Objective and Policies&#151;Investment Restrictions&#148; in the SAI. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The restrictions and other limitations set forth throughout this Prospectus and in the SAI 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 the acquisition of securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Management of Investment Portfolio and Capital Structure to Limit Leverage Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may take certain actions if short-term interest rates increase or market conditions otherwise change (or the Fund
anticipates such an increase or change) and any leverage the Fund may have outstanding begins (or is expected) to adversely affect common shareholders. In order to attempt to offset such a negative impact of any outstanding leverage on common
shareholders, the Fund may shorten the average maturity of its </P>
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investment portfolio (by investing in short-term securities) or may reduce any indebtedness that it may have incurred. The success of any such attempt to limit leverage risk depends on the
Advisors&#146; ability to accurately predict interest rate or other market changes. Because of the difficulty of making such predictions, the Fund may never attempt to manage its capital structure in the manner described in this paragraph. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If market conditions suggest that employing leverage, or employing additional leverage if the Fund already has outstanding
leverage, would be beneficial, the Fund may enter into one or more credit facilities, increase any existing credit facilities, sell preferred shares or engage in additional leverage transactions, subject to the restrictions of the Investment Company
Act. </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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may use certain Strategic Transactions designed to limit the risk of price fluctuations of securities and to preserve
capital. These Strategic Transactions include using swaps, financial futures contracts, options on financial futures or options based on either an index of long-term securities, or on securities whose prices, in the opinion of the Advisors,
correlate with the prices of the Fund&#146;s investments. There can be no assurance that Strategic Transactions will be used or used effectively to limit risk, and Strategic Transactions may be subject to their own risks. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Directors and Officers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board is responsible for the overall management of the Fund, including supervision of the duties performed by the Advisors.
There are ten Directors. A majority of the Directors are Independent Directors of the Fund. The name and business address of the Directors and officers of the Fund and their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years are
set forth under &#147;Management of the Fund&#148; in the SAI. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Advisor and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor is responsible for the management of the Fund&#146;s portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities,
equipment and certain other services necessary to the operation of the Fund. BIL serves as the Fund&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> and performs certain of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> investment management of the Fund. The Advisor, located at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, and BIL, located at Edinburgh, EH3 8BL, United Kingdom, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of
BlackRock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock is one of the world&#146;s largest publicly-traded investment management firms. As of
December&nbsp;31, 2021, BlackRock&#146;s assets under management were approximately $<B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B>10.010<B></B> trillion. BlackRock has over 30 years of experience managing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> products
and, as of <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B>December<B>&nbsp;</B>31<B>, </B>2021<B>, </B>advised a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> family of <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B>54<B></B> active <B></B>exchange-traded<B></B> funds
with approximately $<B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B>61.9<B></B>&nbsp;billion in <B></B>managed<B></B> assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock is
independent in ownership and governance, with no single majority shareholder and a majority of independent directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Philosophy </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The philosophy of the Fund is to generate consistent, risk-managed, and attributable income through active high-quality
security selection and sector rotation within the U.S. mortgage-backed securities market utilizing deep fundamental research and market sentiment assessments. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The members of the portfolio management team who are primarily 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 are as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Matthew
Kraeger, Managing Director.</I> Mr. Kraeger is lead portfolio manager for mortgage portfolios on BlackRock&#146;s Global Fixed Income platform. He is responsible for the Mortgage Portfolio Team. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr. Kraeger has been a portfolio manager within the mortgage team since 2004, serving as a PM across both institutional
accounts and retail funds. Mr. Kraeger has been a PM on the BlackRock GNMA Fund, which was ranked first in the Lipper Fund GNMA category for both 2008 and 2009 3 year periods, along with the BlackRock US Mortgage Fund and the US Government Bond
Portfolio which was ranked first in its Lipper Fund category for the 2015 3 year period. Mr. Kraeger began his investment career as an analyst in BlackRock&#146;s operations department in 2000 and joined the Portfolio Analytics Group in 2002. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr. Kraeger earned a BS degree in finance from Syracuse University in 2000. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Ron Sion, Managing Director</I>. Mr. Sion is the deputy head of Americas Fundamental Fixed Income within BlackRock&#146;s
Global Fixed Income group, and head of the Agency MBS and Investment Grade Credit teams within Americas Fundamental Fixed Income. He is a member of the Fundamental Fixed Income Executive Team and the Global Fixed Income Senior Leadership Group. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr. Sion joined BlackRock in 1999 as an analyst in the Portfolio Analytics Group. He moved to the Portfolio Management Group
in 2002 as a member of the mortgage team. During that time, Mr. Sion had both portfolio management responsibilities for mortgage-only portfolios and investing responsibilities in Agency CMOs and mortgage derivatives and prime Non-Agency securities.
He became head of the Agency MBS investment team in 2009 and continues to lead the investment process. Mr. Sion became the head of the Agency MBS business in 2014 and head of the Investment Grade Credit team in 2018. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr. Sion earned a BS degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The SAI provides additional information about each portfolio manager&#146;s compensation, other accounts managed by the
portfolio management team and the ownership of the Fund&#146;s securities by each portfolio manager. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Management Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Pursuant to an investment management agreement between the Advisor and the Fund (the &#147;Investment Management
Agreement&#148;), the Fund has agreed to pay the Advisor a monthly management fee at an annual rate equal to 0.65% of the average weekly value of the Fund&#146;s Net Assets. &#147;Net Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund minus the sum of
its accrued liabilities (including the aggregate indebtedness constituting financial leverage). The Advisor, and not the Fund, pays BIL, for services it provides for that portion of the Fund for which BIL acts as
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser,</FONT> a monthly fee that is equal to a percentage of the investment advisory fees paid by the Fund to the Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A discussion regarding the basis for the approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-advisory</FONT> agreement by the Board is available in the Fund&#146;s Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal period ended June&nbsp;30, 2021. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Except as otherwise described in this Prospectus, the Fund pays, in addition to the fees paid to the Advisor, all other costs
and expenses of its operations, including compensation of its Directors (other than those affiliated with the Advisor), custodian, leveraging expenses, transfer and dividend disbursing agent expenses, legal fees,
</P>
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rating agency fees, listing fees and expenses, expenses of independent auditors, expenses of repurchasing shares, expenses of preparing, printing and distributing shareholder reports, notices,
proxy statements and reports to governmental agencies and taxes, if any. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund and the Advisor have entered into the
Fee Waiver Agreement, pursuant to which the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Fund&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and ETFs managed
by the Advisor or its affiliates that have a contractual management fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, effective December&nbsp;1, 2019, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management
fees by the amount of investment advisory fees the Fund pays to the Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be continued from
year to year thereafter, provided that such continuance is specifically approved by the Advisor and the Fund (including by a majority of the Fund&#146;s Independent Directors). Neither the Advisor nor the Fund is obligated to extend the Fee Waiver
Agreement. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by the Fund (upon the vote of a majority of the Independent Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund), upon
90 days&#146; written notice by the Fund to the Advisor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Administration Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor serves as the Fund&#146;s administrator pursuant to an administration agreement (the &#147;Administration
Agreement&#148;). Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, BlackRock provides certain administrative services to the Fund including, without limitation, oversight of the determination and publication of the Fund&#146;s NAV, oversight of the
maintenance of certain books and records of the Fund, oversight of the preparation and filing of the Fund&#146;s federal, state and local income tax returns and any other required tax returns, and preparation, or oversight of the preparation of,
financial information for the Fund&#146;s semi-annual and annual reports, proxy statements and other communications with shareholders and certain other oversight and reporting activities. The administration fee paid monthly to the Advisor pursuant
to the Administration Agreement is computed at an annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund&#146;s average weekly net assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Administration and Accounting
Services </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">State Street Bank and Trust Company provides certain administration and accounting services to the Fund
pursuant to an Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement (the &#147;Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement&#148;). Pursuant to the Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement, State Street Bank and Trust Company
provides the Fund with, among other things, customary fund accounting services, including computing the Fund&#146;s NAV and maintaining books, records and other documents relating to the Fund&#146;s financial and portfolio transactions, and
customary fund administration services, including assisting the Fund with regulatory filings, tax compliance and other oversight activities. For these and other services it provides to the Fund, State Street Bank and Trust Company is paid a monthly
fee from the Fund at an annual rate ranging from 0.0075% to 0.015% of the Fund&#146;s Managed Assets, along with an annual fixed fee ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 for the services it provides to the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Custodian and Transfer Agent </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The custodian of the assets of the Fund is State Street Bank and Trust Company, whose principal business address is One Lincoln
Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111. The custodian is responsible for, among other things, receipt of and disbursement of funds from the Fund&#146;s accounts, establishment of segregated accounts as necessary, and transfer, exchange and delivery of
Fund portfolio securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Computershare Trust Company, N.A., whose principal business address is 150 Royall Street,
Canton, Massachusetts 02021, serves as the Fund&#146;s transfer agent with respect to the common shares. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B><B></B>Deloitte<B></B><B>&nbsp;</B>&amp; <B></B>Touche<B> </B>LLP<B></B><B></B>, whose principal business address is
<B></B><B></B>200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116<B></B>, is the independent registered public accounting firm of the Fund and is expected to render an opinion annually on the financial statements of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_12"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_35"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_57"></A>NET ASSET VALUE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The NAV of the Fund&#146;s common shares will be computed based upon the value of the Fund&#146;s portfolio securities and
other assets. NAV per common share will be determined as of the close of the regular trading session on the NYSE on each business day on which the NYSE is open for trading. The Fund calculates NAV per common share by subtracting the Fund&#146;s
liabilities (including accrued expenses, dividends payable and any borrowings of the Fund), and the liquidation value of any outstanding preferred shares of the Fund from the Fund&#146;s total assets (the value of the securities the Fund holds plus
cash or other assets, including interest accrued but not yet received) and dividing the result by the total number of common shares of the Fund outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Valuation of securities held by the Fund is as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Equity Investments</I>. Equity securities traded on a recognized securities exchange (e.g., NYSE), on separate trading
boards of a securities exchange or through a market system that provides contemporaneous transaction pricing information (each, an &#147;Exchange&#148;) are valued using information obtained via independent pricing services generally at the Exchange
closing price or if an Exchange closing price is not available, the last traded price on that Exchange prior to the time as of which the assets or liabilities are valued. However, under certain circumstances, other means of determining current
market value may be used. If an equity security is traded on more than one Exchange, the current market value of the security where it is primarily traded generally will be used. In the event that there are no sales involving an equity security held
by the Fund on a day on which the Fund values such security, the last bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price, if available, will be used as the value of such security. If the Fund holds both long and short positions in the same
security, the last bid price will be applied to securities held long and the last ask price will be applied to securities sold short. If no bid or ask price is available on a day on which the Fund values such security, the prior day&#146;s price
will be used, unless the Advisors determine that such prior day&#146;s price no longer reflects the fair value of the security, in which case such asset would be treated as a Fair Value Asset (as defined below). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Fixed-Income Investments.</I> Fixed-income securities for which market quotations are readily available are generally
valued using such securities&#146; current market value.&nbsp;The Fund values fixed-income portfolio securities using the last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or prices (including evaluated prices) supplied by
the Fund&#146;s approved&nbsp;independent third-party pricing services, each in accordance with the policies and procedures approved by the Fund&#146;s Board (the &#147;Valuation Procedures&#148;).&nbsp;The pricing services may use matrix pricing or
valuation models that utilize certain inputs and assumptions to derive values, including transaction data (e.g., recent representative bids and offers), credit quality information, perceived market movements, news, and other relevant information and
by other methods, which may include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; general market conditions; and/or other factors and
assumptions.&nbsp;Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but the Fund may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes.&nbsp;Odd lots often trade at
lower prices than institutional round lots.&nbsp;The amortized cost method of valuation may be used with respect to debt obligations with 60 days or less remaining to maturity unless such method does not represent fair value. Certain fixed-income
investments including asset-backed and mortgage related securities may be valued based on valuation models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific
spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Options, Futures, Swaps and Other
Derivatives.</I> Exchange-traded equity options for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices as quoted on the Exchange or </P>
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the board of trade on which such options are traded. In the event that there is no mean price available for an exchange traded equity option held by the Fund on a day on which the Fund values
such option, the last bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price, if available, will be used as the value of such option. If no bid or ask price is available on a day on which the Fund values such option, the prior day&#146;s price will be
used, unless the Advisors determine that such prior day&#146;s price no longer reflects the fair value of the option in which case such option will be treated as a fair value asset. OTC derivatives may be valued using a mathematical model which may
incorporate a number of market data factors. Financial futures contracts and options thereon, which are traded on exchanges, are valued at their last sale price or settle price as of the close of such exchanges. Swap agreements and other derivatives
are generally valued daily based upon quotations from market makers or by a pricing service in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Underlying Funds.</I> Shares of underlying <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> funds are valued at NAV. Shares
of underlying exchange-traded <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds or other ETFs will be valued at their most recent closing price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>General Valuation Information.</I> In determining the market value of portfolio investments, the Fund may employ
independent third party pricing services, which may use, without limitation, a matrix or formula method that takes into consideration market indexes, matrices, yield curves and other specific adjustments. This may result in the assets being valued
at a price different from the price that would have been determined had the matrix or formula method not been used. All cash, receivables and current payables are carried on the Fund&#146;s books at their face value. The price the Fund could receive
upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from the Fund&#146;s valuation of the investment, particularly for assets that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation methodology or a price
provided by an independent pricing service.&nbsp;As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by the Fund, and the Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain
upon the sale of the investment.&nbsp;The Fund&#146;s ability to value its investment may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third party service providers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">All cash, receivables and current payables are carried on the Fund&#146;s books at their fair value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Prices obtained from independent third party pricing services, broker-dealers or market makers to value the Fund&#146;s
securities and other assets and liabilities are based on information available at the time the Fund values its assets and liabilities. In the event that a pricing service quotation is revised or updated subsequent to the day on which the Fund valued
such security, the revised pricing service quotation generally will be applied prospectively. Such determination will be made considering pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding the revision. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the event that application of the methods of valuation discussed above result in a price for a security which is deemed not
to be representative of the fair market value of such security, the security will be valued by, under the direction of or in accordance with a method specified by the Board as reflecting fair value. All other assets and liabilities (including
securities for which market quotations are not readily available) held by the Fund (including restricted securities) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board or BlackRock&#146;s Valuation Committee (the &#147;Valuation
Committee&#148;) (its delegate) pursuant to the Valuation Procedures. Any assets and liabilities which are denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.&nbsp;dollars at the prevailing market rates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain of the securities acquired by the Fund may be traded on foreign exchanges or OTC markets on days on which the
Fund&#146;s NAV is not calculated and common shares are not traded. In such cases, the NAV of the Fund&#146;s common shares may be significantly affected on days when investors can neither purchase nor sell shares of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Fair Value.</I> When market quotations are not readily available or are believed by the Advisors to be unreliable, the
Fund&#146;s investments are valued at fair value (&#147;Fair Value Assets&#148;). Fair Value Assets are valued by </P>
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the Advisors in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. The Advisors may reasonably conclude that a market quotation is not readily available or is unreliable if, among other things, a security
or other asset or liability does not have a price source due to its complete lack of trading, if the Advisors believe a market quotation from a broker-dealer or other source is unreliable (e.g., where it varies significantly from a recent trade, or
no longer reflects the fair value of the security or other asset or liability subsequent to the most recent market quotation), where the security or other asset or liability is only thinly traded or due to the occurrence of a significant event
subsequent to the most recent market quotation. For this purpose, a &#147;significant event&#148; is deemed to occur if the Advisors determine, in their reasonable business judgment, that an event has occurred after the close of trading for an asset
or liability but prior to or at the time of pricing the Fund&#146;s assets or liabilities, that is likely to cause a material change to the last exchange closing price or closing market price of one or more assets or liabilities held by the Fund. On
any day the NYSE is open and a foreign market or the primary exchange on which a foreign asset or liability is traded is closed, such asset or liability will be valued using the prior day&#146;s price, provided that the Advisors are not aware of any
significant event or other information that would cause such price to no longer reflect the fair value of the asset or liability, in which case such asset or liability would be treated as a Fair Value Asset. For certain foreign assets, a third-party
vendor supplies evaluated, systematic fair value pricing based upon the movement of a proprietary multi-factor model after the relevant foreign markets have closed. This systematic fair value pricing methodology is designed to correlate the prices
of foreign assets following the close of the local markets to the price that might have prevailed as of the Fund&#146;s pricing time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisors, with input from portfolio management, will submit their recommendations regarding the valuation and/or valuation
methodologies for Fair Value Assets to the Valuation Committee. The Valuation Committee may accept, modify or reject any recommendations. In addition, the Fund&#146;s accounting agent periodically endeavors to confirm the prices it receives from all
third party pricing services, index providers and broker-dealers, and, with the assistance of the Advisors, to regularly evaluate the values assigned to the securities and other assets and liabilities of the Fund. The pricing of all Fair Value
Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a Committee thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When determining the price for a Fair Value Asset,
the Valuation Committee shall seek to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset or liability in an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> transaction on the date on
which the asset or liability is being valued, and does not seek to determine the price the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for selling an asset or liability at a later time or if it holds the asset or liability to maturity. Fair value
determinations will be based upon all available factors that the BlackRock Valuation Committee deems relevant at the time of the determination, and may be based on analytical values determined by the Advisors using proprietary or third party
valuation models. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Fair value represents a good faith approximation of the value of an asset or liability. When
determining the fair value of an investment, one or more fair value methodologies may be used (depending on certain factors, including the asset type). For example, the investment may be initially priced based on the original cost of the investment
or, alternatively, using proprietary or third-party models that may rely upon one or more unobservable inputs. Prices of actual, executed or historical transactions in the relevant investment (or comparable instruments) or, where appropriate, an
appraisal by a third-party experienced in the valuation of similar instruments, may also be used as a basis for establishing the fair value of an investment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The fair value of one or more assets or liabilities may not, in retrospect, be the price at which those assets or liabilities
could have been sold during the period in which the particular fair values were used in determining the Fund&#146;s NAV. As a result, the Fund&#146;s sale or repurchase of its shares at NAV, at a time when a holding or holdings are valued at fair
value, may have the effect of diluting or increasing the economic interest of existing shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s
annual audited financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (&#147;US GAAP&#148;), follow the requirements for valuation set forth in Financial Accounting
Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, &#147;Fair </P>
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Value Measurements and Disclosures&#148; (&#147;ASC 820&#148;), which defines and establishes a framework for measuring fair value under US&nbsp;GAAP and expands financial statement disclosure
requirements relating to fair value measurements. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Generally, ASC 820 and other accounting rules applicable to investment
companies and various assets in which they invest are evolving. Such changes may adversely affect the Fund. For example, the evolution of rules governing the determination of the fair market value of assets or liabilities to the extent such rules
become more stringent would tend to increase the cost and/or reduce the availability of third-party determinations of fair market value. This may in turn increase the costs associated with selling assets or affect their liquidity due to the
Fund&#146;s inability to obtain a third-party determination of fair market value. The SEC recently adopted new Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">2a-5</FONT> under the Investment Company Act, which will establish an updated regulatory framework
for registered investment company valuation practices and may impact the Fund&#146;s valuation policies. The Fund will not be required to comply with the new rule until September&nbsp;8, 2022. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_13"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_36"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_58"></A>DISTRIBUTIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund distributes to <B></B>shareholders monthly dividends of net investment income and all or a portion of net short-term
capital gains. The Fund will pay <B></B>shareholders at least annually all or substantially all of its investment company taxable income. The Investment Company Act generally limits the Fund to one capital gain distribution per year, subject to
certain exceptions, including as discussed below in connection with the Distribution Plan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund has adopted a plan to
support a level distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital. The Distribution Plan has been approved by the Board and is consistent with the Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies. The fixed amount distributed per share is
subject to change at the discretion of the Board. The Fund is currently not relying on any exemptive relief from Section&nbsp;19(b) of the Investment Company Act. Under its Distribution Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investment income
to its shareholders as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &#147;Code&#148;). If sufficient income (inclusive of net investment income and short-term capital gains) is not earned on a monthly basis, the Fund will
distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to shareholders in order to maintain a level distribution. A return of capital distribution may involve a return of the shareholder&#146;s original investment. Though not currently taxable,
such a distribution may lower a shareholder&#146;s basis in the Fund, thus potentially subjecting the shareholder to future tax consequences in connection with the sale of Fund&#146;s shares, even if sold at a loss to the shareholder&#146;s original
investment. Each monthly distribution to shareholders is expected to be at the fixed amount established by the Board; however, the Fund may make additional distributions from time to time, including additional capital gain distributions at the end
of the taxable year, if required to meet requirements imposed by the Code and/or the Investment Company Act. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund&#146;s investment performance from the amount of these distributions or from the
terms of the Distribution Plan. The Fund&#146;s total return performance on NAV will be presented in its financial highlights table, which will be available in the Fund&#146;s shareholder reports, every
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-months.</FONT> The Board may amend, suspend or terminate the Distribution Plan without prior notice if it deems such actions to be in the best interests of the Fund or its shareholders. The suspension or
termination of the Distribution Plan could have the effect of creating a trading discount (if the Fund&#146;s stock is trading at or above NAV) or widening an existing trading discount. The Fund is subject to risks that could have an adverse impact
on its ability to maintain level distributions. Examples of potential risks include, but are not limited to, economic downturns impacting the markets, decreased market volatility, companies suspending or decreasing corporate dividend distributions
and changes in the Code. Please see &#147;Risks&#148; for a more complete description of the Fund&#146;s risks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The tax
treatment and characterization of the Fund&#146;s distributions may vary significantly from time to time because of the varied nature of the Fund&#146;s investments. The ultimate tax characterization of the Fund&#146;s distributions made in a fiscal
year cannot finally be determined until after the end of that fiscal year. As a result, there is a possibility that the Fund may make total distributions during a fiscal year in an amount that exceeds the
</P>
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Fund&#146;s earnings and profits for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In such situations, the amount by which the Fund&#146;s total distributions exceed earnings and profits would generally be
treated as a return of capital reducing the amount of a shareholder&#146;s tax basis in such shareholder&#146;s shares, with any amounts exceeding such basis treated as gain from the sale of shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Various factors will affect the level of the Fund&#146;s income, including the asset mix and the Fund&#146;s use of hedging.
To permit the Fund to maintain a more stable monthly distribution, the Fund may from time to time distribute less than the entire amount of income earned in a particular period. The undistributed income would be available to supplement future
distributions. As a result, the distributions paid by the Fund for any particular monthly period may be more or less than the amount of income actually earned by the Fund during that period. Undistributed income will add to the Fund&#146;s NAV and,
correspondingly, distributions from undistributed income will reduce the Fund&#146;s NAV. The Fund intends to distribute any long-term capital gains not distributed under the Distribution Plan annually. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under normal market conditions, the Advisor seeks to manage the Fund in a manner such that the Fund&#146;s distributions are
reflective of the Fund&#146;s current and projected earnings levels. The distribution level of the 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund reserves the right to change its distribution policy and the basis for establishing the rate of its
monthly distributions at any time and may do so without prior notice to shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Shareholders will automatically
have all dividends and distributions reinvested in common shares of the Fund issued by the Fund or purchased in the open market in accordance with the Fund&#146;s dividend reinvestment plan unless an election is made to receive cash. See
&#147;Dividend Reinvestment Plan.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_14"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_37"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_59"></A>DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm#tx296099_18">the section
 of the Fund&#146;s most recent annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT> entitled &#147;Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan&#148;</A>, which is incorporated by reference herein, for a discussion of the Fund&#146;s
dividend reinvestment plan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_15"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_38"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_60"></A>RIGHTS OFFERINGS
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may in the future, and at its discretion, choose to make offerings of rights to its shareholders to purchase
common shares. Rights may be issued independently or together with any other offered security and may or may not be transferable by the person purchasing or receiving the rights. In connection with a rights offering to shareholders, we would
distribute certificates or other documentation (<I>i.e.</I>, rights cards distributed in lieu of certificates) evidencing the rights and a Prospectus Supplement to our shareholders as of the record date that we set for determining the shareholders
eligible to receive rights in such rights offering. Any such future rights offering will be made in accordance with the Investment Company Act. Under the laws of Maryland, the Board is authorized to approve rights offerings without obtaining
shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The staff of the SEC has interpreted the Investment Company Act as not requiring shareholder
approval of a transferable rights offering to purchase common shares at a price below the then current NAV so long as certain conditions are met, including: (i)&nbsp;a good faith determination by a fund&#146;s board that such offering would result
in a net benefit to existing shareholders; (ii)&nbsp;the offering fully protects shareholders&#146; preemptive rights and does not discriminate among shareholders (except for the possible effect of not offering fractional rights);
(iii)&nbsp;management uses its best efforts to ensure an adequate trading market in the rights for use by shareholders who do not exercise such rights; and (iv)&nbsp;the ratio of a transferable rights offering does not exceed one new share for each
three rights held. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The applicable Prospectus Supplement would describe the following terms of the
rights in respect of which this Prospectus is being delivered: </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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the period of time the offering would remain open; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the underwriter or distributor, if any, of the rights and any associated underwriting fees or discounts
applicable to purchases of the rights; </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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the title of such rights; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the exercise price for such rights (or method of calculation thereof); </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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the number of such rights issued in respect of each share; </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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the number of rights required to purchase a single share; </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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the extent to which such rights are transferable and the market on which they may be traded if they are
transferable; </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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">if applicable, a discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the issuance
or exercise of such rights; </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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date on which the right to exercise such rights will commence, and the date on which such right will
expire (subject to any extension); </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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the extent to which such rights include an over-subscription privilege with respect to unsubscribed securities
and the terms of such over-subscription privilege; 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="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">termination rights we may have in connection with such rights offering. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A certain number of rights would entitle the holder of the right(s) to purchase for cash such number of common shares at such
exercise price as in each case is set forth in, or be determinable as set forth in, the Prospectus Supplement relating to the rights offered thereby. Rights would be exercisable at any time up to the close of business on the expiration date for such
rights set forth in the Prospectus Supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, all unexercised rights would become void. Upon expiration of the rights offering and the receipt of payment and the rights certificate or other
appropriate documentation properly executed and completed and duly executed at the corporate trust office of the rights agent, or any other office indicated in the Prospectus Supplement, the common shares purchased as a result of such exercise will
be issued as soon as practicable. To the extent permissible under applicable law, we may determine to offer any unsubscribed offered securities directly to persons other than shareholders, to or through agents, underwriters or dealers or through a
combination of such methods, as set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_16"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_39">
</A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_61"></A>TAX MATTERS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following discussion is a brief summary of certain U.S. federal
income tax considerations affecting the Fund and the purchase, ownership and disposition of the Fund&#146;s common shares. A more detailed discussion of the tax rules applicable to the Fund and its common shareholders can be found in the SAI that is
incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. Except as otherwise noted, this discussion assumes you are a taxable U.S. holder (as defined below) and that you hold your common shares as capital assets for U.S. federal income tax purposes
(generally, assets held for investment). This discussion is based upon current provisions of the Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative authorities, all of which are subject to change or differing
interpretations by the courts or the Internal Revenue Service, possibly with retroactive effect. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of all U.S. federal tax concerns affecting the Fund and its common shareholders. The Fund has not
sought and will not seek any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding any matters discussed herein. No assurance can be given that the Internal Revenue Service would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to
those set forth below. This summary does not </P>
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discuss any aspects of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.,</FONT> state or local law. <B></B><B>The discussion set forth herein does not constitute tax advice and potential investors are
urged to consult their own tax advisers to determine the specific U.S. federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences to them of investing in the Fund.</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, no attempt is made to address tax considerations applicable to an investor with a special tax status, such as,
without limitation, a financial institution, REIT, insurance company, regulated investment company, individual retirement account, other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> organization, dealer in securities or currencies, person
holding shares of the Fund as part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or straddle transaction, trader in securities that has elected the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> method of
accounting for its securities, U.S. holder (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, investor with &#147;applicable financial statements&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;451(b) of the Code, or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> investor. Furthermore, this discussion does not reflect possible application of the alternative minimum tax. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A U.S. holder is a beneficial owner that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a citizen or individual resident of the United States (including certain former citizens and
former&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;residents); </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a corporation or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or
organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia; </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; 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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a trust with respect to which a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over
its administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or the trust has made a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person for U.S. federal
income tax purposes, whose status as a U.S. person is not overridden by an applicable tax treaty. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of the Fund </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Fund must, among
other things, satisfy certain requirements relating to the sources of its income, diversification of its assets, and distribution of its income to its shareholders. First, the Fund must derive at least 90% of its annual gross income from dividends,
interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures and forward contracts) derived with
respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies, or net income derived from interests in &#147;qualified publicly traded partnerships&#148; (as defined in the Code) (the &#147;90% gross income test&#148;). Second, the
Fund must diversify its holdings so that, at the close of each quarter of its taxable year, (i)&nbsp;at least 50% of the value of its total assets consists of cash, cash items, U.S. Government securities, securities of other RICs and other
securities, with such other securities limited in respect of any one issuer to an amount not greater in value than 5% of the value of the Fund&#146;s total assets and to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and
(ii)&nbsp;not more than 25% of the market value of the total assets is invested in the securities (other than U.S. Government securities and securities of other RICs) of any one issuer, any two or more issuers controlled by the Fund and engaged in
the same, similar or related trades or businesses, or any one or more &#147;qualified publicly traded partnerships.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As long as the Fund qualifies as a RIC, the Fund will generally not be subject to corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on
income and gains that it distributes each taxable year to its shareholders, provided that in such taxable year it distributes at least 90% of the sum of (i)&nbsp;its net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, if any, and
(ii)&nbsp;its &#147;investment company taxable income&#148; (which includes, among other items, dividends, taxable interest, taxable original issue discount and market discount income, income from securities lending, net short-term capital gain in
excess of net long-term capital loss, and any other taxable income other than &#147;net capital gain&#148; (as defined below) and is reduced by deductible expenses) determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid.
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The Fund may retain for investment its net capital gain (which consists of the excess of its net long-term capital gain over its net short-term capital loss). However, if the Fund retains any net
capital gain or any investment company taxable income, it will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates on the amount retained. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Code imposes a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the Fund to the extent the Fund does not distribute by the end of any
calendar year at least the sum of (i)&nbsp;98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gain or loss) for the calendar year and (ii)&nbsp;98.2% of its capital gain in excess of its capital loss (adjusted for certain ordinary
losses) for a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> period generally ending on October&nbsp;31 of the calendar year (unless an election is made to use the Fund&#146;s fiscal year). In addition, the minimum amounts that must be distributed
in any year to avoid the excise tax will be increased or decreased to reflect any under-distribution or over-distribution, as the case may be, from the previous year. For purposes of the excise tax, the Fund will be deemed to have distributed any
income on which it paid U.S. federal income tax. While the Fund intends to distribute any income and capital gain in the manner necessary to minimize imposition of the 4% nondeductible excise tax, there can be no assurance&nbsp;that sufficient
amounts of the Fund&#146;s taxable income and capital gain will be distributed to entirely avoid the imposition of the excise tax. In that event, the Fund will be liable for the excise tax only on the amount by which it does not meet the foregoing
distribution requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If in any taxable year the Fund should fail to qualify under Subchapter M of the Code for tax
treatment as a RIC, the Fund would incur a regular corporate U.S. federal income tax upon all of its taxable income for that year, and all distributions to its shareholders (including distributions of net capital gain) would be taxable to
shareholders as ordinary dividend income for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of the Fund&#146;s earnings and profits. Provided that certain holding period and other requirements were met, such dividends would be eligible (i)&nbsp;to
be treated as qualified dividend income in the case of shareholders taxed as individuals and (ii)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders.&nbsp;In addition, to qualify again to be taxed as a RIC in a
subsequent year, the Fund would be required to distribute to shareholders its earnings and profits attributable to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-RIC</FONT> years. In addition, if the Fund failed to qualify as a RIC for a period greater than
two taxable years, then, in order to qualify as a RIC in a subsequent year, the Fund would be required to elect to recognize and pay tax on any net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain (the excess of aggregate gain, including items
of income, over aggregate loss that would have been realized if the Fund had been liquidated) or, alternatively, be subject to taxation on such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain recognized for a period of five years. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The remainder of this discussion assumes that the Fund qualifies for taxation as a RIC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>The Fund&#146;s Investments.</I> Certain of the Fund&#146;s investment practices are subject to special and complex U.S.
federal income tax provisions (including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market,</FONT></FONT> constructive sale, straddle, wash sale, short sale and other rules) that may, among other things,
(i)&nbsp;disallow, suspend or otherwise limit the allowance of certain losses or deductions, (ii)&nbsp;convert lower taxed long-term capital gains or qualified dividend income into higher taxed short-term capital gains or ordinary income,
(iii)&nbsp;convert ordinary loss or a deduction into capital loss (the deductibility of which is more limited), (iv)&nbsp;cause the Fund to recognize income or gain without a corresponding receipt of cash, (v)&nbsp;adversely affect the time as to
when a purchase or sale of stock or securities is deemed to occur, (vi)&nbsp;adversely alter the characterization of certain complex financial transactions and (vii)&nbsp;produce income that will not be &#147;qualified&#148; income for purposes of
the 90% annual gross income requirement described above. These U.S. federal income tax provisions could therefore affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to common shareholders. The Fund intends to monitor its transactions and may
make certain tax elections and may be required to dispose of securities to mitigate the effect of these provisions and prevent disqualification of the Fund as a RIC. Additionally, the Fund may be required to limit its activities in derivative
instruments in order to enable it to maintain its RIC status. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest a portion of its net assets in below
investment grade securities. Investments in these types of securities may present special tax issues for the Fund. U.S. federal income tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as when the Fund may cease to accrue interest, original issue
discount or market discount, when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or worthless securities, how payments received </P>
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on obligations in default should be allocated between principal and income and whether modifications or exchanges of debt obligations in a bankruptcy or workout context are taxable. These and
other issues could affect the Fund&#146;s ability to distribute sufficient income to preserve its status as a RIC or to avoid the imposition of U.S. federal income or excise tax. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain debt securities acquired by the Fund may be treated as debt securities that were originally issued at a discount.
Generally, the amount of the original issue discount is treated as interest income and is included in taxable income (and required to be distributed by the Fund in order to qualify as a RIC and avoid U.S. federal income tax or the 4% excise tax on
undistributed income) over the term of the security, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, usually when the debt security matures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Fund purchases a debt security on a secondary market at a price lower than its adjusted issue price, the excess of the
adjusted issue price over the purchase price is &#147;market discount.&#148; Unless the Fund makes an election to accrue market discount on a current basis, generally, any gain realized on the disposition of, and any partial payment of principal on,
a debt security having market discount is treated as ordinary income to the extent the gain, or principal payment, does not exceed the &#147;accrued market discount&#148; on the debt security. Market discount generally accrues in equal daily
installments. If the Fund ultimately collects less on the debt instrument than its purchase price plus the market discount previously included in income, the Fund may not be able to benefit from any offsetting loss deductions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest in preferred securities or other securities the U.S. federal income tax treatment of which may not be
clear or may be subject to recharacterization by the Internal Revenue Service. To the extent the tax treatment of such securities or the income from such securities differs from the tax treatment expected by the Fund, it could affect the timing or
character of income recognized by the Fund, potentially requiring the Fund to purchase or sell securities, or otherwise change its portfolio, in order to comply with the tax rules applicable to RICs under the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Gain or loss on the sale of securities by the Fund will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if the securities have
been held by the Fund for more than one year. Gain or loss on the sale of securities held for one year or less will be short-term capital gain or loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because the Fund may invest in foreign securities, its income from such securities may be subject to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> taxes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Foreign currency gain or loss on foreign currency exchange contracts, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated securities contracts, and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated futures contracts, options and forward contracts that are not section 1256 contracts (as
defined below) generally will be treated as ordinary income and loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Income from options on individual securities
written by the Fund will generally not be recognized by the Fund for tax purposes until an option is exercised, lapses or is subject to a &#147;closing transaction&#148; (as defined by applicable regulations) pursuant to which the Fund&#146;s
obligations with respect to the option are otherwise terminated. If the option lapses without exercise, the premiums received by the Fund from the writing of such options will generally be characterized as short-term capital gain. If the Fund enters
into a closing transaction, the difference between the premiums received and the amount paid by the Fund to close out its position will generally be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. If an option written by the Fund is exercised, thereby
requiring the Fund to sell the underlying security, the premium will increase the amount realized upon the sale of the security, and the character of any gain on such sale of the underlying security as short-term or long-term capital gain will
depend on the holding period of the Fund in the underlying security. Because the Fund will not have control over the exercise of the options it writes, such exercises or other required sales of the underlying securities may cause the Fund to realize
gains or losses at inopportune times. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Index options that qualify as &#147;section 1256 contracts&#148; will generally be <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;marked-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Fund will generally recognize gain or loss on the last day of each taxable
</P>
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year equal to the difference between the value of the option on that date and the adjusted basis of the option. The adjusted basis of the option will consequently be increased by such gain or
decreased by such loss. Any gain or loss with respect to options on indices and sectors that qualify as &#147;section 1256 contracts&#148; will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 40% of such gain or loss and long-term
capital gain or loss to the extent of 60% of such gain or loss. Because the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> rules may cause the Fund to recognize gain in advance of the receipt of cash,
the Fund may be required to dispose of investments in order to meet its distribution requirements. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Mark-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> losses may be suspended or otherwise
limited if such losses are part of a straddle or similar transaction. </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> Investors and Excess
Inclusion Income </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under current law, the Fund serves to block unrelated business taxable income (&#147;UBTI&#148;) from
being realized by its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> shareholders. UBTI includes unrelated debt-financed income, which generally consists of income and gains derived by a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT>
investor from the disposition of property that has been acquired with borrowed money. A <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> shareholder could realize UBTI by virtue of its investment in the Fund if the shareholder borrows money to
acquire its shares fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain types of income received by the Fund from REITs, real estate mortgage investment
conduits, taxable mortgage pools or other investments may cause the Fund to report some or all of its distributions as &#147;excess inclusion income.&#148; To Fund shareholders, such excess inclusion income may: (i)&nbsp;constitute taxable income,
as UBTI for those shareholders who would otherwise be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> such as individual retirement accounts, 401(k) accounts, Keogh plans, pension plans and certain charitable entities; (ii)&nbsp;not be offset by
otherwise allowable deductions for tax purposes; (iii)&nbsp;not be eligible for reduced U.S. withholding for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> shareholders even from tax treaty countries; and (iv)&nbsp;cause the Fund to be subject to
tax if certain &#147;disqualified organizations,&#148; as defined by the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., governmental agencies, certain cooperatives and other organizations exempt from federal income tax and not subject to unrelated business income
tax), are Fund shareholders. If a charitable remainder annuity trust or a charitable remainder unitrust (each as defined in Section&nbsp;664 of the Internal Revenue Code) has UBTI for a taxable year, a 100% excise tax on the UBTI is imposed on the
trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund tries to avoid investing in REITs that are expected to generate excess inclusion income, but the Fund may
not always be successful in doing so. Because information about a REIT&#146;s investments may be inadequate or inaccurate, or because a REIT may change its investment program, the Fund may not be successful in avoiding the consequences described
above. Avoidance of investments in REITs that generate excess inclusion income may require the Fund to forego otherwise attractive investment opportunities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of Common Shareholders </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will either distribute or retain for reinvestment all or part of its net capital gain. If any such gain is retained,
the Fund will be subject to a corporate income tax on such retained amount. In that event, the Fund expects to report the retained amount as undistributed capital gain in a notice to its common shareholders, each of whom, if subject to U.S. federal
income tax on long-term capital gains, (i)&nbsp;will be required to include in income for U.S. federal income tax purposes as long-term capital gain its share of such undistributed amounts, (ii)&nbsp;will be entitled to credit its proportionate
share of the tax paid by the Fund against its U.S. federal income tax liability and to claim refunds to the extent that the credit exceeds such liability and (iii)&nbsp;will increase its basis in its common shares by the amount of undistributed
capital gains included in the shareholder&#146;s income less the tax deemed paid by the shareholder under clause (ii). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Distributions paid to you by the Fund from its net capital gain, if any, that the Fund properly reports as capital gain
dividends (&#147;capital gain dividends&#148;) are taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long you have held your common shares. All other dividends paid to you by the Fund (including dividends from net short-term capital gains) from
its current or accumulated earnings and profits, other than exempt-interest dividends (&#147;ordinary income dividends&#148;) are generally subject to tax as ordinary income. Provided that certain </P>
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holding period and other requirements are met, ordinary income dividends (if properly reported by the Fund) may qualify (i)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate
shareholders to the extent that the Fund&#146;s income consists of dividend income from U.S. corporations, and (ii)&nbsp;in the case of individual shareholders, as &#147;qualified dividend income&#148; eligible to be taxed at long-term capital gains
rates to the extent that the Fund receives qualified dividend income. Qualified dividend income is, in general, dividend income from taxable domestic corporations and certain qualified foreign corporations (e.g., generally, foreign corporations
incorporated in a possession of the United States or in certain countries with a qualifying comprehensive tax treaty with the United States, or whose stock with respect to which such dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities
market in the United States).&nbsp;There can be no assurance&nbsp;as to what portion, if any, of the Fund&#146;s distributions will constitute qualified dividend income or be eligible for the dividends received deduction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Any distributions you receive that are in excess of the Fund&#146;s current and accumulated earnings and profits will be
treated as a return of capital to the extent of your adjusted tax basis in your common shares, and thereafter as capital gain from the sale of common shares. The amount of any Fund distribution that is treated as a return of capital will reduce your
adjusted tax basis in your common shares, thereby increasing your potential gain or reducing your potential loss on any subsequent sale or other disposition of your common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Common shareholders may be entitled to offset their capital gain dividends with capital losses. The Code contains a number of
statutory provisions affecting when capital losses may be offset against capital gain, and limiting the use of losses from certain investments and activities. Accordingly, common shareholders that have capital losses are urged to consult their tax
advisers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Dividends and other taxable distributions are taxable to you even though they are reinvested in additional
common shares of the Fund. Dividends and other distributions paid by the Fund are generally treated under the Code as received by you at the time the dividend or distribution is made. If, however, the Fund pays you a dividend in January that was
declared in the previous October, November or December to common shareholders of record on a specified date in one of such months, then such dividend will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as being paid by the Fund and received by you
on December&nbsp;31 of the year in which the dividend was declared. In addition, certain other distributions made after the close of the Fund&#146;s taxable year may be &#147;spilled back&#148; and treated as paid by the Fund (except for purposes of
the 4% nondeductible excise tax) during such taxable year. In such case, you will be treated as having received such dividends in the taxable year in which the distributions were actually made. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The price of common shares purchased at any time may reflect the amount of a forthcoming distribution. Those purchasing common
shares just prior to the record date of a distribution will receive a distribution which will be taxable to them even though it represents, economically, a return of invested capital. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will send you information after the end of each year setting forth the amount and tax status of any distributions
paid to you by the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The sale or other disposition of common shares will generally result in capital gain or loss to
you and will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held such common shares for more than one year at the time of sale. Any loss upon the sale or other disposition of common shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term
capital loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends received (including amounts credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) by you with respect to such common shares. Any loss you recognize on a sale or other disposition of common
shares will be disallowed if you acquire other common shares (whether through the automatic reinvestment of dividends or otherwise) within a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">61-day</FONT> period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after your
sale or exchange of the common shares. In such case, your tax basis in the common shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Fund liquidates, shareholders generally will realize capital gain or loss upon such liquidation in an amount equal to
the difference between the amount of cash or other property received by the shareholder </P>
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(including any property deemed received by reason of its being placed in a liquidating trust) and the shareholder&#146;s adjusted tax basis in its common shares. Any such gain or loss will be
long-term if the shareholder is treated as having a holding period in the Fund shares of greater than one year, and otherwise will be short-term. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Current U.S. federal income tax law taxes both long-term and short-term capital gain of corporations at the rates applicable
to ordinary income. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-corporate</FONT> taxpayers, short-term capital gain is currently taxed at rates applicable to ordinary income while long-term capital gain generally is taxed at a reduced maximum rate. The
deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations under the Code. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain U.S. holders who are individuals,
estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare tax on all or a portion of their &#147;net investment income,&#148; which includes dividends received from the Fund and capital gains from the sale
or other disposition of the Fund&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A common shareholder that is a nonresident alien individual or a
foreign corporation (a &#147;foreign investor&#148;) generally will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or possibly a lower rate provided by an applicable tax treaty) on ordinary income dividends (except as discussed
below). In general, U.S. federal withholding tax and U.S. federal income tax will not apply to any gain or income realized by a foreign investor in respect of any distribution of exempt-interest dividends or net capital gain (including amounts
credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) or upon the sale or other disposition of common shares of the Fund. Different tax consequences may result if the foreign investor is engaged in a trade or business in the United States or, in the
case of an individual, is present in the United States for 183 days or more during a taxable year and certain other conditions are met. Foreign investors should consult their tax advisers regarding the tax consequences of investing in the
Fund&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Ordinary income dividends properly reported by a RIC are generally exempt from U.S. federal
withholding tax where they (i)&nbsp;are paid in respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified net interest income&#148; (generally, its U.S.-source interest income, other than certain contingent interest and interest from obligations of a corporation or
partnership in which the RIC is at least a 10% shareholder, reduced by expenses that are allocable to such income) or (ii)&nbsp;are paid in respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified short-term capital gains&#148; (generally, the excess of the
RIC&#146;s net short-term capital gain over its long-term capital loss for such taxable year). Depending on its circumstances, the Fund may report all, some or none of its potentially eligible dividends as such qualified net interest income or as
qualified short-term capital gains, and/or treat such dividends, in whole or in part, as ineligible for this exemption from withholding. In order to qualify for this exemption from withholding, a foreign investor needs to comply with applicable
certification requirements relating to its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> status (including, in general, furnishing an IRS Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN-E</FONT></FONT> or substitute Form). In the case of common shares held through an intermediary, the intermediary may have withheld tax even if the Fund reported the payment as qualified net interest income or
qualified short-term capital gain. Foreign investors should contact their intermediaries with respect to the application of these rules to their accounts. There can be no assurance&nbsp;as to what portion of the Fund&#146;s distributions would
qualify for favorable treatment as qualified net interest income or qualified short-term capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In
addition,&nbsp;withholding at a rate of 30% will apply to dividends paid in respect of common shares of the Fund held by or through certain foreign financial institutions (including investment funds), unless such institution enters into an agreement
with the Treasury to report, on an annual basis, information with respect to shares in, and accounts maintained by, the institution to the extent such shares or accounts are held by certain U.S. persons and by certain
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> entities that are wholly or partially owned by U.S. persons and to withhold on certain payments. Accordingly, the entity through which common shares of the Fund are held will affect the determination
of whether such withholding is required. Similarly, dividends paid in respect of common shares of the Fund held by an investor that is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> foreign entity that does not qualify under certain
exemptions will be subject to withholding at a rate of 30%, unless such entity either (i)&nbsp;certifies that such entity does not have </P>
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any &#147;substantial United States owners&#148; or (ii)&nbsp;provides certain information regarding the entity&#146;s &#147;substantial United States owners,&#148; which the Fund or applicable
withholding agent will in turn provide to the Secretary of the Treasury. An intergovernmental agreement between the United States and an applicable foreign country, or future Treasury regulations or other guidance, may modify these requirements. The
Fund will not pay any additional amounts to common shareholders in respect of any amounts withheld. Foreign investors are encouraged to consult with their tax advisers regarding the possible implications of these rules on their investment in the
Fund&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">U.S. federal backup withholding tax may be required on dividends, distributions and sale
proceeds payable to certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-exempt</FONT> common shareholders who fail to supply their correct taxpayer identification number (in the case of individuals, generally, their social security number) or to make
required certifications, or who are otherwise subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amount withheld may be refunded or credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided that you
timely furnish the required information to the Internal Revenue Service. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Ordinary income dividends, capital gain
dividends, and gain from the sale or other disposition of common shares of the Fund also may be subject to state, local, and/or foreign taxes. Common shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding specific questions about U.S.
federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences to them of investing in the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>The foregoing is a general and
abbreviated summary of certain provisions of the Code and the Treasury regulations currently in effect as they directly govern the taxation of the Fund and its common shareholders. These provisions are subject to change by legislative or
administrative action, and any such change may be retroactive. A more detailed discussion of the tax rules applicable to the Fund and its common shareholders can be found in the SAI that is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. Common
shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisers regarding specific questions as to U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income or other taxes. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to the SAI for more detailed information. You are urged to consult your tax adviser. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_17"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_40"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_62"></A>TAXATION OF HOLDERS OF RIGHTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The value of a right will not be includible in the income of a common shareholder at the time the right is issued. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The basis of a right issued to a common shareholder will be zero, and the basis of the share with respect to which the
subscription right was issued (the old share) will remain unchanged, unless either (a)&nbsp;the fair market value of the right on the date of distribution is at least 15% of the fair market value of the old share, or (b)&nbsp;such shareholder
affirmatively elects (in the manner set out in Treasury regulations under the Code) to allocate to the subscription right a portion of the basis of the old share. If either (a)&nbsp;or (b)&nbsp;applies, then except as described below such
shareholder must allocate basis between the old share and the right in proportion to their fair market values on the date of distribution. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The basis of a right purchased in the market will generally be its purchase price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The holding period of a right issued to a common shareholder will include the holding period of the old share. No gain or loss
will be recognized by a common shareholder upon the exercise of a right. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">No loss will be recognized by a common
shareholder if a right distributed to such common shareholder expires unexercised because the basis of the old share may be allocated to a right only if the right is exercised. If a right that has been purchased in the market expires unexercised,
there will be a recognized loss equal to the basis of the right. </P>
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right is held as a capital asset (which in the case of rights issued to common shareholders will depend on whether the old share of common stock is held as a capital asset), and will be a long-term capital gain or loss if the holding period is
deemed to exceed one year. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_18"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_41"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_63"></A>CERTAIN
PROVISIONS IN THE CHARTER AND BYLAWS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s Charter includes 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 of Directors and could have the effect of depriving common <B></B>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 of the Fund. The Fund&#146;s Charter provides that a Director may be removed from office only for cause by vote of the holders of at least 75% of the
shares entitled to vote in an election <B></B><B></B>of directors. The Fund&#146;s Charter also requires the favorable vote of the holders of at least 75% of the Fund&#146;s shares entitled to vote on the matter to amend or repeal certain provisions
of the Charter. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, conversion of the Fund to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment
company would require an amendment to the Fund&#146;s Charter. The amendment would have to be declared advisable by the Board of Directors (pursuant to a favorable vote of a majority of the directors) prior to its submission to <B></B>shareholders.
Such an amendment would require the favorable vote of the holders of at least 75% of the Fund&#146;s outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to be voted on the matter, voting as a single class. Such a vote also would satisfy a separate
requirement in the Investment Company Act that the change be approved by the <B></B>shareholders. Shareholders of an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company may require the company to redeem their common shares at any
time (except in certain circumstances as authorized by or under the Investment Company Act) at their NAV, less such redemption charge, if any, as might be in effect at the time of a redemption. If the Fund is converted to an <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company, it could be required to liquidate portfolio securities to meet requests for redemption, and the common shares would no longer be listed on a stock exchange. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Charter and Bylaws provide that the Board of Directors has the power, to the exclusion of <B></B>shareholders, to make,
alter or repeal any of the Bylaws (except for any Bylaw specified not to be amended or repealed by the Board), subject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act. Neither this provision of the Charter, nor any of the foregoing provisions of
the Charter requiring the affirmative vote of 75% of shares of capital stock of the Fund, can be amended or repealed except by the vote of such required number of shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board of Directors has determined that the 75% voting requirements described above, which are greater than the minimum
requirements under Maryland law or the 1940 Act, are in the best interests of <B></B>shareholders generally. Reference should be made to the Charter on file with the SEC for the full text of these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Pursuant to a provision in the Charter, the Fund has elected to be subject to the Maryland Business Combination Act, which
prohibits any business combination between the Fund and any beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting stock of the Fund (but only to the extent, and if so after the date on which, the Fund
had 100 or more beneficial owners), any affiliate or associate of the Fund that was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly of 10% or more of the voting power of the then outstanding stock of the Fund at any time within the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-year</FONT> period immediately prior to the date in question, subject to certain exceptions, and which may discourage third parties from trying to acquire control of the Fund and increase the difficulty of consummating
such an offer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund has elected to be subject to the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act (the &#147;MCSAA&#148;).
In general, the MCSAA limits the ability of holders of &#147;control shares&#148; to vote those shares above various threshold levels that start at 10% unless the other <B></B>shareholders of the Fund reinstate those voting rights at a meeting of
<B></B>shareholders as provided in the MCSAA. &#147;Control shares&#148; are generally defined in the MCSAA as shares of stock that, if aggregated with all other shares of stock that are either (i)&nbsp;owned by a person or (ii)&nbsp;as to which
that </P>
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person is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power, except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy, would entitle that person to exercise voting power in electing directors above
various thresholds of voting power starting at 10%. The Bylaws also provide that the provisions of the MCSAA shall not apply to the voting rights of the holders of any shares of preferred stock of the Fund (but only with respect to such preferred
stock). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">On February 18, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted judgment in favor of
a plaintiff&#146;s claim for rescission of a control share provision in the bylaws of certain Nuveen-sponsored closed-end funds that are Massachusetts business trusts and the plaintiff&#146;s declaratory judgment claim, and declared that the
funds&#146; control share bylaw provision violates Section 18(i) of the 1940 Act. The Nuveen-sponsored closed-end funds have appealed the district court&#146;s decision. Although the district court&#146;s decision relates to closed-end funds that
adopted a control share provision in their bylaws, as opposed to a closed-end fund opting into a state&#146;s control share statute (as the Fund did here), it is possible that a court could decide that the Nuveen ruling applies to the Fund&#146;s
decision to opt into the MCSAA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s Bylaws generally require that advance notice be given to the Fund in the
event a <B></B>shareholder desires to nominate a person for election to the Board of Directors or to transact any other business at an annual meeting of <B></B>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 annual meeting (subject to certain exceptions). Any notice by a <B></B>shareholder
must be accompanied by certain information as provided in the Bylaws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Maryland General Corporation Law provides that
a Maryland corporation that has a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act and has at least three outside directors can elect to be subject to certain corporate governance provisions that may be inconsistent with the corporation&#146;s
charter or bylaws. Under the applicable statute, a board of directors may classify itself without the vote of <B></B>shareholders. Further, the board of directors may, by electing into applicable statutory provisions and notwithstanding the charter
or bylaws, (i)&nbsp;reserve for itself the right to fix the number of directors; (ii)&nbsp;retain for itself sole authority to fill vacancies created by an increase in the size of the board of directors or the death, removal or resignation of a
director; and (iii)&nbsp;provide that all vacancies on the board of directors may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, in office, even if the remaining directors do not constitute a quorum. Any director
elected to fill such vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. A board of directors may implement all or any of these provisions without amending the charter or bylaws
and without shareholder approval. A corporation may be prohibited by its charter or by resolution of its board of directors from electing any of the provisions of the statute. The Fund is not prohibited from implementing any or all of the statute.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Pursuant to the Fund&#146;s Charter, the Board of Directors is already classified into three classes serving staggered
three-year terms, and pursuant to the Fund&#146;s Bylaws, the Fund has elected to be subject to a specific provision of the statute such that, at all times that the Fund is eligible to make that election, all vacancies on the Board of Directors
resulting from an increase in the size of the Board or the death, resignation or removal of a Director, may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain &#147;disqualified organizations,&#148; as described above in &#147;Tax Matters&#148;, are not permitted to own
Fund shares. The Fund&#146;s Charter provides that any purchase or transfer of any of its shares to any such entity is void and that any shares purportedly transferred to any such entity and retained by it are subject to repurchase by the Fund at
the lesser of market value or net asset value at the time of repurchase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_19"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_42"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_64">
</A>CLOSED-END FUND STRUCTURE </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT>
management investment company (commonly referred to as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> fund). <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-end</FONT> funds differ from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> funds (which are
generally referred to as mutual funds) </P>
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in that <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds generally list their shares for trading on a stock exchange and do not redeem their shares at the request of the shareholder. This
means that if you wish to sell your shares of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> fund you must trade them on the stock exchange like any other stock at the prevailing market price at that time. In a mutual fund, if the shareholder
wishes to sell shares of the fund, the mutual fund will redeem or buy back the shares at NAV. Also, mutual funds generally offer new shares on a continuous basis to new investors and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds generally
do not. The continuous inflows and outflows of assets in a mutual fund can make it difficult to manage the fund&#146;s investments. By comparison, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds are generally able to stay more fully
invested in securities that are consistent with their investment objectives and also have greater flexibility to make certain types of investments and to use certain investment strategies, such as financial leverage and investments in illiquid
securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds frequently trade at a discount to their
NAV. Because of this possibility and the recognition that any such discount may not be in the interest of shareholders, the Board might consider from time to time engaging in open-market repurchases, tender offers for shares or other programs
intended to reduce the discount. We cannot guarantee or assure, however, that the Board will decide to engage in any of these actions. Nor is there any guarantee or assurance that such actions, if undertaken, would result in the shares trading at a
price equal or close to the NAV per share. See &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; below and &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; in the SAI. The Board might also consider converting the Fund to an
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> mutual fund, which would also require a vote of the shareholders of the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_20">
</A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_43"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_65"></A>REPURCHASE OF COMMON SHARES </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Shares of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies often trade at a discount to their NAVs and the Fund&#146;s common shares may also trade at a discount to their NAV, although it is possible that they may trade at a premium above
NAV. The market price of the Fund&#146;s common shares will be determined by such factors as relative demand for and supply of such common shares in the market, the Fund&#146;s NAV, general market and economic conditions and other factors beyond the
control of the Fund. See &#147;Net Asset Value&#148; and &#147;Description of Capital Stock&#151;Common Shares.&#148; Although the Fund&#146;s common shareholders will not have the right to redeem their common shares, the Fund may take action to
repurchase common shares in the open market or make tender offers for its common shares. This may have the effect of reducing any market discount from NAV. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There is no assurance that, if action is undertaken to repurchase or tender for common shares, such action will result in the
common shares&#146; trading at a price which approximates their NAV. Although share repurchases and tender offers could have a favorable effect on the market price of the Fund&#146;s common shares, you should be aware that the acquisition of common
shares by the Fund will decrease the capital of the Fund and, therefore, may have the effect of increasing the Fund&#146;s expense ratio and decreasing the asset coverage with respect to any borrowings or preferred shares outstanding. Any share
repurchases or tender offers will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Investment Company Act and the principal stock exchange on which the common shares are traded. For additional
information, see &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; in the SAI. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_21"></A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_44"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_66">
</A>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">We may sell common shares, including to existing shareholders in a rights offering, through
underwriters or dealers, directly to one or more purchasers (including existing shareholders in a rights offering), through agents, to or through underwriters or dealers, or through a combination of any such methods of sale. The applicable
Prospectus Supplement will identify any underwriter or agent involved in the offer and sale of our common shares, any sales loads, discounts, commissions, fees or other compensation paid to any underwriter, dealer or agent, the offering price, net
proceeds and use of proceeds and the terms of any sale. In the case of a rights offering, the applicable Prospectus Supplement will set forth the number of our common shares issuable upon the exercise of each right and the other terms of such rights
offering. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The distribution of our common shares may be effected from time to time in one or
more transactions at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, or at negotiated prices. Sales of our common shares may be made in transactions
that are deemed to be &#147;at the market&#148; as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including sales made directly on the NYSE or sales made to or through a market maker other than on an exchange. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">We may sell our common shares directly to, and solicit offers from, institutional investors or others who may be deemed to be
underwriters as defined in the Securities Act for any resales of the securities. In this case, no underwriters or agents would be involved. We may use electronic media, including the Internet, to sell offered securities directly. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In connection with the sale of our common shares, underwriters or agents may receive compensation from us in the form of
discounts, concessions or commissions. Underwriters may sell our common shares to or through dealers, and such dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the underwriters and/or commissions from the
purchasers for whom they may act as agents. Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of our common shares may be deemed to be underwriters under the Securities Act, and any discounts and commissions they receive from us
and any profit realized by them on the resale of our common shares may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. Any such underwriter or agent will be identified and any such compensation received from us will
be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. The maximum amount of compensation to be received by any Financial Industry Regulatory Authority member or independent broker-dealer will not exceed eight percent for the sale of any securities
being offered pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. We will not pay any compensation to any underwriter or agent in the form of warrants, options, consulting or structuring fees or similar arrangements.
<B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If a Prospectus Supplement so indicates, we may grant the
underwriters an option to purchase additional common shares at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions, within 45 days from the date of the Prospectus Supplement, to cover any over-allotments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under agreements into which we may enter, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of our common
shares may be entitled to indemnification by us against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Underwriters, dealers and agents may engage in transactions with us, or perform services for us, in the ordinary course of
business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If so indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, we will ourselves, or will authorize underwriters or
other persons acting as our agents to solicit offers by certain institutions to purchase our common shares from us pursuant to contracts providing for payment and delivery on a future date. Institutions with which such contacts may be made include
commercial and savings banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment companies, educational and charitable institutions and others, but in all cases such institutions must be approved by us. The obligation of any purchaser under any such
contract will be subject to the condition that the purchase of the common shares shall not at the time of delivery be prohibited under the laws of the jurisdiction to which such purchaser is subject. The underwriters and such other agents will not
have any responsibility in respect of the validity or performance of such contracts. Such contracts will be subject only to those conditions set forth in the Prospectus Supplement, and the Prospectus Supplement will set forth the commission payable
for solicitation of such contracts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To the extent permitted under the Investment Company Act and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder, the underwriters may from time to time act as brokers or dealers and receive fees in connection with the execution of our portfolio transactions after the underwriters have ceased to be underwriters and, subject
to certain restrictions, each may act as a broker while it is an underwriter. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A Prospectus and accompanying Prospectus
Supplement in electronic form may be made available on the websites maintained by underwriters. The underwriters may agree to allocate a number of securities for sale to </P>
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their online brokerage account holders. Such allocations of securities for Internet distributions will be made on the same basis as other allocations. In addition, securities may be sold by the
underwriters to securities dealers who resell securities to online brokerage account holders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In order to comply with the
securities laws of certain states, if applicable, our common shares offered hereby will be sold in such jurisdictions only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_22"></A>INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Prospectus is part of a registration statement that we have filed with the SEC. We are allowed to &#147;incorporate by
reference&#148; the information that we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. We incorporate by reference into this Prospectus the documents listed below and any future
filings we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, including any filings on or after the date of this Prospectus from the date of filing (excluding any information furnished, rather than filed), until we have
sold all of the offered securities to which this Prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement relates or the offering is otherwise terminated. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this Prospectus. Any statement
in a document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus will be deemed to be automatically modified or superseded to the extent a statement contained in (1)&nbsp;this Prospectus or (2)&nbsp;any other subsequently filed document that is
incorporated by reference into this Prospectus modifies or supersedes such statement. The documents incorporated by reference herein include: </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Fund&#146;s SAI, dated June 21, 2022, filed with this Prospectus; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Funds<A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm"> annual report
 on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT></A><B> </B>for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2021, filed with the SEC on <B></B><B></B>March&nbsp;4, 2022; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Fund&#146;s <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm">definitive
 proxy statement on Schedule 14A</A>, filed with the SEC on June <B></B>3, 2022. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will provide
without charge to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom this Prospectus is delivered, upon written or oral request, a copy of any and all of the documents that have been or may be incorporated by reference in this Prospectus or the
accompanying prospectus supplement. You should direct requests for documents by calling: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Client Services Desk </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund makes available this Prospectus, SAI and the Fund&#146;s annual and semi-annual reports, free of charge, at
<U>http://www.blackrock.com</U>. You may also obtain this Prospectus, the SAI, other documents incorporated by reference and other information the Fund files electronically, including reports and proxy statements, on the SEC website
(<U>http://www.sec.gov</U>) or with the payment of a duplication fee, by electronic request at publicinfo@sec.gov. Information contained in, or that can be accessed through, the Fund&#146;s website is not incorporated by reference into this
Prospectus and should not be considered to be part of this Prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc244161_23">
</A><A NAME="prosupp1244161_45"></A><A NAME="prosupp2244161_67"></A>PRIVACY PRINCIPLES OF THE FUND </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is
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 Fund
collects, how we protect that information, and why in certain cases we may share such information with select other parties. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund does not receive any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT>
personal information relating to its shareholders who purchase shares through their broker-dealers. In the case of shareholders who are record holders of the Fund, the Fund receives personal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT>
information on account applications or other forms. With respect to these shareholders, the Fund also has access to specific information regarding their transactions in the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund does not disclose any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information about its 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund restricts access to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information about its shareholders to
BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. The Fund maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards designed to protect the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information of our
shareholders. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Shares of Common Stock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Rights to Purchase Shares of Common Stock </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:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PROSPECTUS
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>June 21, 2022 </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="font-size:18pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:72pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>25,000,000 Shares of Common Stock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:72pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:60pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>June&nbsp;23, 2022 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Until July&nbsp;18, 2022 (25 days after the date of this Prospectus Supplement), all dealers that buy, sell or trade the common shares,
whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers&#146; obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters. </B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (the &#147;Fund&#148;) is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT>
management investment company. This Statement of Additional Information (&#147;SAI&#148;) relating to shares of the Fund&#146;s common stock (&#147;common shares&#148;) does not constitute a prospectus, but should be read in conjunction with the
prospectus relating thereto dated June 21, 2022 and any related prospectus supplement. This SAI, which is not a prospectus, does not include all information that a prospective investor should consider before purchasing common shares, and investors
should obtain and read the Prospectus and any related prospectus supplement prior to purchasing such shares. A copy of the Prospectus and any related prospectus supplement may be obtained without charge by calling (800) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052.</FONT> You may also obtain a copy of the Prospectus on the Securities and Exchange Commission&#146;s (the &#147;SEC&#148;) website (http://www.sec.gov). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this SAI have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">References to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the
&#147;Investment Company Act&#148;), or other applicable law, will include any rules promulgated thereunder and any guidance, interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, including court
interpretations, and exemptive, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">no-action</FONT> or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>This Statement of Additional Information is dated June 21, 2022.</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><A NAME="saitoc244161_1"></A>THE FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is a diversified, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under
the Investment Company Act. The Fund was organized as a Maryland corporation on April&nbsp;22, 1988, pursuant to the Fund&#146;s Articles of Incorporation (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the &#147;Charter&#148;), which are governed by
the laws of the State of Maryland. The Fund&#146;s investment adviser is BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;Advisor&#148;). BlackRock International Limited (&#147;BIL&#148;) serves as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser</FONT> to the Fund
(the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Sub-Advisor&#148;</FONT> and, together with the Advisor, the &#147;Advisors&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The common shares of the Fund are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (&#147;NYSE&#148;) under the symbol &#147;BKT.&#148;
As of May<B></B>&nbsp;27, 2022, the Fund has outstanding 63,912,834 common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc244161_2"></A>INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
AND POLICIES </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Restrictions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s investment objective and the following investment restrictions are fundamental and cannot be changed without
the approval of the holders of a majority of the Fund&#146;s outstanding voting securities (defined in the Investment Company Act as (a)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding shares or (b) 67% or more of the shares represented at a meeting where
more than 50% of the outstanding shares are represented, whichever is less). All other investment policies or practices are considered by the Fund not to be fundamental and accordingly may be changed without <B></B>shareholder approval. If a
percentage restriction on investment or use of assets set forth below is adhered to at the time a transaction is effected, later changes in percentage resulting from changing market values will not be considered a deviation from policy. The Fund may
not: </P> <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="justify">with respect to 75% of its total assets, invest more than 5% of the value of its total assets (taken at
market value at time of purchase) in the outstanding securities of any one issuer, or own more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer, in each case other than securities issued or guaranteed by the United States government
or any agency or instrumentality thereof; </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="justify">invest 25% or more of the value of its total assets in any one industry; </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="justify">issue senior securities or <B></B>borrow money (including on margin if marginable securities are owned) in
excess of 33 1/<B></B>3% of its total assets (including the amount of senior securities issued and money borrowed) or pledge its assets other than to secure such issuances or borrowings or in connection with hedging transactions, short sales,
reverse repurchase agreements, when-issued and forward commitment transactions and similar investment strategies. The Fund&#146;s obligations under interest rate swaps are not treated as senior securities; </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="justify">make loans of money or property to any person, except through loans of portfolio securities, the purchase of
fixed income securities consistent with the Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies or the acquisition of securities subject to repurchase agreements<B></B><B>;</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="justify">underwrite the securities of other issuers, except to the extent that in connection with the disposition of
portfolio securities or the sale of its own shares the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter; </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="justify">invest for the purpose of exercising control over management of any company; </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="justify">purchase real estate or interests therein other than Mortgage-Backed Securities and similar instruments;
</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">(8)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">purchase or sell commodities or commodities contracts except for purposes, and only to the extent, permitted
by applicable law without the Fund becoming subject to registration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity pool; 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 STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">make any short sale of securities except in conformity with applicable laws, rules and regulations and
unless, giving effect to such sale, the market value of all securities sold short does not exceed 25% of the value of the Fund&#146;s total assets and the Fund&#146;s aggregate short sales of a particular class of securities does not exceed 25% of
then outstanding securities of that class. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Any policies of the Fund not described as fundamental in the
Prospectus or this Statement of Additional Information may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval. </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="saitoc244161_3"></A>INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following information supplements the discussion of the Fund&#146;s investment objective, policies and techniques that are
described in the Prospectus. </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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As described in the Prospectus, the Fund may use Strategic Transactions. This section contains various additional information
about the type of Strategic Transactions in which the Fund may engage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Interest Rate Transactions. </I>The Fund may
enter into interest rate swaps and purchase or sell interest rate caps and floors. The Fund 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, to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date and/or to hedge against increases in the Fund&#146;s costs associated with its leverage strategy. The Fund will
ordinarily use these transactions as a hedge or for duration and risk management, although it is permitted to enter into them to enhance income or gain. The Fund may not sell interest rate caps or floors, except for interest rate caps or floors it
has previously purchased. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by the Fund 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 the level of a specified interest rate exceeds a predetermined interest rate (i.e., the strike price), 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 the level of a specified interest rate falls below a predetermined interest rate (i.e., the
strike price), 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may hedge both its assets and liabilities through interest rate swaps, caps and floors. Usually, payments with
respect to interest rate swaps will be made on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out) with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments on the payment dates. In as much as these
Strategic Transactions are entered into for good faith risk management purposes, the Advisor and the Fund believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat them as being subject to its borrowing
restrictions. The Fund will accrue the net amount of the excess, if any, of the Fund&#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 with a custodian an
amount of cash or liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at all times at least equal to the accrued excess. If there is a default by the other party to such a transaction, generally the Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the
agreements related to the transaction. The swap market has grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents utilizing standardized swap documentation. Caps and
floors are more recent innovations for which standardized documentation has not yet been developed and, accordingly, they are less liquid than swaps. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts.</I> In connection with its hedging and other risk management
strategies, the Fund 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. The Fund primarily intends to engage in such transactions for bona fide hedging or risk management and other portfolio management purposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Calls on Securities, Indices and Futures Contracts</I>. The Fund may sell or purchase call options (&#147;calls&#148;) on
bonds and indices based upon the prices of futures 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 simultaneously 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 the Fund must </P>
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be &#147;covered&#148; as long as the call is outstanding (i.e., the Fund must own the securities or futures contract subject to the call or other securities acceptable for applicable escrow
requirements). A call sold by the Fund exposes the Fund 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 the Fund to hold
a security, or futures contract, which it might otherwise have sold. The purchase of a call gives the Fund the right to buy a security, futures contract or index at a fixed price. Calls on futures on bonds must also be covered by deliverable
securities or the futures contract or by liquid high grade debt securities earmarked or segregated to satisfy the Fund&#146;s obligations pursuant to such instruments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Puts on Securities, Indices and Futures Contracts</I>. The Fund may purchase put options (&#147;puts&#148;) that relate to
bonds (whether or not it holds such securities in its portfolio), indices or futures contracts. The Fund may also sell puts on bonds, indices or futures contracts on such securities if the Fund&#146;s contingent obligations on such puts are secured
by earmarked or segregated assets consisting of cash or liquid high grade debt securities having a value not less than the exercise price. The Fund will not sell puts if, as a result, more than 50% of the Fund&#146;s assets would be required to
cover its potential obligations under its hedging and other investment transactions. In selling puts, there is a risk that the Fund 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Forward Foreign Currency Contracts.</I>&nbsp;The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts to purchase or sell foreign
currencies for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars or another foreign currency. A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days (term) from the date of the
forward currency contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time the forward currency contract is entered into. Forward currency contracts are traded directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their
customers. The Fund may purchase a forward currency contract to lock in the U.S. dollar price of a security denominated in a foreign currency that the Fund intends to acquire. The Fund may sell a forward currency contract to lock in the U.S. dollar
equivalent of the proceeds from the anticipated sale of a security or a dividend or interest payment denominated in a foreign currency. The Fund may also use forward currency contracts to shift the Fund&#146;s exposure to foreign currency exchange
rate changes from one currency to another. For example, if the Fund owns securities denominated in a foreign currency and the Advisors believe that currency will decline relative to another currency, the Fund might enter into a forward currency
contract to sell the appropriate amount of the first foreign currency with payment to be made in the second currency. The Fund may also purchase forward currency contracts to enhance income when the Advisors anticipate that the foreign currency will
appreciate in value but securities denominated in that currency do not present attractive investment opportunities. The Fund may also use forward currency contracts to hedge against a decline in the value of existing investments denominated in a
foreign currency. Such a hedge would tend to offset both positive and negative currency fluctuations, but would not offset changes in security values caused by other factors. The Fund could also hedge the position by entering into a forward currency
contract to sell another currency expected to perform similarly to the currency in which the Fund&#146;s existing investments are denominated. This type of transaction could offer advantages in terms of cost, yield or efficiency, but may not hedge
currency exposure as effectively as a simple forward currency transaction to sell U.S. dollars. This type of transaction may result in losses if the currency used to hedge does not perform similarly to the currency in which the hedged securities are
denominated. The Fund may also use forward currency contracts in one currency or a basket of currencies to attempt to hedge against fluctuations in the value of securities denominated in a different currency if the Advisors anticipate that there
will be a correlation between the two currencies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The cost to the Fund of engaging in forward currency contracts varies
with factors such as the currency involved, the length of the contract period and the market conditions then prevailing. Because forward currency contracts are usually entered into on a principal basis, no fees or commissions are usually involved.
When the Fund enters into a forward currency contract, it relies on the counterparty to make or take delivery of the underlying currency at the maturity of the contract. Failure by the counterparty to do so would result in the loss of some or all of
any expected benefit of the transaction. Secondary markets generally do not exist for forward </P>
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currency contracts, with the result that closing transactions generally can be made for forward currency contracts only by negotiating directly with the counterparty. Thus, there can be no
assurance that the Fund will in fact be able to close out a forward currency contract at a favorable price prior to maturity. In addition, in the event of insolvency of the counterparty, the Fund might be unable to close out a forward currency
contract. In either event, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the position, and would continue to be required to maintain a position in securities denominated in the foreign currency or to maintain cash or liquid
assets in a segregated account or earmark such cash or liquid assets on its books and records. The precise matching of forward currency contract amounts and the value of the securities involved generally will not be possible because the value of
such securities, measured in the foreign currency, will change after the forward currency contract has been established. Thus, the Fund might need to purchase or sell foreign currencies in the spot (cash) market to the extent such foreign currencies
are not covered by forward currency contracts. The projection of short-term currency market movements is extremely difficult and the successful execution of a short-term hedging strategy is highly uncertain. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>New Products.</I>&nbsp;The financial markets continue to evolve and financial products continue to be developed. The Fund
reserves the right to invest in new financial products as they are developed or become more widely accepted. As with any new financial product, these products will entail risks, including risks to which the Fund currently is not subject. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The principal risks relating to the use of futures contracts and other Strategic Transactions are: (i)&nbsp;less than perfect
correlation between the prices of the instrument and the market value of the securities in the Fund&#146;s portfolio; (ii)&nbsp;possible lack of a liquid secondary market for closing out a position in such instruments; (iii)&nbsp;losses resulting
from interest rate or other market movements not anticipated by the Advisors; and (iv)&nbsp;the obligation to meet additional variation margin or other payment requirements, all of which could result in the Fund being in a worse position than if
such transactions had not been used. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain provisions of the Code may restrict or affect the ability of the Fund to
engage in Strategic Transactions. See &#147;Tax Matters.&#148;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Debt Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For temporary defensive purposes or to keep cash on hand, the Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in cash equivalents and
short-term debt securities. Short-term debt securities are defined to include, without limitation, the following: </P> <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="justify">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 FHA, Farmers Home Administration, Export-Import Bank of the United
States, Small Business Administration and GNMA, whose securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States; (b)&nbsp;the FHLBs, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, and Tennessee Valley Authority, whose securities are supported
by the right of the agency to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (c)&nbsp;FNMA, 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></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="justify">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 the Fund may not be fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. </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="justify">Repurchase agreements, which involve purchases of debt securities. At the time the Fund 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 the Fund
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 the Fund to invest temporarily available cash. The Fund 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 the Fund may invest. Repurchase agreements may be considered loans to
the seller, collateralized by the underlying securities. The risk to the Fund 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 the Fund 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, the Fund could incur a loss of both principal and interest. The Advisors monitor 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 Advisors do 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 the Fund. If the seller were to be subject to a federal bankruptcy proceeding, the ability of the Fund to liquidate the collateral
could be delayed or impaired because of certain provisions of the bankruptcy laws. </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="justify">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 the Fund and a corporation. There is no secondary market for such notes. However, they are redeemable by the Fund at
any time. The Advisors 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 the Fund&#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></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Environmental, Social and
Governance (&#147;ESG&#148;) Integration </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although the Fund does not seek to implement a specific ESG, impact or
sustainability strategy, Fund management will consider ESG characteristics as part of the investment process for actively managed funds such as the Fund. These considerations will vary depending on a fund&#146;s particular investment strategies and
may include consideration of third-party research as well as consideration of proprietary research of the Advisor across the ESG risks and opportunities regarding an issuer. Fund management will consider those ESG characteristics it deems relevant
or additive when making investment decisions for the Fund. The ESG characteristics utilized in the Fund&#146;s investment process are anticipated to evolve over time and one or more characteristics may not be relevant with respect to all issuers
that are eligible for investment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">ESG characteristics are not the sole considerations when making investment decisions
for the Fund. Further, investors can differ in their views of what constitutes positive or negative ESG characteristics. As a result, the Fund may invest in issuers that do not reflect the beliefs and values with respect to ESG of any particular
investor. ESG considerations may affect the Fund&#146;s exposure to certain companies or industries and the Fund may forego certain investment opportunities. While Fund management views ESG considerations as having the potential to contribute to the
Fund&#146;s long-term performance, there is no guarantee that such results will be achieved. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Additional Risks of Mortgage Related Securities. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Additional risks associated with investments in mortgage-backed securities (&#147;MBS&#148;) include: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Interest Rate Risk</I>. Certain MBS may be subject to additional risks as the rate of interest payable on certain MBS may
be set or effectively capped at the weighted average net coupon of the underlying mortgage loans themselves, often referred to as an &#147;available funds cap.&#148; As a result of this cap, the return to the holder of such MBS is dependent on the
relative timing and rate of delinquencies and prepayments of mortgage loans bearing a higher rate of interest. In general, early prepayments will have a greater negative impact on the yield to the holder of such MBS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Structural Risk</I>. Because MBS generally are ownership or participation interests in pools of mortgage loans secured by a
pool of properties underlying the mortgage loan pool, the MBS are entitled to payments provided for in the underlying agreement only when and if funds are generated by the underlying mortgage loan pool. This likelihood of the return of interest and
principal may be assessed as a credit matter. However, the holders of MBS do not have the legal status of secured creditors, and cannot accelerate a claim for payment on their securities, or force a sale of the mortgage loan pool in the event that
insufficient funds exist to pay such amounts on any date designated for such payment. The holders of MBS do not typically have any right to remove a servicer solely as a result of a failure of the mortgage pool to perform as expected. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Subordination Risk</I>. MBS may be subordinated to one or more other senior classes of securities of the same series for
purposes of, among other things, offsetting losses and other shortfalls with respect to the related underlying mortgage loans. For example, in the case of certain MBS, no distributions of principal will generally be made with respect to any class
until the aggregate principal balances of the corresponding senior classes of securities have been reduced to zero. As a result, MBS may be more sensitive to risk of loss, writedowns, the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fulfillment</FONT> of
repurchase obligations, overadvancing on a pool of loans and the costs of transferring servicing than senior classes of securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Prepayment, Extension and Redemption Risks</I>. MBS may reflect an interest in monthly payments made by the borrowers who
receive the underlying mortgage loans. Although the underlying mortgage loans are for specified periods of time, such as 20 or 30 years, the borrowers can, and historically have paid them off sooner. When a prepayment happens, a portion of the MBS
which represents an interest in the underlying mortgage loan will be prepaid. A borrower is more likely to prepay a mortgage which bears a relatively high rate of interest. This means that in times of declining interest rates, a portion of the
Fund&#146;s higher yielding securities are likely to be redeemed and the Fund will probably be unable to replace them with securities having as great a yield. In addition to reductions in the level of market interest rates and the prepayment
provisions of the mortgage loans, repayments on the residential mortgage loans underlying an issue of RMBS may also be affected by a variety of economic, geographic and other factors, including the size difference between the interest rates on the
underlying residential mortgage loans (giving consideration to the cost of refinancing) and prevailing mortgage rates and the availability of refinancing. Prepayments can result in lower yields to shareholders. The increased likelihood of prepayment
when interest rates decline also limits market price appreciation of MBS. This is known as prepayment risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Except in the
case of certain types of RMBS, the mortgage loans underlying RMBS generally do not contain prepayment penalties and a reduction in market interest rates will increase the likelihood of prepayments on the related RMBS. In the case of certain home
equity loan securities and certain types of RMBS, even though the underlying mortgage loans often contain prepayment premiums, such prepayment premiums may not be sufficient to discourage borrowers from prepaying their mortgage loans in the event of
a reduction in market interest rates, resulting in a reduction in the yield to maturity for holders of the related RMBS. RMBS typically contain provisions that require repurchase of mortgage loans by the originator or other seller in the event of a
</P>
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breach of a representation or warranty regarding loan quality and characteristics of such loan. Any repurchase of a mortgage loan as a result of a breach has the same effect on the yield received
on the related issue of RMBS as a prepayment of such mortgage loan. Any increase in breaches of representations and the consequent repurchases of mortgage loans that result from inadequate underwriting procedures and policies and protections against
fraud will have the same effect on the yield on the related RMBS as an increase in prepayment rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Risk of prepayment
may be reduced for commercial real estate property loans containing significant prepayment penalties or prohibitions on principal payments for a period of time following origination. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">MBS also are subject to extension risk. Extension risk is the possibility that rising interest rates may cause prepayments to
occur at a slower than expected rate. This particular risk may effectively change a security which was considered short or intermediate term into a long-term security. The values of long-term securities generally fluctuate more widely in response to
changes in interest rates than short or intermediate-term securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, MBS may be subject to redemption at
the option of the issuer. If a MBS held by the Fund is called for redemption, the Trust will be required to permit the issuer to redeem&nbsp;or&nbsp;&#148;pay-off&#148;&nbsp;the&nbsp;security, which could have an adverse effect on the Fund&#146;s
ability to achieve its investment objective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Spread Widening Risk</I>. The prices of MBS may decline substantially,
for reasons that may not be attributable to any of the other risks described in the prospectus. In particular, purchasing assets at what may appear to be &#147;undervalued&#148; levels is no guarantee that these assets will not be trading at even
more &#147;undervalued&#148; levels at a time of valuation or at the time of sale. It may not be possible to predict, or to protect against, such &#147;spread widening&#148; risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Illiquidity Risk</I>. The liquidity of MBS varies by type of security; at certain times the Fund may encounter difficulty
in disposing of such investments. Because MBS have the potential to be less liquid than other securities, the Fund may be more susceptible to illiquidity risk than funds that invest in other securities. In the past, in stressed markets, certain
types of MBS suffered periods of illiquidity when disfavored by the market. Due to increased instability in the credit markets, the market for some MBS has experienced reduced liquidity and greater volatility with respect to the value of such
securities, making it more difficult to value such securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk Factors in Strategic Transactions and Derivatives </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund&#146;s use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated
with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks such as credit risk, leverage risk, illiquidity risk, correlation risk and index risk as described below: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Credit Risk</I>&#151;the risk that the counterparty in a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its
financial obligation to the 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 OTC markets often are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing
corporation and often do not require payment of margin, and to the extent that the Fund has unrealized gains in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its counterparties the Fund is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt or
otherwise fail to honor their obligations. </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Currency Risk</I>&#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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Leverage Risk&#151;</I>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 </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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may expose the Fund to potential losses that exceed the amount originally invested by the Fund. When the Fund engages in such a transaction, the Fund will deposit in a segregated account, or
earmark on its books and records, liquid assets with a value at least equal to the 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 Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction, but will not limit the Fund&#146;s exposure to loss.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Illiquidity Risk&#151;</I>the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the
time that the Fund would like or at the price that the Fund as seller believes the security is currently worth. There can be no assurance that, at any specific time, either a liquid secondary market will exist for a derivative or the 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 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 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 Fund, the 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 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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Correlation Risk</I>&#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 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> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Index Risk</I>&#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 Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below the price that the Fund paid for such derivative.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Volatility Risk</I>&#151;the risk that the 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 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When a derivative is used as a
hedge against a position that the 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 assurance that the Fund&#146;s hedging transactions will be effective. The Fund could also suffer losses
related to its derivative positions as a result of unanticipated market movements, which losses are potentially unlimited. The Advisors may not be able to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates and other economic
factors, which could cause the Fund&#146;s derivatives positions to lose value. In addition, some derivatives are more sensitive to interest </P>
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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 Fund to sell or otherwise close
a derivatives position could expose the Fund to losses and could make derivatives more difficult for the Fund to value accurately. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When engaging in a hedging transaction, the 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 Fund from achieving the intended hedge or expose the Fund to a risk of loss. The 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 do not foresee the occurrence of the risk. It may not be possible for the Fund to hedge
against a change or event at attractive prices or at a price sufficient to protect the assets of the Fund from the decline in value of the portfolio positions anticipated as a result of such change. The 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the 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 Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The 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 assurance that the Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would
be beneficial. Although the Advisors seek to use derivatives to further the 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><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 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 OCC 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><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 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 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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
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of the futures contract moves more or less than the price of the hedged security, the 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 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 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The particular securities comprising the index underlying a securities index financial futures contract may vary from the
securities held by the Fund. As a result, the 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 Fund. The correlation may be affected by disparities in the average maturity, ratings, geographical mix or structure of the
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 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 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may liquidate
futures contracts it enters into through offsetting transactions on the applicable contract market. There can be no assurance, 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 Fund would continue to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin. In such situations, if the 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 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The successful use of transactions in futures
and related options also depends on the ability of the Advisors 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 Fund or such rates move in a direction opposite to that anticipated, the 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 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 Fund of margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of a broker with
which the Fund has an open position in a financial futures contract. Because the Fund will engage in the purchase and sale of futures contracts for hedging purposes or to seek to enhance the 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 Fund or decreases in the price of securities the Fund intends to acquire. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The amount of risk the 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 </P>
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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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>General Risk Factors in Hedging Foreign Currency</I>. Hedging transactions involving Currency Instruments involve
substantial risks, including correlation risk. While the Fund&#146;s use of Currency Instruments to effect hedging strategies is intended to reduce the volatility of the NAV of the Fund&#146;s common shares, the NAV of the Fund&#146;s common shares
will fluctuate. Moreover, although Currency Instruments may be used with the intention of hedging against adverse currency movements, transactions in Currency Instruments involve the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be accurately
predicted and that the Fund&#146;s hedging strategies will be ineffective. To the extent that the Fund hedges against anticipated currency movements that do not occur, the Fund may realize losses and decrease its total return as the result of its
hedging transactions. Furthermore, the Fund will only engage in hedging activities from time to time and may not be engaging in hedging activities when movements in currency exchange rates occur. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">It may not be possible for the Fund to hedge against currency exchange rate movements, even if correctly anticipated, in the
event that (i)&nbsp;the currency exchange rate movement is so generally anticipated that the Fund is not able to enter into a hedging transaction at an effective price, or (ii)&nbsp;the currency exchange rate movement relates to a market with
respect to which Currency Instruments are not available and it is not possible to engage in effective foreign currency hedging. The cost to the Fund of engaging in foreign currency transactions varies with such factors as the currencies involved,
the length of the contract period and the market conditions then prevailing. Since transactions in foreign currency exchange usually are conducted on a principal basis, no fees or commissions are involved. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Foreign Currency Forwards Risk</I>. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts do not eliminate fluctuations in the value
of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities (as defined in the Prospectus) but rather allow the Fund to establish a fixed rate of exchange for a future point in time. This strategy can have the effect of reducing returns and
minimizing opportunities for gain. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In connection with its trading in forward foreign currency contracts, the Fund will
contract with a foreign or domestic bank, or foreign or domestic securities dealer, to make or take future delivery of a specified amount of a particular currency. There are no limitations on daily price moves in such forward contracts, and banks
and dealers are not required to continue to make markets in such contracts. There have been periods during which certain banks or dealers have refused to quote prices for such forward contracts or have quoted prices with an unusually wide spread
between the price at which the bank or dealer is prepared to buy and that at which it is prepared to sell. Governmental imposition of credit controls might limit any such forward contract trading. With respect to its trading of forward contracts, if
any, the Fund will be subject to the risk of bank or dealer failure and the inability of, or refusal by, a bank or dealer to perform with respect to such contracts. Any such default would deprive the Fund of any profit potential or force the Fund to
cover its commitments for resale, if any, at the then market price and could result in a loss to the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may
also engage in proxy hedging transactions to reduce the effect of currency fluctuations on the value of existing or anticipated holdings of portfolio securities. Proxy hedging is often used when the currency to which the Fund is exposed is difficult
to hedge or to hedge against the dollar. Proxy hedging entails entering into a forward contract to sell a currency whose changes in value are generally considered to be linked to a currency or currencies in which some or all of the Fund&#146;s
securities are, or are expected to be, denominated, and to buy U.S. dollars. Proxy hedging involves some of the same risks and considerations as other transactions with similar instruments. Currency transactions can result in losses to the Fund if
the currency being hedged fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction that is not anticipated. In addition, there is the risk that the perceived linkage between various currencies may not be present or may not be present during the particular
time that the Fund is engaging in proxy hedging. The Fund may also cross-hedge currencies by entering into forward contracts to sell one or more currencies that are expected to decline in value relative to other currencies to which the Fund has or
in which the Fund expects to have portfolio exposure. For example, the Fund may hold both Canadian </P>
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government bonds and Japanese government bonds, and the Advisor may believe that Canadian dollars will deteriorate against Japanese yen. The Fund would sell Canadian dollars to reduce its
exposure to that currency and buy Japanese yen. This strategy would be a hedge against a decline in the value of Canadian dollars, although it would expose the Fund to declines in the value of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Some of the forward <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currency contracts entered into by the Fund may be
classified as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-deliverable</FONT> forwards (&#147;NDFs&#148;). NDFs are cash-settled, short-term forward contracts that may be thinly traded or are denominated in
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-convertible</FONT> foreign currency, where the profit or loss at the time at the settlement date is calculated by taking the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at the time of
settlement, for an agreed upon notional amount of funds. All NDFs have a fixing date and a settlement date. The fixing date is the date at which the difference between the prevailing market exchange rate and the agreed upon exchange rate is
calculated. The settlement date is the date by which the payment of the difference is due to the party receiving payment. NDFs are commonly quoted for time periods of one month up to two years, and are normally quoted and settled in U.S. dollars.
They are often used to gain exposure to and/or hedge exposure to foreign currencies that are not internationally traded. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Currency Futures Risk.</I> The Fund may also seek to hedge against the decline in the value of a currency or to enhance
returns through use of currency futures or options thereon. Currency futures are similar to forward foreign exchange transactions except that futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts while forward foreign exchange transactions are traded
in the OTC market. Currency futures involve substantial currency risk, and also involve leverage risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Currency
Options Risk.</I> The Fund may also seek to hedge against the decline in the value of a currency or to enhance returns through the use of currency options. Currency options are similar to options on securities. For example, in consideration for an
option premium the writer of a currency option is obligated to sell (in the case of a call option) or purchase (in the case of a put option) a specified amount of a specified currency on or before the expiration date for a specified amount of
another currency. The Fund may engage in transactions in options on currencies either on exchanges or OTC markets. Currency options involve substantial currency risk, and may also involve credit, leverage or illiquidity risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Currency Swaps Risk.</I> The Fund may enter into currency swaps, which are transactions in which one currency is
simultaneously bought for a second currency on a spot basis and sold for the second currency on a forward basis. Currency swaps involve the exchange of the rights of the Fund and another party to make or receive payments in specified currencies.
Currency swaps usually involve the delivery of the entire principal value of one designated currency in exchange for the other designated currency. Because currency swaps usually involve the delivery of the entire principal value of one designated
currency in exchange for the other designated currency, the entire principal value of a currency swap is subject to the risk that the other party to the swap will default on its contractual delivery obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><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 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 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. The absence of liquidity may make it difficult or impossible for the Fund to sell such instruments promptly at an acceptable price. 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 and generally do not require payment of margin, to the extent that the Fund has unrealized gains in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its
counterparties the Fund is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt or otherwise fail to honor its obligations. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><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 are subject to oversight by the
CFTC) and security-based swaps (which are 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Additionally, with respect to uncleared swaps, swap dealers are required to collect variation margin from the Fund and
may be required by applicable regulations to collect initial margin from the Fund. Both initial and variation margin may be comprised of cash and/or securities, subject to applicable regulatory haircuts. Shares of investment companies (other than
certain money market funds) may not be posted as collateral under applicable regulations. As capital and margin requirements for swap dealers and capital and margin requirements for security-based swaps are 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 Advisor cannot know how the derivatives market will adjust to such new
regulations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><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 Fund. Changing approaches to regulation may have a negative impact on the securities in which the Fund
invests. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Fund itself is regulated. There can be no assurance that future legislation, regulation or deregulation will not have a material adverse effect on the Fund or will not impair
the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective. In addition, as new rules and regulations resulting from the 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 Advisor expects. Whether the Fund achieves its investment objective may depend on, among other things, whether the Advisor correctly forecasts market reactions to this and other legislation. In
the event the Advisor incorrectly forecasts market reaction, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective. </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="saitoc244161_5"></A>MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Management Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although the Advisor intends to devote such time and effort to the business of the Fund as is reasonably necessary to perform
its duties to the Fund, the services of the Advisor are not exclusive and the Advisor provides similar services to other investment companies and other clients and may engage in other activities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The investment management agreement between the Advisor and the Fund (the &#147;Investment Management Agreement&#148;) also
provides that except for a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations thereunder, the
Advisor is not liable to the Fund or any of the Fund&#146;s <B></B>shareholders for any error of judgment or mistake of law of the Advisor or for any loss sustained by the Fund or the Fund&#146;s <B></B>shareholders in connection with the
performance of the Investment Management Agreement, and provides for indemnification by the Fund of the Advisor, its directors, officers, employees, agents and control persons, and the directors, partners, members, officers, employees and agents
thereof (including any individual who serves at the Advisor&#146;s request as director, officer, partner, member, trustee or the like of another entity) for liabilities incurred by them in connection with their services to the Fund, subject to
certain limitations and conditions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Investment Management Agreement provides for the Fund to pay a monthly management
fee at an annual rate equal to 0.65% of the average weekly value of the Fund&#146;s net assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund and the Advisor
have entered into a fee waiver agreement (the &#147;Fee Waiver Agreement&#148;), pursuant to which the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Fund&#146;s assets attributable to investments in
any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and ETFs managed by the Advisor or its affiliates that have a contractual management fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, effective December&nbsp;1, 2019, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the
Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the amount of investment advisory fees the Fund pays to the Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates, through
June&nbsp;30, 2023. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be continued from year to year thereafter, provided that such continuance is specifically approved by the Advisor and the Fund (including by a majority of the Directors who are not &#147;interested
persons&#148; (as defined in the Investment Company Act) (the &#147;Independent Directors&#148;)). Neither the Advisor nor the Fund is obligated to extend the Fee Waiver Agreement. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the
payment of any penalty, only by the Fund (upon the vote of a majority of the Independent Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund), upon 90 days&#146; written notice by the Fund to the Advisor. Prior to
December&nbsp;1, 2019, the agreement to waive a portion of the Fund&#146;s management fee in connection with the Fund&#146;s investment in affiliated money market funds was voluntary. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Investment Management Agreement will continue in effect from year to year provided that each continuance is specifically
approved at least annually by both (1)&nbsp;the vote of a majority of the Board or the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act) and (2)&nbsp;by the vote of a majority
of the Directors who are not parties to the Investment Management Agreement or &#147;interested persons&#148; (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on
such approval. The Investment Management Agreement may be terminated as a whole at any time by the Fund, without the payment of any penalty, upon the vote of a majority of the Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund
or by the Advisor, on 60 days&#146; written notice by either party to the other which can be waived by the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-terminating</FONT> party. The Investment Management Agreement will terminate automatically in the event
of its &#147;assignment&#148; (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act and the rules thereunder). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The table below sets forth information about the total management fees paid by
the Fund to the Advisor, and the amounts waived by the Advisor, for the periods indicated: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="50%"></TD>

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

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16%"></TD>
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<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>Fiscal&nbsp;Year&nbsp;Ended&nbsp;December&nbsp;31,</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Paid&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Advisor</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>Waived&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Advisor</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">2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,488,951</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(3,646</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">2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,616,918</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(6,170</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">2019</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,633,264</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">(4,972</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><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Investment&nbsp;Advisory</FONT> Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock International Limited (&#147;BIL&#148;), a wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, performs certain of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;investment</FONT></FONT> management of the Fund pursuant to a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">separate&nbsp;sub-investment&nbsp;advisory</FONT> agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor, and not the Fund, pays BIL, for services it provides for that portion of the Fund for which BIL acts as <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-adviser,</FONT> a monthly fee that is equal to a percentage of the investment advisory fees paid by the Fund to the Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">The&nbsp;sub-investment&nbsp;advisory</FONT> agreement provides that, in the absence of
willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations thereunder, the Fund will indemnify the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor,&nbsp;its</FONT> directors, officers, employees, agents, associates and
control persons for liabilities incurred by them in connection with their services to the Fund, subject to certain limitations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Advisor&nbsp;intends</FONT> to devote such time and effort to the
business of the Fund as is reasonably necessary to perform its duties to the Fund, the services of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Advisor&nbsp;are</FONT> not exclusive and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">the&nbsp;Sub-Advisor&nbsp;provides</FONT> similar services to other investment companies and other clients and may engage in other activities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">The&nbsp;sub-investment&nbsp;advisory</FONT> agreement will continue in effect for a period
of two years from its effective date, and if not sooner terminated, will continue in effect for successive periods of 12 months thereafter, provided that each continuance is specifically approved at least annually by both (1)&nbsp;the vote of a
majority of the Board or the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as defined in the Investment Company Act) and (2)&nbsp;by the vote of a majority of the directors who are not parties to such agreement or interested
persons (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">The&nbsp;sub-investment&nbsp;advisory</FONT> agreement
may be terminated as a whole at any time by the Fund without the payment of any penalty, upon the vote of a majority of the Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund or by the Advisor or the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor,&nbsp;on</FONT> 60 days&#146; written notice by either party to the other. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">The&nbsp;sub-investment&nbsp;advisory</FONT> agreement will also terminate automatically in the
event of its assignment (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act and the rules thereunder). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A discussion
regarding the basis for the approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-advisory</FONT> agreement by the Board is available in the Fund&#146;s semi-annual report to shareholders for the fiscal period
ended June&nbsp;30, 2021. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Administration Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor serves as the Fund&#146;s administrator pursuant to an administration agreement (the &#147;Administration
Agreement&#148;). Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, BlackRock provides certain administrative services to the Fund including, without limitation, oversight of the determination and publication of the Fund&#146;s NAV, oversight of the
maintenance of certain books and records of the Fund, oversight of the preparation and filing of the Fund&#146;s federal, state and local income tax returns and any other required tax returns, and preparation, or oversight of the preparation of,
financial information for the Fund&#146;s semi-annual and annual reports, proxy statements and other communications with shareholders and certain other oversight and reporting activities. The administration fee paid monthly to the Advisor pursuant
to the Administration Agreement is computed at an annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund&#146;s average weekly net assets. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The table below sets forth information about the total administration fees paid
by the Fund to the Advisor for the periods indicated: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="74%"></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>Fiscal&nbsp;Year&nbsp;Ended&nbsp;December&nbsp;31,</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Paid&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Advisor</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">2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">574,373</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">603,904</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">2019</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">607,676</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>Biographical Information Pertaining to the Directors </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board consists of <B></B>ten individuals (each, a &#147;Director&#148;), <B></B>eight of whom are Independent Directors.
The registered investment companies advised by the 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;).&nbsp;The Fund is included in the BlackRock Fund Complex referred to as
the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex.&nbsp;The Directors also oversee as board members the operations of the other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> and <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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to the section of the Fund&#146;s June 3, 2022 definitive
proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the annual meeting of the Fund&#146;s shareholders entitled: <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm#toc316120_3">&#147;Proposal 1&#151;Election of Board Nominees&#151;Board
 Members&#146;/Nominees&#146; Biographical Information&#148;</A>, which is incorporated by reference herein, for a discussion of the Fund&#146;s directors, their principal occupations and other affiliates during the past five years, the number of
portfolios in the Fixed-Income Complex that they oversee, and other information about them. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Board Leadership Structure and Oversight </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to the sections of the Fund&#146;s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the annual meeting of the
Fund&#146;s shareholders entitled: <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm#toc316120_3">&#147;Proposal 1&#151;Election of Board Nominees&#151;Board
 Leadership Structure and Oversight&#148;</A> and <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm#toc316120_11">&#147;Appendix E&#151;Committees of the Board&#148;</A> which is incorporated by
reference herein, for a discussion of the Board&#146;s leadership structure and oversight <B></B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Director Share Ownership </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to the section of the Fund<I></I>&#146;<I></I>s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the annual meeting
of the Fund&#146;s shareholders entitled: <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm#toc316120_9">&#147;Appendix C&#151;Equity Securities Owned by Board Members and Board Nominees&#148;</A>,
which is incorporated by reference herein, for information relating to share ownership in the Fund by each Director. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Compensation of Directors
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to the section of the Fund&#146;s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the annual meeting of
the Fund&#146;s shareholders entitled: <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm#toc316120_8">&#147;Appendix B&#151;Compensation of the Board Members&#148;</A>, which is incorporated by
reference herein, for information pertaining to the compensation received by each Director for their services as a Board Member of the BlackRock-advised funds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Independent Director Ownership of Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As of December 31, 2021, none of the Independent Directors of the Fund or their immediate family members owned beneficially or
of record any securities of BlackRock or any affiliate of any BlackRock person controlling, controlled by or under common control with BlackRock nor did any Independent Directors of the Fund or their immediate family members have any material
interest in any transaction, or series of similar transactions, during the most recently completed two calendar years involving the Fund, BlackRock or any affiliate of any BlackRock person controlling, controlled by or under common control with the
Fund or BlackRock. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B>As of the date of this SAI, the officers and Directors of the Fund, as a
group, beneficially owned less than 1% of the outstanding common shares of the Fund.<B></B> </P> <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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to the section of the Fund&#146;s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the annual meeting of the
Fund&#146;s shareholders entitled: <B></B><B></B><B></B><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm#toc316120_12">&#147;Appendix F &#150; Information Pertaining to the Executive Officers of the Funds&#148;
</A>, which is incorporated by reference herein, for certain biographical and other information relating to the officers of the Fund who are not Directors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Indemnification of Directors and Officers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The governing documents of the Fund generally provide that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Fund will indemnify
its Directors and officers against liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with litigation in which they may be involved because of their offices with the Fund unless, as to liability to the Fund or its investors, it is finally adjudicated
that they engaged in willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in their offices. In addition, the Fund will not indemnify Directors with respect to any matter as to which Directors did not act in
good faith in the reasonable belief that his or her action was in the best interest of the Fund or, in the case of any criminal proceeding, as to which Directors had reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful. Indemnification
provisions contained in the Fund&#146;s governing documents are subject to any limitations imposed by applicable law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-end</FONT> funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex, including the Fund, have also entered into a separate indemnification agreement with the board members of each board of such funds (the &#147;Indemnification
Agreement&#148;). The Indemnification Agreement (i)&nbsp;extends the indemnification provisions contained in a fund&#146;s governing documents to board members who leave that fund&#146;s board and serve on an advisory board of a different fund in
the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex; (ii)&nbsp;sets in place the terms of the indemnification provisions of a fund&#146;s governing documents once a board member retires from a board; and (iii)&nbsp;in the case of board members who left the board of
a fund in connection with or prior to the board consolidation that occurred in 2007 as a result of the merger of BlackRock and Merrill Lynch&nbsp;&amp; Co., Inc.&#146;s investment management business, clarifies that such fund continues to indemnify
the trustee for claims arising out of his or her past service to that fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Portfolio Management </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Portfolio Manager Assets Under Management </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table sets forth information about funds and accounts other than the Fund for which the portfolio managers are primarily
responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> portfolio management as of December&nbsp;31, 2021: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">6</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">10</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">18</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>2.85&nbsp;Billion</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>3.24&nbsp;Billion</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>21.87&nbsp;Billion</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>5.78&nbsp;Billion</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$<B></B><B></B><B></B>0</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Portfolio Manager Compensation Overview </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The discussion below describes the portfolio managers&#146; compensation as of December&nbsp;31, 2021. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B>The Advisor&#146;s financial arrangements with its portfolio managers, its competitive compensation and its career path
emphasis at all levels reflect the value senior management places on key resources. Compensation may include a variety of components and may vary from year to year based on a number of factors. The principal components of compensation include a base
salary, a performance-based discretionary bonus, participation in various benefits programs and one or more of the incentive compensation programs established by the Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Base Compensation</B>. Generally, portfolio managers receive base compensation based on their position with the firm. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Discretionary Incentive Compensation</B>. Discretionary incentive compensation is a function of several components: the
performance of BlackRock, Inc., the performance of the portfolio manager&#146;s group within BlackRock, the investment performance, including risk-adjusted returns, of the firm&#146;s assets under management or supervision by that portfolio manager
relative to predetermined benchmarks, and the individual&#146;s performance and contribution to the overall performance of these portfolios and BlackRock. In most cases, these benchmarks are the same as the benchmark or benchmarks against which the
performance of the <B></B>funds or other accounts managed by the portfolio managers are measured. Among other things, BlackRock&#146;s Chief Investment Officers make a subjective determination with respect to each portfolio manager&#146;s
compensation based on the performance of the <B></B>funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio manager relative to the various benchmarks. Performance of fixed income funds is measured on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-tax</FONT>
and/or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">after-tax</FONT> basis over various time periods including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">5-</FONT> year periods, as
applicable. With respect to these portfolio managers, such benchmarks for the Fund and other accounts are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Applicable Benchmarks</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B></B>A combination of market-based indices (e.g. FTSE Mortgage Index, Bloomberg <B></B><B></B>GNMA MBS Index), certain customized indices and certain fund industry peer groups<B></B></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Distribution of Discretionary Incentive Compensation</B>.<B> </B>Discretionary incentive
compensation is distributed to portfolio managers in a combination of cash, deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards, and/or deferred cash awards that notionally track the return of certain BlackRock investment products. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Portfolio managers receive their annual discretionary incentive compensation in the form of cash. Portfolio managers whose
total compensation is above a specified threshold also receive deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards annually as part of their discretionary incentive compensation. Paying a portion of discretionary incentive compensation in the form of deferred
BlackRock, Inc. stock puts compensation earned by a portfolio manager for a given year &#147;at risk&#148; based on BlackRock&#146;s ability to sustain and improve its performance over future periods. In some cases, additional deferred BlackRock,
Inc. stock may be granted to certain key employees as part of a long-term incentive award to aid in retention, align interests with long-term shareholders and motivate performance. Deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards are generally granted in the
form of BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units that vest pursuant to the terms of the applicable plan and, once vested, settle in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. The portfolio managers of this <B></B>Fund have deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For certain portfolio managers, a portion of the discretionary incentive compensation is also distributed in the form of
deferred cash awards that notionally track the returns of select BlackRock investment products they manage, which provides direct alignment of portfolio manager discretionary incentive compensation with investment product results. Deferred cash
awards vest ratably over a number of years and, once vested, settle in </P>
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the form of cash. Only portfolio managers who manage specified products and whose total compensation is above a specified threshold are eligible to participate in the deferred cash award program.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Other Compensation Benefits.</B><B></B>&nbsp;In addition to base salary and discretionary incentive compensation,
portfolio managers may be eligible to receive or participate in one or more of the following: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Incentive Savings
Plans&#151;</I>BlackRock, Inc. has created a variety of incentive savings plans in which BlackRock, Inc. employees are eligible to participate, including a 401(k) plan, the BlackRock Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), and the BlackRock Employee Stock
Purchase Plan (ESPP). The employer contribution components of the RSP include a company match equal to 50% of the first 8% of eligible pay contributed to the plan capped at $5,000 per year, and a company retirement contribution equal to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-5%</FONT> of eligible compensation up to the Internal Revenue Service limit ($290,000 for 2021). The RSP offers a range of investment options, including registered investment companies and collective investment funds
managed by the firm. BlackRock, Inc. contributions follow the investment direction set by participants for their own contributions or, absent participant investment direction, are invested into a target date fund that corresponds to, or is closest
to, the year in which the participant attains age 65. The ESPP allows for investment in BlackRock, Inc. common stock at a 5% discount on the fair market value of the stock on the purchase date. Annual participation in the ESPP is limited to the
purchase of 1,000 shares of common stock or a dollar value of $25,000 based on its fair market value on the purchase date. All of the eligible portfolio managers are eligible to participate in these plans.<B></B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Securities Ownership of Portfolio Managers </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of December&nbsp;31, 2021, the end of the Fund&#146;s most recently completed fiscal year end, the dollar range of securities beneficially
owned by each portfolio manager in the Fund is shown below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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">Matthew Kraeger</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B></B>$50,001&nbsp;-&nbsp;$100,000<B></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">Ron Sion</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B></B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">$500,001&nbsp;-&nbsp;$1,000,000</FONT><B></B></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Potential Material Conflicts of Interest </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B>The Advisor has built a professional working environment, firm-wide compliance culture and compliance procedures and
systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. The Advisor has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of portfolio transactions, personal
trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, the Advisor furnishes investment management and advisory services to numerous clients
in addition to the Fund, and the Advisor may, consistent with applicable law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts which are hedge funds or have performance or higher fees paid to the Advisor, or in which
portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees), which may be the same as or different from those made to the Fund. In addition, BlackRock, Inc., its affiliates and significant shareholders and any officer, director,
shareholder or employee may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale the Advisor recommends to the Fund. BlackRock, Inc.<B>,</B> or any of its affiliates or significant shareholders, or any officer, director,
shareholder, employee or any member of their families may take different actions than those recommended to the Fund by the Advisor with respect to the same securities. Moreover, the Advisor may refrain from rendering any advice or services
concerning securities of companies of which any of BlackRock, Inc.&#146;s (or its affiliates&#146; or significant shareholders&#146;) officers, directors or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which BlackRock, Inc. or any of its
affiliates or significant shareholders or the officers, directors and employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information. Certain portfolio managers
also may manage accounts whose investment strategies may at times be opposed to </P>
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the strategy utilized for a fund. It should also be noted that Messrs. Kraeger and Sion may be managing hedge fund and/or long only accounts, or may be part of a team managing hedge fund and/or
long only accounts, subject to incentive fees. Messrs. Kraeger and Sion may therefore be entitled to receive a portion of any incentive fees earned on such accounts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As a fiduciary, the Advisor owes a duty of loyalty to its clients and must treat each client fairly. When the Advisor
purchases or sells securities for more than one account, the trades must be allocated in a manner consistent with its fiduciary duties. The Advisor attempts to allocate investments in a fair and equitable manner among client accounts, with no
account receiving preferential treatment. To this end, BlackRock, Inc. has adopted policies that are intended to ensure reasonable efficiency in client transactions and provide the Advisor with sufficient flexibility to allocate investments in a
manner that is consistent with the particular investment discipline and client base, as appropriate.<B></B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proxy Voting Policies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board has delegated the voting of proxies for the Fund&#146;s securities to the Advisor pursuant to the Advisor&#146;s
proxy voting guidelines. Under these guidelines, the Advisor will vote proxies related to Fund securities in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. From time to time, a vote may present a conflict between the interests of the
Fund&#146;s shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Advisor, or any affiliated person of the Fund or the Advisor, on the other. In such event, provided that the Advisor&#146;s Equity Investment Policy Oversight Committee, or a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-committee</FONT> thereof (the &#147;Oversight Committee&#148;), is aware of the real or potential conflict, if the matter to be voted on represents a material, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-routine</FONT> matter
and if the Oversight Committee does not reasonably believe it is able to follow its general voting guidelines (or if the particular proxy matter is not addressed in the guidelines) and vote impartially, the Oversight Committee may retain an
independent fiduciary to advise the Oversight Committee on how to vote or to cast votes on behalf of the Advisor&#146;s clients. If the Advisor determines not to retain an independent fiduciary, or does not desire to follow the advice of such
independent fiduciary, the Oversight Committee shall determine how to vote the proxy after consulting with the Advisor&#146;s Portfolio Management Group and/or the Advisor&#146;s Legal and Compliance Department and concluding that the vote cast is
in its client&#146;s best interest notwithstanding the conflict. A copy of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund Proxy Voting Policy is included as Appendix B to this SAI. Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to
portfolio securities during the most recent <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended June&nbsp;30 will be available (i)&nbsp;at www.blackrock.com and (ii)&nbsp;on the SEC&#146;s website at http://www.sec.gov. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Codes of Ethics </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund
and the Advisor have adopted codes of ethics pursuant to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17j-1</FONT> under the Investment Company Act. These codes permit personnel subject to the codes to invest in securities, including securities that
may be purchased or held by the Fund. These codes may be obtained by calling the SEC at (202) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">551-8090.</FONT> These codes of ethics are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC&#146;s website (http://www.sec.gov),
and copies of these codes may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> address: publicinfo@sec.gov. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Information </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock, Inc. is independent in ownership and governance, with no single majority <B></B>shareholder and a majority of
independent directors.</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Subject to policies established by the Board, the Advisor is primarily responsible for the execution of the Fund&#146;s
portfolio transactions and the allocation of brokerage. The Advisor does not execute transactions through any particular broker or dealer, but seeks to obtain the best net results for the Fund, taking into account such factors as price (including
the applicable brokerage commission or dealer spread), size of order, difficulty of execution, operational facilities of the firm and the firm&#146;s risk and skill in positioning blocks of securities. While the Advisor generally seeks reasonable
trade execution costs, the Fund does not necessarily pay the lowest spread or commission available, and payment of the lowest commission or spread is not necessarily consistent with obtaining the best price and execution in particular transactions.
Subject to applicable legal requirements, the Advisor may select a broker based partly upon brokerage or research services provided to the Advisor and its clients, including the Fund. In return for such services, the Advisor may cause the Fund to
pay a higher commission than other brokers would charge if the Advisor determines in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the services provided. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In selecting brokers or dealers to execute portfolio transactions, the Advisor seeks to obtain the best price and most
favorable execution for the Fund, taking into account a variety of factors including: (i)&nbsp;the size, nature and character of the security or instrument being traded and the markets in which it is purchased or sold; (ii)&nbsp;the desired timing
of the transaction; (iii)&nbsp;the Advisor&#146;s knowledge of the expected commission rates and spreads currently available; (iv)&nbsp;the activity existing and expected in the market for the particular security or instrument, including any
anticipated execution difficulties; (v)&nbsp;the full range of brokerage services provided; (vi)&nbsp;the broker&#146;s or dealer&#146;s capital; (vii)&nbsp;the quality of research and research services provided; (viii)&nbsp;the reasonableness of
the commission, dealer spread or its equivalent for the specific transaction; and (ix)&nbsp;the Advisor&#146;s knowledge of any actual or apparent operational problems of a broker or dealer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Section&nbsp;28(e) of the Exchange Act (&#147;Section&nbsp;28(e)&#148;) permits an investment adviser, under certain
circumstances and, if applicable, subject to the restrictions of MiFID II as described further below, to cause an account to pay a broker or dealer a commission for effecting a transaction that exceeds the amount another broker or dealer would have
charged for effecting the same transaction in recognition of the value of brokerage and research services provided by that broker or dealer. This includes commissions paid on riskless principal transactions under certain conditions. Brokerage and
research services include: (1)&nbsp;furnishing advice as to the value of securities, including pricing and appraisal advice, credit analysis, risk measurement analysis, performance and other analysis, as well as the advisability of investing in,
purchasing or selling securities, and the availability of securities or purchasers or sellers of securities; (2)&nbsp;furnishing analyses and reports concerning issuers, industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy, and
the performance of accounts; and (3)&nbsp;effecting securities transactions and performing functions incidental to securities transactions (such as clearance, settlement, and custody). The Advisor believes that access to independent investment
research is beneficial to its investment decision-making processes and, therefore, to the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor, unless
prohibited by applicable law, may participate in client commission arrangements under which the Advisor may execute transactions through a broker-dealer and request that the broker-dealer allocate a portion of the commissions or commission credits
to another firm that provides research to the Advisor. The Advisor believes that research services obtained through soft dollar or commission sharing arrangements enhance its investment decision-making capabilities, thereby increasing the prospects
for higher investment returns. The Advisor will engage only in soft dollar or commission sharing transactions that comply with the requirements of Section&nbsp;28(e) and MiFID II. Under MiFID II, EU investment managers, including BIL, pay for any
research out of their own resources and not through soft dollars or commission sharing arrangements. The Advisor regularly evaluates the soft dollar products and services utilized, as well as the overall soft dollar and commission sharing
arrangements to ensure that trades are executed by firms that are regarded as best able to execute trades for client accounts, while at the same time providing access to the research and other services the Advisor views as impactful to its trading
results. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor, unless prohibited by applicable law, may utilize soft dollars and
related services, including research (whether prepared by the broker-dealer or prepared by a third-party and provided to the Advisor by the broker-dealer) and execution or brokerage services within applicable rules and the Advisor&#146;s policies to
the extent that such permitted services do not compromise the Advisor&#146;s ability to seek to obtain best execution. In this regard, the portfolio management investment and/or trading teams may consider a variety of factors, including the degree
to which the broker-dealer: (a)&nbsp;provides access to company management; (b)&nbsp;provides access to their analysts; (c)&nbsp;provides meaningful/insightful research notes on companies or other potential investments; (d)&nbsp;facilitates calls on
which meaningful or insightful ideas about companies or potential investments are discussed; (e)&nbsp;facilitates conferences at which meaningful or insightful ideas about companies or potential investments are discussed; or (f)&nbsp;provides
research tools such as market data, financial analysis, and other third party related research and brokerage tools that aid in the investment process. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Research-oriented services for which the Advisor, unless prohibited by applicable law, might pay with Fund commissions may be
in written form or through direct contact with individuals and may include information as to particular companies or industries and securities or groups of securities, as well as market, economic, or institutional advice and statistical information,
political developments and technical market information that assists in the valuation of investments. Except as noted immediately below, research services furnished by brokers may be used in servicing some or all client accounts and not all services
may be used in connection with the Fund or account that paid commissions to the broker providing such services. In some cases, research information received from brokers by investment company management personnel, or personnel principally
responsible for the Advisor&#146;s individually managed portfolios, is not necessarily shared by and between such personnel. Any investment advisory or other fees paid by the Fund to the Advisor are not reduced as a result of the Advisor&#146;s
receipt of research services. In some cases, the Advisor may receive a service from a broker that has both a &#147;research&#148; and a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;non-research&#148;</FONT> use. When this occurs the Advisor makes a good
faith allocation, under all the circumstances, between the research and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-research</FONT> uses of the service. The percentage of the service that is used for research purposes may be paid for with client
commissions, while the Advisor will use its own funds to pay for the percentage of the service that is used for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-research</FONT> purposes. In making this good faith allocation, the Advisor faces a potential
conflict of interest, but the Advisor believes that its allocation procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that it appropriately allocates the anticipated use of such services to their research and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-research</FONT> uses. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Effective January&nbsp;3, 2018 under MiFID II, investment
managers in the EU, including BIL, are no longer able to use soft dollars to pay for research from brokers. Investment managers in the EU are required to either pay for research out of their own profit and loss or agree with clients to have research
costs paid by clients through research payment accounts that are funded out of execution commissions or by a specific client research charge, provided that the payments for research are unbundled from the payments for execution. MiFID II restricts
the use of soft dollars by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-advisers</FONT> to the Funds located in the EU, such as BIL, if applicable. BIL will pay for any research out of its own resources and not through soft dollars or commission sharing
arrangements. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Payments of commissions to brokers who are affiliated persons of the Fund will be made in accordance with
Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17e-1</FONT> under the Investment Company Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">From time to time, the Fund may
purchase new issues of securities in a fixed price offering. In these situations, the broker may be a member of the selling group that will, in addition to selling securities, provide the Advisor with research services. The Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority, Inc. has adopted rules expressly permitting these types of arrangements under certain circumstances. Generally, the broker will provide research &#147;credits&#148; in these situations at a rate that is higher than that
available for typical secondary market transactions. These arrangements may not fall within the safe harbor of Section&nbsp;28(e). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor does not consider sales of shares of the investment companies it advises as a factor in the selection of brokers
or dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund; however, whether or not a particular </P>
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broker or dealer sells shares of the investment companies advised by the Advisor neither qualifies nor disqualifies such broker or dealer to execute transactions for those investment companies.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund anticipates that its brokerage transactions involving foreign securities generally will be conducted primarily
on the principal stock exchanges of the applicable country. Foreign equity securities may be held by the Fund in the form of depositary receipts, or other securities convertible into foreign equity securities. Depositary receipts may be listed on
stock exchanges, or traded in OTC markets in the United States or Europe, as the case may be. American Depositary Receipts, like other securities traded in the United States, will be subject to negotiated commission rates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest in certain securities traded in the OTC market and intends to deal directly with the dealers who make a
market in the particular securities, except in those circumstances in which better prices and execution are available elsewhere. Under the Investment Company Act, persons affiliated with the Fund and persons who are affiliated with such affiliated
persons are prohibited from dealing with the Fund as principal in the purchase and sale of securities unless a permissive order allowing such transactions is obtained from the SEC. Since transactions in the OTC market usually involve transactions
with the dealers acting as principal for their own accounts, the Fund will not deal with affiliated persons in connection with such transactions. However, an affiliated person of the Fund may serve as its broker in OTC transactions conducted on an
agency basis provided that, among other things, the fee or commission received by such affiliated broker is reasonable and fair compared to the fee or commission received by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-affiliated</FONT> brokers in
connection with comparable transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">OTC issues, including most fixed-income securities such as corporate debt and
U.S. Government securities, are normally traded on a &#147;net&#148; basis without a stated commission, through dealers acting for their own account and not as brokers. The Fund will primarily engage in transactions with these dealers or deal
directly with the issuer unless a better price or execution could be obtained by using a broker. Prices paid to a dealer with respect to both foreign and domestic securities will generally include a &#147;spread,&#148; which is the difference
between the prices at which the dealer is willing to purchase and sell the specific security at the time, and includes the dealer&#146;s normal profit. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Purchases of money market instruments by the Fund are made from dealers, underwriters and issuers. The Fund does not currently
expect to incur any brokerage commission expense on such transactions because money market instruments are generally traded on a &#147;net&#148; basis with dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated commission. The price of
the security, however, usually includes a profit to the dealer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Securities purchased in underwritten offerings include a
fixed amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter&#146;s concession or discount. When securities are purchased or sold directly from or to an issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor may seek to obtain an undertaking from issuers of commercial paper or dealers selling commercial paper to consider
the repurchase of such securities from the Fund prior to maturity at their original cost plus interest (sometimes adjusted to reflect the actual maturity of the securities), if it believes that the Fund&#146;s anticipated need for liquidity makes
such action desirable. Any such repurchase prior to maturity reduces the possibility that the Fund would incur a capital loss in liquidating commercial paper, especially if interest rates have risen since acquisition of such commercial paper. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Investment decisions for the Fund and for other investment accounts managed by the Advisor are made independently of each
other in light of differing conditions. The Advisor allocates investments among client accounts in a fair and equitable manner. A variety of factors will be considered in making such allocations. These factors include: (i)&nbsp;investment objectives
or strategies for particular accounts, including sector, industry, country or region and capitalization weightings, (ii)&nbsp;tax considerations of an account, (iii)&nbsp;risk or investment concentration parameters for an account, (iv)&nbsp;supply
or demand for a security at a given price level, (v)&nbsp;size of </P>
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available investment, (vi)&nbsp;cash availability and liquidity requirements for accounts, (vii)&nbsp;regulatory restrictions, (viii)&nbsp;minimum investment size of an account,
(ix)&nbsp;relative size of account, and (x)&nbsp;such other factors as may be approved by the Advisor&#146;s general counsel. Moreover, investments may not be allocated to one client account over another based on any of the following considerations:
(i)&nbsp;to favor one client account at the expense of another, (ii)&nbsp;to generate higher fees paid by one client account over another or to produce greater performance compensation to the Advisor, (iii)&nbsp;to develop or enhance a relationship
with a client or prospective client, (iv)&nbsp;to compensate a client for past services or benefits rendered to the Advisor or to induce future services or benefits to be rendered to the Advisor, or (v)&nbsp;to manage or equalize investment
performance among different client accounts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Equity securities will generally be allocated among client accounts within
the same investment mandate on a pro rata basis. This <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-rata</FONT> allocation may result in the Fund receiving less of a particular security than if <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-ration</FONT> had not
occurred. All allocations of equity securities will be subject, where relevant, to share minimums established for accounts and compliance constraints. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Initial public offerings of securities may be over-subscribed and subsequently trade at a premium in the secondary market.
When the Advisor is given an opportunity to invest in such an initial offering or &#147;new&#148; or &#147;hot&#148; issue, the supply of securities available for client accounts is often less than the amount of securities the accounts would
otherwise take. In order to allocate these investments fairly and equitably among client accounts over time, each portfolio manager or a member of his or her respective investment team will indicate to the Advisor&#146;s trading desk their level of
interest in a particular offering with respect to eligible clients&#146; accounts for which that team is responsible. Initial public offerings of U.S. equity securities will be identified as eligible for particular client accounts that are managed
by portfolio teams who have indicated interest in the offering based on market capitalization of the issuer of the security and the investment mandate of the client account and in the case of international equity securities, the country where the
offering is taking place and the investment mandate of the client account. Generally, shares received during the initial public offering will be allocated among participating client accounts within each investment mandate on a pro rata basis. In
situations where supply is too limited to be allocated among all accounts for which the investment is eligible, portfolio managers may rotate such investment opportunities among one or more accounts so long as the rotation system provides for fair
access for all client accounts over time. Other allocation methodologies that are considered by the Advisor to be fair and equitable to clients may be used as well. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because different accounts may have differing investment objectives and policies, the Advisor may buy and sell the same
securities at the same time for different clients based on the particular investment objective, guidelines and strategies of those accounts. For example, the Advisor may decide that it may be entirely appropriate for a growth fund to sell a security
at the same time a value fund is buying that security. To the extent that transactions on behalf of more than one client of the Advisor or its affiliates during the same period may increase the demand for securities being purchased or the supply of
securities being sold, there may be an adverse effect on price. For example, sales of a security by the Advisor on behalf of one or more of its clients may decrease the market price of such security, adversely impacting other of the Advisor&#146;s
clients that still hold the security. If purchases or sales of securities arise for consideration at or about the same time that would involve the Fund or other clients or funds for which the Advisor or an affiliate act as investment manager,
transactions in such securities will be made, insofar as feasible, for the respective funds and clients in a manner deemed equitable to all. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In certain instances, the Advisor may find it efficient for purposes of seeking to obtain best execution, to aggregate or
&#147;bunch&#148; certain contemporaneous purchases or sale orders of its advisory accounts. In general, all contemporaneous trades for client accounts under management by the same portfolio manager or investment team will be bunched in a single
order if the trader believes the bunched trade would provide each client with an opportunity to achieve a more favorable execution at a potentially lower execution cost. The costs associated with a bunched order will be shared pro rata among the
clients in the bunched order. Generally, if an order for a particular portfolio manager or management team is filled at several different prices through multiple trades, all </P>
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accounts participating in the order will receive the average price except in the case of certain international markets where average pricing is not permitted. While in some cases this practice
could have a detrimental effect upon the price or value of the security as far as the Fund is concerned, in other cases it could be beneficial to the Fund. Transactions effected by the Advisor on behalf of more than one of its clients during the
same period may increase the demand for securities being purchased or the supply of securities being sold, causing an adverse effect on price. The trader will give the bunched order to the broker dealer that the trader has identified as being able
to provide the best execution of the order. Orders for purchase or sale of securities will be placed within a reasonable amount of time of the order receipt and bunched orders will be kept bunched only long enough to execute the order. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will not purchase securities during the existence of any underwriting or selling group relating to such securities of
which the Advisor or any affiliated person (as defined in the Investment Company Act) thereof is a member except pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board in accordance with Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10f-3</FONT> under the Investment
Company Act. In no instance will portfolio securities be purchased from or sold to the Advisor or any affiliated person of the foregoing entities except as permitted by SEC exemptive order or by applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">While the Fund generally does not expect to engage in trading for short-term gains, it will effect portfolio transactions
without regard to any holding period if, in the Advisor&#146;s judgment, such transactions are advisable in light of a change in circumstances of a particular company or within a particular industry or in general market, economic or financial
conditions. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of the Fund&#146;s annual sales or purchases of portfolio securities (exclusive of purchases or sales of U.S. Government Securities and all other securities whose
maturities at the time of acquisition were one year or less) by the monthly average value of the securities in the portfolio during the year. A high rate of portfolio turnover results in certain tax consequences, such as increased capital gain
dividends and/or ordinary income dividends, and in correspondingly greater transaction costs in the form of dealer spreads and brokerage commissions, which are borne directly by the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Information about the brokerage commissions paid by the Fund, including commissions paid to affiliates, for the last three
fiscal years, is set forth in the following table: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="48%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="22%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="22%"></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>Fiscal&nbsp;Year&nbsp;Ended&nbsp;December&nbsp;31,</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Aggregate&nbsp;Brokerage</B><br><B>Commissions&nbsp;Paid</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>Commissions&nbsp;Paid&nbsp;to&nbsp;Affiliates</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">2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19,955</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</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">2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18,746</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">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="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">2019</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28,311</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2021, the brokerage commissions paid to affiliates
by the Fund represented <B></B><B></B><B></B>0% of the aggregate brokerage commissions paid and involved <B></B><B></B><B></B>0% of the dollar amount of transactions involving payment of commissions during the year. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following table shows the dollar amount of brokerage commissions paid to brokers for providing third-party research
services and the approximate dollar amount of the transactions involved for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2021. The provision of third-party research services was not necessarily a factor in the placement of all brokerage business with
such brokers. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="47%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="2%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amount&nbsp;of&nbsp;Commissions&nbsp;Paid&nbsp;to&nbsp;Brokers&nbsp;for</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; " ALIGN="center"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Providing Research Services&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">
<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; " ALIGN="center"><B>Amount&nbsp;of&nbsp;Brokerage&nbsp;Transactions&nbsp;Involved</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As of December&nbsp;31, 2021, the Fund held no securities of its &#147;regular brokers or
dealers&#148; (as defined in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;10b-1</FONT> under the Investment Company Act) whose shares were purchased during the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2021. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Certain activities of BlackRock, Inc., the Advisor, the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Advisor</FONT> and the other
subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc. (collectively referred to in this section as &#147;BlackRock&#148;) and their respective directors, officers or employees, with respect to the Fund and/or other accounts managed by BlackRock, may give rise to actual
or perceived conflicts of interest such as those described below. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock is one of the world&#146;s largest asset
management firms. BlackRock, its subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers and employees, including the business units or entities and personnel who may be involved in the investment activities and business operations of the Fund, are
engaged worldwide in businesses, including managing equities, fixed income securities, cash and alternative investments, and other financial services, and have interests other than that of managing the Fund. These are considerations of which
investors in the Fund should be aware, and which may cause conflicts of interest that could disadvantage the Fund and its shareholders. These businesses and interests include potential multiple advisory, transactional, financial and other
relationships with, or interests in companies and interests in securities or other instruments that may be purchased or sold by the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock has proprietary interests in, and may manage or advise with respect to, accounts or funds (including separate
accounts and other funds and collective investment vehicles) that have investment objectives similar to those of the Fund and/or that engage in transactions in the same types of securities, currencies and instruments as the Fund. BlackRock is also a
major participant in the global currency, equities, swap and fixed income markets, in each case, for the accounts of clients and, in some cases, on a proprietary basis. As such, BlackRock is or may be actively engaged in transactions in the same
securities, currencies, and instruments in which the Fund invests. Such activities could affect the prices and availability of the securities, currencies, and instruments in which the Fund invests, which could have an adverse impact on the
Fund&#146;s performance. Such transactions, particularly in respect of most proprietary accounts or client accounts, will be executed independently of the Fund&#146;s transactions and thus at prices or rates that may be more or less favorable than
those obtained by the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When BlackRock seeks to purchase or sell the same assets for client accounts, including the
Fund, the assets actually purchased or sold may be allocated among the accounts on a basis determined in its good faith discretion to be equitable. In some cases, this system may adversely affect the size or price of the assets purchased or sold for
the Fund. In addition, transactions in investments by one or more other accounts managed by BlackRock may have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the values, prices or investment strategies of the Fund, particularly, but not limited
to, with respect to small capitalization, emerging market or less liquid strategies. This may occur with respect to BlackRock-advised accounts when investment decisions regarding the Fund are based on research or other information that is also used
to support decisions for other accounts. When BlackRock implements a portfolio decision or strategy on behalf of another account ahead of, or contemporaneously with, similar decisions or strategies for the Fund, market impact, liquidity constraints,
or other factors could result in the Fund receiving less favorable trading results and the costs of implementing such decisions or strategies could be increased or the Fund could otherwise be disadvantaged. BlackRock may, in certain cases, elect to
implement internal policies and procedures designed to limit such consequences, which may cause the Fund to be unable to engage in certain activities, including purchasing or disposing of securities, when it might otherwise be desirable for it to do
so. Conflicts may also arise because portfolio decisions regarding the Fund may benefit other accounts managed by BlackRock. For example, the sale of a long position or establishment of a short position by the Fund may impair the price of the same
security sold short by (and therefore benefit) BlackRock or its other accounts or funds, and the purchase of a security or covering of a short position in a security by the Fund may increase the price of the same security held by (and therefore
benefit) BlackRock or its other accounts or funds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock, on behalf of other client accounts, on the one hand, and
the Fund, on the other hand, may invest in or extend credit to different parts of the capital structure of a single issuer. BlackRock may pursue rights, provide advice or engage in other activities, or refrain from pursuing rights, providing advice
or engaging in other activities, on behalf of other clients with respect to an issuer in which the Fund has invested, and such </P>
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actions (or refraining from action) may have a material adverse effect on the Fund. In situations in which clients of BlackRock (including the Fund) hold positions in multiple parts of the
capital structure of an issuer, BlackRock may not pursue certain actions or remedies that may be available to the Fund, as a result of legal and regulatory requirements or otherwise. BlackRock addresses these and other potential conflicts of
interest based on the facts and circumstances of particular situations. For example, BlackRock may determine to rely on information barriers between different business units or portfolio management teams. BlackRock may also determine to rely on the
actions of similarly situated holders of loans or securities rather than, or in connection with, taking such actions itself on behalf of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Fund may invest its assets in other funds advised by BlackRock,
including funds that are managed by one or more of the same portfolio managers, which could result in conflicts of interest relating to asset allocation, timing of Trust purchases and redemptions, and increased remuneration and profitability for
BlackRock and/or its personnel, including portfolio managers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In certain circumstances, BlackRock, on behalf of the Fund,
may seek to buy from or sell securities to another fund or account advised by BlackRock. BlackRock may (but is not required to) effect purchases and sales between BlackRock clients (&#147;cross trades&#148;), including the Fund, if BlackRock
believes such transactions are appropriate based on each party&#146;s investment objectives and guidelines, subject to applicable law and regulation. There may be potential conflicts of interest or regulatory issues relating to these transactions
which could limit BlackRock&#146;s decision to engage in these transactions for the Fund. BlackRock may have a potentially conflicting division of loyalties and responsibilities to the parties in such transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock and its clients may pursue or enforce rights with respect to an issuer in which the Fund has invested, and those
activities may have an adverse effect on the Fund. As a result, prices, availability, liquidity and terms of the Fund&#146;s investments may be negatively impacted by the activities of BlackRock or its clients, and transactions for the Fund may be
impaired or effected at prices or terms that may be less favorable than would otherwise have been the case. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The results
of the Fund&#146;s investment activities may differ significantly from the results achieved by BlackRock for its proprietary accounts or other accounts (including investment companies or collective investment vehicles) that it manages or advises. It
is possible that one or more accounts managed or advised by BlackRock and such other accounts will achieve investment results that are substantially more or less favorable than the results achieved by the Fund. Moreover, it is possible that the Fund
will sustain losses during periods in which one or more proprietary or other accounts managed or advised by BlackRock achieve significant profits. The opposite result is also possible. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">From time to time, the Fund may be restricted from purchasing or selling securities, or from engaging in other investment
activities because of regulatory, legal or contractual requirements applicable to BlackRock or other accounts managed or advised by BlackRock, and/or the internal policies of BlackRock designed to comply with such requirements. As a result, there
may be periods, for example, when BlackRock will not initiate or recommend certain types of transactions in certain securities or instruments with respect to which BlackRock is performing services or when position limits have been reached. For
example, the investment activities of BlackRock for its proprietary accounts and accounts under its management may limit the investment opportunities for the Fund in certain emerging and other markets in which limitations are imposed upon the amount
of investment, in the aggregate or in individual issuers, by affiliated foreign investors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In connection with its
management of the Fund, BlackRock may have access to certain fundamental analysis and proprietary technical models developed by BlackRock. BlackRock will not be under any obligation, however, to effect transactions on behalf of the Fund in
accordance with such analysis and models. In addition, BlackRock will not have any obligation to make available any information regarding its proprietary activities or strategies, or the activities or strategies used for other accounts managed by
them, for the benefit of the management of the Fund and it is not anticipated that BlackRock will have access to such information for the purpose of managing the Fund. The proprietary activities or portfolio strategies of BlackRock, or the
activities or </P>
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strategies used for accounts managed by BlackRock or other client accounts could conflict with the transactions and strategies employed by BlackRock in managing the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may be included in investment models developed by BlackRock for use by clients and financial advisors. To the extent
clients invest in these investment models and increase the assets under management of the Fund, the investment management fee amounts paid by the Fund to BlackRock may also increase. The liquidity of the Fund may be impacted by redemptions of the
Fund by model-driven investment portfolios. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, certain principals and certain employees of the Fund&#146;s
investment adviser are also principals or employees of other business units or entities within BlackRock. As a result, these principals and employees may have obligations to such other business units or entities or their clients and such obligations
to other business units or entities or their clients may be a consideration of which investors in the Fund should be aware. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock may enter into transactions and invest in securities, instruments and currencies on behalf of the Fund in which
clients of BlackRock, or, to the extent permitted by the SEC and applicable law, BlackRock, serves as the counterparty, principal or issuer. In such cases, such party&#146;s interests in the transaction will be adverse to the interests of the Fund,
and such party may have no incentive to assure that the Fund obtains the best possible prices or terms in connection with the transactions. In addition, the purchase, holding and sale of such investments by the Fund may enhance the profitability of
BlackRock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock may also create, write or issue derivatives for clients, the underlying securities, currencies or
instruments of which may be those in which the Fund invests or which may be based on the performance of the Fund. BlackRock has entered into an arrangement with Markit Indices Limited, the index provider for underlying fixed-income indexes used by
certain iShares ETFs, related to derivative fixed-income products that are based on such iShares ETFs. BlackRock will receive certain payments for licensing intellectual property belonging to BlackRock and for facilitating provision of data in
connection with such derivative products, which may include payments based on the trading volumes of, or revenues generated by, the derivative products. The Fund and other accounts managed by BlackRock may from time to time transact in such
derivative products where permitted by the Fund&#146;s investment strategy, which could contribute to the viability of such derivative products by making them more appealing to funds and accounts managed by third parties, and in turn lead to
increased payments to BlackRock. Trading activity in these derivative products could also potentially lead to greater liquidity for such products, increased purchase activity with respect to these iShares ETFs and increased assets under management
for BlackRock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may, subject to applicable law, purchase investments that are the subject of an underwriting or
other distribution by BlackRock and may also enter into transactions with other clients of BlackRock where such other clients have interests adverse to those of the Fund. At times, these activities may cause business units or entities within
BlackRock to give advice to clients that may cause these clients to take actions adverse to the interests of the Fund. To the extent such transactions are permitted, the Fund will deal with BlackRock on an arms-length basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To the extent authorized by applicable law, BlackRock may act as broker, dealer, agent, lender or adviser or in other
commercial capacities for the Fund. It is anticipated that the commissions, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-ups,</FONT> mark-downs, financial advisory fees, underwriting and placement fees, sales fees, financing and commitment fees, brokerage
fees, other fees, compensation or profits, rates, terms and conditions charged by BlackRock will be in its view commercially reasonable, although BlackRock, including its sales personnel, will have an interest in obtaining fees and other amounts
that are favorable to BlackRock and such sales personnel, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund. Index based funds may use an index provider that is affiliated with another service provider of the Fund or BlackRock that acts as a broker,
dealer, agent, lender or in other commercial capacities for the Fund or BlackRock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Subject to applicable law, BlackRock
(and its personnel and other distributors) will be entitled to retain fees and other amounts that they receive in connection with their service to the Fund as broker, dealer, agent, lender, </P>
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adviser or in other commercial capacities. No accounting to the Fund or its shareholders will be required, and no fees or other compensation payable by the Fund or its shareholders will be
reduced by reason of receipt by BlackRock of any such fees or other amounts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When BlackRock acts as broker, dealer,
agent, adviser or in other commercial capacities in relation to the Fund, BlackRock may take commercial steps in its own interests, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will be required to establish business relationships with its counterparties based on the Fund&#146;s own credit
standing. BlackRock will not have any obligation to allow its credit to be used in connection with the Fund&#146;s establishment of its business relationships, nor is it expected that the Fund&#146;s counterparties will rely on the credit of
BlackRock in evaluating the Fund&#146;s creditworthiness. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (&#147;BIM&#148;), an
affiliate of BlackRock, pursuant to SEC exemptive relief, acts as securities lending agent to, and receives a share of securities lending revenues from, the Fund. BIM may receive compensation for managing the reinvestment of the cash collateral from
securities lending. There are potential conflicts of interests in managing a securities lending program, including but not limited to: (i)&nbsp;BIM as securities lending agent may have an incentive to increase or decrease the amount of securities on
loan or to lend particular securities in order to generate additional risk-adjusted revenue for BIM and its affiliates; and (ii)&nbsp;BIM as securities lending agent may have an incentive to allocate loans to clients that would provide more revenue
to BIM. As described further below, BIM seeks to mitigate this conflict by providing its securities lending clients with equal lending opportunities over time in order to approximate pro rata allocation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As part of its securities lending program, BlackRock indemnifies certain clients and/or funds against a shortfall in
collateral in the event of borrower default. BlackRock calculates, on a regular basis, its potential dollar exposure to the risk of collateral shortfall upon counterparty default (&#147;shortfall risk&#148;) under the securities lending program for
both indemnified and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-indemnified</FONT> clients. On a periodic basis, BlackRock also determines the maximum amount of potential indemnified shortfall risk arising from securities lending activities
(&#147;indemnification exposure limit&#148;) and the maximum amount of counterparty-specific credit exposure (&#147;credit limits&#148;) BlackRock is willing to assume as well as the program&#146;s operational complexity. BlackRock oversees the risk
model that calculates projected shortfall values using loan-level factors such as loan and collateral type and market value as well as specific borrower counterparty credit characteristics. When necessary, BlackRock may further adjust other
securities lending program attributes by restricting eligible collateral or reducing counterparty credit limits. As a result, the management of the indemnification exposure limit may affect the amount of securities lending activity BlackRock may
conduct at any given point in time and impact indemnified and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-indemnified</FONT> clients by reducing the volume of lending opportunities for certain loans (including by asset type, collateral type and/or revenue
profile). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock uses a predetermined systematic process in order to approximate pro rata allocation over time. In
order to allocate a loan to a portfolio: (i)&nbsp;BlackRock as a whole must have sufficient lending capacity pursuant to the various program limits (i.e. indemnification exposure limit and counterparty credit limits); (ii) the lending portfolio must
hold the asset at the time a loan opportunity arrives; and (iii)&nbsp;the lending portfolio must also have enough inventory, either on its own or when aggregated with other portfolios into one single market delivery, to satisfy the loan request. In
doing so, BlackRock seeks to provide equal lending opportunities for all portfolios, independent of whether BlackRock indemnifies the portfolio. Equal opportunities for lending portfolios does not guarantee equal outcomes. Specifically, short and
long-term outcomes for individual clients may vary due to asset mix, asset/liability spreads on different securities, and the overall limits imposed by the firm. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Purchases and sales of securities and other assets for the Fund may be bunched or aggregated with orders for other BlackRock
client accounts, including with accounts that pay different transaction costs solely due to the fact that they have different research payment arrangements. BlackRock, however, is not required to bunch or aggregate orders if portfolio management
decisions for different accounts are made separately, or if they determine that bunching or aggregating is not practicable or required, or in cases involving client direction. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Prevailing trading activity frequently may make impossible the receipt of the
same price or execution on the entire volume of securities purchased or sold. When this occurs, the various prices may be averaged, and the Fund will be charged or credited with the average price. Thus, the effect of the aggregation may operate on
some occasions to the disadvantage of the Fund. In addition, under certain circumstances, the Fund will not be charged the same commission or commission equivalent rates in connection with a bunched or aggregated order. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As discussed in the section entitled &#147;Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage&#148; in this SAI, BlackRock, unless
prohibited by applicable law, may cause the Fund or account to pay a broker or dealer a commission for effecting a transaction that exceeds the amount another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting the same transaction in recognition of
the value of brokerage and research services provided by that broker or dealer. Under MiFID II, EU investment managers, including BIL, pay for research from brokers and dealers directly out of their own resources, rather than through client
commissions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Subject to applicable law, BlackRock may select brokers that furnish BlackRock, the Fund, other BlackRock
client accounts or personnel, directly or through correspondent relationships, with research or other appropriate services which provide, in BlackRock&#146;s view, appropriate assistance to BlackRock in the investment decision-making process
(including with respect to futures, fixed-price offerings and OTC transactions). Such research or other services may include, to the extent permitted by law, research reports on companies, industries and securities; economic and financial data;
financial publications; proxy analysis; trade industry seminars; computer data bases; research-oriented software and other services and products. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Research or other services obtained in this manner may be used in servicing any or all of the Fund and other BlackRock client
accounts, including in connection with BlackRock client accounts other than those that pay commissions to the broker relating to the research or other service arrangements. Such products and services may disproportionately benefit other BlackRock
client accounts relative to the Fund based on the amount of brokerage commissions paid by the Fund and such other BlackRock client accounts. For example, research or other services that are paid for through one client&#146;s commissions may not be
used in managing that client&#146;s account. In addition, other BlackRock client accounts may receive the benefit, including disproportionate benefits, of economies of scale or price discounts in connection with products and services that may be
provided to the Fund and to such other BlackRock client accounts. To the extent that BlackRock uses soft dollars, it will not have to pay for those products and services itself. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock, unless prohibited by applicable law, may endeavor to execute trades through brokers who, pursuant to such
arrangements, provide research or other services in order to ensure the continued receipt of research or other services BlackRock believes are useful in its investment decision-making process. BlackRock may from time to time choose not to engage in
the above described arrangements to varying degrees. BlackRock, unless prohibited by applicable law, may also enter into commission sharing arrangements under which BlackRock may execute transactions through a broker-dealer and request that the
broker-dealer allocate a portion of the commissions or commission credits to another firm that provides research to BlackRock. To the extent that BlackRock engages in commission sharing arrangements, many of the same conflicts related to traditional
soft dollars may exist. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock may utilize certain electronic crossing networks (&#147;ECNs&#148;) (including, without
limitation, ECNs in which BlackRock has an investment or other interest, to the extent permitted by applicable law) in executing client securities transactions for certain types of securities. These ECNs may charge fees for their services, including
access fees and transaction fees. The transaction fees, which are similar to commissions or markups/markdowns, will generally be charged to clients and, like commissions and markups/markdowns, would generally be included in the cost of the
securities purchased. Access fees may be paid by BlackRock even though incurred in connection with executing transactions on behalf of clients, including the Fund. In certain circumstances, ECNs may offer volume discounts that will reduce the access
fees typically paid by BlackRock. BlackRock will only utilize ECNs consistent with its obligation to seek to obtain best execution in client transactions. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock owns a minority interest in, and is a member of, Members Exchange
(&#147;MEMX&#148;), a newly created U.S. stock exchange. Transactions for the Fund may be executed on MEMX if third party brokers select MEMX as the appropriate venue for execution of orders placed by BlackRock traders on behalf of client
portfolios. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures designed to prevent conflicts of interest from influencing
proxy voting decisions that it makes on behalf of advisory clients, including the Fund, and to help ensure that such decisions are made in accordance with BlackRock&#146;s fiduciary obligations to its clients. Nevertheless, notwithstanding such
proxy voting policies and procedures, actual proxy voting decisions of BlackRock may have the effect of favoring the interests of other clients or businesses of other divisions or units of BlackRock, provided that BlackRock believes such voting
decisions to be in accordance with its fiduciary obligations. For a more detailed discussion of these policies and procedures, see Appendix B. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">It is possible that the Fund may invest in securities of, or engage in transactions with, companies in which BlackRock has
significant debt or equity investments or other interests. The Fund may also invest in issuances (such as structured notes) by entities for which BlackRock provides and is compensated for cash management services relating to the proceeds from the
sale of such issuances. In making investment decisions for the Fund, BlackRock is not permitted to obtain or use material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information acquired by any unit of BlackRock, in the course of these
activities. In addition, from time to time, the activities of BlackRock may limit the Fund&#146;s flexibility in purchases and sales of securities. As indicated below, BlackRock may engage in transactions with companies in which BlackRock-advised
funds or other clients of BlackRock have an investment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock and its personnel and other financial service providers
may have interests in promoting sales of the Fund. With respect to BlackRock and its personnel, the remuneration and profitability relating to services to and sales of the Fund or other products may be greater than remuneration and profitability
relating to services to and sales of certain funds or other products that might be provided or offered. BlackRock and its sales personnel may directly or indirectly receive a portion of the fees and commissions charged to the Fund or their
shareholders. BlackRock and its advisory or other personnel may also benefit from increased amounts of assets under management. Fees and commissions may also be higher than for other products or services, and the remuneration and profitability to
BlackRock and such personnel resulting from transactions on behalf of or management of the Fund may be greater than the remuneration and profitability resulting from other funds or products. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock may provide valuation assistance to certain clients with respect to certain securities or other investments and the
valuation recommendations made for such clients&#146; accounts may differ from the valuations for the same securities or investments assigned by the Fund&#146;s pricing vendors, especially if such valuations are based on broker-dealer quotes or
other data sources unavailable to the Fund&#146;s pricing vendors. While BlackRock will generally communicate its valuation information or determinations to the Fund&#146;s pricing vendors and/or fund accountants, there may be instances where the
Fund&#146;s pricing vendors or fund accountants assign a different valuation to a security or other investment than the valuation for such security or investment determined or recommended by BlackRock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As disclosed in more detail in &#147;Net Asset Value&#148; in the Prospectus, when market quotations are not readily available
or are believed by BlackRock to be unreliable, the Fund&#146;s investments are valued at fair value by BlackRock&#146;s Valuation Committee (the &#147;Valuation Committee&#148;), in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Fund&#146;s
Board of Directors (the &#147;Valuation Procedures&#148;). When determining a &#147;fair value price,&#148; the Valuation Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset or
liability in an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> transaction. The price generally may not be determined based on what the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for selling an asset or liability at a later time or if it
holds the asset or liability to maturity. While fair value determinations will be based upon all available factors that BlackRock deems relevant at the time of the determination, and may be based on analytical values determined by BlackRock using
proprietary or third party valuation models, fair value represents only a good faith approximation of the value of an asset or liability. The fair value of one or more assets or liabilities may not, in retrospect, be the price at which those assets
or liabilities could have been sold during the period in which the </P>
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particular fair values were used in determining the Fund&#146;s NAV. As a result, the Fund&#146;s sale or repurchase of its shares at NAV, at a time when a holding or holdings are valued by the
Valuation Committee at fair value, may have the effect of diluting or increasing the economic interest of existing shareholders and may affect the amount of revenue received by BlackRock with respect to services for which it receives an asset-based
fee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Fund may invest all or some of its short term cash investments in any
money market fund or similarly-managed private fund advised or managed by BlackRock. In connection with any such investments, the Fund, to the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act, may pay its share of expenses of a money market fund or
other similarly-managed private fund in which it invests, which may result in the Fund bearing some additional expenses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock and its directors, officers and employees, may buy and sell securities or other investments for their own accounts
and may have conflicts of interest with respect to investments made on behalf of the Fund. As a result of differing trading and investment strategies or constraints, positions may be taken by directors, officers and employees of BlackRock that are
the same, different from or made at different times than positions taken for the Fund. To lessen the possibility that the Fund will be adversely affected by this personal trading, the Fund and the Advisor each have adopted a Code of Ethics in
compliance with Section&nbsp;17(j) of the Investment Company Act that restricts securities trading in the personal accounts of investment professionals and others who normally come into possession of information regarding the Fund&#146;s portfolio
transactions. Each Code of Ethics is also available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC&#146;s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> at
publicinfo@sec.gov. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock will not purchase securities or other property from, or sell securities or other property
to, the Fund, except that the Fund may in accordance with rules or guidance adopted under the Investment Company Act engage in transactions with another BlackRock-advised fund or accounts that are affiliated with the Fund as a result of common
officers, directors, or investment advisers or pursuant to exemptive orders granted to the Fund and/or BlackRock by the SEC. These transactions would be effected in circumstances in which BlackRock determined that it would be appropriate for the
Fund to purchase and another client of BlackRock to sell, or the Fund to sell and another client of BlackRock to purchase, the same security or instrument on the same day. From time to time, the activities of the Fund may be restricted because of
regulatory requirements applicable to BlackRock and/or BlackRock&#146;s internal policies designed to comply with, limit the applicability of, or otherwise relate to such requirements. A client not advised by BlackRock would not be subject to some
of those considerations. There may be periods when BlackRock may not initiate or recommend certain types of transactions, or may otherwise restrict or limit its advice in certain securities or instruments issued by or related to companies for which
BlackRock is performing advisory or other services or has proprietary positions. For example, when BlackRock is engaged to provide advisory or risk management services for a company, BlackRock may be prohibited from or limited in purchasing or
selling securities of that company on behalf of the Fund, particularly where such services result in BlackRock obtaining material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information about the company (e.g., in connection with
participation in a creditors&#146; committee). Similar situations could arise if personnel of BlackRock serve as directors of companies the securities of which the Fund wishes to purchase or sell. However, if permitted by applicable law, and where
consistent with BlackRock&#146;s policies and procedures (including the necessary implementation of appropriate information barriers), the Fund may purchase securities or instruments that are issued by such companies, are the subject of an advisory
or risk management assignment by BlackRock, or where personnel of BlackRock are directors or officers of the issuer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
investment activities of BlackRock for its proprietary accounts and for client accounts may also limit the investment strategies and rights of the Fund. For example, in certain circumstances where the Fund invests in securities issued by companies
that operate in certain regulated industries, in certain emerging or international markets, or are subject to corporate or regulatory ownership restrictions, or invest in certain futures and derivative transactions, there may be limits on the
aggregate amount invested by BlackRock for its proprietary accounts and for client accounts (including the Fund) that may not be exceeded without the grant of a license or other regulatory or corporate consent, or, if exceeded, may cause BlackRock,
the Fund or other client accounts to </P>
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suffer disadvantages or business restrictions. If certain aggregate ownership thresholds are reached or certain transactions undertaken, the ability of BlackRock on behalf of clients (including
the Fund) to purchase or dispose of investments, or exercise rights or undertake business transactions, may be restricted by regulation or otherwise impaired. As a result, BlackRock on behalf of its clients (including the Fund) may limit purchases,
sell existing investments, or otherwise restrict, forgo or limit the exercise of rights (including transferring, outsourcing or limiting voting rights or forgoing the right to receive dividends) when BlackRock, in its sole discretion, deems it
appropriate in light of potential regulatory or other restrictions on ownership or other consequences resulting from reaching investment thresholds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In those circumstances where ownership thresholds or limitations must be observed, BlackRock seeks to allocate limited
investment opportunities equitably among clients (including the Fund), taking into consideration benchmark weight and investment strategy. When ownership in certain securities nears an applicable threshold, BlackRock may limit purchases in such
securities to the issuer&#146;s weighting in the applicable benchmark used by BlackRock to manage the Fund. If client (including Fund) holdings of an issuer exceed an applicable threshold and BlackRock is unable to obtain relief to enable the
continued holding of such investments, it may be necessary to sell down these positions to meet the applicable limitations. In these cases, benchmark overweight positions will be sold prior to benchmark positions being reduced to meet applicable
limitations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition to the foregoing, other ownership thresholds may trigger reporting requirements to governmental
and regulatory authorities, and such reports may entail the disclosure of the identity of a client or BlackRock&#146;s intended strategy with respect to such security or asset. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock may maintain securities indices. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, the Fund may seek to license and use
such indices as part of their investment strategy. Index based funds that seek to track the performance of securities indices also may use the name of the index or index provider in the fund name. Index providers, including BlackRock (to the extent
permitted by applicable law), may be paid licensing fees for use of their index or index name. BlackRock is not obligated to license its indices to the Fund and the Fund is under no obligation to use BlackRock indices. The Fund cannot be assured
that the terms of any index licensing agreement with BlackRock will be as favorable as those terms offered to other licensees. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock may enter into contractual arrangements with third-party service providers to the Fund (e.g., custodians,
administrators and index providers) pursuant to which BlackRock receives fee discounts or concessions in recognition of BlackRock&#146;s overall relationship with such service providers. To the extent that BlackRock is responsible for paying these
service providers out of its management fee, the benefits of any such fee discounts or concessions may accrue, in whole or in part, to BlackRock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock owns or has an ownership interest in certain trading, portfolio management, operations and/or information systems
used by Fund service providers. These systems are, or will be, used by a Fund service provider in connection with the provision of services to accounts managed by BlackRock and funds managed and sponsored by BlackRock, including the Fund, that
engage the service provider (typically the custodian). The Fund&#146;s service provider remunerates BlackRock for the use of the systems. A Fund service provider&#146;s payments to BlackRock for the use of these systems may enhance the profitability
of BlackRock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock&#146;s receipt of fees from a service provider in connection with the use of systems provided by
BlackRock may create an incentive for BlackRock to recommend that the Fund enter into or renew an arrangement with the service provider. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In recognition of a BlackRock client&#146;s overall relationship with BlackRock, BlackRock may offer special pricing
arrangements for certain services provided by BlackRock. Any such special pricing arrangements will not affect Fund fees and expenses applicable to such client&#146;s investment in the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Present and future activities of BlackRock and its directors, officers and employees, in addition to those described in this
section, may give rise to additional conflicts of interest. </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="saitoc244161_8"></A>DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Common Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund
intends to hold annual meetings of shareholders so long as the common shares are listed on a national securities exchange and such meetings are required as a condition to such listing. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preferred Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
Fund currently does not intend to issue preferred stock. Although the terms of any preferred stock that the Fund might issue in the future, including dividend rate, liquidation preference and redemption provisions, will be determined by the Board,
subject to applicable law and the Charter, it is likely that any such preferred stock issued would be structured to carry a relatively short-term dividend rate reflecting interest rates on short-term debt securities, by providing for the periodic
redetermination of the dividend rate at relatively short intervals through a fixed spread or remarketing procedure, subject to a maximum rate which would increase over time in the event of an extended period of unsuccessful remarketing. The Fund
also believes that it is likely that the liquidation preference, voting rights and redemption provisions of any such preferred stock would be similar to those stated below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Liquidation Preference</I>. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Fund, the holders of shares of any outstanding preferred stock will be entitled to receive a preferential liquidating distribution (expected to equal the original purchase price per share plus an amount equal to accumulated but unpaid dividends,
whether or not earned or declared) before any distribution of assets is made to holders of common stock. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distribution to which they are entitled, it is expected that preferred <B></B>shareholders
will not be entitled to any further participation in any distribution of assets by the Fund. A consolidation or merger of the Fund with or into any other corporation or corporations or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund
will not be deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Voting Rights</I>. Except as otherwise
indicated in the Prospectus and except as otherwise required by applicable law, holders of shares of any outstanding preferred stock will have equal voting rights with holders of shares of common stock (one vote per share) and will vote together
with holders of common stock as a single class. In connection with the election of the Fund&#146;s Directors, holders of shares of any outstanding preferred stock, voting as a separate class, will be entitled to elect two of the Fund&#146;s
Directors, and the remaining Directors will be elected by all holders of capital stock, voting as a single class. So long as any preferred stock is outstanding, it is expected that the Fund will have not less than five Directors. If at any time
dividends on shares of any outstanding preferred stock shall be unpaid in an amount equal to two full years&#146; dividends thereon, the holders of all outstanding shares of preferred stock, voting as a separate class, will be entitled to elect a
majority of the Fund&#146;s Directors until all dividends in default have been paid or declared and set apart for payment. It is expected that the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any outstanding preferred
stock, voting as a separate class, will be required to (i)&nbsp;authorize, create or issue any class or series of stock ranking prior to any series of preferred stock with respect to payment of dividends or the distribution of assets on liquidation
or (ii)&nbsp;amend, alter or repeal the provisions of the Charter, whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise, so as to adversely affect any of the contract rights expressly set forth in the Charter of holders of preferred stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Redemption Provisions</I>. It is anticipated that any outstanding shares of preferred stock will generally be redeemable at
the option of the Fund at a price equal to their liquidation preference plus accumulated but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption plus, under certain circumstances, a redemption premium. Shares of preferred stock will also be subject to
mandatory redemption at a price equal to their liquidation preference plus accumulated but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption upon the occurrence of certain specified events, such as the failure of the Fund to maintain asset coverage
requirements for the preferred stock specified by the Investment Company Act and rating services that issue ratings on the preferred stock. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Liquidity Feature</I>. Preferred stock may include a liquidity feature that
allows holders of preferred stock to have their shares purchased by a liquidity provider in the event that sell orders have not been matched with purchase orders and successfully settled in a remarketing. The Fund would pay a fee to the provider of
this liquidity feature, which would be borne by common shareholders of the Fund. The terms of such liquidity feature may require the Fund to redeem preferred stock still owned by the liquidity provider following a certain period of continuous,
unsuccessful remarketing, which may adversely impact the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The discussion above describes the possible offering of
preferred stock by the Fund. If the Board determines to proceed with such an offering, the terms of the preferred stock may be the same as, or different from, the terms described above, subject to applicable law and the Charter. The Board,
<B></B>with the approval of the <B></B><B></B>shareholders, may authorize an offering of preferred stock or may determine not to authorize such an offering, and may fix the terms of the preferred stock to be offered. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board
(subject to applicable law and the Charter) may authorize an offering, without the approval of the holders of common shares and, depending on their terms, any preferred stock outstanding at that time, of other classes of shares, or other classes or
series of shares, as they determine to be necessary, desirable or appropriate, having such terms, rights, preferences, privileges, limitations and restrictions as the Board sees fit. The Fund currently does not expect to issue any other classes of
shares, or series of shares, except for the common shares. </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="saitoc244161_9"></A>REPURCHASE OF COMMON SHARES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company and as such its shareholders
will not have the right to cause the Fund to redeem their shares. Instead, the Fund&#146;s common shares will trade in the open market at a price that will be a function of several factors, including dividend levels (which are in turn affected by
expenses), NAV, call protection for portfolio securities, dividend stability, liquidity, relative demand for and supply of the common shares in the market, general market and economic conditions and other factors. Because shares of a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company may frequently trade at prices lower than NAV, the Board may consider action that might be taken to reduce or eliminate any material discount from NAV in respect of common shares, which
may include the repurchase of such shares in the open market or in private transactions, the making of a tender offer for such shares, or the conversion of the Fund to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company. The Board
may decide not to take any of these actions. In addition, there can be no assurance that share repurchases or tender offers, if undertaken, will reduce market discount. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time when the Fund has preferred shares outstanding, the Fund may not purchase, redeem
or otherwise acquire any of its common shares unless (1)&nbsp;all accrued preferred share dividends have been paid and (2)&nbsp;at the time of such purchase, redemption or acquisition, the NAV of the Fund&#146;s portfolio (determined after deducting
the acquisition price of the common shares) is at least 200% of the liquidation value of any outstanding preferred shares (expected to equal the original purchase price per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon). Any service fees
incurred in connection with any tender offer made by the Fund will be borne by the Fund and will not reduce the stated consideration to be paid to tendering shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Subject to its investment restrictions, the Fund may borrow to finance the repurchase of shares or to make a tender offer.
Interest on any borrowings to finance share repurchase transactions or the accumulation of cash by the Fund in anticipation of share repurchases or tender offers will reduce the Fund&#146;s net income. Any share repurchase, tender offer or borrowing
that might be approved by the Board would have to comply with the Exchange Act, the Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although the decision to take action in response to a discount from NAV will be made by the Board at the time it considers
such issue, it is the Board&#146;s present policy, which may be changed by the Board, not to authorize repurchases of common shares or a tender offer for such shares if: (i)&nbsp;such transactions, if consummated, would (a)&nbsp;result in the
delisting of the common shares from the NYSE, or (b)&nbsp;impair the Fund&#146;s status as a RIC under the Code, (which would make the Fund a taxable entity, causing the Fund&#146;s income to be taxed at the corporate level in addition to the
taxation of shareholders who receive dividends from the Fund) or as a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company under the Investment Company Act; (ii)&nbsp;the Fund would not be able to liquidate portfolio
securities in an orderly manner and consistent with the Fund&#146;s investment objective and policies in order to repurchase shares; or (iii)&nbsp;there is, in the Board&#146;s judgment, any (a)&nbsp;material legal action or proceeding instituted or
threatened challenging such transactions or otherwise materially adversely affecting the Fund, (b)&nbsp;general suspension of or limitation on prices for trading securities on the NYSE, (c)&nbsp;declaration of a banking moratorium by federal or
state authorities or any suspension of payment by United States or New York banks, (d)&nbsp;material limitation affecting the Fund or the issuers of its portfolio securities by federal or state authorities on the extension of credit by lending
institutions or on the exchange of foreign currency, (e)&nbsp;commencement of war, armed hostilities or other international or national calamity directly or indirectly involving the United States, or (f)&nbsp;other event or condition which would
have a material adverse effect (including any adverse tax effect) on the Fund or its shareholders if shares were repurchased. The Board may in the future modify these conditions in light of experience. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The repurchase by the Fund of its shares at prices below NAV will result in an increase in the NAV of those shares that remain
outstanding. However, there can be no assurance that share repurchases or tender offers at or below NAV will result in the Fund&#146;s common shares trading at a price equal to their NAV. Nevertheless, the fact
</P>
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that the Fund&#146;s common shares may be the subject of repurchases or tender offers from time to time, or that the Fund may be converted to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT>
investment company, may reduce any spread between market price and NAV that might otherwise exist. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, a
purchase by the Fund of its common shares will decrease the Fund&#146;s net assets which would likely have the effect of increasing the Fund&#146;s expense ratio. Any purchase by the Fund of its common shares at a time when preferred shares are
outstanding will increase the leverage applicable to the outstanding common shares then remaining. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Before deciding
whether to take any action if the common shares trade below NAV, the Board would likely consider all relevant factors, including the extent and duration of the discount, the liquidity of the Fund&#146;s portfolio, the impact of any action that might
be taken on the Fund or its shareholders and market considerations. Based on these considerations, even if the Fund&#146;s common shares should trade at a discount, the Board may determine that, in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders, no
action should be taken. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following is a description of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences to a shareholder of acquiring, holding and
disposing of common shares of the Fund. Except as otherwise noted, this discussion assumes you are a taxable U.S. holder (as defined below). This discussion is based upon current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
&#147;Code&#148;), the regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative authorities, all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations by the courts or the Internal Revenue Service, possibly with retroactive effect.
No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of all U.S. federal income tax concerns affecting the Fund and its shareholders, and the discussions set forth here do not constitute tax advice. This discussion assumes that investors hold common
shares of the Fund as capital assets for U.S. federal income tax purposes (generally, assets held for investment). The Fund has not sought and will not seek any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding any matters discussed herein. No
assurance can be given that the Internal Revenue Service would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to those set forth below. This summary does not discuss any aspects of foreign, state or local tax. Prospective
investors must consult their own tax advisers as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences (including the alternative minimum tax consequences) of acquiring, holding and disposing of the Fund&#146;s common shares, as well as the effects of state,
local and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> tax laws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, no attempt is made to address tax
considerations applicable to an investor with a special tax status, such as a financial institution, REIT, insurance company, regulated investment company, individual retirement account, other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT>
organization, dealer in securities or currencies, person holding shares of the Fund as part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or straddle transaction, trader in securities that has elected the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> method of accounting for its securities, U.S. holder (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, investor with &#147;applicable financial statements&#148; within the
meaning of Section&nbsp;451(b) of the Code, or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> investor. Furthermore, this discussion does not reflect possible application of the alternative minimum tax. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A U.S. holder is a beneficial owner that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes: </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a citizen or individual resident of the United States (including certain former citizens and former long-term
residents); </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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a corporation or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or
organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia; </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; 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%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a trust with respect to which a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over
its administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or the trust has made a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person for U.S. federal
income tax purposes, whose status as a U.S. person is not overridden by any applicable tax treaty. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of the Fund </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund intends to elect to be treated and to qualify to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to qualify
as a RIC, the Fund must, among other things, satisfy certain requirements relating to the sources of its income, diversification of its assets, and distribution of its income to its shareholders. First, the Fund must derive at least 90% of its
annual gross income from dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures
and forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies, or net income derived from interests in &#147;qualified publicly traded partnerships&#148; (as defined in the Code) (the &#147;90%
gross income test&#148;). Second, the Fund must diversify its holdings so that, at the close of each quarter of its taxable year, (i)&nbsp;at least 50% of the value of its </P>
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total assets consists of cash, cash items, U.S. Government securities, securities of other RICs and other securities, with such other securities limited in respect of any one issuer to an amount
not greater in value than 5% of the value of the Fund&#146;s total assets and to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii)&nbsp;not more than 25% of the market value of the total assets is invested in the
securities (other than U.S. Government securities and securities of other RICs) of any one issuer, any two or more issuers controlled by the Fund and engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses, or any one or more &#147;qualified
publicly traded partnerships.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As long as the Fund qualifies as a RIC, the Fund will generally not be subject to
corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on income and gains that it distributes each taxable year to its shareholders, provided that in such taxable year it distributes at least 90% of the sum of (i)&nbsp;its net
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, if any, and (ii)&nbsp;its &#147;investment company taxable income&#148; (which includes, among other items, dividends, taxable interest, taxable original issue discount and market
discount income, income from securities lending, net short-term capital gain in excess of net long-term capital loss, and any other taxable income other than &#147;net capital gain&#148; (as defined below) and is reduced by deductible expenses)
determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid. The Fund may retain for investment its net capital gain (which consists of the excess of its net long-term capital gain over its net short-term capital loss). However, if the Fund
retains any net capital gain or any investment company taxable income, it will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates on the amount retained. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Code imposes a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the Fund to the extent the Fund does not distribute by the end of any
calendar year at least the sum of (i)&nbsp;98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gain or loss) for the calendar year and (ii)&nbsp;98.2% of its capital gain in excess of its capital loss (adjusted for certain ordinary
losses) for a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> period generally ending on October&nbsp;31 of the calendar year (unless an election is made to use the Fund&#146;s fiscal year). In addition, the minimum amounts that must be distributed
in any year to avoid the excise tax will be increased or decreased to reflect any under-distribution or over-distribution, as the case may be, from the previous year. For purposes of the excise tax, the Fund will be deemed to have distributed any
income on which it paid U.S. federal income tax. While the Fund intends to distribute any income and capital gain in the manner necessary to minimize imposition of the 4% nondeductible excise tax, there can be no assurance that sufficient amounts of
the Fund&#146;s taxable income and capital gain will be distributed to entirely avoid the imposition of the excise tax. In that event, the Fund will be liable for the excise tax only on the amount by which it does not meet the foregoing distribution
requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If in any taxable year the Fund should fail to qualify under Subchapter M of the Code for tax treatment as a
RIC, the Fund would incur a regular corporate U.S. federal income tax upon all of its taxable income for that year, and all distributions to its shareholders (including distributions of net capital gain) would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary
dividend income for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of the Fund&#146;s earnings and profits. Provided that certain holding period and other requirements were met, such dividends would be eligible (i)&nbsp;to be treated as qualified
dividend income in the case of shareholders taxed as individuals and (ii)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders.&nbsp;In addition, to qualify again to be taxed as a RIC in a subsequent year, the Fund would
be required to distribute to shareholders its earnings and profits attributable to non-RIC years. In addition, if the Fund failed to qualify as a RIC for a period greater than two taxable years, then, in order to qualify as a RIC in a subsequent
year, the Fund would be required to elect to recognize and pay tax on any net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain (the excess of aggregate gain, including items of income, over aggregate loss that would have been realized if the
Fund had been liquidated) or, alternatively, be subject to taxation on such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain recognized for a period of five years. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The remainder of this discussion assumes that the Fund qualifies for taxation as a RIC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Fund&#146;s Investments </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain of the Fund&#146;s investment practices are subject to special and complex U.S. federal income tax provisions
(including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market,</FONT></FONT> constructive sale, straddle, wash sale, short sale and other rules) that may, </P>
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among other things, (i)&nbsp;disallow, suspend or otherwise limit the allowance of certain losses or deductions, (ii)&nbsp;convert lower taxed long-term capital gains or qualified dividend income
into higher taxed short-term capital gains or ordinary income, (iii)&nbsp;convert ordinary loss or a deduction into capital loss (the deductibility of which is more limited), (iv)&nbsp;cause the Fund to recognize income or gain without a
corresponding receipt of cash, (v)&nbsp;adversely affect the time as to when a purchase or sale of stock or securities is deemed to occur, (vi)&nbsp;adversely alter the characterization of certain complex financial transactions and
(vii)&nbsp;produce income that will not be &#147;qualified&#148; income for purposes of the 90% annual gross income requirement described above. These U.S. federal income tax provisions could therefore affect the amount, timing and character of
distributions to common shareholders. The Fund intends to monitor its transactions and may make certain tax elections and may be required to dispose of securities to mitigate the effect of these provisions and prevent disqualification of the Fund as
a RIC. Additionally, the Fund may be required to limit its activities in derivative instruments in order to enable it to maintain its RIC status. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest a portion of its net assets in below investment grade securities, commonly known as &#147;junk&#148;
securities. Investments in these types of securities may present special tax issues for the Fund. U.S. federal income tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as when the Fund may cease to accrue interest, original issue discount or market
discount, when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or worthless securities, how payments received on obligations in default should be allocated between principal and income and whether modifications or exchanges of debt
obligations in a bankruptcy or workout context are taxable. These and other issues could affect the Fund&#146;s ability to distribute sufficient income to preserve its status as a RIC or to avoid the imposition of U.S. federal income or excise tax.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain debt securities acquired by the Fund may be treated as debt securities that were originally issued at a discount.
Generally, the amount of the original issue discount is treated as interest income and is included in taxable income (and required to be distributed by the Fund in order to qualify as a RIC and avoid U.S. federal income tax or the 4% excise tax on
undistributed income) over the term of the security, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, usually when the debt security matures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Fund purchases a debt security on a secondary market at a price lower than its adjusted issue price, the excess of the
adjusted issue price over the purchase price is &#147;market discount.&#148; Unless the Fund makes an election to accrue market discount on a current basis, generally, any gain realized on the disposition of, and any partial payment of principal on,
a debt security having market discount is treated as ordinary income to the extent the gain, or principal payment, does not exceed the &#147;accrued market discount&#148; on the debt security. Market discount generally accrues in equal daily
installments. If the Fund ultimately collects less on the debt instrument than its purchase price plus the market discount previously included in income, the Fund may not be able to benefit from any offsetting loss deductions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund may invest in preferred securities or other securities the U.S. federal income tax treatment of which may not be
clear or may be subject to recharacterization by the Internal Revenue Service. To the extent the tax treatment of such securities or the income from such securities differs from the tax treatment expected by the Fund, it could affect the timing or
character of income recognized by the Fund, potentially requiring the Fund to purchase or sell securities, or otherwise change its portfolio, in order to comply with the tax rules applicable to RICs under the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Gain or loss on the sale of securities by the Fund will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if the securities have
been held by the Fund for more than one year. Gain or loss on the sale of securities held for one year or less will be short-term capital gain or loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because the Fund may invest in foreign securities, its income from such securities may be subject to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> taxes. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Foreign currency gain or loss on foreign currency exchange contracts, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated securities contracts, and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated futures contracts, options and forward contracts that are not section 1256 contracts (as
defined below) generally will be treated as ordinary income and loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Income from options on individual securities
written by the Fund will generally not be recognized by the Fund for tax purposes until an option is exercised, lapses or is subject to a &#147;closing transaction&#148; (as defined by applicable regulations) pursuant to which the Fund&#146;s
obligations with respect to the option are otherwise terminated. If the option lapses without exercise, the premiums received by the Fund from the writing of such options will generally be characterized as short-term capital gain. If the Fund enters
into a closing transaction, the difference between the premiums received and the amount paid by the Fund to close out its position will generally be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. If an option written by the Fund is exercised, thereby
requiring the Fund to sell the underlying security, the premium will increase the amount realized upon the sale of the security, and the character of any gain on such sale of the underlying security as short-term or long-term capital gain will
depend on the holding period of the Fund in the underlying security. Because the Fund will not have control over the exercise of the options it writes, such exercises or other required sales of the underlying securities may cause the Fund to realize
gains or losses at inopportune times. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Options on indices of securities and sectors of securities that qualify as
&#147;section 1256 contracts&#148; will generally be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;marked-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Fund will generally recognize
gain or loss on the last day of each taxable year equal to the difference between the value of the option on that date and the adjusted basis of the option. The adjusted basis of the option will consequently be increased by such gain or decreased by
such loss. Any gain or loss with respect to options on indices and sectors that qualify as &#147;section 1256 contracts&#148; will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 40% of such&nbsp;gain or loss and long-term capital
gain or loss to the extent of 60% of such gain or loss. Because the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> rules may cause the Fund to recognize gain in advance of the receipt of cash, the Fund
may be required to dispose of investments in order to meet its distribution requirements. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Mark-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> losses may be suspended or otherwise limited if such
losses are part of a straddle or similar transaction. </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> Investors and Excess Inclusion Income
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under current law, the Fund serves to block unrelated business taxable income (&#147;UBTI&#148;) from being realized
by its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> shareholders. UBTI includes unrelated debt-financed income, which generally consists of income and gains derived by a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> investor from the
disposition of property that has been acquired with borrowed money. A <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> shareholder could realize UBTI by virtue of its investment in the Fund if the shareholder borrows money to acquire its shares
fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain types of income received by the Fund from REITs, real estate mortgage investment conduits, taxable mortgage
pools or other investments may cause the Fund to report some or all of its distributions as &#147;excess inclusion income.&#148; To Fund shareholders, such excess inclusion income may: (i)&nbsp;constitute taxable income, as UBTI for those
shareholders who would otherwise be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> such as individual retirement accounts, 401(k) accounts, Keogh plans, pension plans and certain charitable entities; (ii)&nbsp;not be offset by otherwise
allowable deductions for tax purposes; (iii)&nbsp;not be eligible for reduced U.S. withholding for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> shareholders even from tax treaty countries; and (iv)&nbsp;cause the Fund to be subject to tax if
certain &#147;disqualified organizations,&#148; as defined by the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., governmental agencies, certain cooperatives and other organizations exempt from federal income tax and not subject to unrelated business income tax), are
Fund shareholders. If a charitable remainder annuity trust or a charitable remainder unitrust (each as defined in Section&nbsp;664 of the Internal Revenue Code) has UBTI for a taxable year, a 100% excise tax on the UBTI is imposed on the trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund tries to avoid investing in REITs that are expected to generate excess inclusion income, but the Fund may not always
be successful in doing so. Because information about a REIT&#146;s investments may be inadequate or inaccurate, or because a REIT may change its investment program, the Fund may not be successful in avoiding the consequences described above.
Avoidance of investments in REITs that generate excess inclusion income may require the Fund to forego otherwise attractive investment opportunities. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of Common Shareholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B>
</B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B>The Fund will either distribute or retain for reinvestment all or part of its net capital gain. If any such gain is retained, the Fund will be subject to a corporate income tax on such retained amount. In that event,
the Fund expects to report the retained amount as undistributed capital gain in a notice to its common shareholders, each of whom, if subject to U.S. federal income tax on long-term capital gains, (i)&nbsp;will be required to include in income for
U.S. federal income tax purposes as long-term capital gain its share of such undistributed amounts, (ii)&nbsp;will be entitled to credit its proportionate share of the tax paid by the Fund against its U.S. federal income tax liability and to claim
refunds to the extent that the credit exceeds such liability and (iii)&nbsp;will increase its basis in its common shares by the amount of undistributed capital gains included in the shareholder&#146;s income less the tax deemed paid by the
shareholder under clause (ii). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Distributions paid to you by the Fund from its net capital gain, if any, that the Fund
properly reports as capital gain dividends (&#147;capital gain dividends&#148;) are taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long you have held your common shares. All other dividends paid to you by the Fund (including dividends from
net short-term capital gains) from its current or accumulated earnings and profits, other than exempt-interest dividends (&#147;ordinary income dividends&#148;), are generally subject to tax as ordinary income. Provided that certain holding period
and other requirements are met, ordinary income dividends (if properly reported by the Fund) may qualify (i)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders to the extent that the Fund&#146;s income consists of
dividend income from U.S. corporations, and (ii)&nbsp;in the case of individual shareholders, as &#147;qualified dividend income&#148; eligible to be taxed at long-term capital gains rates to the extent that the Fund receives qualified dividend
income. Qualified dividend income is, in general, dividend income from taxable domestic corporations and certain qualified foreign corporations (e.g., generally, foreign corporations incorporated in a possession of the United States or in certain
countries with a qualifying comprehensive tax treaty with the United States, or whose stock with respect to which such dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States). There can be no assurance as to
what portion, if any, of the Fund&#146;s distributions will constitute qualified dividend income or be eligible for the dividends received deduction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Any distributions you receive that are in excess of the Fund&#146;s current and accumulated earnings and profits will be
treated as a return of capital to the extent of your adjusted tax basis in your common shares, and thereafter as capital gain from the sale of common shares. The amount of any Fund distribution that is treated as a return of capital will reduce your
adjusted tax basis in your common shares, thereby increasing your potential gain or reducing your potential loss on any subsequent sale or other disposition of your common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Common shareholders may be entitled to offset their capital gain dividends with capital losses. The Code contains a number of
statutory provisions affecting when capital losses may be offset against capital gain, and limiting the use of losses from certain investments and activities. Accordingly, common shareholders that have capital losses are urged to consult their tax
advisers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Dividends and other taxable distributions are taxable to you even though they are reinvested in additional
common shares of the Fund. Dividends and other distributions paid by the Fund are generally treated under the Code as received by you at the time the dividend or distribution is made. If, however, the Fund pays you a dividend in January that was
declared in the previous October, November or December to common shareholders of record on a specified date in one of such months, then such dividend will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as being paid by the Fund and received by you
on December&nbsp;31 of the year in which the dividend was declared. In addition, certain other distributions made after the close of the Fund&#146;s taxable year may be &#147;spilled back&#148; and treated as paid by the Fund (except for purposes of
the 4% nondeductible excise tax) during such taxable year. In such case, you will be treated as having received such dividends in the taxable year in which the distributions were actually made. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The price of common shares purchased at any time may reflect the amount of a forthcoming distribution. Those purchasing common
shares just prior to the record date for a distribution will receive a distribution which will be taxable to them even though it represents, economically, a return of invested capital. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will send you information after the end of each year setting forth the
amount and tax status of any distributions paid to you by the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The sale or other disposition of common shares will
generally result in capital gain or loss to you and will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held such common shares for more than one year at the time of sale. Any loss upon the sale or other disposition of common shares held for six
months or less will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends received (including amounts credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) by you with respect to such common shares. Any loss you recognize on
a sale or other disposition of common shares will be disallowed if you acquire other common shares (whether through the automatic reinvestment of dividends or otherwise) within a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">61-day</FONT> period beginning 30
days before and ending 30&nbsp;days after your sale or exchange of the common shares. In such case, your tax basis in the common shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Fund conducts a tender offer for its shares, a repurchase by the Fund of a shareholder&#146;s shares pursuant to such
tender offer generally will be treated as a sale or exchange of the shares by a shareholder provided that either (i)&nbsp;the shareholder tenders, and the Fund repurchases, all of such shareholder&#146;s shares, thereby reducing the
shareholder&#146;s percentage ownership of the Fund, whether directly or by attribution under Section&nbsp;318 of the Code, to 0%, (ii)&nbsp;the shareholder meets numerical safe harbors under the Code with respect to percentage voting interest and
reduction in ownership of the Fund following completion of the tender offer, or (iii)&nbsp;the tender offer otherwise results in a &#147;meaningful reduction&#148; of the shareholder&#146;s ownership percentage interest in the Fund, which
determination depends on a particular shareholder&#146;s facts and circumstances. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If a tendering shareholder&#146;s
proportionate ownership of the Fund (determined after applying the ownership attribution rules under Section&nbsp;318 of the Code) is not reduced to the extent required under the tests described above, such shareholder will be deemed to receive a
distribution from the Fund under Section&nbsp;301 of the Code with respect to the shares held (or deemed held under Section&nbsp;318 of the Code) by the shareholder after the tender offer (a &#147;Section&nbsp;301 distribution&#148;). The amount of
this distribution will equal the price paid by the Fund to such shareholder for the shares sold, and will be taxable as a dividend, <I>i.e.</I>, as ordinary income, to the extent of the Fund&#146;s current or accumulated earnings and profits
allocable to such distribution, with the excess treated as a return of capital reducing the shareholder&#146;s tax basis in the shares held after the tender offer, and thereafter as capital gain. Any Fund shares held by a shareholder after a tender
offer will be subject to basis adjustments in accordance with the provisions of the Code. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Provided that no tendering
shareholder is treated as receiving a Section&nbsp;301 distribution as a result of selling shares pursuant to a particular tender offer, shareholders who do not sell shares pursuant to that tender offer will not realize constructive distributions on
their shares as a result of other shareholders selling shares in the tender offer. In the event that any tendering shareholder is deemed to receive a Section&nbsp;301 distribution, it is possible that shareholders whose proportionate ownership of
the Fund increases as a result of that tender offer, including shareholders who do not tender any shares, will be deemed to receive a constructive distribution under Section&nbsp;305(c) of the Code in an amount equal to the increase in their
percentage ownership of the Fund as a result of the tender offer. Such constructive distribution will be treated as a dividend to the extent of current or accumulated earnings and profits allocable to it. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Use of the Fund&#146;s cash to repurchase shares may adversely affect the Fund&#146;s ability to satisfy the distribution
requirements for treatment as a regulated investment company described above. The Fund may also recognize income in connection with the sale of portfolio securities to fund share purchases, in which case the Fund would take any such income into
account in determining whether such distribution requirements have been satisfied. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Fund liquidates, shareholders
generally will realize capital gain or loss upon such liquidation in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash or other property received by the shareholder (including any property deemed received by reason of its being placed in
a liquidating trust) and the </P>
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shareholder&#146;s adjusted tax basis in its shares. Any such gain or loss will be long-term if the shareholder is treated as having a holding period in Fund shares of greater than one year, and
otherwise will be short-term. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The foregoing discussion does not address the tax treatment of shareholders who do not hold
their shares as a capital asset. Such shareholders should consult their own tax advisors on the specific tax consequences to them of participating or not participating in the tender offer or upon liquidation of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Current U.S. federal income tax law taxes both long-term and short-term capital gain of corporations at the rates applicable
to ordinary income. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-corporate</FONT> taxpayers, short-term capital gain is currently taxed at rates applicable to ordinary income while long-term capital gain generally is taxed at a reduced maximum rate. The
deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations under the Code. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain U.S. holders who are individuals,
estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare tax on all or a portion of their &#147;net investment income,&#148; which includes dividends received from the Fund and capital gains from the sale
or other disposition of the Fund&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A common shareholder that is a nonresident alien individual or a
foreign corporation (a &#147;foreign investor&#148;) generally will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or possibly a lower rate provided by an applicable tax treaty) on ordinary income dividends (except as discussed
below). In general, U.S. federal withholding tax and U.S. federal income tax will not apply to any gain or income realized by a foreign investor in respect of any distribution of exempt-interest dividends or net capital gain (including amounts
credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) or upon the sale or other disposition of common shares of the Fund. Different tax consequences may result if the foreign investor is engaged in a trade or business in the United States or, in the
case of an individual, is present in the United States for 183 days or more during a taxable year and certain other conditions are met. Foreign investors should consult their tax advisers regarding the tax consequences of investing in the
Fund&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Ordinary income dividends properly reported by the RIC are generally exempt from U.S. federal
withholding tax where they (i)&nbsp;are paid in respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified net interest income&#148; (generally, its U.S.-source interest income, other than certain contingent interest and interest from obligations of a corporation or
partnership in which the RIC is at least a 10% shareholder, reduced by expenses that are allocable to such income) or (ii)&nbsp;are paid in respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified short-term capital gains&#148; (generally, the excess of the
RIC&#146;s net short-term capital gain over its long-term capital loss for such taxable year). Depending on its circumstances, the Fund may report all, some or none of its potentially eligible dividends as such qualified net interest income or as
qualified short-term capital gains, and/or treat such dividends, in whole or in part, as ineligible for this exemption from withholding. In order to qualify for this exemption from withholding, a foreign investor needs to comply with applicable
certification requirements relating to its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> status (including, in general, furnishing an IRS Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN-E,</FONT></FONT> or substitute Form). In the case of common shares held through an intermediary, the intermediary may have withheld tax even if the Fund reported the payment as qualified net interest income or
qualified short-term capital gain. Foreign investors should contact their intermediaries with respect to the application of these rules to their accounts. There can be no assurance as to what portion of the Fund&#146;s distributions would qualify
for favorable treatment as qualified net interest income or qualified short-term capital gains if the provision is extended. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition withholding at a rate of 30% will apply to dividends paid in respect of common shares of the Fund held by or
through certain foreign financial institutions (including investment funds), unless such institution enters into an agreement with the Treasury to report, on an annual basis, information with respect to shares in, and accounts maintained by, the
institution to the extent such shares or accounts are held by certain U.S. persons and by certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> entities that are wholly or partially owned by U.S. persons and to withhold on certain payments.
Accordingly, the entity through which common shares of the Fund are held will affect the determination of whether such withholding is required. Similarly, dividends paid in respect of common shares of
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the Fund held by an investor that is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> foreign entity that does not qualify under certain exemptions will be subject to withholding at a rate
of 30%, unless such entity either (i)&nbsp;certifies that such entity does not have any &#147;substantial United States owners&#148; or (ii)&nbsp;provides certain information regarding the entity&#146;s &#147;substantial United States owners,&#148;
which the applicable withholding agent will in turn provide to the Secretary of the Treasury. An intergovernmental agreement between the United States and an applicable foreign country, or future Treasury regulations or other guidance, may modify
these requirements. The Fund will not pay any additional amounts to common shareholders in respect of any amounts withheld. Foreign investors are encouraged to consult with their tax advisers regarding the possible implications of these rules on
their investment in the Fund&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">U.S. federal backup withholding tax may be required on dividends,
distributions and sale proceeds payable to certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-exempt</FONT> common shareholders who fail to supply their correct taxpayer identification number (in the case of individuals, generally, their social security
number) or to make required certifications, or who are otherwise subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amount withheld may be refunded or credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability, if any,
provided that you timely furnish the required information to the Internal Revenue Service. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Ordinary income dividends,
capital gain dividends, and gain from the sale or other disposition of common shares of the Fund also may be subject to state, local, and/or foreign taxes. Common shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding specific questions
about U.S. federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences to them of investing in the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under U.S. Treasury
regulations, if a common shareholder recognizes a loss with respect to common shares of $2&nbsp;million or more for an individual shareholder in a single taxable year (or $4&nbsp;million or more in any combination of taxable years in which the
transaction is entered into and the five succeeding taxable years) or $10&nbsp;million or more for a corporate shareholder in any single taxable year (or $20&nbsp;million or more in any combination of taxable years in which the transaction is
entered into and the five succeeding taxable years), the shareholder must file with the Internal Revenue Service a disclosure statement on Internal Revenue Service Form 8886. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect
the legal determination of whether the taxpayer&#146;s treatment of the loss is proper. Common shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
foregoing is a general and abbreviated summary of certain provisions of the Code and the Treasury Regulations presently in effect as they directly govern the taxation of the Fund and its shareholders. For complete provisions, reference should be
made to the pertinent Code sections and Treasury Regulations. The Code and the Treasury Regulations are subject to change by legislative or administrative action, and any such change may be retroactive with respect to Fund transactions. Holders of
common shares are advised to consult their own tax advisers for more detailed information concerning the U.S. federal income taxation of the Fund and the income tax consequences to its holders of common shares. </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="saitoc244161_11"></A>CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The custodian of the assets of the Fund is State Street Bank and Trust Company, whose principal business address is One
Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111. The custodian is responsible for, among other things, receipt of and disbursement of funds from the Fund&#146;s accounts, establishment of segregated accounts as necessary, and transfer, exchange and
delivery of Fund portfolio securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Computershare Trust Company, N.A., whose principal business address is 150 Royall
Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021, serves as the Fund&#146;s transfer agent with respect to the common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc244161_12">
</A>INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B>Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, whose principal business
address is <B></B>200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, is the independent registered public accounting firm of the Fund and is expected to render an opinion annually on the financial statements of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc244161_13"></A>CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A control person is a person who beneficially owns, either directly or indirectly, more than 25% of the voting securities of a company. As of
<B></B>June<B></B>&nbsp;1, 2022, the Fund did not know of any person or entity who &#147;controlled&#148; the Fund. As of <B></B>June<B></B>&nbsp;1, 2022, to the knowledge of the Fund, the following person(s) owned of record or beneficially 5% or
more of the outstanding common shares of any class of the Fund: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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">Sit Investment Associates, Inc.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">300 IDS Center</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">80 South Eighth Street</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, MN 55402</P></TD>
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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="saitoc244161_14"></A>INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This SAI is part of a registration statement that we have filed with the SEC. We are allowed to &#147;incorporate by
reference&#148; the information that we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. We incorporate by reference into this SAI the documents listed below and any future filings
we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, including any filings on or after the date of this SAI from the date of filing (excluding any information furnished, rather than filed), until we have sold all of the
offered securities to which this SAI, the Prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement relates or the offering is otherwise terminated. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this SAI. Any statement in a document
incorporated by reference into this SAI will be deemed to be automatically modified or superseded to the extent a statement contained in (1)&nbsp;this SAI or (2)&nbsp;any other subsequently filed document that is incorporated by reference into this
SAI modifies or supersedes such statement. The documents incorporated by reference herein include: </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Fund&#146;s Prospectus, dated June 21, 2022, filed with this SAI; </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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Funds <B></B><B></B><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm">annual
 report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR</FONT></A> for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2021, filed with the SEC on <B></B><B></B><B></B>March&nbsp;4, 2022; 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="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Fund&#146;s <U><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm">definitive
 proxy statement on Schedule 14A</A></U><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000832327/000119312522167136/d316120ddef14a.htm" >,</A> filed with the SEC on June <B></B>3, 2022. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund will provide without charge to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom this SAI is delivered, upon
written or oral request, a copy of any and all of the documents that have been or may be incorporated by reference in this SAI, the Prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement. You should direct requests for documents by calling: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Client Services Desk </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(800) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Fund makes available the Prospectus, SAI and the Fund&#146;s annual and
semi-annual reports, free of charge, at <U>http://www.blackrock.com</U>. You may also obtain this SAI, the Prospectus, other documents incorporated by reference and other information the Fund files electronically, including reports and proxy
statements, on the SEC website (<U>http://www.sec.gov</U>) or with the payment of a duplication fee, by electronic request at publicinfo@sec.gov. Information contained in, or that can be accessed through, the Fund&#146;s website is not part of this
SAI, the Prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc244161_15"></A>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The audited financial statements and financial highlights included in the <B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><B></B><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832327/000119312522065658/d297313dncsr.htm">annual
 report to the Fund&#146;s shareholders for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2021</A><B> </B>(the &#147;2021 Annual Report&#148;), together with the report of <B></B>Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP on the financial statements and financial
highlights included in the Fund&#146;s 2021 Annual Report, are incorporated herein by reference. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DESCRIPTION OF BOND RATINGS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Description of S&amp;P Global Ratings (&#147;S&amp;P&#148;), a Division of S&amp;P Global Inc., Issue Credit Ratings </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An 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 this opinion 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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issue credit ratings can be either long-term or short-term. Short-term issue credit ratings are generally assigned to those obligations
considered short-term in the relevant market, typically with an original maturity of no more than 365 days. Short-term issue credit ratings are also used to indicate the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to put features on long-term
obligations. S&amp;P would typically assign a long-term issue credit rating to an obligation with an original maturity of greater than 365 days. However, the ratings S&amp;P assigns to certain instruments may diverge from these guidelines based on
market practices. Medium-term notes are assigned long-term ratings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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> <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 payment&#151;the capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitments 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">The nature and provisions of the financial obligation, and the promise S&amp;P imputes; 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">The protection afforded by, and relative position of, the financial obligation in the event of a 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An
issue rating is an assessment of default risk but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect lower priority in
bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings* </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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> <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 payment &#150; the capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitments 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">The nature and provisions of the financial obligation, and the promise we impute; 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">The protection afforded by, and relative position of, the financial obligation in the event of a 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An
issue rating is an assessment of default risk but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to
</P>
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reflect lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating
company and holding company obligations.) </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 commitments 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 commitments 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 commitments 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 weaken the obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments on
the obligation.</TD></TR>
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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 exposure 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 that could lead to
the obligor&#146;s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments 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 commitments on the obligation. Adverse business, financial,
or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor&#146;s capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.</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 commitments 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 commitments 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 with 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 Global Ratings 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. A rating on an obligation is
lowered to &#145;D&#146; if it is subject to a distressed debt restructuring.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">* Ratings from &#145;AA&#146; to &#145;CCC&#146; may be modified by the addition of a plus (+)&nbsp;or minus (-) sign to show
relative standing within the rating categories. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#145;A-1&#146;</FONT> is rated in the highest category by S&amp;P. The obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments 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 commitments on these obligations is extremely strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#145;A-2&#146;</FONT> 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 commitments on the obligation is satisfactory.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A short-term obligation rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#145;A-3&#146;</FONT> exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to weaken an
obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments 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 that 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 commitments 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 <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 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. A rating on an obligation is lowered to
&#145;D&#146; if it is subject to a distressed debt restructuring.</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; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An 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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Amortization schedule &#150; 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 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 &#150; 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">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>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&#145;D&#146; is assigned upon failure to pay the note when due, completion of a distressed exchange offer, or 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.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Description of Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc.&#146;s (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;) Global Rating Scales </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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. Moody&#146;s defines credit risk as the risk
that an entity may not meet its contractual financial obligations as they come due and any estimated financial loss in the event of default or impairment. The contractual financial obligations addressed by Moody&#146;s ratings are those that call
for, without regard to enforceability, the payment of an ascertainable amount, which may vary based upon standard sources of variation (e.g., floating interest rates), by an ascertainable date. Moody&#146;s rating addresses the issuer&#146;s ability
to obtain cash sufficient to service the obligation, and its willingness to pay. Moody&#146;s ratings do not address <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-standard</FONT> sources of variation in the amount of the principal obligation (e.g., equity
indexed), absent an express statement to the contrary in a press release accompanying an initial rating. 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 or impairment on contractual financial obligations and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default or impairment. Short-term ratings are assigned for obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and
reflect both on the likelihood of a default or impairment on contractual financial obligations and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default or impairment. Moody&#146;s issues ratings at the issuer level and instrument level on
both the long-term scale and the short-term scale. Typically, ratings are made publicly available although private and unpublished ratings may also be assigned. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Moody&#146;s Global Long Term Rating Scale </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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; text-indent:4%; 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. Additionally, a &#147;(hyb)&#148; indicator is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 </P>
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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; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Global Short-Term Rating Scale </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-2</FONT> have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.</TD></TR>
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</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 Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Moody&#146;s Short-Term Obligation Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Moody&#146;s uses the global short-term Prime rating scale for commercial paper issued by U.S. municipalities and nonprofits. These commercial
paper programs may be backed by external letters of credit or liquidity facilities, or by an issuer&#146;s self-liquidity. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For other
short-term municipal obligations, Moody&#146;s uses one of two other short-term rating scales, the Municipal Investment Grade (&#147;MIG&#148;) and Variable Municipal Investment Grade (&#147;VMIG&#148;) scales discussed below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Moody&#146;s uses the MIG scale for U.S. municipal cash flow notes, bond anticipation notes and certain other short-term obligations, which
typically mature in three years or less. Under certain circumstances, Moody&#146;s uses the MIG scale for bond anticipation notes with maturities of up to five years. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>MIG Scale </U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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; text-indent:4%; 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. The components are a long-term rating and a short-term demand obligation rating. The long-term rating addresses the issuer&#146;s ability to meet scheduled principal and interest payments. The short-term demand obligation rating addresses
the ability of the issuer or the liquidity provider to make payments associated with the purchase-price-upon-demand feature (&#147;demand feature&#148;) of the VRDO. The short-term demand obligation rating uses the VMIG
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scale. VMIG ratings with liquidity support use as an input the short-term Counterparty Risk Assessment of the support provider, or the long-term rating of the underlying obligor in the absence of
third party liquidity support. Transitions of VMIG ratings of demand obligations with conditional liquidity support differ from transitions on the Prime scale to reflect the risk that external liquidity support will terminate if the issuer&#146;s
long-term rating drops below investment grade. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Moody&#146;s typically assigns the VMIG short-term demand obligation rating if the
frequency of the demand feature is less than every three years. If the frequency of the demand feature is less than three years but the purchase price is payable only with remarketing proceeds, the short-term demand obligation rating is
&#147;NR&#148;. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>VMIG Scale </U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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
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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
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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 a sufficiently strong short-term rating or may lack the structural or
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Description of Fitch Ratings&#146; (&#147;Fitch&#146;s&#148;) Credit Ratings Scales </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fitch Ratings publishes opinions on a variety of scales. The most common of these are credit ratings, but the agency also publishes ratings,
scores and other relative opinions relating to financial or operational strength. For example, Fitch also provides specialized ratings of servicers of residential and commercial mortgages, asset managers and funds. In each case, users should refer
to the definitions of each individual scale for guidance on the dimensions of risk covered in each assessment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fitch&#146;s credit
ratings relating to issuers are 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 relating to
securities and obligations of an issuer can include a recovery expectation. 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. The
agency&#146;s credit ratings cover the global spectrum of corporate, sovereign financial, bank, insurance, and public finance entities (including supranational and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-national</FONT> entities) and the securities or
other obligations they issue, as well as structured finance securities backed by receivables or other financial assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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 investment grade and speculative grade are market conventions and do not imply any recommendation or endorsement of a specific security for investment purposes. Investment grade categories indicate relatively low to moderate credit
risk, while ratings in the speculative categories either signal a higher level of credit risk or that a default has already occurred. </P>
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are not and have not been rated on its web page. Such issues are also denoted as &#145;NR&#146;. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit ratings express risk in relative
rank order, which is to say they are ordinal measures of credit risk and are not predictive of a specific frequency of default or loss. For information about the historical performance of ratings please refer to Fitch&#146;s Ratings Transition and
Default studies which detail the historical default rates and their meaning. The European Securities and Markets Authority also maintains a central repository of historical default rates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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
ability 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 obligation to pay upon a commitment (for example, in the case of index-linked
bonds). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The primary credit rating scales can be used to provide a rating of
privately issued obligations or certain note issuance programs or for private ratings. In this case the rating is not published, but only provided to the issuer or its agents in the form of a rating letter. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The primary credit rating scales may also be used to provide ratings for a more narrow scope, including interest strips and return of
principal or in other forms of opinions such as credit opinions or rating assessment services. Credit opinions are either a notch- or category-specific view using the primary rating scale and omit one or more characteristics of a full rating or meet
them to a different standard. Credit opinions will be indicated using a lower case letter symbol combined with either an &#145;*&#146; (e.g. &#145;bbb+*&#146;) or (cat) suffix to denote the opinion status. Credit opinions will be <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">point-in-time</FONT></FONT> typically but may be monitored if the analytical group believes information will be sufficiently available. Rating assessment services are a notch-specific view
using the primary rating scale of how an existing or potential rating may be changed by a given set of hypothetical circumstances. While credit opinions and rating assessment services are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">point-in-time</FONT></FONT> and are not monitored, they may have a directional watch or outlook assigned, which can signify the trajectory of the credit profile. </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 Credit Ratings Scale </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rated entities in a number of sectors, including financial and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> corporations, sovereigns,
insurance companies and certain sectors within public finance, are generally assigned Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs). IDRs are also assigned to certain entities or enterprises in global infrastructure, project finance and public finance. IDRs opine
on an entity&#146;s relative vulnerability to default (including by way of a distressed debt exchange) on financial obligations. The threshold default risk addressed by the IDR is generally that of the financial obligations whose <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> would best reflect the uncured failure of that entity. As such, IDRs also address relative vulnerability to bankruptcy, administrative receivership or similar concepts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In aggregate, IDRs provide an ordinal ranking of issuers based on the agency&#146;s view of their relative vulnerability to default, rather
than a prediction of a specific percentage likelihood of default. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Highest credit quality. &#145;AAA&#146; ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Very high credit quality. &#145;AA&#146; ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">High credit quality. &#145;A&#146; ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Good credit quality. &#145;BBB&#146; ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Speculative. &#145;BB&#146; ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists
that supports the servicing of financial commitments.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Highly speculative. &#145;B&#146; ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is
vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Substantialcredit risk. Default is a real possibility.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Veryhigh levels of credit risk. Default of some kind appears probable.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Near default. A default or default-like process has begun, or the issuer is in standstill, or for a closed funding vehicle, payment capacity is irrevocably impaired. Conditions that are indicative of a &#145;C&#146; category
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">b.&#8195;&#8201;the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill
agreement following a payment default on a material financial obligation;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c.&#8195;&#8201;&#8202;the formal announcement by the issuer or their agent of a distressed
debt exchange;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">d.&#8195;&#8201;a closed financing vehicle where payment capacity is irrevocably impaired such
that it is not expected to pay interest and/or principal in full during the life of the transaction, but where no payment default is imminent.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Restricted default. &#145;RD&#146; ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch&#146;s opinion has experienced:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">a.&#8195;&#8201;&#8202;an uncured payment default or distressed debt exchange on a bond, loan
or other material financial obligation, but</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">b.&#8195;&#8201;has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership,
liquidation, or other formal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> procedure, and</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c.&#8195;&#8201;&#8202;has not otherwise ceased operating.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This would include:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">i.&#8195;&#8201;&#8201;the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of
debt;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ii.&#8195;&#8202;the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default
forbearance period following a payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or other material financial obligation;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iii.&#8194;&#8201;&#8201;the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a
payment default on one or more material financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; ordinary execution of a distressed debt exchange on one or more material financial
obligations.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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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">D</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Default. &#145;D&#146; ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch&#146;s opinion has entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT>
procedure or that has otherwise ceased business.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations; within this context, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will
generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a distressed debt exchange.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">In all cases, the assignment of a default rating reflects the agency&#146;s opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings and may differ from the definition of default
under the terms of an issuer&#146;s financial obligations or local commercial practice.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Fitch&#146;s Short-Term Credit Ratings Assigned to Issuers and Obligations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; 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 and relates to
the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-term deposit ratings may be adjusted for loss severity. Short-term deposit ratings may be adjusted for loss severity. 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> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Highest Short-Term Credit Quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added &#147;+&#148; to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Speculative Short-Term Credit Quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">High Short-Term Default Risk. Default is a real possibility.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Restricted Default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Typically applicable to entity ratings only.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Specific Limitations Relating to Credit Rating Scales </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following specific limitations relate to issuer default scales, ratings assigned to corporate finance obligations, ratings assigned to
public finance obligations, ratings assigned to structured finance transactions, ratings assigned to global infrastructure and project finance transactions, ratings assigned for banks (Viability Ratings, Support Ratings, Support Floors), derivative
counterparty ratings and insurer financial strength ratings. </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 ratings do not predict a specific percentage of default likelihood or failure likelihood over any given time
period. </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 ratings do not opine on the market value of any issuer&#146;s securities or stock, or the likelihood that
this value may change. </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 ratings do not opine on the liquidity of the issuer&#146;s securities or stock. </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 ratings do not opine on the possible loss severity on an obligation should an issuer (or an obligation with
respect to structured finance transactions) default, except in the following cases: </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">Ratings assigned to individual obligations of issuers in corporate finance, banks,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-bank</FONT> financial institutions, insurance and covered bonds. </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">In limited circumstances for U.S. public finance obligations where Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code provides
reliably superior prospects for ultimate recovery to local government obligations that benefit from a statutory lien on revenues or during the pendency of a bankruptcy proceeding under the Code if there is sufficient visibility on potential recovery
prospects. </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 ratings do not opine on the suitability of an issuer as a counterparty to trade credit.
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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 ratings do not opine on any quality related to an issuer&#146;s business, operational or financial profile
other than the agency&#146;s opinion on its relative vulnerability to default or in the case of bank Viability Ratings on its relative vulnerability to failure. For the avoidance of doubt, not all defaults will be considered a default for rating
purposes. Typically, a default relates to a liability payable to an unaffiliated, outside investor. </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 ratings do not opine on any quality related to a transaction&#146;s profile other than the agency&#146;s
opinion on the relative vulnerability to default of an issuer and/or of each rated tranche or security. </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 ratings do not predict a specific percentage of extraordinary support likelihood over any given period.
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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">In the case of bank Support Ratings and Support Rating Floors, the ratings do not opine on any quality related to
an issuer&#146;s business, operational or financial profile other than the agency&#146;s opinion on its relative likelihood of receiving external extraordinary support. </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 ratings do not opine on the suitability of any security for investment or any other purposes
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The above list is not exhaustive and is provided for the reader&#146;s convenience. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:16pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">CLOSED-END</FONT> FUND PROXY VOTING POLICY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2021 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Applies to the following types of Funds registered under the 1940 Act: </B></P> <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"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Mutual Funds (including money market 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">Money Market Funds Only </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">iShares and BlackRock ETFs </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"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> 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 STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Other </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:3.00pt solid #999999">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Objective and Scope </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Set forth below is the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund Proxy Voting Policy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Policy / Document Requirements and Statements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Boards of Trustees/Directors (the &#147;Directors&#148;) of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (&#147;BlackRock&#148;) (the &#147;Funds&#148;) have the responsibility for the oversight of
voting proxies relating to portfolio securities of the Funds, and have determined that it is in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders to delegate that responsibility to BlackRock as part of BlackRock&#146;s authority to manage,
acquire and dispose of account assets, all as contemplated by the Funds&#146; respective investment management agreements. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock has adopted
guidelines and procedures (together and as from time to time amended, the &#147;BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines&#148;) governing proxy voting by accounts managed by BlackRock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock will cast votes on behalf of each of the Funds on specific proxy issues in respect of securities held by each such Fund in accordance with the
BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines; provided, however, that in the case of underlying <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds (including business development companies and other similarly-situated asset pools) held by the Funds that
have, or are proposing to adopt, a classified board structure, BlackRock will typically (a)&nbsp;vote in favor of proposals to adopt classification and against proposals to eliminate classification, and (b)&nbsp;not vote against directors as a
result of their adoption of a classified board structure. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock will report on an annual basis to the Directors on (1)&nbsp;a summary of all proxy
votes that BlackRock has made on behalf of the Funds in the preceding year together with a representation that all votes were in accordance with the BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines (as modified pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph), and
(2)&nbsp;any changes to the BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines that have not previously been reported. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:30pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Global Principles </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective as of January 2022 </P>
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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"><B><A HREF="#appb244161_1">Introduction to BlackRock</A></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-4</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-4</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-5</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-5</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-8</FONT></B></TD>
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</A></B></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-9</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-10</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-11</FONT></B></TD>
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protections</A></B></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-13</FONT></B></TD>
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activities</A></B></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-14</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-15</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-16</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-17</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-18</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-18</FONT></B></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:36pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>The purpose of this document is to provide an overarching explanation of BlackRock&#146;s approach globally to our
responsibilities as a shareholder on behalf of our clients, our expectations of companies, and our commitments to clients in terms of our own governance and transparency. </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">B-3 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_1"></A>Introduction to BlackRock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock&#146;s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We manage assets on behalf of institutional and individual
clients, across a full spectrum of investment strategies, asset classes, and regions. Our client base includes pension plans, endowments, foundations, charities, official institutions, insurers, and other financial institutions, as well as
individuals around the world. As part of our fiduciary duty to our clients, we have determined that it is generally in the best long-term interest of our clients to promote sound corporate governance as an informed, engaged shareholder. At
BlackRock, this is the responsibility of the Investment Stewardship team. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_2"></A>Philosophy on investment stewardship </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Companies are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate governance structures to serve the interests of shareholders and other key stakeholders. We
believe that there are certain fundamental rights attached to shareholding. Companies and their boards should be accountable to shareholders and structured with appropriate checks and balances to ensure that they operate in shareholders&#146; best
interests to create sustainable value. Shareholders should have the right to vote to elect, remove, and nominate directors, approve the appointment of the auditor, and amend the corporate charter or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws.</FONT>
Shareholders should be able to vote on key board decisions that are material to the protection of their investment, including but not limited to, changes to the purpose of the business, dilution levels and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-emptive</FONT> rights, and the distribution of income and capital structure. In order to make informed decisions, we believe that shareholders have the right to sufficient and timely information. In addition,
shareholder voting rights should be proportionate to their economic ownership&#151;the principle of &#147;one share, one vote&#148; helps achieve this balance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Consistent with these shareholder rights, we believe BlackRock has a responsibility to monitor and provide feedback to companies in our role as stewards of
our clients&#146; investments. Investment stewardship is how we use our voice as an investor to promote sound corporate governance and business practices to help maximize long-term shareholder value for our clients, the vast majority of whom are
investing for long-term goals such as retirement. BlackRock Investment Stewardship (&#147;BIS&#148;) does this through engagement with management teams and/or board members on material business issues, including but not limited to environmental,
social, and governance (&#147;ESG&#148;) matters and, for those clients who have given us authority, through voting proxies in their best long-term economic interests. We also participate in the public dialogue to help shape global norms and
industry standards with the goal of supporting a policy framework consistent with our clients&#146; interests as long-term shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
looks to companies to provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive disclosure on all material governance and business matters, including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ESG-related</FONT> issues. This transparency allows shareholders to
appropriately understand and assess how relevant risks and opportunities are being effectively identified and managed. Where company reporting and disclosure is inadequate or we believe the approach taken may be inconsistent with sustainable,
long-term value creation, we will engage with a company and/or vote in a manner that encourages progress. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock views engagement as an important
activity; engagement provides us with the opportunity to improve our understanding of the business and risks and opportunities that are material to the companies in which our clients invest, including those related to ESG. Engagement also informs
our voting decisions. As long-term investors on behalf of clients, we seek to have regular and continuing dialogue with executives and board directors to advance sound governance and sustainable business practices, as well as to understand the
effectiveness of the company&#146;s management and oversight of material issues. Engagement is </P>
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an important mechanism for providing feedback on company practices and disclosures, particularly where we believe they could be enhanced. Similarly, it provides us an opportunity to hear directly
from company boards and management on how they believe their actions are aligned with sustainable, long-term value creation. We primarily engage through direct dialogue, but may use other tools such as written correspondence, to share our
perspectives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally vote in support of management and boards that demonstrate an approach consistent with creating sustainable, long-term value.
If we have concerns about a company&#146;s approach, we may choose to explain our expectations to the company&#146;s board and management. Following our engagement, we may signal through our voting that we have outstanding concerns, generally by
voting against the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> of directors we view as having responsibility for an issue. We apply our regional proxy voting guidelines to achieve the outcome we believe is most aligned with our clients&#146;
long-term economic interests. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_3"></A>Key themes </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We recognize that accepted standards and norms of corporate governance can differ between markets. However, we believe there are certain fundamental
elements of governance practice that are intrinsic globally to a company&#146;s ability to create long-term value. This set of global themes are set out in this overarching set of principles (the &#147;Principles&#148;), which are anchored in
transparency and accountability. At a minimum, we believe companies should observe the accepted corporate governance standards in their domestic market and ask that, if they do not, they explain how their approach better supports sustainable
long-term value creation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>These Principles cover seven key themes: </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Auditors and audit-related issues </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:10.5pt">Capital structure, mergers, asset sales, and other special transactions </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:10.5pt">Compensation and 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:10.5pt">General corporate governance matters and shareholder protections </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:10.5pt">Shareholder proposals </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our regional and market-specific voting guidelines explain how these Principles inform our voting decisions in relation to specific ballot items for
shareholder meetings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_4"></A>Boards and directors </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our primary focus is on the performance of the board of directors. The performance of the board is critical to the economic success of the company and the
protection of shareholders&#146; interests. As part of their responsibilities, board members owe fiduciary duties to shareholders in overseeing the strategic direction and operation of the company. For this reason, BIS sees engaging with and the
election of directors as one of our most important and impactful responsibilities. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We support boards whose approach is consistent with creating sustainable, long-term value. This includes the
effective management of strategic, operational, financial, and material ESG factors and the consideration of key stakeholder interests. The board should establish and maintain a framework of robust and effective governance mechanisms to support its
oversight of the company&#146;s strategic aims. We look to the board to articulate the effectiveness of these mechanisms in overseeing the management of business risks and opportunities and the fulfillment of the company&#146;s purpose. Disclosure
of material issues that affect the company&#146;s long-term strategy and value creation, including material ESG factors, is essential for shareholders to be able to appropriately understand and assess how risks are effectively identified, managed
and mitigated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a company has not adequately disclosed and demonstrated it has fulfilled these responsibilities, we will consider voting against
the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> of directors whom we consider having particular responsibility for the issue. We assess director performance on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis and in light of each company&#146;s circumstances, taking into consideration our assessment of their governance, business practices that support
sustainable, long-term value creation, and performance. In serving the interests of shareholders, the responsibility of the board of directors includes, but is not limited to, the following: </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:10.5pt">Supporting and overseeing management in setting long-term strategic goals and applicable measures of
value-creation and milestones that will demonstrate progress, and taking steps to address anticipated or actual obstacles to success </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Providing oversight on the identification and management of material, business operational, and
sustainability-related risks </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Overseeing the financial resilience of the company, the integrity of financial statements, and the robustness
of a company&#146;s Enterprise Risk Management<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP> framework </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Making decisions on matters that require independent evaluation, which may include mergers, acquisitions and
dispositions, activist situations or other similar cases </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Addressing business issues, including environmental and social risks and opportunities, when they have the
potential to materially impact the company&#146;s long-term value </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There should be clear definitions of the role of the board, the
committees of the board, and senior management. Set out below are ways in which boards and directors can demonstrate a commitment to acting in the best long-term economic interests of all shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will seek to engage with the appropriate directors where we have concerns about the performance of the company, board, or individual directors and may
signal outstanding concerns in our voting. </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:26%">&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">Enterprise risk management is a process, effected by the entity&#146;s board of directors, management, and
other personnel, applied in strategy setting and across the enterprise, designed to identify potential events that may affect the entity, and manage risk to be within the risk appetite, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of
objectives. (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), Enterprise Risk Management&#151;Integrated Framework, September 2004, New York, NY). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that directors should stand for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> on a regular basis, ideally annually. In our
experience, annual <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-elections</FONT> allow shareholders to reaffirm their support for board members or hold them accountable for their decisions in a timely manner. When board members are not <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-elected</FONT> annually, we believe it is good practice for boards to have a rotation policy to ensure that, through a board cycle, all directors have had their appointment
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-confirmed,</FONT> with a proportion of directors being put forward for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> at each annual general meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Effective board composition </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Regular director
elections also give boards the opportunity to adjust their composition in an orderly way to reflect the evolution of the company&#146;s strategy and the market environment. BlackRock believes it is beneficial for new directors to be brought onto the
board periodically to refresh the group&#146;s thinking and in a manner that supports both continuity and appropriate succession planning. We consider the average overall tenure of the board, where we are seeking a balance between the knowledge and
experience of longer-serving members and the fresh perspectives of newer members. We expect companies to keep under regular review the effectiveness of their board (including its size), and assess directors nominated for election or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> in the context of the composition of the board as a whole. This assessment should consider a number of factors, including the potential need to address gaps in skills, experience, diversity, and
independence. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When nominating new directors to the board, we ask that there is sufficient information on the individual candidates so that shareholders
can assess the suitability of each individual nominee and the overall board composition. These disclosures should give an understanding of how the collective experience and expertise of the board aligns with the company&#146;s long-term strategy and
business model. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are interested in diversity in the board room as a means to promoting diversity of thought and avoiding &#145;group think&#146;. We
ask boards to disclose how diversity is considered in board composition, including demographic characteristics such as gender, race/ethnicity and age; as well as professional characteristics, such as a director&#146;s industry experience, specialist
areas of expertise and geographic location. We assess a board&#146;s diversity in the context of a company&#146;s domicile, business model and strategy. Self-identified board demographic diversity can usefully be disclosed in aggregate, consistent
with local law. We believe boards should aspire to meaningful diversity of membership, at least consistent with local regulatory requirements and best practices, while recognizing that building a strong, diverse board can take time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This position is based on our view that diversity of perspective and thought &#150; in the board room, in the management team and throughout the company
&#150; leads to better long term economic outcomes for companies. Academic research already reveals correlations between specific dimensions of diversity and effects on decision-making processes and outcomes.<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP> In our experience, greater diversity in the board room contributes to more robust discussions and more innovative and resilient decisions. Over time, greater diversity in the board room can also
promote greater diversity and resilience in the leadership team, and the workforce more broadly. That diversity can enable companies to develop businesses that more closely reflect and resonate with the customers and communities they serve. </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">For example, the role of gender diversity on team cohesion and participative communication is explored by:
Post, C., 2015, When is female leadership an advantage? Coordination requirements, team cohesion, and team interaction norms, Journal of Organizational Behavior, 36, 1153-1175. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/job.2031. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect there to be a sufficient number of independent directors, free from conflicts of interest or undue
influence from connected parties, to ensure objectivity in the decision-making of the board and its ability to oversee management. Common impediments to independence may include but are not limited to: </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:10.5pt">Having any other interest, business, or other relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to,
materially interfere with a director&#146;s ability to act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
believes that boards are most effective at overseeing and advising management when there is a senior independent board leader. This director may chair the board, or, where the chair is also the CEO (or is otherwise not independent), be designated as
a lead independent director. The role of this director is to enhance the effectiveness of the independent members of the board through shaping the agenda, ensuring adequate information is provided to the board, and encouraging independent
participation in board deliberations. The lead independent director or another appropriate director should be available to shareholders in those situations where an independent director is best placed to explain and contextualize a company&#146;s
approach. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There are matters for which the board has responsibility that may involve a conflict of interest for executives or for affiliated directors.
BlackRock believes that objective oversight of such matters is best achieved when the board forms committees comprised entirely of independent directors. In many markets, these committees of the board specialize in audit, director nominations, and
compensation matters. An ad hoc committee might also be formed to decide on a special transaction, particularly one involving a related party, or to investigate a significant adverse event. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Sufficient capacity </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As the role and expectations of
a director are increasingly demanding, directors must be able to commit an appropriate amount of time to board and committee matters. It is important that directors have the capacity to meet all of their responsibilities&#151;including when there
are unforeseen events &#150; and therefore, they should not take on an excessive number of roles that would impair their ability to fulfill their duties. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_5"></A>Auditors and audit-related issues </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock recognizes the critical importance of financial statements, which should provide a true and fair picture of a company&#146;s financial condition.
Accordingly, the assumptions made by management and reviewed by the auditor in preparing the financial statements should be reasonable and justified. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The accuracy of financial statements, inclusive of financial and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> information, is of paramount
importance to BlackRock. Investors increasingly recognize that a broader range of risks and opportunities have the potential to materially impact financial performance. Over time, we expect increased scrutiny of the assumptions underlying financial
reports, particularly those that pertain to the impact of the transition to a low carbon economy on a company&#146;s business model and asset mix. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
this context, audit committees, or equivalent, play a vital role in a company&#146;s financial reporting system by providing independent oversight of the accounts, material financial and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT>
information, </P>
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internal control frameworks, and in the absence of a dedicated risk committee, Enterprise Risk Management systems. BlackRock believes that effective audit committee oversight strengthens the
quality and reliability of a company&#146;s financial statements and provides an important level of reassurance to shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hold members of the
audit committee or equivalent responsible for overseeing the management of the audit function. Audit committees or equivalent should have clearly articulated charters that set out their responsibilities and have a rotation plan in place that allows
for a periodic refreshment of the committee membership to introduce fresh perspectives to audit oversight. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We take particular note of critical
accounting matters, cases involving significant financial restatements, or ad hoc notifications of material financial weakness. In this respect, audit committees should provide timely disclosure on the remediation of Key and Critical Audit Matters
identified either by the external auditor or Internal Audit function. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The integrity of financial statements depends on the auditor being free of any
impediments to being an effective check on management. To that end, we believe it is important that auditors are, and are seen to be, independent. Where an audit firm provides services to the company in addition to the audit, the fees earned should
be disclosed and explained. Audit committees should have in place a procedure for assessing annually the independence of the auditor and the quality of the external audit process. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comprehensive disclosure provides investors with a sense of the company&#146;s long-term operational risk management practices and, more broadly, the
quality of the board&#146;s oversight. The audit committee or equivalent, or a dedicated risk committee, should periodically review the company&#146;s risk assessment and risk management policies and the significant risks and exposures identified by
management, the internal auditors or the independent accountants, and management&#146;s steps to address them. In the absence of robust disclosures, we may reasonably conclude that companies are not adequately managing risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_6"></A>Capital structure, mergers, asset sales, and other special transactions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The capital structure of a company is critical to shareholders as it impacts the value of their investment and the priority of their interest in the company
relative to that of other equity or debt investors. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-emptive</FONT> rights are a key protection for shareholders against the dilution of their interests. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective voting rights are basic rights of share ownership. We believe strongly in one vote for one share as a guiding principle that supports effective
corporate governance. Shareholders, as the residual claimants, have the strongest interest in protecting company value, and voting power should match economic exposure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In principle, we disagree with the creation of a share class with equivalent economic exposure and preferential, differentiated voting rights. In our view,
this structure violates the fundamental corporate governance principle of proportionality and results in a concentration of power in the hands of a few shareholders, thus disenfranchising other shareholders and amplifying any potential conflicts of
interest. However, we recognize that in certain markets, at least for a period of time, companies may have a valid argument for listing dual classes of shares with differentiated voting rights. We believe that such companies should review these
share class structures on a regular basis or as company circumstances change. Additionally, they should seek shareholder approval of their capital structure on a periodic basis via a management proposal at the company&#146;s shareholder meeting. The
proposal should give unaffiliated shareholders the opportunity to affirm the current structure or establish mechanisms to end or phase out controlling structures at the appropriate time, while minimizing costs to shareholders. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In assessing mergers, asset sales, or other special transactions, BlackRock&#146;s primary consideration is the
long-term economic interests of our clients as shareholders. Boards proposing a transaction need to clearly explain the economic and strategic rationale behind it. We will review a proposed transaction to determine the degree to which it can enhance
long-term shareholder value. We would prefer that proposed transactions have the unanimous support of the board and have been negotiated at arm&#146;s length. We may seek reassurance from the board that executives&#146; and/or board members&#146;
financial interests in a given transaction have not adversely affected their ability to place shareholders&#146; interests before their own. Where the transaction involves related parties, we would expect the recommendation to support it to come
from the independent directors, and ideally, the terms also have been assessed through an independent appraisal process. In addition, it is good practice that it be approved by a separate vote of the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-conflicted</FONT> parties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that shareholders have a right to dispose of company shares in the
open market without unnecessary restriction. In our view, corporate mechanisms designed to limit shareholders&#146; ability to sell their shares are contrary to basic property rights. Such mechanisms can serve to protect and entrench interests other
than those of the shareholders. We believe that shareholders are broadly capable of making decisions in their own best interests. We expect any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">so-called</FONT> &#145;shareholder rights plans&#146; proposed by a
board to be subject to shareholder approval upon introduction and periodically thereafter. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_7"></A>Compensation and benefits
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock expects a company&#146;s board of directors to put in place a compensation structure that incentivizes and rewards executives
appropriately. There should be a clear link between variable pay and operational and financial performance. Performance metrics should be stretching and aligned with a company&#146;s strategy and business model. BIS does not have a position on the
use of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ESG-related</FONT> criteria, but believes that where companies choose to include them, they should be as rigorous as other financial or operational targets. Long-term incentive plans should vest over
timeframes aligned with the delivery of long-term shareholder value. Compensation committees should guard against contractual arrangements that would entitle executives to material compensation for early termination of their employment. Finally,
pension contributions and other deferred compensation arrangements should be reasonable in light of market practice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not supportive of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-off</FONT> or special bonuses unrelated to company or individual performance. Where discretion has been used by the compensation committee or its equivalent, we expect disclosure relating to how and why the discretion
was used, and how the adjusted outcome is aligned with the interests of shareholders. We acknowledge that the use of peer group evaluation by compensation committees can help ensure competitive pay; however, we are concerned when the rationale for
increases in total compensation at a company is solely based on peer benchmarking rather than a rigorous measure of outperformance. We encourage companies to clearly explain how compensation outcomes have rewarded outperformance against peer firms.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe consideration should be given to building claw back provisions into incentive plans such that executives would be required to forgo rewards
when they are not justified by actual performance and/or when compensation was based on faulty financial reporting or deceptive business practices. We also favor recoupment from any senior executive whose behavior caused material financial harm to
shareholders, material reputational risk to the company, or resulted in a criminal investigation, even if such actions did not ultimately result in a material restatement of past results. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-executive</FONT> directors should be compensated in a manner that is commensurate with the time and effort expended in
fulfilling their professional responsibilities. Additionally, these compensation arrangements </P>
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should not risk compromising directors&#146; independence or aligning their interests too closely with those of the management, whom they are charged with overseeing. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We use third party research, in addition to our own analysis, to evaluate existing and proposed compensation structures. We may vote against members of the
compensation committee or equivalent board members for poor compensation practices or structures. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_8"></A>Environmental and
social issues </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that well-managed companies will deal effectively with material environmental and social (&#147;E&amp;S&#148;) factors
relevant to their businesses. Governance is the core structure by which boards can oversee the creation of sustainable, long-term value. Appropriate risk oversight of E&amp;S considerations stems from this construct. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robust disclosure is essential for investors to effectively evaluate companies&#146; strategy and business practices related to material E&amp;S risks and
opportunities. Given the increased understanding of material sustainability risks and opportunities, and the need for better information to assess them, BlackRock will advocate for continued improvement in companies&#146; reporting, where necessary,
and will express any concerns through our voting where a company&#146;s actions or disclosures are inadequate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock encourages companies to use
the framework developed by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to disclose their approach to ensuring they have a sustainable business model and to supplement that disclosure with industry-specific metrics such as those
identified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP> While the TCFD framework was developed to support climate-related risk disclosure, the four pillars of the
TCFD&#151;Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics and Targets&#151;are a useful way for companies to disclose how they identify, assess, manage, and oversee a variety of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. SASB&#146;s
industry-specific guidance (as identified in its materiality map) is beneficial in helping companies identify key performance indicators (KPIs) across various dimensions of sustainability that are considered to be financially material and
decision-useful within their industry. We recognize that some companies may report using different standards, which may be required by regulation, or one of a number of private standards. In such cases, we ask that companies highlight the metrics
that are industry- or company-specific. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Companies may also adopt or refer to guidance on sustainable and responsible business conduct issued by
supranational organizations such as the United Nations or the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Further, industry-specific initiatives on managing specific operational risks may be useful. Companies should disclose any global
standards adopted, the industry initiatives in which they participate, any peer group benchmarking undertaken, and any assurance processes to help investors understand their approach to sustainable and responsible business practices. </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"><U>The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation</U> announced in November 2021 the
formation of an <U>International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)</U> to develop a comprehensive global baseline of high-quality sustainability disclosure standards to meet investors&#146; information needs. The IFRS Foundation plans to
complete consolidation of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB&#151;an initiative of CDP) and the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF&#151;which houses the Integrated Reporting Framework and the SASB Standards) by June 2022.
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that climate change has become a defining factor in companies&#146; long-term prospects. We ask every company to help its investors
understand how it may be impacted by climate-related risk and opportunities, and how these factors are considered within their strategy in a manner consistent with the company&#146;s business model and sector. Specifically, we ask companies to
articulate how their business model is aligned to a scenario in which global warming is limited to well below 2&deg;C, moving towards global net zero emissions by 2050. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In Stewardship, we understand that climate change can be very challenging for many companies, as they seek to drive long-term value by mitigating risks and
capturing opportunities. A growing number of companies, financial institutions, as well as governments, have committed to advancing net zero. There is growing consensus that companies can benefit from the more favorable macro-economic environment
under an orderly, timely and just transition to net zero.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP> Many companies are asking what their role should be in contributing to a just transition&#151;in ensuring a reliable energy supply and
protecting the most vulnerable from energy price shocks and economic dislocation. They are also seeking more clarity as to the public policy path that will help align greenhouse gas reduction actions with commitments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In this context, we ask companies to disclose a business plan for how they intend to deliver long-term financial performance through the transition to
global net zero, consistent with their business model and sector. We encourage companies to demonstrate that their plans are resilient under likely decarbonization pathways, and the global aspiration to limit warming to 1.5&deg;C.<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">5</SUP> We also encourage companies to disclose how considerations related to having a reliable energy supply and just transition affect their plans. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We look to companies to set short-, medium- and long-term science-based targets, where available for their sector, for greenhouse gas reductions and to
demonstrate how their targets are consistent with the long-term economic interests of their shareholders. Companies have an opportunity to use and contribute to the development of alternative energy sources and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-carbon</FONT> transition technologies that will be essential to reaching net zero. We also recognize that some continued investment is required to maintain a reliable, affordable supply of fossil fuels during the
transition. We ask companies to disclose how their capital allocation across alternatives, transition technologies, and fossil fuel production is consistent with their strategy and their emissions reduction targets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Key stakeholder interests </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that, to
advance long-term shareholders&#146; interests, companies should consider the interests of their key stakeholders. It is for each company to determine its key stakeholders based on what is material to its business, but they are likely to include
employees, business partners (such as suppliers and distributors), clients and consumers, government, and the communities in which they operate. </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">For example, BlackRock&#146;s Capital Markets Assumptions anticipate 25 points of cumulative economic gains
over a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-year</FONT> period in an orderly transition as compared to the alternative. This better macro environment will support better economic growth, financial stability, job growth, productivity, as well as
ecosystem stability and health outcomes. </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">The global aspiration is reflective of aggregated efforts; companies in developed and emerging markets are not
equally equipped to transition their business and reduce emissions at the same rate&#151;those in developed markets with the largest market capitalization are better positioned to adapt their business models at an accelerated pace. Government policy
and regional targets may be reflective of these realities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Considering the interests of key stakeholders recognizes the collective nature of long-term value creation and
the extent to which each company&#146;s prospects for growth are tied to its ability to foster strong sustainable relationships with and support from those stakeholders. Companies should articulate how they address adverse impacts that could arise
from their business practices and affect critical business relationships with their stakeholders. We expect companies to implement, to the extent appropriate, monitoring processes (often referred to as due diligence) to identify and mitigate
potential adverse impacts and grievance mechanisms to remediate any actual adverse material impacts. The maintenance of trust within these relationships can be equated with a company&#146;s long-term success. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To ensure transparency and accountability, companies should disclose how they have identified their key stakeholders and considered their interests in
business decision-making, demonstrating the applicable governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets. This approach should be overseen by the board, which is well positioned to ensure that the approach taken is informed by and
aligns with the company&#146;s strategy and purpose. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_9"></A>General corporate governance matters and shareholder protections
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that shareholders have a right to material and timely information on the financial performance and viability of the companies in
which they invest. In addition, companies should publish information on the governance structures in place and the rights of shareholders to influence these structures. The reporting and disclosure provided by companies help shareholders assess
whether their economic interests have been protected and the quality of the board&#146;s oversight of management. We believe shareholders should have the right to vote on key corporate governance matters, including changes to governance mechanisms,
to submit proposals to the shareholders&#146; meeting, and to call special meetings of shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Corporate Form </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe it is the responsibility of the board to determine the corporate form that is most appropriate given the company&#146;s purpose and business
model.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">6</SUP> Companies proposing to change their corporate form to a public benefit corporation or similar entity should put it to a shareholder vote if not already required to do so under applicable
law. Supporting documentation from companies or shareholder proponents proposing to alter the corporate form should clearly articulate how the interests of shareholders and different stakeholders would be impacted as well as the accountability and
voting mechanisms that would be available to shareholders. As a fiduciary on behalf of clients, we generally support management proposals if our analysis indicates that shareholders&#146; interests are adequately protected. Relevant shareholder
proposals are evaluated on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_10">
</A>Shareholder proposals </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In most markets in which BlackRock invests on behalf of clients, shareholders have the right to submit proposals to be
voted on by shareholders at a company&#146;s annual or extraordinary meeting, as long as eligibility and procedural requirements are met. The matters that we see put forward by shareholders address a wide range of topics, including governance
reforms, capital management, and improvements in the management or disclosure of E&amp;S risks. </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:26%">&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">Corporate form refers to the legal structure by which a business is organized. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock is subject to certain requirements under antitrust law in the United States that place restrictions
and limitations on how BlackRock can interact with the companies in which we invest on behalf of our clients, including our ability to submit shareholder proposals. As noted above, we can vote on proposals put forth by others. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When assessing shareholder proposals, we evaluate each proposal on its merit, with a singular focus on its implications for long-term value creation. We
consider the business and economic relevance of the issue raised, as well as its materiality and the urgency with which we believe it should be addressed. We take into consideration the legal effect of the proposal, as shareholder proposals may be
advisory or legally binding depending on the jurisdiction. We would not support proposals that we believe would result in over-reaching into the basic business decisions of the issuer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a proposal is focused on a material business risk that we agree needs to be addressed and the intended outcome is consistent with long-term value
creation, we will look to the board and management to demonstrate that the company has met the intent of the request made in the shareholder proposal. Where our analysis and/or engagement indicate an opportunity for improvement in the company&#146;s
approach to the issue, we may support shareholder proposals that are reasonable and not unduly constraining on management. Alternatively, or in addition, we may vote against the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> of one or more
directors if, in our assessment, the board has not responded sufficiently or with an appropriate sense of urgency. We may also support a proposal if management is on track, but we believe that voting in favor might accelerate progress. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_11"></A>BlackRock&#146;s oversight of its investment stewardship activities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Oversight </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hold ourselves to a very high standard
in our investment stewardship activities, including proxy voting. To meet this standard, BIS is comprised of BlackRock employees who do not have other responsibilities other than their roles in BIS. BIS is considered an investment function. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock maintains three regional advisory committees (&#147;Stewardship Advisory Committees&#148;) for(a) the Americas; (b)&nbsp;Europe, the Middle East
and Africa (&#147;EMEA&#148;); and (c)&nbsp;Asia-Pacific, generally consisting of senior BlackRock investment professionals and/or senior employees with practical boardroom experience. The regional Stewardship Advisory Committees review and advise
on amendments to BIS proxy voting guidelines covering markets within each respective region (&#147;Guidelines&#148;). The advisory committees do not determine voting decisions, which are the responsibility of BIS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to the regional Stewardship Advisory Committees, the Investment Stewardship Global Oversight Committee (&#147;Global Committee&#148;) is a
risk-focused committee, comprised of senior representatives from various BlackRock investment teams, a senior legal representative, the Global Head of Investment Stewardship(&#147;Global Head&#148;), and other senior executives with relevant
experience and team oversight. The Global Oversight Committee does not determine voting decisions, which are the responsibility of BIS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Global Head
has primary oversight of the activities of BIS, including voting in accordance with the Guidelines, which require the application of professional judgment and consideration of each company&#146;s unique circumstances. The Global Committee reviews
and approves amendments to these Principles. The Global Committee also reviews and approves amendments to the regional Guidelines, as proposed by the regional Stewardship Advisory Committees. </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-14 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the Global Committee receives and reviews periodic reports regarding the votes cast by BIS, as
well as updates on material process issues, procedural changes, and other risk oversight considerations. The Global Committee reviews these reports in an oversight capacity as informed by the BIS corporate governance engagement program and the
Guidelines. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS carries out engagement with companies, monitors and executes proxy votes, and conducts vote operations (including maintaining records
of votes cast) in a manner consistent with the relevant Guidelines. BIS also conducts research on corporate governance issues and participates in industry discussions to contribute to and keep abreast of important developments in the corporate
governance field. BIS may utilize third parties for certain of the foregoing activities and performs oversight of those third parties. BIS may raise complicated or particularly controversial matters for internal discussion with the relevant
investment teams and governance specialists for discussion and guidance prior to making a voting decision. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_12"></A>Vote
execution </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We carefully consider proxies submitted to funds and other fiduciary account(s) (&#147;Fund&#148; or &#147;Funds&#148;) for which we have
voting authority. BlackRock votes(or refrains from voting) proxies for each Fund for which we have voting authority based on our evaluation of the best long-term economic interests of our clients as shareholders, in the exercise of our independent
business judgment, and without regard to the relationship of the issuer of the proxy (or any shareholder proponent or dissident shareholder) to the Fund, the Fund&#146;s affiliates(if any), BlackRock or BlackRock&#146;s affiliates, or BlackRock
employees(see &#147;Conflicts management policies and procedures&#148;, below). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When exercising voting rights, BlackRock will normally vote on specific
proxy issues in accordance with the Guidelines for the relevant market. The Guidelines are reviewed annually and are amended consistent with changes in the local market practice, as developments in corporate governance occur, or as otherwise deemed
advisable by the applicable Stewardship Advisory Committees. BIS analysts may, in the exercise of their professional judgment, conclude that the Guidelines do not cover the specific matter upon which a proxy vote is required or that an exception to
the Guidelines would be in the best long-term economic interests of BlackRock&#146;s clients. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the uncommon circumstance of there being a vote with
respect to fixed income securities or the securities of privately held issuers, the decision generally will be made by a Fund&#146;s portfolio managers and/or BIS based on their assessment of the particular transactions or other matters at issue.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In certain markets, proxy voting involves logistical issues which can affect BlackRock&#146;s ability to vote such proxies, as well as the desirability
of voting such proxies. These issues include, but are not limited to: (i)&nbsp;untimely notice of shareholder meetings; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions on a foreigner&#146;s ability to exercise votes; (iii)&nbsp;requirements to vote proxies in person; (iv)
&#147;share-blocking&#148;(requirements that investors who exercise their voting rights surrender the right to dispose of their holdings for some specified period in proximity to the shareholder meeting); (v) potential difficulties in translating
the proxy; (vi)&nbsp;regulatory constraints; and (vii)&nbsp;requirements to provide local agents with unrestricted powers of attorney to facilitate voting instructions. We are not supportive of impediments to the exercise of voting rights such as
share-blocking or overly burdensome administrative requirements. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a consequence, BlackRock votes proxies in these situations on a
&#147;best-efforts&#148; basis. In addition, BIS may determine that it is generally in the best interests of BlackRock&#146;s clients not to vote proxies (or not to vote our full allocation) if the costs (including but not limited to opportunity
costs associated with share-blocking constraints) associated with exercising a vote are expected to outweigh the benefit the client would derive by voting on the proposal. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio managers have full discretion to vote the shares in the Funds they manage based on their analysis of
the economic impact of a particular ballot item on their investors. Portfolio managers may, from time to time, reach differing views on how best to maximize economic value with respect to a particular investment. Therefore, portfolio managers may,
and sometimes do, vote shares in the Funds under their management differently from BIS or from one another. However, because BlackRock&#146;s clients are mostly long-term investors with long-term economic goals, ballots are frequently cast in a
uniform manner. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_13"></A>Conflicts management policies and procedures </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS maintains policies and procedures that seek to prevent undue influence on BlackRock&#146;s proxy voting activity. Such influence might stem from any
relationship between the investee company (or any shareholder proponent or dissident shareholder) and BlackRock, BlackRock&#146;s affiliates, a Fund or a Fund&#146;s affiliates, or BlackRock employees. The following are examples of sources of
perceived or potential conflicts of interest: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">BlackRock clients who may be issuers of securities or proponents of shareholder resolutions
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">BlackRock business partners or third parties who may be issuers of securities or proponents of shareholder
resolutions </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">BlackRock employees who may sit on the boards of public companies held in Funds managed by BlackRock
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Significant BlackRock, Inc. investors who may be issuers of securities held in Funds managed by BlackRock
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Securities of BlackRock, Inc. or BlackRock investment funds held in Funds managed by BlackRock
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">BlackRock, Inc. board members who serve as senior executives or directors of public companies held in Funds
managed by BlackRock </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock has taken certain steps to mitigate perceived or potential conflicts including, but not limited to,
the following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Adopted the Guidelines which are designed to advance our clients&#146; interests in the companies in which
BlackRock invests on their behalf. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Established a reporting structure that separates BIS from employees with sales, vendor management, or business
partnership roles. In addition, BlackRock seeks to ensure that all engagements with corporate issuers, dissident shareholders or shareholder proponents are managed consistently and without regard to BlackRock&#146;s relationship with such parties.
Clients or business partners are not given special treatment or differentiated access to BIS. BIS prioritizes engagements based on factors including, but not limited to, our need for additional information to make a voting decision or our view on
the likelihood that an engagement could lead to positive outcome(s) over time for the economic value of the company. Within the normal course of business, BIS may engage directly with BlackRock clients, business partners and/or third parties, and/or
with employees with sales, vendor management, or business partnership roles, in discussions regarding our approach to stewardship, general corporate governance matters, client reporting needs, and/or to otherwise ensure that proxy-related client
service levels are met. </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:10.5pt">Determined to engage, in certain instances, an independent fiduciary to vote proxies as a further safeguard to
avoid potential conflicts of interest, to satisfy regulatory compliance requirements, or as may be otherwise required by applicable law. In such circumstances, the independent fiduciary provides BlackRock&#146;s proxy voting agent with instructions,
in accordance with the Guidelines, as to how to vote such proxies, and BlackRock&#146;s proxy voting agent votes the proxy in accordance with the independent fiduciary&#146;s determination. BlackRock uses an independent fiduciary to vote proxies of
BlackRock, Inc. and companies affiliated with BlackRock, Inc. BlackRock may also use an independent fiduciary to vote proxies of: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <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:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">public companies that include BlackRock employees on their boards of directors, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">public companies of which a BlackRock, Inc. board member serves as a senior executive or a member of the
board of directors, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <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:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">public companies that are the subject of certain transactions involving BlackRock Funds,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <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:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">public companies that are joint venture partners with BlackRock, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">public companies when legal or regulatory requirements compel BlackRock to use an independent fiduciary.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In selecting an independent fiduciary, we assess several characteristics, including but not limited to: independence, an ability to
analyze proxy issues and vote in the best economic interest of our clients, reputation for reliability and integrity, and operational capacity to accurately deliver the assigned votes in a timely manner. We may engage more than one independent
fiduciary, in part to mitigate potential or perceived conflicts of interest at an independent fiduciary. The Global Committee appoints and reviews the performance of the independent fiduciaries, generally on an annual basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_14"></A>Securities lending </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When
so authorized, BlackRock acts as a securities lending agent on behalf of Funds. Securities lending is a well-regulated practice that contributes to capital market efficiency. It also enables funds to generate additional returns for a fund, while
allowing fund providers to keep fund expenses lower. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With regard to the relationship between securities lending and proxy voting, BlackRock&#146;s
approach is informed by our fiduciary responsibility to act in our clients&#146; best interests. In most cases, BlackRock anticipates that the potential long-term value to the Fund of voting shares would be less than the potential revenue the loan
may provide the Fund. However, in certain instances, BlackRock may determine, in its independent business judgment as a fiduciary, that the value of voting outweighs the securities lending revenue loss to clients and would therefore recall shares to
be voted in those instances. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The decision to recall securities on loan as part of BlackRock&#146;s securities lending program in order to vote is based
on an evaluation of various factors that include, but are not limited to, assessing potential securities lending revenue alongside the potential long-term value to clients of voting those securities (based on the
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information available at the time of recall consideration).<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">7</SUP> BIS works with colleagues in the Securities Lending and Risk and Quantitative
Analysis teams to evaluate the costs and benefits to clients of recalling shares on loan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Periodically, BlackRock reviews our process for determining
whether to recall securities on loan in order to vote and may modify it as necessary. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_15"></A>Voting guidelines </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The issue-specific Guidelines published for each region/country in which we vote are intended to summarize BlackRock&#146;s general philosophy and approach
to issues that may commonly arise in the proxy voting context in each market where we invest. The Guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive. BIS applies the Guidelines on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis, in the context of the individual circumstances of each company and the specific issue under review. As such, the Guidelines do not indicate how BIS
will vote in every instance. Rather, they reflect our view about corporate governance issues generally, and provide insight into how we typically approach issues that commonly arise on corporate ballots. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_16"></A>Reporting and vote transparency </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are committed to transparency in the stewardship work we do on behalf of clients. We inform clients about our engagement and voting policies and
activities through direct communication and through disclosure on our website. Each year we publish an annual report that provides a global overview of our investment stewardship engagement and voting activities. Additionally, we make public our
market-specific voting guidelines for the benefit of clients and companies with whom we engage. We also publish commentaries to share our perspective on market developments and emerging key themes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At a more granular level, we publish quarterly our vote record for each company that held a shareholder meeting during the period, showing how we voted on
each proposal and explaining any votes against management proposals or on shareholder proposals. For shareholder meetings where a vote might be high profile or of significant interest to clients, we may publish a vote bulletin after the meeting,
disclosing and explaining our vote on key proposals. We also publish a quarterly list of all companies with which we engaged and the key topics addressed in the engagement meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In this way, we help inform our clients about the work we do on their behalf in promoting the governance and business models that support long-term
sustainable value creation. </P> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:26%">&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">Recalling securities on loan can be impacted by the timing of record dates. In the United States, for example,
the record date of a shareholder meeting typically falls before the proxy statements are released. Accordingly, it is not practicable to evaluate a proxy statement, determine that a vote has a material impact on a fund and recall any shares on loan
in advance of the record date for the annual meeting. As a result, managers must weigh independent business judgement as a fiduciary, the benefit to a fund&#146;s shareholders of recalling loaned shares in advance of an estimated record date without
knowing whether there will be a vote o n matters which have a material impact on the fund (thereby forgoing potential securities lending revenue for the fund&#146;s shareholders) or leaving shares on loan to potentially earn revenue for the fund
(thereby forgoing the opportunity to vote). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:60pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:60pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Stewardship </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proxy voting guidelines for U.S. securities </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective as of January 2022 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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transactions</A></B></P></TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the BlackRock Investment Stewardship Global Principles.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_21"></A>Introduction </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
believe BlackRock has a responsibility to monitor and provide feedback to companies, in our role as stewards of our clients&#146; investments. BlackRock Investment Stewardship (&#147;BIS&#148;) does this through engagement with management teams
and/or board members on material business issues, including environmental, social, and governance (&#147;ESG&#148;) matters and, for those clients who have given us authority, through voting proxies in the best long-term economic interests of their
assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following issue-specific proxy voting guidelines(the &#147;Guidelines&#148;) are intended to summarize BIS&#146; regional philosophy and
approach to engagement and voting on ESG factors, as well as our expectations of directors, for U.S. securities. These Guidelines are not intended to limit the analysis of individual issues at specific companies or provide a guide to how BIS will
engage and/or vote in every instance. They are applied with discretion, taking into consideration the range of issues and facts specific to the company, as well as individual ballot items at annual and special meetings. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_22"></A>Voting guidelines </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These
guidelines are divided into eight key themes, which group together the issues that frequently appear on the agenda of annual and extraordinary meetings of shareholders: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_23"></A>Boards and directors </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The effective performance of the board is critical to the economic success of the company and the protection of shareholders&#146; interests. As part of
their responsibilities, board members owe fiduciary duties to shareholders in overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and risk management of the company. For this reason, BIS sees engagement with and the election of directors as one of our
most critical responsibilities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Disclosure of material issues that affect the company&#146;s long-term strategy and value creation, including material
ESG factors, is essential for shareholders to appropriately understand and assess how effectively the board is identifying, managing, and mitigating risks. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where we conclude that a board has failed to address or disclose one or more material issues within a specified
timeframe, we may hold directors accountable or take other appropriate action in the context of our voting decisions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Director elections </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a board has not adequately demonstrated, through actions and company disclosures, how material issues are appropriately identified, managed, and
overseen, we will consider voting against the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> of those directors responsible for the oversight of such issues, as indicated below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Independence </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect a majority of the directors
on the board to be independent. In addition, all members of key committees, including audit, compensation, and nominating/governance committees, should be independent. Our view of independence may vary from listing standards. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common impediments to independence may include: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Employment as a senior executive by the company or a subsidiary within the past five years
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">An equity ownership in the company in excess of 20% </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:10.5pt">Having any other interest, business, or relationship (professional or personal) which could, or could
reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the director&#146;s ability to act in the best interests of the company </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may
vote against directors serving on key committees who we do not consider to be independent, including at controlled companies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Oversight </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect the board to exercise appropriate oversight of management and the business activities of the company. Where we believe a board has failed to
exercise sufficient oversight, we may vote against the responsible committees and/or individual directors. The following illustrates common circumstances: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">With regard to material ESG risk factors, or where the company has failed to provide shareholders with adequate
disclosure to conclude appropriate strategic consideration is given to these factors by the board, we may vote against directors of the responsible committee, or the most relevant director </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">With regard to accounting practices or audit oversight, e.g., where the board has failed to facilitate quality,
independent auditing. If substantial accounting irregularities suggest insufficient oversight, we will consider voting against the current audit committee, and any other members of the board who may be responsible </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">During a period in which executive compensation appears excessive relative to the performance of the company
and compensation paid by peers, we may vote against the members of the compensation committee </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:10.5pt">Where a company has proposed an equity compensation plan that is not aligned with shareholders&#146; interests,
we may vote against the members of the compensation committee </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Where the board is not comprised of a majority of independent directors (this may not apply in the case of a
controlled company), we may vote against the chair of the nominating/governance committee, or where no chair exists, the nominating/governance committee member with the longest tenure </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Where it appears the director has acted (at the company or at other companies) in a manner that compromises
their ability to represent the best long-term economic interests of shareholders, we may vote against that individual </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Where a director has a multi-year pattern of poor attendance at combined board and applicable committee
meetings, or a director has poor attendance in a single year with no disclosed rationale, we may vote against that individual. Excluding exigent circumstances, BIS generally considers attendance at less than 75% of the combined board and applicable
committee meetings to be poor attendance </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Where a director serves on an excessive number of boards, which may limit their capacity to focus on each
board&#146;s needs, we may vote against that individual. The following identifies the maximum number of boards on which a director may serve, before BIS considers them to be over-committed: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="padding-bottom:6pt ;BORDER-BOTTOM:2.00pt solid #000000"><B># Outside Public Boards<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">8</SUP></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="padding-bottom:6pt ;BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Director A</P></TD>
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STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">9</SUP></P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Responsiveness to shareholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect a board to be engaged and responsive to its shareholders, including acknowledging voting outcomes for director elections, compensation,
shareholder proposals, and other ballot items. Where we believe a board has not substantially addressed shareholder concerns, we may vote against the responsible committees and/or individual directors. The following illustrates common circumstances:
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The independent chair or lead independent director, members of the nominating/governance committee, and/or the
longest tenured director(s), where we observe a lack of board responsiveness to shareholders, evidence of board entrenchment, and/or failure to plan for adequate board member succession </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The chair of the nominating/governance committee, or where no chair exists, the nominating/governance committee
member with the longest tenure, where board member(s) at the most recent election of directors have received against votes from more than 25% of shares voted, and the board has not taken appropriate action to respond to shareholder concerns. This
may not apply in cases where BIS did not support the initial against vote </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The independent chair or lead independent director and/or members of the nominating/governance committee, where
a board fails to consider shareholder proposals that receive substantial support, and the proposals, in our view, have a material impact on the business, shareholder rights, or the potential for long-term value creation </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:26%">&nbsp;</P>
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<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">In addition to the company under review. </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"><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">Including fund managers whose full-time employment involves responsibility for the investment and oversight of
fund vehicles, and those who have employment as professional investors and provide oversight for those holdings. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Shareholder rights </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect a board to act with integrity and to uphold governance best practices. Where we believe a board has not acted in the best interests of its
shareholders, we may vote against the appropriate committees and/or individual directors. The following illustrates common circumstances: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The independent chair or lead independent director and members of the nominating/governance committee, where a
board implements or renews a poison pill without shareholder approval </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The independent chair or lead independent director and members of the nominating/governance committee, where a
board amends the charter/articles/bylaws and where the effect may be to entrench directors or to significantly reduce shareholder rights </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Members of the compensation committee where the company has repriced options without shareholder approval
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a board maintains a classified structure, it is possible that the director(s) with whom we have a particular concern may not be
subject to election in the year that the concern arises. In such situations, if we have a concern regarding the actions of a committee and the responsible member(s), we will generally register our concern by voting against all available members of
the relevant committee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Board composition and effectiveness </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We encourage boards to periodically refresh their membership to ensure relevant skills and experience within the boardroom. To this end, regular performance
reviews and skills assessments should be conducted by the nominating/governance committee or the lead independent director. When nominating new directors to the board, we ask that there is sufficient information on the individual candidates so that
shareholders can assess the suitability of each individual nominee and the overall board composition. Where boards find that age limits or term limits are the most efficient and objective mechanism for ensuring periodic board refreshment, we
generally defer to the board&#146;s determination in setting such limits. BIS will also consider the average board tenure to evaluate processes for board renewal. We may oppose boards that appear to have an insufficient mix of short-, medium-, and
long-tenured directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Furthermore, we expect boards to be comprised of a diverse selection of individuals who bring their personal and professional
experiences to bear in order to create a constructive debate of a variety of views and opinions in the boardroom. We are interested in diversity in the board room as a means to promoting diversity of thought and avoiding &#147;groupthink&#148;. We
ask boards to disclose how diversity is considered in board composition, including demographic factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, and age; as well as professional characteristics, such as a director&#146;s industry experience, specialist areas
of expertise, and geographic location. We assess a board&#146;s diversity in the context of a company&#146;s domicile, business model, and strategy. We believe boards should aspire to 30% diversity of membership and encourage companies to have at
least two directors on their board who identify as female and at least one who identifies as a member of an underrepresented group.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">10</SUP> </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">Including, but not limited to, individuals who identify as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx ,
Asian, Native American or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; individuals who identify as LGBTQ+; individuals who identify as underrepresented based on national, Indigenous, religious, or cultural identity; individuals with
disabilities; and veterans. </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:10.5pt">The aspects of diversity that the company believes are relevant to its business and how the diversity
characteristics of the board, in aggregate, are aligned with a company&#146;s long-term strategy and business model </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The process by which candidates are identified and selected, including whether professional firms or other
resources outside of incumbent directors&#146; networks have been engaged to identify and/or assess candidates, and whether a diverse slate of nominees is considered for all available board nominations </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:10.5pt">The process by which boards evaluate themselves and any significant outcomes of the evaluation process, without
divulging inappropriate and/or sensitive details </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This position is based on our view that diversity of perspective and thought &#150;
in the boardroom, in the management team, and throughout the company &#150; leads to better long-term economic outcomes for companies. Academic research already reveals correlations between specific dimensions of diversity and effects on
decision-making processes and outcomes.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">11</SUP> In our experience, greater diversity in the boardroom contributes to more robust discussions and more innovative and resilient decisions. Over time, it
can also promote greater diversity and resilience in the leadership team and workforce more broadly, enabling companies to develop businesses that more closely reflect and resonate with the customers and communities they serve. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent that, based on our assessment of corporate disclosures, a company has not adequately accounted for diversity in its board composition within a
reasonable timeframe, we may vote against members of the nominating/governance committee for an apparent lack of commitment to board effectiveness. We recognize that building high-quality, diverse boards can take time. We will look to the largest
companies (e.g., S&amp;P 500) for continued leadership. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach to board diversity. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Board size </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We typically defer to the board in
setting the appropriate size and believe directors are generally in the best position to assess the optimal board size to ensure effectiveness. However, we may oppose boards that appear too small to allow for the necessary range of skills and
experience or too large to function efficiently. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>CEO and management succession planning </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There should be a robust CEO and senior management succession plan in place at the board level that is reviewed and updated on a regular basis. We expect
succession planning to cover scenarios over both the long-term, consistent with the strategic direction of the company and identified leadership needs over time, as well as the short-term, in the event of an unanticipated executive departure. We
encourage the company to explain its executive succession planning process, including where accountability lies within the boardroom for this task, without prematurely divulging sensitive information commonly associated with this exercise. </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">For example, the role of gender diversity on team cohesion and participative communication is explored by Post,
C., 2015, <U>When is female leadership an advantage? Coordination requirements, team cohesion, and team interaction norms</U>, Journal of Organizational Behavior, 36, 1153-1175. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that directors should be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-elected</FONT> annually; classification of the board generally limits
shareholders&#146; rights to regularly evaluate a board&#146;s performance and select directors. While we will typically support proposals requesting board <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">de-classification,</FONT> we may make exceptions, should the
board articulate an appropriate strategic rationale for a classified board structure. This may include when a company needs consistency and stability during a time of transition, e.g., newly public companies or companies undergoing a strategic
restructuring. A classified board structure may also be justified at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-operating</FONT> companies, e.g., <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds or business development companies (&#147;BDC&#148;),<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">12</SUP> in certain circumstances. We would, however, expect boards with a classified structure to periodically review the rationale for such structure and consider when annual elections might be more
appropriate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without a voting mechanism to immediately address concerns about a specific director, we may choose to vote against the directors up for
election at the time (see &#147;Shareholder rights&#148; for additional detail). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Contested director elections </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The details of contested elections, or proxy contests, are assessed on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis. We evaluate a number of factors, which may include: the qualifications of the dissident and management candidates; the validity of the concerns
identified by the dissident; the viability of both the dissident&#146;s and management&#146;s plans; the ownership stake and holding period of the dissident; the likelihood that the dissident&#146;s solutions will produce the desired change; and
whether the dissident represents the best option for enhancing long-term shareholder value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cumulative voting </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that a majority vote standard is in the best long-term interests of shareholders. It ensures director accountability through the requirement to
be elected by more than half of the votes cast. As such, we will generally oppose proposals requesting the adoption of cumulative voting, which may disproportionately aggregate votes on certain issues or director candidates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Director compensation and equity programs </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
believe that compensation for directors should be structured to attract and retain directors, while also aligning their interests with those of shareholders. We believe director compensation packages that are based on the company&#146;s long-term
value creation and include some form of long-term equity compensation are more likely to meet this goal. In addition, we expect directors to build meaningful share ownership over time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Majority vote requirements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS believes that
directors should generally be elected by a majority of the shares voted and will normally support proposals seeking to introduce bylaws requiring a majority vote standard for director elections. Majority vote standards assist in ensuring that
directors who are not broadly supported by shareholders are not elected to serve as their representatives. Some companies with a plurality voting standard have adopted </P>
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capital formation for small and middle-market companies. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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a resignation policy for directors who do not receive support from at least a majority of votes cast. Where we believe that the company already has a sufficiently robust majority voting process
in place, we may not support a shareholder proposal seeking an alternative mechanism. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We note that majority voting may not be appropriate in all
circumstances, for example, in the context of a contested election, or for majority-controlled companies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk oversight </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Companies should have an established process for identifying, monitoring, and managing business and material ESG risks. Independent directors should have
access to relevant management information and outside advice, as appropriate, to ensure they can properly oversee risk. We encourage companies to provide transparency around risk management, mitigation, and reporting to the board. We are
particularly interested in understanding how risk oversight processes evolve in response to changes in corporate strategy and/or shifts in the business and related risk environment. Comprehensive disclosure provides investors with a sense of the
company&#146;s long-term risk management practices and, more broadly, the quality of the board&#146;s oversight. In the absence of robust disclosures, we may reasonably conclude that companies are not adequately managing risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Separation of chair and CEO </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that
independent leadership is important in the boardroom. There are two commonly accepted structures for independent board leadership: 1) an independent chair; or 2) a lead independent director when the roles of chair and CEO are combined. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the absence of a significant governance concern, we defer to boards to designate the most appropriate leadership structure to ensure adequate balance and
independence.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">13</SUP> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event that the board chooses a combined chair/CEO model, we generally
support the designation of a lead independent director if they have the power to: 1) provide formal input into board meeting agendas; 2) call meetings of the independent directors; and 3) preside at meetings of independent directors. Furthermore,
while we anticipate that most directors will be elected annually, we believe an element of continuity is important for this role to provide appropriate leadership balance to the chair/CEO. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table illustrates examples of responsibilities under each board leadership model: </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">To this end, we do not view shareholder proposals asking for the separation of chair and CEO to be a proxy for
other concerns we may have at the company for which a vote against directors would be more appropriate. Rather, support for such a proposal might arise in the case of overarching and sustained governance concerns such as lack of independence or
failure to oversee a material risk over consecutive years. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="padding-bottom:6pt ;BORDER-BOTTOM:2.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Facilitates discussion among independent directors on key issues and concerns
outside of full board meetings, including contributing to the oversight of CEO and management succession planning</P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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outside of full board meetings, including contributing to the oversight of CEO and management succession planning</P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_24"></A>Auditors and audit-related issues </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS recognizes the critical importance of financial statements to provide a complete and accurate portrayal of a company&#146;s financial condition.
Consistent with our approach to voting on directors, we seek to hold the audit committee of the board responsible for overseeing the management of the audit function at a company. We may vote against the audit committee members where the board has
failed to facilitate quality, independent auditing. We look to public disclosures for insight into the scope of the audit committee responsibilities, including an overview of audit committee processes, issues on the audit committee agenda, and key
decisions taken by the audit committee. We take particular note of cases involving significant financial restatements or material weakness disclosures, and we expect timely disclosure and remediation of accounting irregularities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The integrity of financial statements depends on the auditor effectively fulfilling its role. To that end, we favor an independent auditor. In addition, to
the extent that an auditor fails to reasonably identify and address issues that eventually lead to a significant financial restatement, or the audit firm has violated standards of practice, we may also vote against ratification. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From time to time, shareholder proposals may be presented to promote auditor independence or the rotation of audit firms. We may support these proposals
when they are consistent with our views as described above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_25"></A>Capital structure proposals </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Equal voting rights </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS believes that shareholders
should be entitled to voting rights in proportion to their economic interests. We believe that companies that look to add or that already have dual or multiple class share structures should review these structures on a regular basis, or as company
circumstances change. Companies with multiple share classes should receive shareholder approval of their capital structure on a periodic basis via a management proposal on the company&#146;s proxy. The proposal should give unaffiliated shareholders
the opportunity to affirm the current structure or establish mechanisms to end or phase out controlling structures at the appropriate time, while minimizing costs to shareholders. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We frequently oppose proposals requesting authorization of a class of preferred stock with unspecified voting, conversion, dividend distribution, and other
rights (&#147;blank check&#148; preferred stock) because they may serve as a transfer of authority from shareholders to the board and as a possible entrenchment device. We generally view the board&#146;s discretion to establish voting rights on a
when-issued basis as a potential anti-takeover device, as it affords the board the ability to place a block of stock with an investor sympathetic to management, thereby foiling a takeover bid without a shareholder vote. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nonetheless, we may support the proposal where the company: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Appears to have a legitimate financing motive for requesting blank check authority </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:10.5pt">Has committed publicly that blank check preferred shares will not be used for anti-takeover purposes
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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:10.5pt">Has a history of using blank check preferred stock for financings </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:10.5pt">Has blank check preferred stock previously outstanding such that an increase would not necessarily provide
further anti-takeover protection but may provide greater financing flexibility </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Increase in authorized common shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS will evaluate requests to increase authorized shares on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT>
basis, in conjunction with industry-specific norms and potential dilution, as well as a company&#146;s history with respect to the use of its common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Increase or issuance of preferred stock </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
generally support proposals to increase or issue preferred stock in cases where the company specifies the voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights of such stock and where the terms of the preferred stock appear reasonable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Stock splits </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally support stock splits that
are not likely to negatively affect the ability to trade shares or the economic value of a share. We generally support reverse stock splits that are designed to avoid delisting or to facilitate trading in the stock, where the reverse split will not
have a negative impact on share value (e.g., one class is reduced while others remain at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-split</FONT> levels). In the event of a proposal for a reverse split that would not proportionately reduce the
company&#146;s authorized stock, we apply the same analysis we would use for a proposal to increase authorized stock. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In assessing mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, or other special transactions &#150; including business combinations involving Special Purpose Acquisition
Companies(&#147;SPACs&#148;) &#150; BIS&#146; primary consideration is the long-term economic interests of our clients as shareholders. We expect boards proposing a transaction to clearly explain the economic and strategic rationale behind it. We
will review a proposed transaction to </P>
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determine the degree to which it enhances long-term shareholder value. While mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, business combinations, and other special transaction proposals vary widely in
scope and substance, we closely examine certain salient features in our analyses, such as: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The degree to which the proposed transaction represents a premium to the company&#146;s trading price. We
consider the share price over multiple time periods prior to the date of the merger announcement. We may consider comparable transaction analyses provided by the parties&#146; financial advisors and our own valuation assessments. For companies
facing insolvency or bankruptcy, a premium may not apply </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">There should be clear strategic, operational, and/or financial rationale for the combination
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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:10.5pt">Unanimous board approval and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> negotiations are
preferred. We will consider whether the transaction involves a dissenting board or does not appear to be the result of an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> bidding process. We may also consider whether executive and/or board
members&#146; financial interests appear likely to affect their ability to place shareholders&#146; interests before their own </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">We prefer transaction proposals that include the fairness opinion of a reputable financial advisor assessing
the value of the transaction to shareholders in comparison to recent similar transactions </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Poison pill plans </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a poison pill is put to a shareholder vote by management, our policy is to examine these plans individually. Although we have historically opposed
most plans, we may support plans that include a reasonable &#147;qualifying offer clause.&#148; Such clauses typically require shareholder ratification of the pill and stipulate a sunset provision whereby the pill expires unless it is renewed. These
clauses also tend to specify that an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">all-cash</FONT> bid for all shares that includes a fairness opinion and evidence of financing does not trigger the pill, but forces either a special meeting at which the offer is
put to a shareholder vote or requires the board to seek the written consent of shareholders, where shareholders could rescind the pill at their discretion. We may also support a pill where it is the only effective method for protecting tax or other
economic benefits that may be associated with limiting the ownership changes of individual shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally vote in favor of shareholder
proposals to rescind poison pills. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reimbursement of expense for successful shareholder campaigns </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally do not support shareholder proposals seeking the reimbursement of proxy contest expenses, even in situations where we support the shareholder
campaign. We believe that introducing the possibility of such reimbursement may incentivize disruptive and unnecessary shareholder campaigns. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_27">
</A>Executive compensation </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS expects a company&#146;s board of directors to put in place a compensation structure that incentivizes and rewards
executives appropriately and is aligned with shareholder interests, particularly the generation of sustainable long-term value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect the
compensation committee to carefully consider the specific circumstances of the company and the key individuals the board is focused on incentivizing. We encourage companies to ensure that their compensation plans incorporate appropriate and rigorous
performance metrics consistent with corporate strategy and market practice. Performance-based compensation should include metrics that are relevant to </P>
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the business and stated strategy or risk mitigation efforts. Goals, and the processes used to set these goals, should be clearly articulated and appropriately rigorous. We use third party
research, in addition to our own analysis, to evaluate existing and proposed compensation structures. We hold members of the compensation committee, or equivalent board members, accountable for poor compensation practices or structures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS believes that there should be a clear link between variable pay and company performance that drives value creation for our clients as shareholders. We
are generally not supportive of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-off</FONT> or special bonuses unrelated to company or individual performance. Where discretion has been used by the compensation committee, we expect disclosure relating to how and
why the discretion was used and further, how the adjusted outcome is aligned with the interests of shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We acknowledge that the use of peer
group evaluation by compensation committees can help calibrate competitive pay; however, we are concerned when the rationale for increases in total compensation is solely based on peer benchmarking, rather than absolute outperformance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We support incentive plans that foster the sustainable achievement of results &#150; both financial and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial,</FONT> including ESG &#150; consistent with the company&#146;s strategic initiatives. The vesting and holding timeframes associated with incentive plans should facilitate a focus on long-term value
creation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Compensation committees should guard against contractual arrangements that would entitle executives to material compensation for early
termination of their contract. Finally, pension contributions and other deferred compensation arrangements should be reasonable in light of market practices. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach to executive
compensation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Say on Pay&#148; advisory resolutions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In cases where there is a &#147;Say on Pay&#148; vote, BIS will respond to the proposal as informed by our evaluation of compensation practices at that
particular company and in a manner that appropriately addresses the specific question posed to shareholders. Where we conclude that a company has failed to align pay with performance, we will vote against the management compensation proposal and
relevant compensation committee members. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Frequency of &#147;Say on Pay&#148; advisory resolutions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS will generally support annual advisory votes on executive compensation. We believe shareholders should have the opportunity to express feedback on
annual incentive programs and changes to long-term compensation before multiple cycles are issued. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Clawback proposals </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally favor recoupment from any senior executive whose compensation was based on faulty financial reporting or deceptive business practices. We also
favor recoupment from any senior executive whose behavior caused material financial harm to shareholders, material reputational risk to the company, or resulted in a criminal proceeding, even if such actions did not ultimately result in a material
restatement of past results. This includes, but is not limited to, settlement agreements arising from such behavior and paid for directly by the company. We typically support shareholder proposals on these matters unless the company already has a
robust clawback policy that sufficiently addresses our concerns. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe employee stock purchase plans (&#147;ESPP&#148;) are an important part of a company&#146;s overall human capital management strategy and can
provide performance incentives to help align employees&#146; interests with those of shareholders. The most common form of ESPP qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section&nbsp;423 of the Internal Revenue Code. We will typically support
qualified ESPP proposals. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Equity compensation plans </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS supports equity plans that align the economic interests of directors, managers, and other employees with those of shareholders. We believe that boards
should establish policies prohibiting the use of equity awards in a manner that could disrupt the intended alignment with shareholder interests (e.g., the use of stock as collateral for a loan; the use of stock in a margin account; the use of stock
in hedging or derivative transactions). We may support shareholder proposals requesting the establishment of such policies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our evaluation of equity
compensation plans is based on a company&#146;s executive pay and performance relative to peers and whether the plan plays a significant role in a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-for-performance</FONT></FONT>
disconnect. We generally oppose plans that contain &#147;evergreen&#148; provisions, which allow for the unlimited increase of shares reserved without requiring further shareholder approval after a reasonable time period. We also generally oppose
plans that allow for repricing without shareholder approval. We may also oppose plans that provide for the acceleration of vesting of equity awards even in situations where an actual change of control may not occur. We encourage companies to
structure their change of control provisions to require the termination of the covered employee before acceleration or special payments are triggered (commonly referred to as &#147;double trigger&#148; change of control provisions). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Golden parachutes </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally view golden
parachutes as encouragement to management to consider transactions that might be beneficial to shareholders. However, a large potential <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-out</FONT> under a golden parachute arrangement also presents the risk of
motivating a management team to support a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-optimal</FONT> sale price for a company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When determining whether to
support or oppose an advisory vote on a golden parachute plan, BIS may consider several factors, including: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Whether we believe that the triggering event is in the best interests of shareholders </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:10.5pt">Whether management attempted to maximize shareholder value in the triggering event </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:10.5pt">The percentage of total premium or transaction value that will be transferred to the management team, rather
than shareholders, as a result of the golden parachute payment </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Whether excessively large excise tax <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">gross-up</FONT> payments are part of the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-out</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Whether the pay package that serves as the basis for calculating the golden parachute payment was reasonable in
light of performance and peers </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Whether the golden parachute payment will have the effect of rewarding a management team that has failed to
effectively manage the company </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It may be difficult to anticipate the results of a plan until after it has been triggered; as a
result, BIS may vote against a golden parachute proposal even if the golden parachute plan under review was approved by shareholders when it was implemented. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may support shareholder proposals requesting that implementation of such arrangements require shareholder
approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Option exchanges </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that
there may be legitimate instances where underwater options create an overhang on a company&#146;s capital structure and a repricing or option exchange may be warranted. We will evaluate these instances on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis. BIS may support a request to reprice or exchange underwater options under the following circumstances: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">The company has experienced significant stock price decline as a result of macroeconomic trends, not individual
company performance </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Directors and executive officers are excluded; the exchange is value neutral or value creative to shareholders;
tax, accounting, and other technical considerations have been fully contemplated </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">There is clear evidence that absent repricing, the company will suffer serious employee incentive or retention
and recruiting problems </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS may also support a request to exchange underwater options in other circumstances, if we determine that
the exchange is in the best interests of shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Supplemental executive retirement plans </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS may support shareholder proposals requesting to put extraordinary benefits contained in supplemental executive retirement plans (&#147;SERP&#148;) to a
shareholder vote unless the company&#146;s executive pension plans do not contain excessive benefits beyond what is offered under employee-wide plans. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_28"></A>Environmental and social issues </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that well-managed companies deal effectively with material ESG factors relevant to their businesses. Governance is the core means by which boards
can oversee the creation of sustainable long-term value. Appropriate risk oversight of environmental and social (&#147;E&amp;S&#148;) considerations stems from this construct. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robust disclosure is essential for investors to effectively gauge the impact of companies&#146; business practices and strategic planning related to E&amp;S
risks and opportunities. When a company&#146;s reporting is inadequate, investors, including BlackRock, will increasingly conclude that the company is not appropriately managing risk. Given the increased understanding of material sustainability
risks and opportunities, and the need for better information to assess them, BIS will advocate for continued improvement in companies&#146; reporting and will express concerns through our voting where disclosures or the business practices underlying
them are inadequate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS encourages companies to disclose their approach to maintaining a sustainable business model. We believe that reporting aligned
with the framework developed by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (&#147;TCFD&#148;), supported by industry-specific metrics such as those identified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (&#147;SASB&#148;), can
provide a comprehensive picture of a company&#146;s sustainability approach and performance. While the TCFD framework was developed to support climate-related risk disclosure, the four pillars of the TCFD&#151;Governance, Strategy, Risk Management,
and Metrics and Targets &#151; are a useful way for companies to disclose how they identify, assess, manage, and oversee a variety of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. SASB&#146;s industry-specific guidance (as identified in
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its materiality map) is beneficial in helping companies identify key performance indicators (&#147;KPIs&#148;) across various dimensions of sustainability that are considered to be financially
material and decision-useful within their industry. We recognize that some companies may report using different standards, which may be required by regulation, or one of a number of private standards. In such cases, we ask that companies highlight
the metrics that are industry- or company-specific. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accordingly, we ask companies to: </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:10.5pt">Disclose the identification, assessment, management, and oversight of sustainability-related risks in
accordance with the four pillars of TCFD </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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:10.5pt">Publish investor-relevant, industry-specific, material metrics and rigorous targets, aligned with SASB or
comparable sustainability reporting standards </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Companies should also disclose any supranational standards adopted, the industry
initiatives in which they participate, any peer group benchmarking undertaken, and any assurance processes to help investors understand their approach to sustainable and responsible business conduct. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Climate risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that climate change
has become a defining factor in companies&#146; long-term prospects. We ask every company to help its investors understand how it may be impacted by climate-related risk and opportunities, and how these factors are considered within strategy in a
manner consistent with the company&#146;s business model and sector. Specifically, we ask companies to articulate how their business model is aligned to a scenario in which global warming is limited to well below 2&deg;C, moving towards global net
zero emissions by 2050. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS understands that climate change can be very challenging for many companies, as they seek to drive long-term value by
mitigating risks and capturing opportunities. A growing number of companies, financial institutions, as well as governments, have committed to advancing net zero. There is growing consensus that companies can benefit from the more favorable
macro-economic environment under an orderly, timely, and just transition to net zero.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">14</SUP> Many companies are asking what their role should be in contributing to a just transition &#150; in ensuring
a reliable energy supply and protecting the most vulnerable from energy price shocks and economic dislocation. They are also seeking more clarity as to the public policy path that will help align greenhouse gas reduction actions with commitments.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In this context, we ask companies to disclose a business plan for how they intend to deliver long-term financial performance through the transition to
global net zero, consistent with their business model and sector. We encourage companies to demonstrate that their plans are resilient under likely decarbonization pathways, and the global aspiration to limit warming to 1.5&deg;C.<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">15</SUP> We also encourage companies to disclose how considerations related to having a reliable energy supply and just transition affect their plans. </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">For example, BlackRock&#146;s Capital Markets Assumptions anticipate 25 points of cumulative economic gains
over a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-year</FONT> period in an orderly transition as compared to the alternative. This better macro environment will support better economic growth, financial stability, job growth, productivity, as well as
ecosystem stability and health outcomes. </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">The global aspiration is reflective of aggregated efforts; companies in developed and emerging markets are not
equally equipped to transition their business and reduce emissions at the same rate&#151;those in developed markets with the largest market capitalization are better positioned to adapt their business models at an accelerated pace. Government policy
and regional targets may be reflective of these realities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We look to companies to set short-, medium-, and long-term science-based targets, where available for their
sector, for greenhouse gas reductions and to demonstrate how their targets are consistent with the long-term economic interests of their shareholders. Companies have an opportunity to use and contribute to the development of alternative energy
sources and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-carbon</FONT> transition technologies that will be essential to reaching net zero. We also recognize that some continued investment is required to maintain a reliable, affordable supply of fossil
fuels during the transition. We ask companies to disclose how their capital allocation across alternatives, transition technologies, and fossil fuel production is consistent with their strategy and their emissions reduction targets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In determining how to vote, we will continue to assess whether a company&#146;s disclosures are aligned with the TCFD and provide short-, medium-, and
long-term reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. We may signal concerns about a company&#146;s plans or disclosures in our voting on director elections, particularly at companies facing material climate risks. We may support shareholder
proposals that ask companies to disclose climate plans aligned with our expectations. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach to climate risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Key stakeholder interests </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that in order
to deliver long-term value for shareholders, companies should also consider the interests of their key stakeholders. While stakeholder groups may vary across industries, they are likely to include employees; business partners (such as suppliers and
distributors); clients and consumers; government and regulators; and the communities in which a company operates. Companies that build strong relationships with their key stakeholders are more likely to meet their own strategic objectives, while
poor relationships may create adverse impacts that expose a company to legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks and jeopardize their social license to operate. We expect companies to effectively oversee and mitigate these risks with
appropriate due diligence processes and board oversight. Our publicly available commentaries provide more information on our approach. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Human capital
management </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A company&#146;s approach to human capital management (&#147;HCM&#148;) is a critical factor in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and
engaged workforce, which contributes to business continuity, innovation, and long-term value creation. Consequently, we expect companies to demonstrate a robust approach to HCM and provide shareholders with disclosures to understand how their
approach aligns with their stated strategy and business model. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that clear and consistent disclosures on these matters are critical for
investors to make an informed assessment of a company&#146;s HCM practices. We expect companies to disclose the steps they are taking to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion; job categories and workforce demographics; and their responses to the
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">EEO-1</FONT> Survey. Where we believe a company&#146;s disclosures or practices fall short relative to the market or peers, or we are unable to ascertain the board
and management&#146;s effectiveness in overseeing related risks and opportunities, we may vote against members of the appropriate committee or support relevant shareholder proposals. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our
approach to HCM. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Corporate political activities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Companies may engage in certain political activities, within legal and regulatory limits, in order to support public policy matters material to the
companies&#146; long-term strategies. These activities can also create risks, including: the potential for allegations of corruption; certain reputational risks; and risks that arise from the </P>
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complex legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations associated with corporate political spending and lobbying activity. Companies that engage in political activities should develop and
maintain robust processes to guide these activities and mitigate risks, including board oversight. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When presented with shareholder proposals requesting
increased disclosure on corporate political activities, BIS will evaluate publicly available information to consider how a company&#146;s lobbying and political activities may impact the company. We will also evaluate whether there is general
consistency between a company&#146;s stated positions on policy matters material to its strategy and the material positions taken by significant industry groups of which it is a member. We may decide to support a shareholder proposal requesting
additional disclosures if we identify a material inconsistency or feel that further transparency may clarify how the company&#146;s political activities support its long-term strategy. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on
our approach to corporate political activities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_29"></A>General corporate governance matters </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Adjourn meeting to solicit additional votes </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
generally support such proposals unless the agenda contains items that we judge to be detrimental to shareholders&#146; best long-term economic interests. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Bundled proposals </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that shareholders
should have the opportunity to review substantial governance changes individually without having to accept bundled proposals. Where several measures are grouped into one proposal, BIS may reject certain positive changes when linked with proposals
that generally contradict or impede the rights and economic interests of shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Exclusive forum provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS generally supports proposals to seek exclusive forum for certain shareholder litigation. In cases where a board unilaterally adopts exclusive forum
provisions that we consider unfavorable to the interests of shareholders, we will vote against the independent chair or lead independent director and members of the nominating/governance committee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Multi-jurisdictional companies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a company is
listed on multiple exchanges or incorporated in a country different from its primary listing, we will seek to apply the most relevant market guideline(s) to our analysis of the company&#146;s governance structure and specific proposals on the
shareholder meeting agenda. In doing so, we typically consider the governance standards of the company&#146;s primary listing, the market standards by which the company governs itself, and the market context of each specific proposal on the agenda.
If the relevant standards are silent on the issue under consideration, we will use our professional judgment as to what voting outcome would best protect the long-term economic interests of investors. We expect companies to disclose the rationale
for their selection of primary listing, country of incorporation, and choice of governance structures, particularly where there is conflict between relevant market governance practices. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We oppose voting on matters where we are not given the opportunity to review and understand those measures and carry out an appropriate level of shareholder
oversight. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reincorporation </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proposals to
reincorporate from one state or country to another are most frequently motivated by considerations of anti-takeover protections, legal advantages, and/or cost savings. We will evaluate, on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis, the economic and strategic rationale behind the company&#146;s proposal to reincorporate. In all instances, we will evaluate the changes to shareholder protections under the new
charter/articles/bylaws to assess whether the move increases or decreases shareholder protections. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where we find that shareholder protections are
diminished, we may support reincorporation if we determine that the overall benefits outweigh the diminished rights. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IPO governance </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect boards to consider and disclose how the corporate governance structures adopted upon initial public offering (&#147;IPO&#148;) are in
shareholders&#146; best long-term interests. We also expect boards to conduct a regular review of corporate governance and control structures, such that boards might evolve foundational corporate governance structures as company circumstances
change, without undue costs and disruption to shareholders. In our letter on unequal voting structures, we articulate our view that &#147;one vote for one share&#148; is the preferred structure for publicly-traded companies. We also recognize the
potential benefits of dual class shares to newly public companies as they establish themselves; however, we believe that these structures should have a specific and limited duration. We will generally engage new companies on topics such as
classified boards and supermajority vote provisions to amend bylaws, as we believe that such arrangements may not be in the best interest of shareholders in the long-term. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will typically apply a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> grace period for the application of certain director-related guidelines
(including, but not limited to, responsibilities on other public company boards and board composition concerns), during which we expect boards to take steps to bring corporate governance standards in line with our expectations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Further, if a company qualifies as an emerging growth company (an &#147;EGC&#148;) under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the &#147;JOBS
Act&#148;), we will give consideration to the NYSE and NASDAQ governance exemptions granted under the JOBS Act for the duration such a company is categorized as an EGC. We expect an EGC to have a totally independent audit committee by the first
anniversary of its IPO, with our standard approach to voting on auditors and audit-related issues applicable in full for an EGC on the first anniversary of its IPO. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Corporate form </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proposals to change a
corporation&#146;s form, including those to convert to a public benefit corporation (&#147;PBC&#148;) structure, should clearly articulate how the interests of shareholders and different stakeholders would be augmented or adversely affected, as well
as the accountability and voting mechanisms that would be available to shareholders. We generally support management proposals if our analysis indicates that shareholders&#146; interests are adequately protected. Corporate form shareholder proposals
are evaluated on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="appb244161_30"></A>Shareholder protections </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Amendment to charter/articles/bylaws </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe
that shareholders should have the right to vote on key corporate governance matters, including changes to governance mechanisms and amendments to the charter/articles/bylaws. We may vote against certain directors where changes to governing documents
are not put to a shareholder vote within a reasonable period of time, particularly if those changes have the potential to impact shareholder rights (see &#147;Director elections&#148;). In cases where a board&#146;s unilateral adoption of changes to
the charter/articles/bylaws promotes cost and operational efficiency benefits for the company and its shareholders, we may support such action if it does not have a negative effect on shareholder rights or the company&#146;s corporate governance
structure. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When voting on a management or shareholder proposal to make changes to the charter/articles/bylaws, we will consider in part the
company&#146;s and/or proponent&#146;s publicly stated rationale for the changes; the company&#146;s governance profile and history; relevant jurisdictional laws; and situational or contextual circumstances which may have motivated the proposed
changes, among other factors. We will typically support amendments to the charter/articles/bylaws where the benefits to shareholders outweigh the costs of failing to make such changes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proxy access </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that long-term shareholders
should have the opportunity, when necessary and under reasonable conditions, to nominate directors on the company&#146;s proxy card. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In our view,
securing the right of shareholders to nominate directors without engaging in a control contest can enhance shareholders&#146; ability to meaningfully participate in the director election process, encourage board attention to shareholder interests,
and provide shareholders an effective means of directing that attention where it is lacking. Proxy access mechanisms should provide shareholders with a reasonable opportunity to use this right without stipulating overly restrictive or onerous
parameters for use, and also provide assurances that the mechanism will not be subject to abuse by short-term investors, investors without a substantial investment in the company, or investors seeking to take control of the board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, we support market-standardized proxy access proposals, which allow a shareholder (or group of up to 20 shareholders) holding three percent of a
company&#146;s outstanding shares for at least three years the right to nominate the greater of up to two directors or 20% of the board. Where a standardized proxy access provision exists, we will generally oppose shareholder proposals requesting
outlier thresholds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Right to act by written consent </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In exceptional circumstances and with sufficiently broad support, shareholders should have the opportunity to raise issues of substantial importance without
having to wait for management to schedule a meeting. We therefore believe that shareholders should have the right to solicit votes by written consent provided that: 1) there are reasonable requirements to initiate the consent solicitation process
(in order to avoid the waste of corporate resources in addressing narrowly supported interests); and 2) shareholders receive a minimum of 50% of outstanding shares to effectuate the action by written consent. We may oppose shareholder proposals
requesting the right to act by written consent in cases where the proposal is structured for the benefit of a dominant shareholder to the exclusion of others, or if the proposal is written to discourage the board from incorporating appropriate
mechanisms to avoid the waste of corporate resources when </P>
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establishing a right to act by written consent. Additionally, we may oppose shareholder proposals requesting the right to act by written consent if the company already provides a shareholder
right to call a special meeting that we believe offers shareholders a reasonable opportunity to raise issues of substantial importance without having to wait for management to schedule a meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Right to call a special meeting </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In exceptional
circumstances and with sufficiently broad support, shareholders should have the opportunity to raise issues of substantial importance without having to wait for management to schedule a meeting. Accordingly, shareholders should have the right to
call a special meeting in cases where a reasonably high proportion of shareholders (typically a minimum of 15% but no higher than 25%) are required to agree to such a meeting before it is called. However, we may oppose this right in cases where the
proposal is structured for the benefit of a dominant shareholder, or where a lower threshold may lead to an ineffective use of corporate resources. We generally believe that a right to act via written consent is not a sufficient alternative to the
right to call a special meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Simple majority voting </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally favor a simple majority voting requirement to pass proposals. Therefore, we will support the reduction or the elimination of supermajority
voting requirements to the extent that we determine shareholders&#146; ability to protect their economic interests is improved. Nonetheless, in situations where there is a substantial or dominant shareholder, supermajority voting may be protective
of minority shareholder interests and we may support supermajority voting requirements in those situations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Virtual meetings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders should have the opportunity to participate in the annual and special meetings for the companies in which they are invested, as these meetings
facilitate an opportunity for shareholders to provide feedback and hear from the board and management. While these meetings have traditionally been conducted <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">in-person,</FONT> virtual meetings are an increasingly
viable way for companies to utilize technology to facilitate shareholder accessibility, inclusiveness, and cost efficiencies. We expect shareholders to have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the meeting and interact with the board and
management in these virtual settings; companies should facilitate open dialogue and allow shareholders to voice concerns and provide feedback without undue censorship. Relevant shareholder proposals are assessed on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis. </P>
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