HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

If there are not enough votes to approve any of the proposals contained herein, the holders of shares entitled to vote holding not less than a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Special Meeting, or the chairperson of the Board in consultation with the chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee may adjourn the Special Meeting to permit the further solicitation of proxies. The persons named as proxies will vote those proxies for such adjournment, unless marked to be voted against the proposal for which an adjournment is sought, to permit the further solicitation of proxies.

Also, a Shareholder vote may be taken to approve any of the proposals contained herein prior to any such adjournment if there are sufficient votes for approval of such proposal.