SEC Form DEF 14A filed by Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
VIRTUS DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND
VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND
VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
VIRTUS GLOBAL MULTI-SECTOR INCOME FUND
VIRTUS STONE HARBOR EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND
VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC.
Greenfield, MA 01301-9668
Secretary
Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II
Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.
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IMPORTANT:
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Shareholders are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting (virtually). In order to avoid delay and additional expense, and to assure that your shares are represented, please vote as promptly as possible, even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting (virtually). Please refer to the website and telephone number indicated on your proxy card for instructions on how to cast your vote. To vote by telephone, please call the toll-free number located on your proxy card and follow the recorded instructions, using your proxy card as a guide. To vote by mail, please complete, sign, date, and mail the enclosed proxy card. No postage is required if you use the accompanying envelope to mail the proxy card in the United States. The proxy is revocable and will not affect your right to vote in person (virtually) if you attend the Annual Meeting and elect to vote in person (virtually).
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Registrations
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Valid Signature
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Corporate Accounts
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(1) ABC Corp
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(1) ABC Corp
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| (2) ABC Corp | | | (2) John Doe, Treasurer | | ||
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(3) ABC Corp. c/o John Doe, Treasurer
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| (4) ABC Corp. Profit Sharing Plan | | | (4) John Doe, Trustee | | ||
Partnership Accounts
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(1) The XYZ partnership
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(1) Jane B. Smith, Partner
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(2) Smith and Jones, limited partnership
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(2) Jane B. Smith, General Partner
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Trust Accounts
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(1) ABC Trust
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(1) John Doe, Trustee
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(2) Jane B. Doe, Trustee u/t/d 12/28/78
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Custodial or Estate Accounts
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(1) John B. Smith, Cust. f/b/o John B. Smith, Jr. UGMA
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(1) John B. Smith
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| (2) Estate of John B. Smith | | | (2) John B. Smith, Jr., Executor | |
FOR
JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON
JUNE 3, 2024
Proposal
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Shareholders
Entitled to Vote |
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1a | | | Elect Donald C. Burke as a Class II trustee of AIO | | | AIO shareholders | |
1b | | | Elect F. Ford Drummond as a Class II trustee of AIO | | | AIO shareholders | |
1c | | |
Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class II trustee of AIO
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| | AIO shareholders | |
1d | | |
Elect Philip R. McLoughlin as a Class II trustee of AIO
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| | AIO shareholders | |
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Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class I trustee of CBH
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| | CBH shareholders | |
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Elect Philip R. McLoughlin as a Class I trustee of CBH
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| | CBH shareholders | |
2c | | | Elect R. Keith Walton as a Class II trustee of CBH | | | CBH shareholders | |
2d | | | Elect Brian T. Zino as a Class I trustee of CBH | | | CBH shareholders | |
Proposal
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Shareholders
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3a | | | Elect Deborah A. DeCotis as a Class III trustee of NCV | | | NCV shareholders | |
3b | | |
Elect F. Ford Drummond as a Class III trustee of NCV
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| | NCV shareholders of preferred shares | |
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Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class I trustee of NCV
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| | NCV shareholders | |
3d | | | Elect Brian T. Zino as a Class III trustee of NCV | | | NCV shareholders | |
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Elect F. Ford Drummond as a Class III trustee of NCZ
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| | NCZ shareholders of preferred shares | |
4b | | | Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class III trustee of NCZ | | | NCZ shareholders | |
4c | | | Elect Geraldine M. McNamara as a Class III trustee of NCZ | | | NCZ shareholders | |
4d | | | Elect R. Keith Walton as a Class III trustee of NCZ | | | NCZ shareholders | |
5a | | | Elect Sarah E. Cogan as a Class III trustee of ACV | | | ACV shareholders of preferred shares | |
5b | | | Elect Deborah A. DeCotis as a Class III trustee of ACV | | | ACV shareholders | |
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Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class I trustee of ACV
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| | ACV shareholders | |
5d | | | Elect Philip R. McLoughlin as a Class III trustee of ACV | | | ACV shareholders | |
6a | | | Elect Donald C. Burke as a Class II trustee of NFJ | | | NFJ shareholders | |
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Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class I trustee of NFJ
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| | NFJ shareholders | |
6c | | | Elect Geraldine M. McNamara as a Class I trustee of NFJ | | | NFJ shareholders | |
6d | | | Elect Brian T. Zino as a Class I trustee of NFJ | | | NFJ shareholders | |
7a | | | Elect Donald C. Burke as a Class II trustee of NIE | | | NIE shareholders | |
7b | | | Elect F. Ford Drummond as a Class II trustee of NIE | | | NIE shareholders | |
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Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class II trustee of NIE
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| | NIE shareholders | |
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Elect Philip R. McLoughlin as a Class II trustee of NIE
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| | NIE shareholders | |
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Elect George R. Aylward as a Class III trustee of VGI
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| | VGI shareholders | |
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Elect F. Ford Drummond as a Class III trustee of VGI
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| | VGI shareholders | |
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Elect Connie D. McDaniel as a Class III trustee of VGI
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| | VGI shareholders | |
8d | | | Elect Philip R. McLoughlin as a Class III trustee of VGI | | | VGI shareholders | |
9a | | | Elect George R. Aylward as a Class I trustee of EDF | | | EDF shareholders | |
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Elect Deborah A. DeCotis as a Class I trustee of EDF
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| | EDF shareholders | |
9c | | | Elect John R. Mallin as a Class I trustee of EDF | | | EDF shareholders | |
9d | | | Elect R. Keith Walton as a Class I trustee of EDF | | | EDF shareholders | |
10a | | | Elect Donald C. Burke as a Class I director of ZTR | | | ZTR shareholders | |
10b | | | Elect Sarah E. Cogan as a Class I director of ZTR | | | ZTR shareholders | |
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Elect Deborah A. DeCotis as a Class I director of ZTR
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| | ZTR shareholders | |
Proposal
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Shareholders
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10d | | | Elect Sidney E. Harris as a Class I director of ZTR | | | ZTR shareholders | |
11 | | | Transact such additional business as properly comes before the Annual Meeting | | | AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ, NIE, VGI, EDF and/or ZTR shareholders | |
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Outstanding
Common Shares |
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Outstanding
Preferred Shares |
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AIO
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| | | | 34,340,972.000 | | | | | | N/A | | |
CBH
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| | | | 18,263,597.000 | | | | | | N/A | | |
NCV
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| | | | 90,373,569.000 | | | | | | 6,640,000.000(1) | | |
NCZ
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| | | | 76,115,749.000 | | | | | | 5,240,000.000(2) | | |
ACV
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| | | | 10,370,564.000 | | | | | | 1,200,000.000(3) | | |
NFJ
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| | | | 94,801,581.000 | | | | | | N/A | | |
NIE
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| | | | 27,708,965.000 | | | | | | N/A | | |
VGI
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| | | | 11,313,093.602 | | | | | | N/A | | |
EDF
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| | | | 29,028,048.000 | | | | | | N/A | | |
ZTR
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| | | | 68,578,328.000 | | | | | | N/A | | |
AND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
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Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
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Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
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Independent Trustees and Advisory Board Members(4) | | | | | | | | |||
Burke, Donald C.
YOB: 1960 Portfolios Overseen: 94 |
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Class II Trustee of AIO since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of NFJ since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2025
Class II Trustee of NIE since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class I Director of ZTR since 2020, nominee for term expiring 2027
Advisory Board Member of CBH, NCV, NCZ and ACV since 2023
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| | Private investor (since 2009). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds (2007 to 2009); Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2006 to 2009); and Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1990 to 2006). | | | Trustee (since May 2023) and Advisory Board Member (May 2023), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund; Advisory Board Member (since May 2023), Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II and Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund; Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
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Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
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| | | | | | | | | Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Director (2020 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2020), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios) and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios); Director (since 2014) closed-end funds managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (3 funds); Director, Avista Corp. (energy company) (since 2011); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex (2010 to 2014); and Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds (2006 to 2010). | |
Cogan, Sarah E.
YOB: 1956 Portfolios Overseen: 91 |
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Class III Trustee of AIO since 2019, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of CBH since 2019, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of NCV since 2019, term expires
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| | Retired Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (“STB”) (law firm) (since 2019); Director, Girl Scouts of Greater New York (since 2016); Trustee, Natural Resources | | | Trustee (since 2022) and Advisory Board Member (2021 to 2022), Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios) and Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios); Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor | |
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Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
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Length of Time Served(3) |
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Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
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at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of NCZ since 2019, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of ACV since 2019, nominee for term expiring 2027(5)
Class III Trustee of NFJ since 2019, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NIE since 2019, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of VGI since 2021, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class I Director of ZTR since 2021, nominee for term expiring 2027
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| | Defense Council, Inc. (since 2013); and formerly, Partner, STB (1989 to 2018). | | | Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios) and Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Advisory Board Member (February 2021 to June 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2021), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2019), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Trustee (since 2019), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund, Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund, and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund; and Trustee (since 2019), PIMCO Closed-End Funds(6) (30 portfolios). | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
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Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
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DeCotis,
Deborah A. YOB: 1952 Portfolios Overseen: 91 |
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Class III Trustee of AIO since 2019, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of CBH since 2017, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NCV since 2011, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of NCZ since 2011, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of ACV since 2015, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of NFJ since 2011, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NIE since 2011, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of VGI since 2021, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of EDF since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Director of ZTR since 2021, nominee for term expiring 2027
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| | Director, Cadre Holdings Inc. (since 2022); Advisory Director, Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. (since 1996); Member, Circle Financial Group (since 2009); Member, Council on Foreign Relations (since 2013); and Trustee, Smith College (since 2017). Formerly, Director, Watford Re (2017 to 2021); Co-Chair Special Projects Committee, Memorial Sloan Kettering (2005 to 2015); and Trustee, Stanford University (2010 to 2015). | | | Trustee (since 2022) and Advisory Board Member (2021 to 2022), Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios) and Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios); Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), and Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Advisory Board Member (February 2021 to June 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2021), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2019), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund; Trustee (since 2017), Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund; Trustee (since 2015), Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund; Trustee (since 2014), Virtus Investment Trust (13 | |
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| | | | | | | | | portfolios); Trustee (since 2011), Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Trustee (since 2011), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund, and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund; and Trustee (since 2011), PIMCO Closed-End Funds(6) (30 portfolios). | |
Drummond, F. Ford
YOB: 1962 Portfolios Overseen: 91 |
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Class II Trustee of AIO since 2019, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of CBH since 2017, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NCV since 2015, nominee for term expiring 2027(5)
Class III Trustee of NCZ since 2015, nominee for term expiring 2027(5)
Class II Trustee of ACV since 2015, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NFJ since 2015, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of NIE since 2015, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class III Trustee of VGI
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| | President (since 1998), F.G. Drummond Ranches, Inc. Formerly, Director (1998 to 2008), The Cleveland Bank; and General Counsel (1998 to 2008), BMIHealth Plans (benefits administration). | | | President Elect (since 2023), Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association; Trustee (since 2022) and Advisory Board Member (2021 to 2022), Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios), and Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios); Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, and Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios); Advisory Board Member (February 2021 to June 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Trustee | |
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since 2021, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class III Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Director of ZTR since 2021, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
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| | | | | (since 2021), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Director (since 2021),Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Chairman, Oklahoma Nature Conservancy (2019 to 2020); Trustee (since 2019), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund; Trustee (since 2017), Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund; Director (since 2015), Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; Trustee (since 2015), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund; Trustee (since 2014), Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Trustee (since 2014), Frank Phillips Foundation; Trustee (since 2008), Oklahoma Nature Conservancy; Director (since 2011), Bancfirst Corporation; Trustee (since 2006), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios); and Board Member (2006 to 2020), Oklahoma Water Resources Board. | |
Harris, Sidney E.
YOB: 1949 |
| | Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires | | | Private Investor (since 2021); Dean | | | Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging | |
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Portfolios
Overseen: 84 |
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at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Director of ZTR since 2020, nominee for term expiring 2027
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| | Emeritus (since 2015), Professor (2015 to 2021 and 1997 to 2014), and Dean (1997 to 2004), J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. | | | Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Director (2020 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2020), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee (since 2019), Mutual Fund Directors Forum; Trustee (since 2017), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios), and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios); Trustee (2013 to 2020) and Honorary Trustee (since 2020), KIPP Metro Atlanta; Director (1999 to 2019), Total System Services, Inc.; Trustee (2004 to 2017), RidgeWorth Funds; Chairman (2012 to 2017), International University of the Grand Bassam | |
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| | | | | | | | | Foundation; Trustee (since 2012), International University of the Grand Bassam Foundation; and Trustee (2011 to 2015), Genspring Family Offices, LLC. | |
Mallin, John R.
YOB: 1950 Portfolios Overseen: 84 |
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Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of EDF since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
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| | Partner/Attorney (since 2003), McCarter & English LLP (law firm) Real Property Practice Group; and Member (2014 to 2022), Counselors of Real Estate. | | | Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Director (2020 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2020), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios) and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios); Director (since 2019), 1892 Club, Inc. (non-profit); Director (2013 to 2020), Horizons, Inc. (non-profit); and Trustee (since 1999), Virtus Variable | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
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McDaniel,
Connie D. YOB: 1958 Portfolios Overseen: 91 |
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Class II Trustee of AIO since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of CBH since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of NCV since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2025
Class I Trustee of NCZ since 2023, term expires at the 2024 Annual Meeting; nominee for Class III Trustee of NCZ for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of ACV since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2025
Class I Trustee of NFJ since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of NIE since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class III Trustee of VGI since 2020, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
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| | Retired (since 2013). Vice President, Chief of Internal Audit, Corporate Audit Department (2009 to 2013); Vice President Global Finance Transformation (2007 to 2009); and Vice President and Controller (1999 to 2007), The Coca-Cola Company. | | | Vice Chair (since 2024), Trustee (since May 2023) and Advisory Board Member (May 2023), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund; Vice Chair (since 2024) and Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Vice Chair (since 2024) and Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Director (2020 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Vice Chair (since 2024) and Director (since | |
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| | | | | | | | | 2020), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Vice Chair (since 2024) and Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Director (since 2019), Global Payments Inc.; Chairperson (since 2021), Governance & Nominating Committee, Global Payments Inc; Vice Chair (since 2024) and Trustee (since 2017), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios), and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios); Director (since 2021), North Florida Land Trust; Director (2014 to 2019), Total System Services, Inc.; Member (2011 to 2022) and Chair (2014 to 2016), Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business Board of Advisors; and Trustee (2005 to 2017), RidgeWorth Funds. | |
McLoughlin,
Philip R. YOB: 1946 Portfolios Overseen: 94 |
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Class II Trustee of AIO since 2021, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of CBH since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of NCV since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
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| | Private investor since 2010. | | | Trustee and Chairman (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee and Chairman (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee and Chairman (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger | |
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Class I Trustee of NCZ from February 2021 to July 2022, Class III Trustee of NCZ from July 2022 to May 2023, Class II Trustee of NCZ since May 2023, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of ACV since 2021, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of NFJ since 2021, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of NIE since 2021, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class III Trustee of VGI since 2011, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class III Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Director of ZTR since 2016, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
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| | | | | Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Chairman (since 2023) and Trustee (since 2021), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund, Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund; Chairman (since 2023), Trustee (since 2022) and Advisory Board Member (2021), Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund; Director and Chairman (since 2016), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Director and Chairman (2016 to 2019), the former Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Director and Chairman (2014 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Trustee and Chairman (since 2013), Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios); Trustee and Chairman (since 2011), | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
| |
Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
| |
Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
| |
Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
|
| | | | | | | | | Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Chairman and Trustee (since 2003), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios); Director (since 1995), closed-end funds managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (3 funds); Director (1991 to 2019) and Chairman (2010 to 2019), Lazard World Trust Fund (closed-end investment firm in Luxembourg); and Trustee (since 1989) and Chairman (since 2002), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios). | |
McNamara, Geraldine M.
YOB: 1951 Portfolios Overseen: 94 |
| |
Class I Trustee of AIO since 2023, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of NCV since 2023, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NCZ since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of ACV since 2023, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of NFJ since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of NIE since 2023, term expires
|
| | Private investor (since 2006); and Managing Director, U.S. Trust Company of New York (1982 to 2006). | | | Trustee (since May 2023) and Advisory Board Member (January 2023 to May 2023), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund; Trustee (since 2023), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund and Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund; Advisory Board Member (since 2023), Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund; Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
| |
Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
| |
Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
| |
Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
|
| | |
at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Advisory Board Member of CBH since 2023
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| | | | | Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Director (2020 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2020), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee (since 2016) Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios); Trustee (since 2015), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios); Director (since 2003), closed-end funds managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (3 funds); and Trustee (since 2001), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios). | |
Walton, R. Keith
YOB: 1964 Portfolios Overseen: 91 |
| |
Class I Trustee of AIO since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of CBH since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2025
|
| | Senior Adviser (since 2022), Brightwood Capital LLC; Venture and Operating Partner (2020 to 2021), Plexo Capital, LLC; | | | Trustee (since September 2023) and Advisory Board Member (2022 to September 2023), Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund; Trustee (since May 2023) | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
| |
Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
| |
Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
| |
Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
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| | |
Class II Trustee of NCV since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NCZ since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class II Trustee of ACV since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NFJ since 2023, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of NIE since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of EDF since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class III Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
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| | Venture Partner (2019 to 2021) and Senior Adviser (2018 to 2019), Plexo, LLC; and Partner (since 2006), Global Infrastructure Partners. Formerly, Managing Director (2020 to 2021), Lafayette Square Holding Company LLC; Senior Adviser (2018 to 2019), Vatic Labs, LLC; Executive Vice President, Strategy (2017 to 2019), Zero Mass Water, LLC; and Vice President, Strategy (2013 to 2017), Arizona State University. | | | and Advisory Board Member (2022 to May 2023), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund; Trustee (since July 2022) and Advisory Board Member (January 2022 to July 2022), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund and Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund; Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Trustee (since 2020) Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios) and Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios); Director (since 2017), certain funds | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
| |
Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
| |
Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
| |
Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
|
| | | | | | | | | advised by Bessemer Investment Management LLC (9 portfolios); Director (2016 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Director (2006 to 2019), Systematica Investments Limited Funds; Director (2006 to 2017), BlueCrest Capital Management Funds; Trustee (2014 to 2017), AZ Service; Director (since 2004), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; and Director (2004 to 2019), the former Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. | |
Zino, Brian T.
YOB: 1952 Portfolios Overseen: 91 |
| |
Class I Trustee of AIO since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of CBH since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class III Trustee of NCV since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of NCZ since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of ACV since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
|
| | Retired. Various roles at J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (1982 to 2009), including President (1994 to 2009). | | | Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Trustee (since 2022) and Advisory Board Member (2021), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
| |
Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
| |
Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
| |
Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
|
| | |
Class I Trustee of NFJ since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027
Class I Trustee of NIE since 2022, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class I Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
|
| | | | | Opportunities Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund, Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund, and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund; Trustee (since 2020) Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios) and Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios); Director (2016 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Director (since 2014), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Director (2014 to 2019), the former Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2011), Bentley University; Director (1986 to 2009) and President (1994 to 2009), J&W Seligman Co. Inc.; Director (1998 to 2009), Chairman (2002 to 2004) and Vice Chairman (2000 to 2002), ICI Mutual Insurance Company; Member, Board of Governors of ICI (1998 to 2008). | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
| |
Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
| |
Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
| |
Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
|
Interested Trustee
|
| | | | | | | | | |
Aylward, George R.*
YOB: 1964 Portfolios Overseen: 98 |
| |
Class III Trustee of AIO since 2021, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of CBH since 2021, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of NCV since 2021, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of NCZ since 2021, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of ACV since 2021, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Class II Trustee of NFJ since 2021, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of NIE since 2021, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Class III Trustee of VGI since 2011, nominee for term expiring 2027 Class I Trustee of EDF since 2022, nominee for term expiring 2027 Class II Director of ZTR since 2006, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting |
| | Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2008), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; and various senior officer positions with Virtus affiliates (since 2005). | | | Director (since 2023), Stone Harbor Investment Funds plc (21 sub-funds), Stone Harbor Global Funds plc (27 sub-funds) and Virtus Global Funds ICAV (5 portfolios); Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund; Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer (2022 to 2023), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Member, Board of Governors of the Investment Company Institute (since 2021); Trustee and President (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (7 portfolios); Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2021), Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II, Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund, | |
Name, Year of
Birth and Number of Portfolios in Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee(1)(2) |
| |
Term of Office and
Length of Time Served(3) |
| |
Principal
Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
| |
Other Directorships/
Trusteeships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
|
| | | | | | | | | Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund, and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund; Chairman and Trustee (since 2015), Virtus ETF Trust II (7 portfolios); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (2014 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Trustee and President (since 2013), Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (4 portfolios); Director (since 2013), Virtus Global Funds, plc (5 portfolios); Trustee (since 2012) and President (since 2010), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios); Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2011), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee and President (since 2006) and Executive Vice President (2004 to 2006), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (45 portfolios); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2006), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; and Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (2006 to 2019), the former Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. | |
THE ELECTION OF EACH TRUSTEE NOMINEE IN PROPOSALS 1a THROUGH 10d.
committee-charter-2023-0830_final.pdf.
2023-0830_final.pdf.
Name and Year of Birth
|
| |
Position(s) held with
the Fund and Length of Time Served |
| |
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years |
|
Batchelar, Peter J.
YOB: 1970 |
| |
Senior Vice President (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ and NIE
Senior Vice President (since 2017) and Vice President (2016 to 2017), VGI and ZTR
Senior Vice President (since 2022), EDF
|
| | Senior Vice President, Product Development (since 2017), Vice President, Product Development (2008 to 2017) and various officer positions (since 2008), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; and various officer positions (since 2008) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | |
Bradley, W. Patrick
YOB: 1972 |
| |
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ and NIE
Executive Vice President (since 2016), Senior Vice President (2013 to 2016), Vice President (2011 to 2013), Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2011), VGI
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2022), EDF
Executive Vice
|
| | Executive Vice President, Fund Services (since 2016), Senior Vice President, Fund Services (2010 to 2016) and various officer positions (since 2004), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; Director (since 2023), Stone Harbor Investment Funds plc and Stone Harbor Global Funds plc; Director (since 2019), Virtus Global Funds ICAV; Director (since 2013), Virtus Global Funds, plc; various officer positions (since 2006) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.; and Member (since 2022), BNY Mellon Asset Servicing Client Advisory Board. | |
Name and Year of Birth
|
| |
Position(s) held with
the Fund and Length of Time Served |
| |
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years |
|
| | | President (since 2016), Senior Vice President (2013 to 2016), Vice President (2012 to 2013), Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2010), ZTR | | | | |
Branigan, Timothy
YOB: 1976 |
| |
Vice President and Fund Chief Compliance Officer (since 2022), Assistant Vice President and Deputy Fund Chief Compliance Officer (March to May 2022), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ, NIE, VGI and ZTR
Vice President and Fund Chief Compliance Officer (since 2022), Assistant Vice President and Deputy Fund Chief Compliance Officer (April to May 2022), EDF
|
| | Various officer positions (since 2019) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | |
Fromm, Jennifer
YOB: 1973 |
| |
Vice President (since 2021), Assistant Secretary (2021 to 2022) and Chief Legal Officer, Counsel and Secretary (since 2022), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ and NIE
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Counsel and Secretary (since 2020), VGI and ZTR
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Counsel and Secretary (since 2022), EDF
|
| | Vice President (since 2016) and Senior Counsel, Legal (since 2007) and various officer positions (since 2008), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; and various officer positions (since 2008) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | |
Name and Year of Birth
|
| |
Position(s) held with
the Fund and Length of Time Served |
| |
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years |
|
Hackett, Amy
YOB: 1968 |
| |
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ and NIE
Vice President (since 2013) and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011), VGI
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2022), EDF
Vice President (since 2013) and Assistant Treasurer (since 2012), ZTR
|
| | Vice President (since 2010) and Assistant Vice President (2007 to 2010), Fund Services, Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; and various officer positions (since 2007) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | |
Krishnan, Suneeta
YOB: 1965 |
| |
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ and NIE
Vice President (since 2018) and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011), VGI
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2022), EDF
Vice President (since 2018) and Assistant Treasurer (since 2012), ZTR
|
| | Vice President (since 2017) and Assistant Treasurer (since 2007), Mutual Fund Administration, Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; and various officer positions (since 2009) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | |
Rahman, Mahmood
YOB: 1967 |
| |
Assistant Vice President (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ, NIE, VGI and ZTR
Assistant Vice President (since 2022), EDF
|
| | Vice President (since 2023), Tax Director (since 2020) and Assistant Vice President, Fund Administration (2020 to 2023), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.; Assistant Vice President (since 2021) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.; and Assistant Treasurer and Tax Director, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC | |
Name and Year of Birth
|
| |
Position(s) held with
the Fund and Length of Time Served |
| |
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years |
|
| | | | | | (2007 to 2019). | |
Short, Julia R.
YOB: 1972 |
| |
Senior Vice President (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ and NIE
Senior Vice President (since 2018), VGI and ZTR
Senior Vice President (since 2022), EDF
|
| | Senior Vice President, Product Development (since 2017), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; Senior Vice President (since 2017) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.; and Managing Director, Product Manager, RidgeWorth Investments (2004 to 2017). | |
Smirl, Richard W.
YOB: 1967 |
| |
Executive Vice President (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ, NIE, VGI and ZTR
Executive Vice President (since 2022), EDF
|
| | Chief Operating Officer (since 2021), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.; Executive Vice President (since 2021), Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; Executive Vice President (since 2021) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer (2018 to 2021), Russell Investments; Executive Director (Jan. to July 2018), State of Wisconsin Investment Board; and Partner and Chief Operating Officer (2004 to 2018), William Blair Investment Management. | |
Thaker, Nikita K.
YOB: 1978 |
| |
Vice President, Controller and Assistant Treasurer (since 2021), AIO, CBH, NCV, NCZ, ACV, NFJ and NIE
Vice President and Controller (since 2021) and Assistant Treasurer (since 2017), VGI
Vice President, Controller and Assistant Treasurer (since 2022), EDF
Vice President and Controller (since 2021) and Assistant Treasurer (since 2013), ZTR
|
| | Vice President (since 2021) and Assistant Vice President (2016 to 2021), Mutual Fund Administration, Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and/or certain of its subsidiaries; and various officer positions (since 2013) of various registered funds advised by subsidiaries of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | |
Deborah A. DeCotis
Connie D. McDaniel (CBH only)
Geraldine M. McNamara (all Funds other than CBH)
Brian T. Zino (Chair of CBH, NCV, NCZ and ACV only)
Deborah A. DeCotis
John R. Mallin
Connie D. McDaniel (Chair)
Brian T. Zino
Name of Trustee
|
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in AIO |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in CBH |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in NCV |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in NCZ |
|
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |||
Donald C. Burke | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Sarah E. Cogan | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
Deborah A. DeCotis | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
None
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
F. Ford Drummond | | |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
Sidney E. Harris | | |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
|
John R. Mallin | | |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
|
Connie D. McDaniel | | |
$50,001 – $100,000
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
|
Philip R. McLoughlin | | |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
None
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
None
|
|
Geraldine M. McNamara | | |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
|
R. Keith Walton | | |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
|
Brian T. Zino | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
None
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | | | | |||
George R. Aylward | | |
Over $100,000
|
| |
None
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Name of Trustee
|
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in ACV |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in NFJ |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in NIE |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in VGI |
|
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |||
Donald C. Burke | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Sarah E. Cogan | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Deborah A. DeCotis | | |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
None
|
|
F. Ford Drummond | | |
$50,001 – $100,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
Name of Trustee
|
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in ACV |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in NFJ |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in NIE |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in VGI |
|
Sidney E. Harris | | |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
John R. Mallin | | |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
N/A
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
Connie D. McDaniel | | |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Philip R. McLoughlin | | |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Geraldine M. McNamara | | |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
R. Keith Walton | | |
$1 – $10,000
|
| |
None
|
| |
None
|
| |
$1 – $10,000
|
|
Brian T. Zino | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | | | | |||
George R. Aylward | | |
$50,001 – $100,000
|
| |
$50,001 – $100,000
|
| |
$50,001 – $100,000
|
| |
$10,001 – $50,000
|
|
Name of Trustee
|
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in EDF |
| |
Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in ZTR |
| |
Aggregate Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in All Funds Overseen by Trustees in Family of Registered Investment Companies* |
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Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |||
Donald C. Burke | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
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$10,001 – $50,000
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Over $100,000
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Sarah E. Cogan | | |
None
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$10,001 – $50,000
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Over $100,000
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Deborah A. DeCotis | | |
None
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None
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Over $100,000
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F. Ford Drummond | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
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$1 – $10,000
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Over $100,000
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Sidney E. Harris | | |
None
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$10,001 – $50,000
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Over $100,000
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John R. Mallin | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
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$1 – $10,000
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Over $100,000
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Connie D. McDaniel | | |
None
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$10,001 – $50,000
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Over $100,000
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Philip R. McLoughlin | | |
None
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$50,001 – $100,000
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Over $100,000
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Geraldine M. McNamara | | |
None
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$1 – $10,000
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Over $100,000
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R. Keith Walton | | |
None
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$10,001 – $50,000
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Over $100,000
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Brian T. Zino | | |
$10,001 – $50,000
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$10,001 – $50,000
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Over $100,000
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Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |||
George R. Aylward | | |
None
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$50,001 – $100,000
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Over $100,000
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Name of Trustee
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Aggregate
Compensation from AIO |
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Aggregate
Compensation from CBH |
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Aggregate
Compensation from NCV |
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Aggregate
Compensation from NCZ |
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| | Donald C. Burke(1) | | | | | $ | 1,575 | | | | | | $ | 397 | | | | | | $ | 815 | | | | | | $ | 611 | | | |
| | Sarah E. Cogan | | | | | $ | 5,979 | | | | | | $ | 1,502 | | | | | | $ | 3,152 | | | | | | $ | 2,361 | | | |
| | Deborah A. DeCotis | | | | | $ | 5,979 | | | | | | $ | 1,502 | | | | | | $ | 3,152 | | | | | | $ | 2,361 | | | |
| | F. Ford Drummond | | | | | $ | 6,210 | | | | | | $ | 1,559 | | | | | | $ | 3,276 | | | | | | $ | 2,453 | | | |
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Connie D. McDaniel(2)
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| | | | $ | 1,790 | | | | | | $ | 451 | | | | | | $ | 927 | | | | | | $ | 694 | | | |
| | Philip R. McLoughlin | | | | | $ | 6,636 | | | | | | $ | 1,667 | | | | | | $ | 3,492 | | | | | | $ | 2,615 | | | |
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Geraldine M. McNamara(3)
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| | | | $ | 5,993 | | | | | | $ | 1,505 | | | | | | $ | 3,159 | | | | | | $ | 2,366 | | | |
| | Alan Rappaport(4) | | | | | $ | 610 | | | | | | $ | 152 | | | | | | $ | 326 | | | | | | $ | 244 | | | |
| | R. Keith Walton(5) | | | | | $ | 6,119 | | | | | | $ | 1,537 | | | | | | $ | 3,224 | | | | | | $ | 2,415 | | | |
| | Brian T. Zino | | | | | $ | 7,203 | | | | | | $ | 1,809 | | | | | | $ | 3,800 | | | | | | $ | 2,846 | | | |
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Name of Trustee
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Aggregate
Compensation from ACV |
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Aggregate
Compensation from NFJ |
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Aggregate
Compensation from NIE |
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Total
Compensation from the Funds and Fund Complex(6) |
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| | Donald C. Burke(1) | | | | | $ | 511 | | | | | | $ | 3,206 | | | | | | $ | 1,525 | | | | | | $ | 463,000 | | | |
| | Sarah E. Cogan | | | | | $ | 1,928 | | | | | | $ | 11,931 | | | | | | $ | 5,618 | | | | | | $ | 393,030 | | | |
| | Deborah A. DeCotis | | | | | $ | 1,928 | | | | | | $ | 11,931 | | | | | | $ | 5,618 | | | | | | $ | 380,000 | | | |
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Name of Trustee
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Aggregate
Compensation from ACV |
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Aggregate
Compensation from NFJ |
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Aggregate
Compensation from NIE |
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Total
Compensation from the Funds and Fund Complex(6) |
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| | F. Ford Drummond | | | | | $ | 2,002 | | | | | | $ | 12,388 | | | | | | $ | 5,830 | | | | | | $ | 381,250 | | | |
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Connie D. McDaniel(2)
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| | | | $ | 581 | | | | | | $ | 3,643 | | | | | | $ | 1,732 | | | | | | $ | 413,750 | | | |
| | Philip R. McLoughlin | | | | | $ | 2,141 | | | | | | $ | 13,267 | | | | | | $ | 6,253 | | | | | | $ | 633,750 | | | |
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Geraldine M. McNamara(3)
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| | | | $ | 1,932 | | | | | | $ | 11,956 | | | | | | $ | 5,631 | | | | | | $ | 491,397 | | | |
| | Alan Rappaport(4) | | | | | $ | 196 | | | | | | $ | 1,209 | | | | | | $ | 559 | | | | | | $ | 3,297 | | | |
| | R. Keith Walton(5) | | | | | $ | 1,973 | | | | | | $ | 12,217 | | | | | | $ | 5,754 | | | | | | $ | 400,353 | | | |
| | Brian T. Zino | | | | | $ | 2,322 | | | | | | $ | 14,363 | | | | | | $ | 6,761 | | | | | | $ | 415,000 | | | |
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Name of Trustee
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Aggregate
Compensation from VGI |
| | |
Aggregate
Compensation from EDF |
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Aggregate
Compensation from ZTR |
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Total
Compensation from the Funds and Fund Complex(1) |
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| | Donald C. Burke | | | | | $ | 1,794 | | | | | | $ | 1,383 | | | | | | $ | 8,618 | | | | | | $ | 453,000 | | | |
| | Sarah E. Cogan | | | | | $ | 1,801 | | | | | | $ | 1,401 | | | | | | $ | 8,646 | | | | | | $ | 387,500 | | | |
| | Deborah A. DeCotis | | | | | $ | 1,778 | | | | | | $ | 1,370 | | | | | | $ | 8,543 | | | | | | $ | 387,500 | | | |
| | F. Ford Drummond | | | | | $ | 1,778 | | | | | | $ | 1,365 | | | | | | $ | 8,547 | | | | | | $ | 387,500 | | | |
| | Sidney E. Harris | | | | | $ | 1,704 | | | | | | $ | 1,272 | | | | | | $ | 8,221 | | | | | | $ | 340,000 | | | |
| | John R. Mallin | | | | | $ | 1,653 | | | | | | $ | 1,206 | | | | | | $ | 7,998 | | | | | | $ | 340,000 | | | |
| | Connie D. McDaniel | | | | | $ | 1,848 | | | | | | $ | 1,436 | | | | | | $ | 8,862 | | | | | | $ | 402,500 | | | |
| | Philip R. McLoughlin | | | | | $ | 1,953 | | | | | | $ | 1,543 | | | | | | $ | 9,334 | | | | | | $ | 635,000 | | | |
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Geraldine M. McNamara
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| | | | $ | 1,780 | | | | | | $ | 1,372 | | | | | | $ | 8,555 | | | | | | $ | 503,897 | | | |
| | R. Keith Walton | | | | | $ | 1,814 | | | | | | $ | 1,406 | | | | | | $ | 8,704 | | | | | | $ | 396,603 | | | |
| | Brian T. Zino | | | | | $ | 1,807 | | | | | | $ | 1,401 | | | | | | $ | 8,677 | | | | | | $ | 422,500 | | | |
AND THE FUNDS
Fund
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Auditor
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Fiscal
Year Ended |
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Audit Fees
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Audit-
Related Fees* |
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Tax Fees**
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All Other
Fees |
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AIO
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| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2024
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| | | $ | 43,588 | | | | | $ | 2,914 | | | | | $ | 8,104 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
AIO
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2023
|
| | | $ | 42,525 | | | | | $ | 1,424 | | | | | $ | 14,864 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
CBH
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2024
|
| | | $ | 47,355 | | | | | $ | 2,914 | | | | | $ | 8,104 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
CBH
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2023
|
| | | $ | 46,200 | | | | | $ | 1,424 | | | | | $ | 10,668 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NCV
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2024
|
| | | $ | 47,355 | | | | | $ | 2,914 | | | | | $ | 8,104 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NCV
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2023
|
| | | $ | 46,200 | | | | | $ | 18,424 | | | | | $ | 9,873 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NCZ
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2024
|
| | | $ | 47,355 | | | | | $ | 2,914 | | | | | $ | 8,104 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NCZ
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2023
|
| | | $ | 46,200 | | | | | $ | 18,424 | | | | | $ | 7,779 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
ACV
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2024
|
| | | $ | 43,588 | | | | | $ | 2,914 | | | | | $ | 10,604 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
ACV
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2023
|
| | | $ | 42,525 | | | | | $ | 1,424 | | | | | $ | 24,705 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NFJ
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2024
|
| | | $ | 43,588 | | | | | $ | 2,914 | | | | | $ | 10,604 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NFJ
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2023
|
| | | $ | 42,525 | | | | | $ | 1,424 | | | | | $ | 27,717 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NIE
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2024
|
| | | $ | 43,588 | | | | | $ | 2,914 | | | | | $ | 10,604 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
NIE
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
January 31, 2023
|
| | | $ | 42,525 | | | | | $ | 1,424 | | | | | $ | 16,326 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
VGI
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
November 30, 2023
|
| | | $ | 33,881 | | | | | $ | 7,931 | | | | | $ | 3,504 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
VGI
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
November 30, 2022
|
| | | $ | 33,055 | | | | | $ | 4,724 | | | | | $ | 4,078 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
EDF
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
November 30, 2023
|
| | | $ | 43,153 | | | | | $ | 0 | | | | | $ | 0 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
EDF
|
| | | | Deloitte | | | |
November 30, 2022
|
| | | $ | 55,900 | | | | | $ | 0 | | | | | $ | 5,000 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
ZTR
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
November 30, 2023
|
| | | $ | 33,881 | | | | | $ | 7,931 | | | | | $ | 5,147 | | | | | $ | 0 | | |
ZTR
|
| | | | PwC | | | |
November 30, 2022
|
| | | $ | 33,050 | | | | | $ | 4,724 | | | | | $ | 4,078 | | | | | $ | 1,500 | | |
Title of Class
|
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Name and Address of Beneficial Ownership
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No. of
Shares |
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Percent
of Class |
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Preferred Shares of ACV
|
| |
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co/NY
One MetLife Way Whippany, NJ 07981 |
| | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | | 100%(1) | | |
Common Shares of CBH
|
| |
Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc.
7701 France Ave South, Suite 300 Edina, MN 55435 |
| | | | 1,247,027 | | | | | | 6.83% | | |
Common Shares of CBH
|
| |
Morgan Stanley
1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 |
| | | | 1,152,609 | | | | | | 6.31% | | |
Common Shares of EDF
|
| |
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
First Trust Advisors L.P. The Charger Corporation 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| | | | 4,737,018 | | | | | | 16.32% | | |
Preferred Shares of NCV
|
| |
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
200 Park Ave New York, NY 10166 |
| | | | 2,580,000 | | | | | | 38.86%(1) | | |
Preferred Shares of NCV
|
| |
RiverNorth Capital Management LLC
325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 645 Chicago, IL 60654 |
| | | | 342,884 | | | | | | 5.16%(1) | | |
Common Shares of NCV
|
| |
Morgan Stanley
1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 |
| | | | 5,363,123 | | | | | | 5.93% | | |
Title of Class
|
| |
Name and Address of Beneficial Ownership
|
| |
No. of
Shares |
| |
Percent
of Class |
| ||||||
Preferred Shares of NCZ
|
| |
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
200 Park Ave New York, NY 10166 |
| | | | 820,000 | | | | | | 15.65%(1) | | |
Preferred Shares of NCZ
|
| |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
601 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32204 |
| | | | 475,000 | | | | | | 9.06%(1) | | |
Common Shares of NCZ
|
| |
Morgan Stanley
1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 |
| | | | 7,683,500 | | | | | | 10.09% | | |
Common Shares of NFJ
|
| |
Morgan Stanley
1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 |
| | | | 6,331,011 | | | | | | 6.68% | | |
Common Shares of VGI
|
| |
SIT Investment Associates Inc
3300 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
| | | | 1,466,443 | | | | | | 12.96% | | |
Common Shares of VGI
|
| |
1607 Capital Partners, LLC
13 S. 13th Street, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| | | | 586,724 | | | | | | 5.19% | | |
Common Shares of ZTR
|
| |
SIT Investment Associates Inc
3300 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
| | | | 4,020,721 | | | | | | 5.86% | | |
Secretary
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II
Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund
Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. AIO_33850_040124 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
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EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Convertible & Income 2024 Target Term Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. CBH_33850_031224 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d. 2a. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 2b. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Philip R. McLoughlin 2c. Election of Trustee (Class II): FOR WITHHOLD 01. R. Keith Walton 2d. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Brian T. Zino 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx CBH 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 COMMON STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of common stock of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. NCV_33850_031224 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 3a, 3c and 3d. 3a. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Deborah A. DeCotis 3c. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 3d. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Brian T. Zino 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NCV 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 PREFERRED STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of preferred stock of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. NCV_33850_031224_Pref PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d. 3a. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Deborah A. DeCotis 3b. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. F. Ford Drummond 3c. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 3d. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Brian T. Zino 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NCV 2 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 COMMON STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of common stock of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. NCZ_33850_040124 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 4b, 4c and 4d. 4b. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 4c. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Geraldine M. McNamara 4d. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. R. Keith Walton 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NCZ 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 PREFERRED STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of preferred stock of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. NCZ_33850_040124_Pref PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d. 4a. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. F. Ford Drummond 4b. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 4c. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Geraldine M. McNamara 4d. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. R. Keith Walton 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NCZ 2 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 COMMON STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of common stock of Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. ACV_33850_031224 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 5b, 5c and 5d. 5b. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Deborah A. DeCotis 5c. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 5d. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Philip R. McLoughlin 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ACV 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 PREFERRED STOCK THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of preferred stock of Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. ACV_33850_040124_Pref PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d. 5a. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Sarah E. Cogan 5b. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Deborah A. DeCotis 5c. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 5d. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Philip R. McLoughlin 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ACV 2 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. NFJ_33850_040124 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 6a, 6b, 6c and 6d. 6a. Election of Trustee (Class II): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Donald C. Burke 6b. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 6c. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Geraldine M. McNamara 6d. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Brian T. Zino 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NFJ 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. NIE_33850_040124 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d. 7a. Election of Trustee (Class II): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Donald C. Burke 7b. Election of Trustee (Class II): FOR WITHHOLD 01. F. Ford Drummond 7c. Election of Trustee (Class II): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 7d. Election of Trustee (Class II): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Philip R. McLoughlin 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NIE 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS GLOBAL MULTI-SECTOR INCOME FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. VGI_33850_031224 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d. 8a. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. George R. Aylward 8b. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. F. Ford Drummond 8c. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Connie D. McDaniel 8d. Election of Trustee (Class III): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Philip R. McLoughlin 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx VGI 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS STONE HARBOR EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. EDF_33850_031824 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d. 9a. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. George R. Aylward 9b. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Deborah A. DeCotis 9c. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. John R. Mallin 9d. Election of Trustee (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. R. Keith Walton 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx EDF 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT PO Box 43131Providence, RI 02940-3131 EASY VOTING OPTIONS: Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY CARD VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC. JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2024 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The undersigned hereby appoints Jennifer Fromm, George R. Aylward and Julia Short, and each of them with full power of substitution and revocation, as proxies to represent the undersigned at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and at any and all adjournments thereof (the “Meeting”), to vote all shares of Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. which the undersigned would be entitled to vote, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, in accordance with the instructions indicated herein. To participate in the Meeting enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. A majority of the proxies present and acting at the Meeting in person or by substitute (or, if only one shall be so present, then that one) shall have and may exercise all of the power and authority of said proxies hereunder. This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. This proxy card when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder, and in the discretion of such proxies, upon any and all other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the Proposals. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the accompanying Notice of Joint Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement for the Meeting. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: www.proxy-direct.com VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: 1-800-337-3503 To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space below. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. ZTR_33850_031224 PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx code VOTE BY MAIL Vote, sign and date this Proxy Card and return in the postage-paid envelope VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.proxy-direct.com or scan the QR code Follow the on-screen instructions available 24 hours VOTE BY PHONE Call 1-800-337-3503 Follow the recorded instructions available 24 hours VIRTUAL MEETING at the following Website: www.meetnow.global/MSJQNWR on June 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the Virtual Meeting, enter the 14-digit control number from the shaded box on this card. |
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held virtually on June 3, 2024 The Joint Proxy Statement is available at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/vir-33850 IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR CARD Please detach at perforation before mailing. TO VOTE MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE: X A Proposals The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the following nominees in proposals 10a, 10b, 10c and 10d. 10a. Election of Director (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Donald C. Burke 10b. Election of Director (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Sarah E. Cogan 10c. Election of Director (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Deborah A. DeCotis 10d. Election of Director (Class I): FOR WITHHOLD 01. Sidney E. Harris 11. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this Proxy Card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below Signature 1 ─ Please keep signature within the box Signature 2 ─ Please keep signature within the box Scanner bar code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ZTR 33850 xxxxxxxx / / |