Highland Opportunities & Income Fund Proxy Statement Filed
Ticker: HFRO-PB · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: May 17, 2024 · CIK: 1710680
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Highland Opportunities & Income Fund (HFRO-PB) |
| Form Type | DEF 14A |
| Filed Date | May 17, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 16 |
| Reading Time | 19 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001, $25.00, $27,800, $50,000, $10,001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, governance, annual-meeting
TL;DR
HOIF proxy filed - vote on directors & pay at June 26 meeting.
AI Summary
Highland Opportunities & Income Fund (formerly Highland Income Fund) filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on May 17, 2024, for its annual meeting on June 26, 2024. The filing details information related to the company's governance and shareholder matters, including the election of directors and executive compensation.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information to make informed decisions regarding the company's leadership and strategic direction at the upcoming annual meeting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine DEF 14A filing for a closed-end fund, providing standard proxy information without immediate material financial events.
Key Numbers
- 811-23268 — SEC File Number (Identifies the fund's registration with the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND (company) — Registrant
- Highland Income Fund (company) — Former Company Name
- 20240626 (date) — Annual Meeting Date
- 20240517 (date) — Filing Date
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this DEF 14A filing?
The primary purpose is to provide shareholders with information for the annual meeting on June 26, 2024, including details on director elections and other corporate governance matters.
When was this proxy statement filed with the SEC?
This definitive proxy statement was filed on May 17, 2024.
What is the company's former name?
The company was formerly known as Highland Income Fund.
What is the fiscal year end for Highland Opportunities & Income Fund?
The fiscal year end for the fund is June 30.
Where is the company's principal executive office located?
The company's principal executive office is located at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75201.
Filing Stats: 4,686 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 12.9 · Accepted 2024-05-17 10:41:26
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — ommon shares (Common Shares), par value $0.001 per share, were issued and outstanding,
- $25.00 — ares), with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, were issued and outstanding.
- $27,800 — nnual Meeting at an approximate cost of $27,800. The costs of proxy solicitation and ex
- $50,000 — dent Trustees Ethan Powell $ 10,001-$50,000 $10,001-$50,000 Dr. Bob Froehlich
- $10,001 — ees Ethan Powell $ 10,001-$50,000 $10,001-$50,000 Dr. Bob Froehlich $ 10,001-
- $100,000 B — Bob Froehlich $ 10,001-$50,000 Over $100,000 Bryan A. Ward None $10,001-$50,000 D
Filing Documents
- d611506ddef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 145KB
- g611506dsp017.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 226KB
- g611506dsp018.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 205KB
- g611506g00a05.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 56KB
- g611506g00b05.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 50KB
- g611506g00c05.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 51KB
- 0001193125-24-141378.txt ( ) — 953KB
From the Filing
DEF 14A 1 d611506ddef14a.htm HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME FUND Highland Opportunities and Income Fund SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the RegistrantFiled by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12 Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (formerly Highland Income Fund) (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. 1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: 2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: 3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): 4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: 5) Total fee paid: Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. 1) Amount Previously Paid: 2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: 3) Filing Party: 4) Date Filed: HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME FUND (formerly Highland Income Fund) 300 Crescent Court Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75201 (800) 357-9167 May 17, 2024 Dear Shareholder: Enclosed you will find the proxy materials for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (the Fund) to be held at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Central Time (the Annual Meeting). Details regarding the business to be conducted at the Annual Meeting are more fully described in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement. In addition to voting on the Proposal described in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement, you will have an opportunity to hear a report on the Fund and to discuss other matters of interest to you as a shareholder. It is very important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend, please complete, date, sign and mail the enclosed proxy card, which provides options for voting, to assure that your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting. Sincerely, /s/ Frank Waterhouse Frank Waterhouse Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME FUND 300 Crescent Court Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75201 (800) 357-9167 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 26, 2024 The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Highland Opportunities and Income Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the Fund), will be held at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Central Time (the Annual Meeting), for the following purposes: 1. To elect John Honis as a Class III Trustee of the Fund, to serve for a three-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting or until his successor is duly elected and qualifies (the Proposal); and 2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponements thereof. The Board of Trustees recommends a vote FOR the Proposal. The close of business on May 10, 2024 has been fixed as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponements thereof. Please call Morrow Sodali Fund Solutions at (833) 812-4844 for directions on how to attend the Annual Meeting. Important Notice Regarding Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be held on June 26, 2024: Copies of these proxy materials, including the Funds annual shareholder report, the Notice for the Annual Meeting, the Proxy Statement and the form of proxy, are available to you on the Internet at https://proxyvotinginfo.com/p/hfro2024. Copies of the proxy materials are available upon request, without charge, by calling Morrow Sodali Fund Solutions at (833) 812-4844 or by sending an e-mail to msfs-meetinginfo@morrowsodali.com, subject line: Highland Opportunities and Income Fund 100158 Fulfillment. Shareholders are encouraged to read all of the proxy materials before voting as the proxy materials contain