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Leading Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Mack-Cali Shareholders Vote “GOLD” to Elect Bow Street’s Nominees

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Monday, June 1, 2020

Bow Street LLC (Bow Street) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), the nations leading independent proxy advisory firms, have recommended that Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (Mack-Cali or the Company) (NYSE: CLI) shareholders vote the GOLD proxy card FOR Bow Streets highly qualified, independent director nominees in connection with the Companys Annual Meeting on June 10, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Bow Street LLC (Bow Street) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), the nations leading independent proxy advisory firms, have recommended that Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (Mack-Cali or the Company) (NYSE: CLI) shareholders vote the GOLD proxy card FOR Bow Streets highly qualified, independent director nominees in connection with the Companys Annual Meeting on June 10, 2020.
  • Notably, ISS recommended that Mack-Cali shareholders elect ALL EIGHT of Bow Streets nominees to the Mack-Cali Board of Directors (the Board).
  • As such, shareholders are recommended to vote FOR dissident nominees Batkin, Cumenal, Gilmartin, Jones, Katz, Gerardo Lietz, Nia, and Stern on the dissident's GOLD proxy card.
  • will revoke any vote you had previously submitted on Bow Streets GOLD proxy card.

Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends RNC Shareholders Vote for all Proposed Items at Upcoming Shareholders Meeting

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

ISS is a prominent, third party proxy advisory firm who, among other services, provides proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • ISS is a prominent, third party proxy advisory firm who, among other services, provides proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.
  • RNC previously announced that Glass Lewis, a leading independent third party proxy advisory firm,recommended that RNC shareholders vote FOR all proposals that are outlined in RNC's Circular (see RNC news release dated May 22, 2020).
  • Shareholders may attend and participate in the meeting via such webcast.
  • RNC shareholders may also vote their shares by proxy and will have until 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) June 9, 2020 to do so.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. Shareholders Vote to Approve New Agreements Between the Fund and its Investment Manager and Subadvisers

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. (NYSE: GFY) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.

Key Points: 
  • Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. (NYSE: GFY) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.
  • The Funds investment manager and subadvisers have enabled the Fund to outperform2 its benchmark3 and peers4 and increase distributions to shareholders.
  • If shareholders do not approve these agreements, the Fund may be forced to liquidate.
  • If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, or need additional assistance, please contact:

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. Shareholders Vote to Approve New Agreements Between the Fund and its Investment Manager and Subadviser

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadviser.

Key Points: 
  • Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadviser.
  • This point supports the fund's decision to refrain from open-ending, liquidating, or converting the fund to an open-end fund.
  • The Funds investment manager and subadviser have enabled the Fund to outperform2 its peers3 and increase distributions to shareholders.
  • If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, or need additional assistance, please contact:

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. Shareholders Vote to Approve New Agreements Between the Fund and its Investment Manager and Subadvisers

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EHI) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.

Key Points: 
  • Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EHI) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.
  • The Funds investment manager and subadvisers have enabled the Fund to outperform3 its benchmark4 and peers5 and increase distributions to shareholders.
  • If shareholders do not approve these agreements, the Fund may be forced to liquidate.
  • If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, or need additional assistance, please contact:

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Shareholders Vote to Approve New Agreements Between the Fund and its Investment Manager and Subadvisers

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.

Key Points: 
  • Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.
  • Glass Lewis report dated May 21, 2020
    We are pleased that ISS and Glass Lewis recognize that approval of the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers is in the best interest of all shareholders, said Jane Trust, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.
  • If shareholders do not approve these agreements, the Fund may be forced to liquidate.
  • If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, or need additional assistance, please contact:

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend BrandywineGLOBAL – Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. Shareholders Vote to Approve New Agreements Between the Fund and its Investment Manager and Subadviser

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

BrandywineGLOBAL Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadviser.

Key Points: 
  • BrandywineGLOBAL Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadviser.
  • The Funds investment manager and subadviser have enabled the Fund to outperform2 its benchmark3 and peers4 and increase distributions to shareholders.
  • If shareholders do not approve these agreements, the Fund may be forced to liquidate.
  • If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, or need additional assistance, please contact:

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Shareholders Vote to Approve New Agreements Between the Fund and its Investment Manager and Subadvisers

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.

Key Points: 
  • Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX) (the Fund) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers.
  • Glass Lewis report dated May 21, 2020
    We are pleased that ISS and Glass Lewis recognize that approval of the new agreements between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers is in the best interest of all shareholders, said Jane Trust, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.
  • The Funds investment manager and subadvisers have enabled the Fund to outperform3 its peers4 and increase distributions to shareholders.
  • If shareholders do not approve these agreements, the Fund may be forced to liquidate.

Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends RNC Shareholders Vote for all Proposed Items at Upcoming Shareholders Meeting

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Friday, May 22, 2020

Glass Lewis is a leading independent, third party proxy advisory firm that, among other services, provides proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • Glass Lewis is a leading independent, third party proxy advisory firm that, among other services, provides proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.
  • Shareholders may attend and participate in the meeting via such webcast.
  • RNC shareholders may also vote their shares by proxy and will have until 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) June 9, 2020 to do so.
  • RNC encourages shareholders to read the meeting materials in detail.

NOTICE: Citrix Systems Announces Virtual Only Format for 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Company encourages eligible shareholders to vote on the proposals disclosed in the Proxy Materials prior to the Annual Meeting using the instructions provided in the Proxy Materials.

Key Points: 
  • The Company encourages eligible shareholders to vote on the proposals disclosed in the Proxy Materials prior to the Annual Meeting using the instructions provided in the Proxy Materials.
  • The virtual meeting is designed to provide the same rights to participants that they would have at an in-person meeting.
  • During the Annual Meeting, shareholders may ask questions and will be able to vote their shares electronically.
  • Shareholders will be able to vote electronically and submit questions during the virtual Annual Meeting.