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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 2, 2026-- Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ), Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV), Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ), Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF), and Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced the results of the joint annual meeting of shareholders that was held on June 1, 2026.

The voting results are as follows:

 

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

Donald C. Burke

26,068,695.000

95%

1,450,588.000

5%

n/a

n/a

R. Keith Walton

26,096,007.000

95%

1,423,276.000

5%

n/a

n/a

Brian T. Zino

26,041,455.000

95%

1,477,828.000

5%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

26,761,031.00

97%

210,101.000

1%

548,151.000

2%

 

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

George R. Aylward

20,365,070.239

92%

1,769,310.000

8%

n/a

n/a

Sarah E. Cogan

20,363,580.239

92%

1,770,800.000

8%

n/a

n/a

R. Keith Walton

20,330,880.239

92%

1,803,500.000

8%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

20,604,462.239

93%

1,153,278.000

5%

376,640.000

2%

 

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

George R. Aylward

17,499,402.789

92%

1,457,877.796

8%

n/a

n/a

R. Keith Walton

17,464,053.789

92%

1,493,226.796

8%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

17,070,094.789

90%

1,539,762.013

8%

347,423.783

2%

 

Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (ACV)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

F. Ford Drummond

6,619,528.490

77%

1,947,918.000

23%

n/a

n/a

George R. Aylward

8,301,679.490

97%

265,767.000

3%

n/a

n/a

R. Keith Walton

8,229,472.490

96%

337,974.000

4%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

8,407,226.490

98%

89,390.000

1%

70,830.000

1%

 

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

F. Ford Drummond

77,165,229.296

91%

7,562,128.000

9%

n/a

n/a

Sarah E. Cogan

80,559,006.296

95%

4,168,351.000

5%

n/a

n/a

R. Keith Walton

80,525,620.296

95%

4,201,737.000

5%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

77,292,274.296

91%

6,820,705.000

8%

614,378.000

1%

 

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

F. Ford Drummond

17,715,204.474

78%

5,042,176.000

22%

n/a

n/a

R. Keith Walton

21,840,688.474

96%

916,692.000

4%

n/a

n/a

Brian T. Zino

21,765,105.474

96%

992,275.000

4%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

22,259,419.474

98%

268,337.000

1%

229,624.000

1%

 

Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (VGI)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

Donald C. Burke

8,447,864.000

95%

389,676.000

4%

89,537.000

1%

Sarah E. Cogan

8,519,449.000

95%

328,802.000

4%

78,826.000

1%

Ratification of PwC

8,488,180.000

95%

301,570.000

3%

137,327.000

2%

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

F. Ford Drummond

21,523,769.000

94%

1,378,891.000

6%

n/a

n/a

Connie D. McDaniel

21,358,527.000

93%

1,544,133.000

7%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

22,028,589.000

96%

294,840.000

1%

579,231.000

3%

 

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (ZTR)

For

Withheld

Abstain

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

# of Shares

% of Shares Voted

Connie D. McDaniel

31,107,906.541

89%

3,773,971.384

11%

n/a

n/a

R. Keith Walton

30,833,413.272

88%

4,048,464.653

12%

n/a

n/a

Brian T. Zino

30,887,508.790

89%

3,994,369.135

11%

n/a

n/a

Ratification of PwC

31,614,048.612

91%

2,517,168.384

7%

750,660.929

2%

About the Funds

Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC, a registered investment adviser affiliated with Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., is the investment adviser to each fund. The funds are closed-end funds that seek to generate income, with diversified strategies focused on a variety of asset classes including multi-sector, high-yield and emerging markets fixed income, municipal bonds, utility and infrastructure equities, and convertible securities.

Fund Risks

An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund’s shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV. For more information about each fund’s investment objective and risks, please see the fund’s annual report. A copy of each fund’s most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting Shareholder Services as set forth at the end of this press release or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.

About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment products and services from our investment managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com.

For Further Information:
Shareholder Services
(866) 270-7788
closedendfunds@virtus.com

Source: Virtus Investment Partners