The New America High Income Fund, Inc. Announces Proposed Reorganization and Agreement with Saba Capital

Rhea-AI Summary

The New America High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: HYB) has announced a proposed reorganization into the T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting in November 2024. The Fund's Board of Directors has approved this proposal, and shareholders will receive a combined proxy statement and prospectus with detailed information in Q3 or Q4 2024.

Additionally, the Fund has entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, L.P. Under this agreement, the Board will work to secure shareholder approval for the reorganization, while Saba has agreed to withdraw its director nominations and vote in favor of the reorganization and director elections.

Positive

• Proposed reorganization into T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund, potentially offering new opportunities for shareholders
• Standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, reducing potential conflicts and ensuring support for the reorganization

Negative

• Reorganization subject to shareholder approval, introducing uncertainty
• Potential changes in fund structure and management may affect existing shareholders

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BOSTON, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New America High Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: HYB) announced today that the Fund’s Board of Directors has approved a proposal to reorganize the Fund into the T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund, a separate series of the T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund, Inc. The reorganization is subject to approval by Fund shareholders, who will be asked to vote on the proposal at the Fund’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders expected to take place in November 2024 (the “Meeting”).

Important information about the proposed reorganization and the Meeting will be provided to shareholders of record as of the record date in a combined proxy statement and prospectus that is expected to be mailed in the third or fourth quarter of 2024. Shareholders are advised to read the combined proxy statement and prospectus when it is available. When filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the combined proxy statement and prospectus as well as other documents about the Fund will be available free of charge on the SEC website, www.sec.gov. Copies of the combined proxy statement and prospectus will also be mailed to each Fund shareholder of record as of the record date.

The Fund also announced today that it has entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Saba”) pursuant to which the Board agreed to use reasonable efforts to cause shareholders of the Fund to approve the reorganization and Saba agreed to irrevocably withdraw the notice of its intent to nominate persons for election at the Meeting and vote in favor of the reorganization and the election of directors. The Fund has been advised that Saba will file a copy of the agreement with the SEC as an exhibit to its Schedule 13D.

About the Fund

The New America High Income Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with a leveraged capital structure. The Fund’s investment adviser is T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (“T. Rowe Price”). As of June 30, 2024, T. Rowe Price and its affiliates managed approximately $1.6 trillion of assets. T. Rowe Price has provided investment advisory services to investment companies since 1937.

This press release is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of the Fund. Additional information about the Fund, including performance and portfolio characteristic information, is available at www.newamerica-hyb.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements, as defined by the U.S. securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors that may be beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Ellen E. Terry, President
Telephone: 617-263-6400
www.newamerica-hyb.com

FAQ

What is the proposed reorganization for The New America High Income Fund (HYB)?

The New America High Income Fund (HYB) has proposed to reorganize into the T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund, a series of the T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund, Inc. This proposal is subject to shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting in November 2024.

When will shareholders vote on the HYB fund reorganization?

Shareholders are expected to vote on the proposed reorganization at the Fund's Annual Meeting of Shareholders in November 2024.

What agreement has HYB made with Saba Capital Management?

HYB has entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management. The Board will work to secure shareholder approval for the reorganization, while Saba has agreed to withdraw its director nominations and vote in favor of the reorganization and director elections.

When will HYB shareholders receive information about the proposed reorganization?

Shareholders of record will receive a combined proxy statement and prospectus with detailed information about the proposed reorganization in the third or fourth quarter of 2024.