The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. Announces Results Of The 2021 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders

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The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ) announced the results of its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 14, 2021. Key outcomes included the election of five directors for a one-year term: Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Phillip F. Goldstein, Gerald Hellerman, and Moritz A. Sell. Stockholders also ratified the selection of Tait, Weller & Baker, LLP as the independent accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2021. Additionally, a non-binding proposal to permit the Fund to leverage up to 10% of total assets was approved.

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• Election of five directors indicates stable governance.
• Approval of independent accounting firm supports transparency.
• Ratification of leverage proposal may enhance investment opportunities.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today that the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held as scheduled and concluded. Based upon the voting results, 1) Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Phillip F. Goldstein, Gerald Hellerman and Moritz A. Sell were elected as Directors to serve for a one-year term until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualifies, 2) stockholders ratified the selection by the Fund's Board of Directors of Tait, Weller & Baker, LLP as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2021, and 3) a non-binding proposal by the Fund's Board of Directors to ratify approval by stockholders in 2006 to permit the Fund to leverage up to 10% of the Fund's total assets (including the amount borrowed) was approved.

About The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc.

The Fund (www.swzfund.com) is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company seeking long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies. Its shares are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "SWZ." The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing generally in Swiss equity and equity-linked securities that are traded on a Swiss stock exchange, traded at the pre-bourse level of one or more Swiss stock exchanges, traded through a market maker or traded over the counter in Switzerland. The Fund also may invest in Swiss equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies that are traded on other major European stock exchanges.

Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. Typically, shares of closed-end funds are sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund's shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.

The Fund is managed by Schroder Investment Management North America Inc.

About Schroder Investment Management North America Inc.

Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. and Schroder Investment Management North America Limited, investment advisors registered with the U.S. SEC, are units of Schroders plc (SDR.L), a global asset management company with approximately $832.2 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2021. Schroder's clients include major financial institutions including banks and insurance companies, as well as local and public authorities, public and private pension funds, endowments and foundations, intermediaries and advisors, as well as high net worth individuals and retail investors. The firm has built one of the largest networks of offices of any dedicated asset management company with more than 500 portfolio managers and analysts covering the world's investment markets, offering a comprehensive range of products and services.

Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. provides asset management products and services to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Schroders plc, a U.K. public company with shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Fund's shares in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Contact:

Jennifer Brogadir

212-641-3863

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FAQ

What were the results of the 2021 Annual Meeting for SWZ?

The 2021 Annual Meeting of The Swiss Helvetia Fund resulted in the election of five directors and the ratification of an independent accounting firm.

What is the significance of the leverage proposal approved by SWZ shareholders?

The leverage proposal allows the Fund to borrow up to 10% of its total assets, potentially increasing investment returns.

Who were elected as directors during the SWZ Annual Meeting?

Directors elected include Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Phillip F. Goldstein, Gerald Hellerman, and Moritz A. Sell.