Stock Information
Shareholders
The Company had approximately 700 record holders of its common stock at March 31, 2007. This total does not include an estimated 4,000 shareholders with shares held under beneficial ownership in nominee name or within clearinghouse positions of brokerage firms or banks.
Dividends
The amounts and timing of cash dividend payments have generally been dictated by requirements of the Internal Revenue Code regarding the distribution of taxable net investment income (ordinary income) of regulated investment companies. Instead of distributing realized long–term capital gains to shareholders, the Company has ordinarily elected to retain such gains to fund future investments.
Stock Transfer Agent
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 59 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 (telephone 800-937-5449) serves as transfer agent for the Company’s common stock. Certificates to be transferred should be mailed directly to the transfer agent, preferably by registered mail.
Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Contribution Plan
As a service to its shareholders, the Company offers an Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Contribution Plan for shareholders of record who own a minimum of 25 shares. The Company pays all costs of administration of the Plan except brokerage transaction fees. Upon request, shareholders may obtain information on the Plan from the Company, 12900 Preston Road, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75230. Telephone (972) 233-8242.
