Funds that derived income from U.S. government obligations
In most states, income from U.S. Treasury securities and other direct U.S. government obligations is generally exempt from state income taxes. To determine if this income is exempt in the state where you reside, please consult your tax advisor.
Listed here for your information is the approximate percentage of income earned from U.S. Treasury securities and other direct U.S. government obligations for the following closed-end funds during calendar year 2011.
| Fund | Percentage of interest income from U.S. Treasury securities and other direct U.S. obligations | Other | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. | 0.00% | 100% | 100% |
| Delaware Investments Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc.* | 0.03% | 99.97% | 100% |
| Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund | 0.12% | 99.88% | 100% |
| Source: Delaware Investments | |||
* Delaware Investments Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. merged into Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund after the close of business on Oct. 21, 2011. The tax information for Delaware Investments Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. is applicable to any shares held in 2011 prior to the date of the merger. If you were a shareholder of Delaware Investments Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. at the time of the merger, you may need to base your calculations on the base rates for both funds. Please consult your tax advisor about your particular situation.
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