-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UM6wNOR0egZ4YDEJToezTo5X8qOILx0Tg9LYXxmIejjvF9iOLXlaIKYq7vtNOOi2 E1z1QbaZmG5R+huehJEKpQ== 0001206774-03-000896.txt : 20031219 0001206774-03-000896.hdr.sgml : 20031219 20031219171449 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001206774-03-000896 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEF 14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040219 FILED AS OF DATE: 20031219 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20031219 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000897996 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEF 14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07540 FILM NUMBER: 031065954 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC STREET 2: 51 WEST 52ND ST CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 882 5575 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC STREET 2: 51 WEST 52ND ST CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES INCOME FUND INC /MD/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930624 DEF 14A 1 d13668.txt SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, For Use of the Commission [X] Definitive Proxy Statement Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 ---------- GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) ---------- Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required. [ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11: (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: (5) Total fee paid: [ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. [ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing. (1) Amount Previously Paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. ------------- NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS February 19, 2004 --------------- TO THE SHAREHOLDERS: The annual meeting of shareholders of Global High Income Dollar Fund Inc. (the "Fund") will be held on February 19, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, on the 16th Floor of the CBS Building located at 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114 for the following purposes: (1) To elect eight (8) directors to serve until the annual meeting of shareholders in 2005, or until their successors are elected and qualified or until they resign or are otherwise removed; and (2) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. You are entitled to vote at the meeting and any adjournments thereof if you owned Fund shares at the close of business on December 19, 2003. If you attend the meeting, you may vote your shares in person. If you do not expect to attend the meeting, please complete, date, sign and return the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed postage paid envelope. By order of the board of directors, AMY R. DOBERMAN Secretary December 22, 2003 51 West 52nd Street New York, New York 10019-6114 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN Please indicate your voting instructions on the enclosed proxy card, date and sign it, and return it in the postage paid envelope provided. If you sign, date and return the proxy card but give no voting instructions, your shares will be voted "FOR" the nominees for director named in the attached proxy statement and, in the proxies' discretion, either "FOR" or "AGAINST" any other business that may properly arise at the annual meeting. In order to avoid the additional expense to the Fund of further solicitation, we ask your cooperation in mailing in your proxy card promptly. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING PROXY CARDS The following general guidelines for signing proxy cards may be of assistance to you and avoid the time and expense to the Fund of validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card properly. 1. Individual Accounts: Sign your name exactly as it appears in the registration on the proxy card. 2. Joint Accounts: Either party may sign, but the name of the party signing should conform exactly to the name shown in the registration on the proxy card. 3. All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. For example:
Registration Valid Signature ------------ --------------- Corporate Accounts (1) ABC Corp ................................ ABC Corp. John Doe, Treasurer (2) ABC Corp. ............................... John Doe, Treasurer (3) ABC Corp. c/o John Doe, Treasurer ....... John Doe (4) ABC Corp. Profit Sharing Plan ........... John Doe, Trustee Partnership Accounts (1) The XYZ Partnership ..................... Jane B. Smith, Partner (2) Smith and Jones, Limited Partnership .... Jane B. Smith, General Partner Trust Accounts (1) ABC Trust Account ....................... Jane B. Doe, Trustee (2) Jane B. Doe, Trustee u/t/d 12/18/78 ..... Jane B. Doe Custodial or Estate Accounts (1) John B. Smith, Cust. f/b/o John B. Smith, Jr. UGMA/UTMA ............ John B. Smith (2) Estate of John B. Smith ................. John B. Smith, Jr., Executor
GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. 51 West 52nd Street New York, New York 10019-6114 ------------------ PROXY STATEMENT ------------------ Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on February 19, 2004 This proxy statement is furnished to the shareholders of Global High Income Dollar Fund Inc. (the "Fund") in connection with the board of directors' solicitation of proxies to be used at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Fund to be held on February 19, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, on the 16th Floor of the CBS Building located at 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114, or any adjournment or adjournments thereof. This proxy statement and the related proxy card will first be mailed to shareholders on or about December 23, 2003. A majority of the shares outstanding on December 19, 2003, represented in person or by proxy, must be present for the transaction of business at the meeting. In the event that a quorum is not present at the annual meeting, or if a quorum is present at the annual meeting but sufficient votes to approve any of the proposals are not received, the persons named as proxies may propose one or more adjournments of the annual meeting to permit further solicitation of proxies. Any such adjournment will require the affirmative vote of a majority of those shares represented at the annual meeting in person or by proxy. The persons named as proxies will vote those proxies which they are entitled to vote FOR any such proposal in favor of such an adjournment and will vote those proxies marked WITHHOLD on any such proposal against such adjournment. A shareholder vote may be taken on one or more of the proposals in this proxy statement prior to any such adjournment if sufficient votes have been received and it is otherwise appropriate. Broker non-votes are shares held in street name for which the broker indicates that instructions have not been received from the beneficial owners or other persons entitled to vote and for which the broker does not have discretionary voting authority. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as shares present for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present but will not be voted for or against any adjournment or proposal. Accordingly, abstentions and broker non-votes effectively will be a vote against adjournment but will have no effect on Proposal 1, for which the required vote is a plurality of the votes cast on the matter. The individuals named as proxies on the enclosed proxy card will vote in accordance with your direction as indicated thereon if your proxy card is received properly executed by you or by your duly appointed agent or attorney-in-fact. If you give no voting instructions, your shares will be voted FOR the eight nominees for directors named herein and, in the proxies' discretion, either FOR or AGAINST any other business that may properly arise at the annual meeting. You may revoke any proxy card by giving another proxy or by submitting a written notice of revocation to the Fund's Secretary at UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc., 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114. To be effective, your revocation must be received by the Fund prior to the meeting and must indicate your name and account number. In addition, if you attend the annual meeting in person you may, if you wish, vote by ballot at the meeting, thereby cancelling any proxy previously given. As of the record date, December 19, 2003, the Fund had 19,439,667 shares of common stock outstanding. The solicitation of proxies, the cost of which will be borne by the Fund, will be made 1 primarily by mail but also may include telephone or oral communications by regular employees of UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc. ("UBS Global AM") or UBS Financial Services Inc., who will not receive any compensation therefor from the Fund. Management does not know of any person who owns beneficially 5% or more of the shares of the Fund. Each full share of the Fund outstanding is entitled to one vote, and each fractional share of the Fund outstanding is entitled to a proportionate share of one vote. UBS Global AM serves as the Fund's investment advisor and administrator. UBS Global AM is an indirect wholly owned asset management subsidiary of UBS AG. UBS AG is an internationally diversified organization with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. UBS AG operates in many areas of the financial services industry. The principal business offices of UBS Global AM are located at 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114. The principal business address of UBS AG is Bahnhofstrasse 45, Zurich, Switzerland. The Fund's annual report containing financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003, is being mailed to shareholders concurrently with this proxy statement. PROPOSAL 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Proposal 1 relates to the election of directors of the Fund. Management proposes the election of the eight nominees named in the table below. Each nominee has indicated his or her willingness to serve if elected. If elected, each nominee will hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until he or she resigns or is otherwise removed. Each of the nominees, except for Mr. Storms, was last elected director at the Fund's February 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Storms was appointed a director by the current board effective June 30, 2003, and is being nominated for election by shareholders at the February 2004 Annual Meeting. Mr. Storms previously served as a director of the Fund from 1999 to 2001. Unless you give contrary instructions on the enclosed proxy card, your shares will be voted FOR the election of all eight nominees. If any of the nominees should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for election, your shares will be voted FOR such other nominee or nominees as management may recommend. Directors, including those who are not "interested persons" of the Fund as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act") ("Independent Directors"), shall be elected by the affirmative vote of the holders of a plurality of the shares of the Fund cast in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon, provided a quorum is present. Proxies cannot be voted for a greater number of persons than the number of nominees named. None of the current directors and executive officers (17 persons) beneficially owned any shares of the Fund on November 28, 2003. 2 Listed in the table below, for each nominee, is a brief description of the nominee's experience as a director of the Fund and as a director or trustee of other funds, as well as other recent professional experience.
Number of Portfolios in Position(s) Length of Principal Fund Complex Other Held with Time Occupation(s) Overseen Directorships Name, Address, and Age Fund Served During Past 5 Years by Nominee Held by Nominee ---------------------- ---- ------ ------------------- ---------- --------------- INTERESTED DIRECTORS: Margo N. Alexander*+; 56 Director Since 1996 Mrs. Alexander is Mrs. Alexander is a None retired. She was an director or trustee executive vice of 17 investment president of UBS companies Financial Services Inc. (consisting of 37 (from March 1984 to portfolios) for which December 2002). She UBS Global AM or was chief executive one of its affiliates officer of UBS Global serves as investment AM (from January advisor, sub-advisor 1995 to October or manager. 2000), a director (from January 1995 to September 2001) and chairman (from March 1999 to September 2001). Brian M. Storms*+; 49 Director Since 2003 Mr. Storms is chief Mr. Storms is a None and executive officer of director or trustee Chairman UBS Global Asset of 21 investment of the Management-- companies (consisting Board of Americas region (since of 80 portfolios) for Directors July 2002). Mr. Storms which UBS Global was chief executive AM or one of its officer, president affiliates serves as and/or chief operating investment advisor, officer of UBS Global sub-advisor or AM and certain manager. affiliated asset management companies from 1999 to July 2002. He was president of Prudential Investments (1996-1999).
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Number of Portfolios in Position(s) Length of Principal Fund Complex Other Held with Time Occupation(s) Overseen Directorships Name, Address, and Age Fund Served During Past 5 Years by Nominee Held by Nominee ---------------------- ---- ------ ------------------- ---------- --------------- INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: Richard Q. Armstrong; 68 Director Since 1995 Mr. Armstrong is Mr. Armstrong is a None R.Q.A. Enterprises chairman and principal director or trustee One Old Church Road - of R.Q.A. Enterprises of 17 investment Unit # 6 (management companies Greenwich, CT 06830 consulting firm) (since (consisting of 37 April 1991 and portfolios) for which principal occupation UBS Global AM or since March 1995). one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. David J. Beaubien; 69 Director Since 2001 Mr. Beaubien is Mr. Beaubien is a Mr. Beaubien is 84 Doane Road chairman of Yankee director or trustee also a director of Ware, MA 01082 Environmental of 17 investment IEC Electronics, Systems, Inc., a companies Inc., a manufacturer of (consisting of 37 manufacturer meteorological portfolios) for which of electronic measuring systems UBS Global AM or assemblies. (since 1991). one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. Richard R. Burt; 56 Director Since 1995 Mr. Burt is chairman Mr. Burt is a Mr. Burt is also a 1275 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. of Diligence LLC director or trustee director of Hollinger Washington, D.C. 20004 (international of 17 investment International Inc. information and companies (publishing), HCL security firm) and IEP (consisting of 37 Technologies, Ltd. Advisors (international portfolios) for which (software and investments and UBS Global AM or information consulting firm). one of its affiliates technologies), The serves as investment Central European advisor, sub-advisor Fund, Inc., The or manager. Germany Fund, Inc., IGT, Inc. (provides technology to gaming and wagering industry) and chairman of Weirton Steel Corp. (makes and finishes steel products). He is also a director or trustee of funds in the Scudder Mutual Funds Family (consisting of 47 portfolios).
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Number of Portfolios in Position(s) Length of Principal Fund Complex Other Held with Time Occupation(s) Overseen Directorships Name, Address, and Age Fund Served During Past 5 Years by Nominee Held by Nominee ---------------------- ---- ------ ------------------- ---------- --------------- Meyer Feldberg; 61 Director Since 1996 Mr. Feldberg is Dean Feldberg is a Dean Feldberg is Columbia University Dean and Professor director or trustee also a director of 101 Uris Hall of Management of of 35 investment Primedia Inc. New York, New York 10027 the Graduate School companies (publishing), of Business, (consisting of 51 Federated Columbia University portfolios) for which Department Stores, (since 1989). UBS Global AM or Inc. (operator of one of its affiliates department stores), serves as investment Revlon, Inc. advisor, sub-advisor (cosmetics), Select or manager. Medical Inc. (healthcare services) and SAPPI, Ltd. (producer of paper). Carl W. Schafer; 67 Director Since 1996 Mr. Schafer is Mr. Schafer is a Mr. Schafer is also 66 Witherspoon Street president of the director or trustee a director of Labor #1100 Atlantic Foundation of 17 investment Ready, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08542 (charitable foundation) companies (temporary (since 1990). (consisting of 37 employment), portfolios) for which Roadway Corp. UBS Global AM or (trucking), Guardian one of its affiliates Life Insurance serves as investment Company Mutual advisor, sub-advisor Funds (consisting or manager. of 19 portfolios), the Harding, Loevner Funds (consisting of three portfolios), E.I.I. Realty Securities Trust (investment company) and Frontier Oil Corporation. William D. White; 69 Director Since 2001 Mr. White is retired Mr. White is a None P.O. Box 199 (since 1994). director or trustee Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 of 17 investment companies (consisting of 37 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager.
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Aggregate Dollar Range of Equity Securities in All Dollar Range Registered Investment Companies Overseen by of Equity Nominee for Which UBS Global AM or an Securities Affiliate Serves as Investment Advisor, Nominee in Fund+ Sub-Advisor or Manager+ ------- -------- ----------------------- Interested Directors: Margo N. Alexander ........... None Over $100,000 Brian M. Storms .............. None $1-$10,000 Independent Directors: Richard Q. Armstrong ......... None Over $100,000 David J. Beaubien ............ None Over $100,000 Richard R. Burt .............. None $10,001-$50,000 Meyer Feldberg ............... None Over $100,000 Carl W. Schafer .............. None Over $100,000 William D. White ............. None $10,001-$50,000
- ------------- + Information regarding ownership of shares of the Fund is as of November 28, 2003; information regarding ownership of shares in all registered investment companies overseen by nominee for which UBS Global AM or an affiliate serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager is as of December 31, 2002. As of December 31, 2002, the Independent Directors did not own any securities issued by UBS Global AM or any company controlling, controlled by or under common control with UBS Global AM. The board of directors of the Fund met six times during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. Each director attended 75% or more of the board meetings during the last fiscal year. The board has established an Audit and Contract Review Committee that acts pursuant to a written charter and is responsible for, among other things: (i) overseeing the scope of the Fund's audit; (ii) overseeing the Fund's accounting and financial reporting policies, practices and internal controls; (iii) approving, and recommending to the board for ratification, the selection, appointment, retention or termination of the Fund's independent auditors, as well as determining the compensation thereof; and (iv) reviewing the performance by certain of the Fund's service providers of their contracts and arrangements with the Fund. A copy of the charter is attached as Exhibit A. In fulfilling its duties, the Audit and Contract Review Committee has: (a) reviewed and discussed the Fund's audited financial statements with management; (b) discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61; (c) received certain written disclosures and the letter from the independent auditors required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 and discussed the independent auditors' independence with them; and (d) based upon its review of the above, recommended to the board that the Fund's audited financial statements be included in the Fund's annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. The Audit and Contract Review Committee currently consists of Messrs. Armstrong, Beaubien, Burt, Feldberg, Schafer and White, none of whom have any relationship to the Fund that may interfere with the exercise of their independence from management or the Fund and each of whom is independent as defined under the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange. Each member of the Fund's Audit and Contract Review Committee is also a member of a similar committee established by the boards of certain other investment companies for which UBS Global AM or an affiliate serves as 6 investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. The Audit and Contract Review Committee met five times during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003, and each member attended those meetings. The board has also established a Nominating Committee that acts pursuant to a written charter. The Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting and nominating for consideration by the full Board candidates to be considered for election/appointment as additional Independent Directors of the Board. The Nominating Committee currently consists of Messrs. Feldberg, Schafer and White. The Nominating Committee did not meet during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. The Nominating Committee will consider nominees recommended by shareholders if a vacancy occurs. In order to recommend a nominee, a shareholder should send a letter to the chairperson of the Nominating Committee, Mr. Meyer Feldberg, care of the Secretary of the Fund at UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc., 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114 and indicate on the envelope "Nominating Committee." The shareholder's letter should state the nominee's name and should include the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae. The board does not have a standing compensation committee. Each Independent Director receives, in the aggregate from the UBS Global AM funds, an annual retainer of $50,000, and a $10,000 fee for each regular board meeting (and each in-person special board meeting) actually attended. Each such board member is also entitled to a $2,000 fee for each special telephonic meeting attended. The chairperson of the Audit and Contract Review Committee receives annually $12,500. Until recently, the chairperson of the Nominating Committee received annually $5,000; however, effective June 30, 2003, this additional compensation for the chairperson of the Nominating Committee ceased. The foregoing fees will be allocated among all such funds (or each relevant fund in the case of a special meeting) as follows: (i) one-half of the expense will be allocated pro rata based on the funds' relative net assets at the end of the calendar quarter preceding the date of payment and (ii) one-half of the expense will be allocated according to the number of such funds (i.e., expense divided by number of funds yields per fund allocation). No officer, director or employee of UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates presently receives any compensation from the Fund for acting as a board member or officer. Each director who has attained the age of seventy-two (72) years will be subject to retirement on the last day of the month in which he or she attains such age. The table below includes certain information relating to the compensation of the Fund's directors. 7 Compensation Table+
Total Compensation Aggregate from the Fund Name of Compensation and the Person, Position from the Fund* Fund Complex** ---------------- -------------- -------------- Richard Q. Armstrong, Director ......... $886 $111,125 David J. Beaubien, Director ............ $796 $108,000 Richard R. Burt, Director .............. $796 $108,000 Meyer Feldberg, Director ............... $783 $210,250 Carl W. Schafer, Director .............. $796 $108,000 William D. White, Director ............. $796 $108,000
- ------------- + Only Independent Directors are compensated by the funds for which UBS Global AM or an affiliate serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager; directors who are "interested persons," as defined by the 1940 Act, do not receive compensation from the funds. * Represents fees paid to each director during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. ** Represents fees paid during the calendar year ended December 31, 2002 to each board member by: (a) 22 investment companies in the case of Messrs. Armstrong, Beaubien, Burt, Schafer and White; and (b) 36 investment companies in the case of Mr. Feldberg for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates served as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. No fund within the UBS fund complex has a bonus, pension, profit sharing or retirement plan. INFORMATION CONCERNING INDEPENDENT AUDITORS The Fund's financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003, were audited by Ernst & Young LLP ("Ernst & Young"), independent auditors. In addition, Ernst & Young prepares the Fund's federal and state annual income tax returns and provides certain non-audit services. The Audit and Contract Review Committee has considered whether the provision of those non-audit services is compatible with maintaining Ernst & Young's independence. The board of directors of the Fund has selected Ernst & Young as the independent auditors for the Fund for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2004. Ernst & Young has been the Fund's independent auditors since July 25, 2001. Ernst & Young has informed the Fund that it has no material direct or indirect financial interest in the Fund. Representatives of Ernst & Young are not expected to be present at the meeting but have been given the opportunity to make a statement if they so desire and will be available should any matter arise requiring their presence. Audit Fees The aggregate fees billed by Ernst & Young for professional services rendered for the audit of the Fund's annual financial statements for the most recent fiscal year and the review of the financial statements included in the Fund's reports to shareholders were $41,900. Financial Information Systems Design and Implementation Fees There were no fees billed by Ernst & Young for the most recent fiscal year for professional services rendered for financial information systems design and implementation services provided to 8 the Fund, UBS Global AM and entities that control, are controlled by or are under common control with UBS Global AM that provide services to the Fund. All Other Fees There were approximately $110,000 in fees billed by Ernst & Young for the most recent fiscal year for other services provided to the Fund, UBS Global AM and entities that control, are controlled by or are under common control with UBS Global AM that provide services to the Fund. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Officers of the Fund are appointed by the directors and serve at the pleasure of the board. None of the Fund's officers currently receives any compensation from the Fund. The executive officers of the Fund are:
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years; Position(s) Held Length of Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Name, Address, and Age with the Fund Time Served for which Person Serves as Officer ---------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------------------- W. Douglas Beck*; 36 Vice President Since 2003 Mr. Beck is an executive director and head of mutual fund product management of UBS Global AM (since 2002). From March 1998 to November 2002, he held various positions at Merrill Lynch, the most recent being first vice president and co-manager of the managed solutions group. Mr. Beck is vice president of 20 investment companies (consisting of 78 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. Thomas Disbrow*; 37 Vice President Since 2000 Mr. Disbrow is a director and a senior and Assistant manager of the mutual fund finance Treasurer department of UBS Global AM. Prior to November 1999, he was a vice president of Zweig/Glaser Advisers. Mr. Disbrow is a vice president and assistant treasurer of 17 investment companies (consisting of 37 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager.
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years; Position(s) Held Length of Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Name, Address, and Age with the Fund Time Served for which Person Serves as Officer ---------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------------------- Amy R. Doberman*; 41 Vice President Since 2000 Ms. Doberman is a managing director and and Secretary general counsel of UBS Global AM. From December 1997 through July 2000, she was general counsel of Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. Ms. Doberman is vice president and assistant secretary of five investment companies (consisting of 44 portfolios) and vice president and secretary of 17 investment companies (consisting of 37 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. David M. Goldenberg*; 37 Vice President Since 2002 Mr. Goldenberg is an executive director and and Assistant deputy general counsel of UBS Global AM. Secretary From 2000 to 2002 he was director, legal affairs at Lazard Asset Management. Mr. Goldenberg served in various capacities, including most recently as global director of compliance, at SSB Citi Asset Management Group from 1996 to 2000. Mr. Goldenberg is vice president and secretary of five investment companies (consisting of 44 portfolios) and a vice president and assistant secretary of 17 investment companies (consisting of 37 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM, or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. Kevin J. Mahoney*; 38 Vice President Since 1999 Mr. Mahoney is a director and a senior and Assistant manager of the mutual fund finance Treasurer department of UBS Global AM. Prior to April 1999, he was the manager of the mutual fund internal control group of Salomon Smith Barney. Mr. Mahoney is a vice president and assistant treasurer of 17 investment companies (consisting of 37 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager.
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years; Position(s) Held Length of Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Name, Address, and Age with the Fund Time Served for which Person Serves as Officer ---------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------------------- John Penicook**; 45 Vice President Since 2002 Mr. Penicook is a managing director and head of fixed income of UBS Global AM (Americas) Inc. and UBS Global AM. Mr. Penicook is a vice president of three investment companies (consisting of three portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. Paul H. Schubert*; 40 Vice President Since 1994 Mr. Schubert is an executive director and and Treasurer head of the mutual fund finance department of UBS Global AM. Mr. Schubert is treasurer and principal accounting officer of three investment companies (consisting of 41 portfolios), a vice president and treasurer of 18 investment companies (consisting of 38 portfolios), and treasurer and chief financial officer of one investment company (consisting of two portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. Joseph A. Varnas*; 36 President Since 2003 Mr. Varnas is a managing director (since March 2003); chief technology officer (since March 2001) and head of product, technology and operations of UBS Global AM (since November 2002). From 2000 to 2001, he was manager of product development in Investment Consulting Services at UBS Financial Services Inc. Mr. Varnas was a senior analyst in the Global Securities Research and Economics Group at Merrill Lynch from 1995 to 1999. Mr. Varnas is president of 21 investment companies (consisting of 79 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager.
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years; Position(s) Held Length of Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Name, Address, and Age with the Fund Time Served for which Person Serves as Officer ---------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------------------- Keith A. Weller*; 42 Vice President Since 1995 Mr. Weller is a director and senior associate and Assistant general counsel of UBS Global AM. Mr. Secretary Weller is a vice president and assistant secretary of 17 investment companies (consisting of 37 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager.
- ------------- * This person's business address is 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114. ** This person's business address is One North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE An initial report under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was not timely filed for Mr. Varnas. This delayed report did not involve any transactions in the Fund's common stock but rather related to his election as an officer. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS Any shareholder who wishes to submit proposals to be considered at the Fund's 2005 annual meeting of shareholders should send such proposals to the Secretary of the Fund at UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc., 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019-6114. In order to be considered at that meeting, shareholder proposals must be received by the Fund no later than September 1, 2004 and must satisfy the other requirements of the federal securities laws. OTHER BUSINESS Management knows of no business to be presented at the meeting other than the matters set forth in this proxy statement, but should any other matter requiring a vote of shareholders arise, the proxies will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interest of the Fund. By order of the board of directors, AMY R. DOBERMAN Secretary December 22, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is important that you execute and return your proxy promptly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 EXHIBIT A AUDIT AND CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE CHARTER AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF MAY 8, 2003 Establishment and Purpose This document serves as the Charter for the Audit and Contract Review Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of each fund (the "Fund") advised by UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc. ("UBS Global") listed on Appendix A hereto (each such Charter being a separate Charter). The primary purposes of the Committee are to (a) oversee the scope of the Fund's audit, the quality and objectivity of the Fund's financial statements, the Fund's accounting and financial reporting policies and practices and its internal controls and, as appropriate, the internal controls of certain service providers; (b) approve, and recommend to the Board, for ratification, the selection, appointment, retention or termination of the Fund's independent auditors, as well as determining the compensation thereof; (c) pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided to the Fund and certain other persons by such independent auditors; and (d) review the performance by certain service providers and approve their contracts and arrangements with the Fund. With respect to its contract review function, the Committee will consider the performance of UBS Global, the Fund's adviser, administrator and distributor(1); the Fund's sub-advisors, if any; and, as deemed necessary or appropriate by the Committee, any other service providers. The Committee will determine whether compensation paid by the Fund pursuant to its contracts and arrangements is reasonable and appropriate in light of the nature and quality of the services rendered. Duties and Responsibilities Audit Oversight The Fund's independent auditors are accountable to the Committee. The Committee shall: 1. Approve, and recommend to the Board for the Board's ratification, the selection, appointment, retention or termination of the Fund's independent auditors, or of any other public accounting firm engaged for the purpose of performing other audit, review or attest services for the Fund. 2. Pre-approve (a) all audit and permissible non-audit services(2) to be provided to the Fund and (b) all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the Fund's independent - ------------- (1) Open-end Funds only. (2) The Committee will not approve non-audit services that the Committee believes may taint the independence of the auditors. Currently, permissible non-audit services include any professional services (including tax services) that are not prohibited services as described below, provided to the Fund by the independent auditors, other than those provided to the Fund in connection with an audit or a review of the financial statements of the Fund. Permissible non-audit services may not include: (i) bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the Fund; (ii) financial information systems design and implementation; (iii) appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions or contribution-in-kind reports; (iv) actuarial services; (v) internal audit outsourcing services; (vi) management functions or human resources; (vii) broker or dealer, investment adviser or investment banking services; (viii) legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit; and (ix) any other service the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determines, by regulation, is impermissible. A-1 auditors to UBS Global and any Covered Service Providers, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund. In carrying out this responsibility, the Committee shall seek periodically from UBS Global and from the independent auditors a list of such audit and permissible non-audit services that can be expected to be rendered to the Fund, UBS Global or any Covered Service Providers by the Fund's independent auditors, and an estimate of the fees sought to be paid in connection with such services. The Committee may delegate its responsibility to pre-approve any such audit and permissible non-audit services to a sub-committee consisting of the Chairperson of the Committee and two other members of the Committee as the Chairperson, from time to time, may determine and appoint, and such sub-committee shall report to the Committee, at its next regularly scheduled meeting after the sub-committee's meeting, its decision(s). From year to year, the Committee shall report to the Board whether this system of pre-approval has been effective and efficient or whether this Charter should be amended to allow for pre-approval pursuant to such policies and procedures as the Committee shall approve, including the delegation of some or all of the Committee's pre-approval responsibilities to other persons (other than UBS Global or the Fund's officers). 3. Discuss with the independent auditors any disclosed relationships or services that may diminish the objectivity and independence of the independent auditors; receive periodic reports from the independent auditors regarding the independent auditors' independence (including receiving the independent auditors' specific representations as to independence consistent with current statements of the Independence Standards Board); and discuss such reports with the independent auditors, and, if so determined by the Committee, recommend that the Board take appropriate action to ensure the independence of the independent auditors. 4. Review, in consultation with the independent auditors, the scope of the Fund's proposed audit each year, including the audit procedures to be utilized, and certain other matters in connection with the Fund's financial statements. 5. Inquire of UBS Global and the independent auditors as to the Fund's qualification under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code and amounts distributed and reported to shareholders for Federal tax purposes. 6. Review with the independent auditors any problems or difficulties the auditors may have encountered during the conduct of the audit, relating to the conduct of the audit, including any matters required to be discussed pursuant to Statement of Auditing Standards No. 61, or any subsequent Statement. - ------------- Pre-approval by the Committee of any permissible non-audit services is not required so long as: (i) the aggregate amount of all such permissible non-audit services provided to the Fund, UBS Global and any service providers controlling, controlled by or under common control with UBS Global that provide ongoing services to the Fund ("Covered Service Providers") constitutes not more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to the independent auditors (during the fiscal year in which the permissible non-audit services are provided) by (a) the Fund, (b) its investment adviser and (c) any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be approved by the Committee; (ii) the permissible non-audit services were not recognized by the Fund at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved by the Committee (or its delegate(s)) prior to the completion of the audit. A-2 7. Ensure that the independent auditors submit on a periodic basis to the Committee a formal written statement delineating all relationships of the auditors consistent with Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, or any subsequent Statement. 8. Review, in consultation, as appropriate, with the independent auditors and Fund service providers, matters relating to internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures at the Fund and at the Fund's service providers. 9. Request, receive and/or review from the independent auditors such other materials as deemed necessary or advisable by the Committee in the exercise of its duties under this charter; such materials may include, without limitation, any other material written communications bearing on the Fund's financial statements, or internal or disclosure controls, between the independent auditors and the Fund, UBS Global, the Fund's sub-adviser(s), if any, or other Fund service providers, such as any management letter or schedule of unadjusted differences, and any comment or "deficiency" letter received from a regulatory or self-regulatory organization addressed to the Fund, UBS Global or the Fund's sub-adviser(s), if any, that relates to services rendered to the Fund. 10. [Closed-end Funds only] Establish procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints that the Fund may receive regarding Fund accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, including procedures for the confidential, anonymous submission by Fund officers or employees or Fund service providers of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters related to the Fund. 11. Request that the independent auditors report to the Committee on any unusual items or matters discovered during the course of any semi-annual or other reviews. 12. [Closed-end Funds only] Consider and, if appropriate, recommend the publication of the Fund's annual audited financial statements in the Fund's annual report in advance of the printing and publication of the annual report, based on its review and discussions of such annual report with the independent auditors, the Fund's officers and UBS Global. 13. Review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter annually and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval. Contract Review 1. Request such information as is deemed relevant by the Committee regarding the performance of each of the contracts and arrangements required to be reviewed and approved by the Board. 2. Review all information and data provided by the service providers in connection with their performance of these contracts and arrangements. 3. Meet with such representatives of the service providers as the Committee deems necessary. 4. Make recommendations to the Board concerning the initial approval and/or continuation of each of the proposed contracts and arrangements and the reasonableness and appropriateness of the proposed fees. 5. Consider such other matters as the Committee may deem appropriate in carrying out the above responsibilities and any other matters that may be assigned to it by the Board. A-3 In performing its duties, the Committee shall be provided by UBS Global, the Fund's sub-advisor(s), if any, or the Fund, as applicable, with such information, data and services as the Committee shall request to discharge its duties and responsibilities, shall consult as it deems appropriate with the members of the Board, officers and employees of the Fund, UBS Global, the Fund's sub-advisor(s), if any, the Fund's counsel and the Fund's other service providers and, as it determines necessary to carry out its duties and at the Fund's expense, may engage outside advisors and consultants. The Fund shall provide appropriate funding for the Committee to carry out its duties and responsibilities. Composition The Committee shall be composed of each Board member who has been determined not to be an "interested person," as that term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"), of the Fund (the "Independent Board Members"). Each member of the Committee must also meet the independence and experience requirements as set forth in Section 303.01(b)(2)(a) of the New York Stock Exchange's Listed Company Manual. The Committee shall elect a chairperson, who shall preside over Committee meetings (the "Chairperson"). The Chairperson shall serve for a term of three years, which term may be renewed from time to time.(3) In addition, the Board shall use its best efforts to ensure that at least one member of the Committee is an "audit committee financial expert," as determined under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Appendix B sets forth the audit committee financial expert requirements as of the date of this amended and restated Charter. In the event that the Committee does not have at least one such audit committee financial expert, the nominating committee of the Board shall endeavor to identify and recommend to the Board a candidate that meets such requirements or, in the event the Board does not, at such time, have a nominating committee, the Board shall designate the Independent Board Members as a committee to identify and recommend to the Board a candidate that meets such requirements. Meetings The Committee shall meet on a regular basis, but not less frequently than twice a year. Special meetings may also be held upon reasonable notice to the members of the Committee. An agenda shall be established for each meeting. Additional meetings shall be called as circumstances require. The Committee may request any officer or employee of the Fund, the Fund's counsel, UBS Global, the Fund's sub-adviser(s), if any, the Fund's independent auditors or other interested persons to attend a meeting of the Committee or to meet with any members of, or consultants to, the Committee. The Committee will meet with the Fund's independent auditors at least once a year outside the presence of the Fund's officers and other parties. The Committee may, in its discretion, also meet outside the presence of the Fund's officers and other parties at other times. Meetings of the Committee may be held in person, by telephone or by other appropriate means. One-third of the Committee's members shall constitute a quorum. At any meeting of the Committee, the decision of a majority of the members present and voting shall be determinative as to any matter submitted to a vote. - ------------- (3) In the case of a newly-organized UBS fund, the Chairperson's term will be coterminous with those of the other UBS funds listed on Schedule A, even if such term is shorter than three years. A-4 Reporting The Chairperson shall report to the Board on the result of its deliberations and make such recommendations as deemed appropriate. Limits on Role of Committee While the Committee has the duties and responsibilities set forth in this Charter, the Committee is not responsible for planning or conducting the Fund's audit or for determining whether the Fund's financial statements are complete and accurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In fulfilling their responsibilities hereunder, it is recognized that the members of the Committee are not full-time employees of the Fund, it is not the duty or the responsibility of the Committee or its members to conduct "field work" or other types of auditing or accounting reviews or procedures or to set auditor independence standards, and each member of the Committee shall be entitled to rely on (a) the integrity of those persons within and outside the Fund from which it receives information; (b) the accuracy of the financial and other information provided to the Committee absent actual knowledge to the contrary (which shall be promptly reported to the Board); and (c) statements made by the officers and employees of the Fund, UBS Global or other third parties as to any information technology, internal audit and other non-audit services provided by the independent auditors to the Fund. The review of the Fund's financial statements by the Committee is not of the same quality as the audit performed by the independent auditors. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Committee's policies and procedures shall be adapted, as appropriate, in order to best react to a changing environment. Amendments This Charter may be amended by a vote of a majority of the Board members. A-5 APPENDIX A UBS Managed Investments Trust UBS Managed Municipal Trust UBS Series Trust Liquid Institutional Reserves UBS Investment Trust UBS Index Trust UBS Municipal Money Market Series UBS Money Series UBS Securities Trust UBS PACE Select Advisors Trust UBS Cashfund Inc. UBS RMA Money Fund Inc. UBS RMA Tax-Free Fund Inc. UBS Master Series Inc. UBS Financial Sector Fund Inc. Strategic Global Income Fund Inc.* Global High Income Dollar Fund Inc.* Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc.* Insured Municipal Income Fund Inc.* Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc.* - ------------- * Closed-end Funds. The duties and responsibilities of paragraphs 10 and 12 and any other provision applicable exclusively to closed-end funds apply to these funds only. A-6 APPENDIX B AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT REQUIREMENTS An "audit committee financial expert" is a person who has the following attributes: an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements; the ability to assess the general application of such principles in connection with the accounting for estimates, accruals and reserves; experience preparing, auditing, analyzing or evaluating financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the registrant's financial statements, or experience actively supervising one or more persons engaged in such activities; an understanding of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting; and an understanding of audit committee functions. A person must have acquired such attributes through one or more of the following: education and experience as a principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller, public accountant or auditor or experience in one or more positions that involve the performance of similar functions; experience actively supervising a principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller, public accountant, auditor or person performing similar functions; experience overseeing or assessing the performance of companies or public accountants with respect to the preparation, auditing or evaluation of financial statements; or other relevant experience. B-1 - ---------------- GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. - ---------------- Proxy Statement ------------------- GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. ------------------- -------------------- Notice of Annual Meeting to be held on February 19, 2004 and Proxy Statement -------------------- [4993 - GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC.] [FILE NAME: ZGHI52.ELX] [VERSION - (1)] [12/10/03] [orig. 12/10/03] DETACH HERE IF YOU ARE RETURNING YOUR PROXY CARD BY MAIL ZGHI52 COMMON STOCK PROXY GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. Annual Meeting of Shareholders - February 19, 2004 The undersigned hereby appoints as proxies Keith A. Weller and Marissa Duran-Cruz and each of them (with power of substitution) to vote for the undersigned all shares of common stock of the undersigned at the aforesaid meeting and any adjournment thereof with all the power the undersigned would have if personally present. The shares represented by this proxy will be voted as instructed. UNLESS INDICATED TO THE CONTRARY, THIS PROXY SHALL BE DEEMED TO GRANT AUTHORITY TO VOTE "FOR" ALL PROPOSALS. THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT Please date and sign this proxy on the reverse side and return it in the enclosed envelope to PFPC Inc., P.O. Box 8586, Edison, NJ 08818-9452. PFPC Inc. has been engaged to forward the enclosed proxy material and to tabulate proxies returned by mail. - ----------- ----------- SEE REVERSE SEE REVERSE SIDE CONTINUED AND TO BE SIGNED ON REVERSE SIDE SIDE - ----------- ----------- GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC. C/O PFPC INC. P.O. BOX 8586 EDISON, NJ 08818-9452 [4993 - GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC.] [FILE NAME: ZGHI51.ELX] [VERSION - (3)] [12/16/03] [orig. 12/10/03] DETACH HERE IF YOU ARE RETURNING YOUR PROXY CARD BY MAIL ZGHI51 4993 PLEASE MARK [X] VOTE AS IN THIS EXAMPLE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" 1. To elect as directors: NOMINEES: (01) Margo N. Alexander, (02) Richard Q. Armstrong, (03) David J. Beaubien, (04) Richard R. Burt, (05) Meyer Feldberg, (06) Carl W. Schafer, (07) Brian M. Storms and (08) William D. White. FOR WITHHOLD ALL [ ] FROM ALL [ ] NOMINEES NOMINEES [ ]________________________________________ For all nominees except as written above MARK HERE FOR ADDRESS CHANGE AND NOTE AT LEFT [ ] This proxy will not be voted unless it is dated and signed exactly as instructed below: If shares are held by an individual, sign your name exactly as it appears on this card. If shares are held jointly, either party may sign, but the name of the party signing should conform exactly to the name shown on this proxy card. If shares are held by a corporation, partnership or similar account, the name and the capacity of the individual signing the proxy card should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. For example: "ABC Corp., John Doe, Treasurer." 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