Closed-End Funds

Policy Concerning Trustee Attendance at Annual Meetings of Shareholders

Last Approved: March 18, 2004
Last Revised: March 18, 2004

The Evergreen Funds listed on the American Stock Exchange are required each year to hold an Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Accordingly, it is the policy of the Board of Trustees of the Fund to encourage Trustee attendance at each Annual Meeting of Shareholders in person or by video conference.