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|8-KJan 28, 1:46 PM ET

HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND 8-K

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Highland Opportunities & Income Fund Reports Trustee Change, Bylaw Amendments

What Happened
Highland Opportunities & Income Fund (HFRO) filed an 8‑K on January 28, 2026 reporting governance changes after the death of Trustee Bryan A. Ward. Effective January 16, 2026 the Board accepted the resignation of Dorri McWhorter from her prior trustee class and reappointed her as a Class I Trustee; she has resumed all prior committee roles, including chair of the audit committee. The Board also approved and filed a Fourth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective January 27, 2026, which incorporate prior amendments and clarify provisions on forum selection, shareholder proposals and nominations, and shareholder meetings.

Key Details

  • Trustee change prompted by the passing of Bryan A. Ward (Class I Trustee).
  • Effective Jan 16, 2026: Dorri McWhorter reappointed as Class I Trustee and resumed committee assignments, including audit committee chair.
  • Trustee compensation: Ms. McWhorter will be paid under the Fund’s standard non‑employee trustee compensation (see Fund proxy filed May 7, 2025). No special arrangements or related‑party transactions were reported.
  • Effective Jan 27, 2026: Fourth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Bylaws were approved and filed as exhibits; amendments address forum selection, shareholder proposal/nomination information requirements, and shareholder meeting procedures. A change in fiscal year is referenced in the filing.

Why It Matters
Board composition and committee leadership (especially the audit committee chair) affect governance oversight and financial reporting processes—material considerations for investors monitoring risk and oversight. Changes to the trust and bylaws can affect shareholder rights and processes for nominations and proposals, so investors should review the amended documents (filed as exhibits) to understand any impacts on shareholder voting, meeting procedures, and forum selection. The filing does not disclose financial impacts or related‑party transactions.