As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 28, 2000
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Debt Strategies Fund II, Inc.
P.O. Box 9011 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-9011
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DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.
DEBT STRATEGIES FUND II, INC.
DEBT STRATEGIES FUND III, INC.
P.O. Box 9011
Princeton, New Jersey 08543-9011
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NOTICE: YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED
ANNUAL MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS
ADJOURNED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2000
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August 22, 2000
Dear Stockholder:
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meetings") of Debt Strategies Fund,
Inc. ("Debt Strategies"), Debt Strategies Fund II, Inc. ("Debt Strategies
II"), and Debt Strategies Fund III, Inc. ("Debt Strategies III") originally
scheduled for August 23, 2000, has been adjourned to September 20, 2000 in
order to give Stockholders additional time to vote.
As of today, the Fund's records indicate that we have not yet received voting
instructions from you.
WE NEED YOUR VOTE IMMEDIATELY!
A shareholder may think his or her vote is not important, but it is vital.
Your vote will enable the Fund to hold the meeting as scheduled and avoid the
cost of additional solicitation, so please vote immediately. You and all other
shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
For your convenience, we have established three easy methods by which to
register your vote:
1. By Touchtone: Please refer to the "800" number printed on your
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voting instruction form.
2. By Internet: Visit www.proxyvote.com. Once there, enter the
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12-digit control number located on your proxy card.
3. By Mail: Return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage
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paid envelope. Please utilize this option only if
methods 1 and 2 are unavailable, as we may not
receive your executed proxy by September 20, 2000.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting agenda, please call
Shareholder Communications Corporation at 1-800-643-3168.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
OBO
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DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.
DEBT STRATEGIES FUND II, INC.
DEBT STRATEGIES FUND III, INC.
P.O. Box 9011
Princeton, New Jersey 08543-9011
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NOTICE: YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED
ANNUAL MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS
ADJOURNED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2000
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August 22, 2000
Dear Stockholder:
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meetings") of Debt Strategies Fund,
Inc. ("Debt Strategies"), Debt Strategies Fund II, Inc. ("Debt Strategies
II"), and Debt Strategies Fund III, Inc. ("Debt Strategies III") originally
scheduled for August 23, 2000, has been adjourned to September 20, 2000 in
order to give Stockholders additional time to vote.
As of today, the Fund's records indicate that we have not yet received voting
instructions from you.
WE NEED YOUR VOTE IMMEDIATELY!
A shareholder may think his or her vote is not important, but it is vital.
Your vote will enable the Fund to hold the meeting as scheduled and avoid the
cost of additional solicitation, so please vote immediately. You and all other
shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
For your convenience, we have established three easy methods by which to
register your vote:
1. By Phone: Please call Shareholder Communications Corporation toll
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free at 1-800-643-3168. Representatives are available
to take your vote Monday through Friday between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
2. By Internet: Visit www.proxyvote.com. Once there, enter the
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12-digit control number located on your proxy card.
3. By Mail: Return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage paid
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envelope. Please utilize this option only if methods 1
and 2 are unavailable, as we may not receive your
executed proxy by September 20, 2000.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting agenda or the execution of
your proxy, please call Shareholder Communications Corporation at
1-800-643-3168.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
NOBO
