MERRILL LYNCH SPECIAL VALUE FUND, INC.
Supplement Dated December 2, 1999 to the Statement of Additional
Information Dated July 22, 1999
Wilshire Associates - CDSC Waiver Sticker
The deferred sales charge imposed upon purchases of Class D shares for
purchases over $1 million which are redeemed within one year will not be
imposed upon certain institutional financial consulting and analysis
organizations with which Merrill Lynch as a relationship which invest at least
$3 million prior to December 31, 1999.
Code #: 10256-0799ALL(2)