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MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE FUND, INC.
Supplement dated February 25, 1994 to
Prospectus dated February 24, 1994
FOR USE IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
The Fund may invest predominantly in lower rated debt securities, including
those commonly referred to as "junk bonds". Investments of this type are subject
to greater risk of loss of principal and interest than are investments in higher
rated securities. Purchasers should carefully assess the risks associated with
an investment in the Fund.
Code #10665-WA