MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL UTILITY FUND, INC.
Supplement Dated August 30, 2000
to Prospectus Dated March 28, 2000
The Fund's name has been changed to Merrill Lynch Utilities and
Telecommunications Fund, Inc.
Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to "Merrill Lynch Global
Utility Fund, Inc." are hereby changed to "Merrill Lynch Utilities and
Telecommunications Fund, Inc."
Code #11281-03-00ALL
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MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL UTILITY FUND, INC.
Supplement Dated August 30, 2000
to Statement of Additional Information Dated March 28, 2000
The Fund's name has been changed to Merrill Lynch Utilities and
Telecommunications Fund, Inc.
Accordingly, all references in the Statement of Additional Information to
"Merrill Lynch Global Utility Fund, Inc." are hereby changed to "Merrill Lynch
Utilities and Telecommunications Fund, Inc."
Code #11281-03-00ALL