Highland Global Allocation Fund reallocates trustees after Ward's death; amends governing docs

HIGHLAND GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND

On January 28, 2026, the Board increased its size from 9 to 10 and elected Shai Weiss as a Class III director.
The Board accepted the resignation of Dorri McWhorter and then reappointed her as a Class I Trustee, effective January 16, 2026, due to the passing of Bryan A. Ward.
Ms. McWhorter resumed her previous committee assignments, including serving as chair of the audit committee.
Effective January 27, 2026, the Board approved the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Third Amended and Restated Bylaws.
The amended documents incorporate prior board-approved amendments and clarify forum selection, shareholder proposals and nominations, and shareholder meetings.

item 5.02 item 5.03 item 9.01

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

HIGHLAND GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND: Third Amended and Restated Bylaws approved (effective 2026-01-27).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2026-01-27

Exact text from the filing

Effective January 27, 2026, the Board has approved the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Third Amended and Restated Bylaws included as exhibits to this filing and incorporated herein by reference.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

HIGHLAND GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND: Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust approved (effective 2026-01-27).

Change: charter amendment
Effective: 2026-01-27

Exact text from the filing

Effective January 27, 2026, the Board has approved the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Third Amended and Restated Bylaws included as exhibits to this filing and incorporated herein by reference.

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