UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-23268
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Highland Opportunities and
Income Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 300 Crescent Court
Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75201
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: NexPoint Asset Management,
L.P.
300 Crescent Court
Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75201
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 214-276-6300
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 06/30
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2022 - 06/30/2023
Highland Opportunities and Income Fund
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ELME COMMUNITIES Agenda Number: 935821428
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Security: 939653101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2023
Ticker: ELME
ISIN: US9396531017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Election of Trustee: Jennifer S. Banner Mgmt For For
1.2 Election of Trustee: Benjamin S. Butcher Mgmt For For
1.3 Election of Trustee: Ellen M. Goitia Mgmt For For
1.4 Election of Trustee: Paul T. McDermott Mgmt For For
1.5 Election of Trustee: Thomas H. Nolan, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.6 Election of Trustee: Vice Adm. Anthony L. Mgmt For For
Winns (RET.)
2. To consider and vote on a non-binding, Mgmt For For
advisory basis upon the compensation of the
named executive officers (say-on-pay)
3. To consider and vote on a non-binding, Mgmt 1 Year For
advisory basis on the frequency of holding
the advisory vote on named executive
officer compensation
4. To consider and vote upon ratification of Mgmt For For
the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our
independent registered public accounting
firm for 2023
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HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 935679982
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Security: 421946104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 15-Jul-2022
Ticker: HR
ISIN: US4219461047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve the merger of HR Acquisition 2, Mgmt Against Against
LLC, a Maryland limited liability company
and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., a
Maryland corporation (the "Company"), with
and into Healthcare Realty Trust
Incorporated, a Maryland Corporation
("HR"),with HR continuing as the surviving
entity and a direct, wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, pursuant to
which each outstanding share of HR common
stock will be exchanged for one
newly-issued share of the Company's class A
common stock.
2. To approve the adjournment of the special Mgmt Against Against
meeting, if necessary or appropriate,
including to solicit additional proxies in
favor of Proposal 1 if there are
insufficient votes at the time of such
adjournment to approve Proposal 1.
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HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 935838574
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Security: 42226K105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2023
Ticker: HR
ISIN: US42226K1051
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Todd J. Meredith Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: John V. Abbott Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Nancy H. Agee Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: W. Bradley Blair II Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Vicki U. Booth Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Edward H. Braman Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Ajay Gupta Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: James J. Kilroy Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Jay P. Leupp Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Peter F. Lyle Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Constance B. Moore Mgmt For For
1l. Election of Director: John Knox Singleton Mgmt For For
1m. Election of Director: Christann M. Vasquez Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the appointment of BDO USA, LLP Mgmt For For
as the independent registered public
accounting firm for the Company and its
subsidiaries for the Company's 2023 fiscal
year.
3. To approve, on a non-binding advisory Mgmt For For
basis, the following resolution: RESOLVED,
that the stockholders of Healthcare Realty
Trust Incorporated approve, on a
non-binding advisory basis, the
compensation of the Named Executive
Officers as disclosed pursuant to Item 402
of Regulation S-K in the Company's proxy
statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
4. To approve, on a non-binding advisory Mgmt 1 Year For
basis, the frequency of a non-binding
advisory vote on executive compensation.
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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. Agenda Number: 935680492
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Security: 42225P501
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 15-Jul-2022
Ticker: HTA
ISIN: US42225P5017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Company Issuance Proposal. To approve the Mgmt Against Against
issuance of shares of class A common stock,
$0.01 par value per share ("Company Common
Stock"), of Healthcare Trust of America,
Inc. (the "Company"), pursuant to the
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
February 28, 2022, by and among the
Company, Healthcare Trust of America
Holdings, LP, Healthcare Realty Trust
Incorporated, and HR Acquisition 2, LLC
(the "Merger").
2. Company Golden Parachute Proposal. To Mgmt Against Against
approve, in a non-binding advisory vote,
the "golden parachute" compensation that
may become vested and payable to the
Company's named executive officers in
connection with the Merger.
3. Company Adjournment Proposal. To approve Mgmt Against Against
one or more adjournments of the Company
Special Meeting to another date, time,
place, or format, if necessary or
appropriate, including to solicit
additional proxies in favor of the proposal
to approve the issuance of shares of
Company Common Stock in connection with the
Merger.
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HIGHLAND FUNDS Agenda Number: 935865280
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Security: 43010T104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Jun-2023
Ticker: HGLB
ISIN: US43010T1043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Dr. Bob Froehlich Mgmt For For
Dorri McWhorter Mgmt For For
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INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 935792552
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Security: 45378A106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2023
Ticker: IRT
ISIN: US45378A1060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Scott F. Schaeffer Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Stephen R. Bowie Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Ned W. Brines Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Richard D. Gebert Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Melinda H. McClure Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Thomas H. Purcell Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Ana Marie del Rio Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: DeForest B. Soaries, Mgmt For For
Jr.
1i. Election of Director: Lisa Washington Mgmt For For
2. The Board of Directors recommends: a vote Mgmt For For
FOR ratification of the appointment of KPMG
LLP as the Company's independent registered
public accounting firm for the year ending
December 31, 2023.
3. The Board of Directors recommends: a vote Mgmt For For
FOR the advisory, non-binding vote to
approve the Company's executive
compensation.
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NEXPOINT FUNDS Agenda Number: 935752952
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Security: 65340G205
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2023
Ticker: NXDT
ISIN: US65340G2057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To consider and vote upon a Long Term Mgmt For For
Incentive Plan for the Company's trustees,
officers and key employees.
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NEXPOINT FUNDS Agenda Number: 935861941
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Security: 65340G205
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Jun-2023
Ticker: NXDT
ISIN: US65340G2057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of trustee to serve until the 2024 Mgmt For For
annual meeting of shareholders: James
Dondero
1b. Election of trustee to serve until the 2024 Mgmt For For
annual meeting of shareholders: Brian Mitts
1c. Election of trustee to serve until the 2024 Mgmt For For
annual meeting of shareholders: Edward
Constantino
1d. Election of trustee to serve until the 2024 Mgmt For For
annual meeting of shareholders: Scott
Kavanaugh
1e. Election of trustee to serve until the 2024 Mgmt For For
annual meeting of shareholders: Arthur
Laffer
1f. Election of trustee to serve until the 2024 Mgmt For For
annual meeting of shareholders: Carol Swain
1g. Election of trustee to serve until the 2024 Mgmt For For
annual meeting of shareholders: Catherine
Wood
2. To approve the issuance of shares to the Mgmt For For
Company's adviser as payment of fees under
the Advisory Agreement, which may exceed
five percent of the common equity or the
voting power of the Company prior to such
issuance.
3. To approve in a non-binding, advisory vote, Mgmt For For
the compensation to our named executive
officers.
4. To approve in a non-binding, advisory vote, Mgmt 1 Year For
whether a shareholder vote to approve the
compensation of our named executive
officers should occur every one, two or
three years.
5. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Mgmt For For
the Company's independent registered public
accounting firm for 2023.
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NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC. Agenda Number: 935838334
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Security: 65342V101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2023
Ticker: NREF
ISIN: US65342V1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: James
Dondero
1b. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Brian
Mitts
1c. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Edward
Constantino
1d. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Scott
Kavanaugh
1e. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Arthur
Laffer
1f. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Carol
Swain
1g. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders:
Catherine Wood
2. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Mgmt For For
the Company's independent registered public
accounting firm for 2023.
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NEXPOINT RESIDENTIAL TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 935836291
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Security: 65341D102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2023
Ticker: NXRT
ISIN: US65341D1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: James
Dondero
1b. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Brian
Mitts
1c. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Edward
Constantino
1d. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Scott
Kavanaugh
1e. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Arthur
Laffer
1f. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders: Carol
Swain
1g. Election of Director to serve until the Mgmt For For
2024 annual meeting of stockholders:
Catherine Wood
2. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation: to Mgmt For For
approve, on an advisory basis, the
compensation of our named executive
officers.
3. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Mgmt For For
the Company's independent registered public
accounting firm for 2023.
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TELESAT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 935876384
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Security: 879512309
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Jun-2023
Ticker: TSAT
ISIN: CA8795123097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
Michael Boychuk Mgmt For For
Jason A. Caloras Mgmt Withheld Against
Jane Craighead Mgmt For For
Richard Fadden Mgmt For For
Daniel S. Goldberg Mgmt Withheld Against
Henry (Hank) Intven Mgmt For For
David Morin Mgmt Withheld Against
Dr. Mark H. Rachesky Mgmt Withheld Against
Guthrie Stewart Mgmt Withheld Against
Michael B. Targoff Mgmt Withheld Against
2 Appointment of Deloitte LLP Chartered Mgmt For For
Professional Accountants as Auditors of the
Corporation for the ensuing year and
authorizing the Directors to fix their
remuneration.
3 The undersigned certifies that it has made Mgmt Abstain Against
reasonable inquiries as to the Canadian
status of the registered holder and the
beneficial owner of the shares represented
by this voting instruction form and has
read the definitions set out below so as to
make an accurate Declaration of Canadian
status. The undersigned hereby certifies
that the shares or units represented by
this voting instruction form are (check one
box based on the definitions set out
below): NOTE: "FOR" = CANADIAN, "ABSTAIN" =
NON-CANADIAN HOLDER and if not marked will
be as AGAINST.
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Highland Opportunities and Income Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Stephanie Vitiello
Name Stephanie Vitiello
Title Secretary
Date 08/16/2023