H&Q Healthcare Investors Declares Stock Distribution of $0.50/Share

On November 15, 2013, H&Q Healthcare Investors declared a stock distribution of $0.50 per share. The record date for the stock distribution is November 27, 2013 and the payable date is December 31, 2013. The Fund will trade ex-distribution on November 25, 2013. This stock distribution will automatically be paid in newly issued shares of the Fund unless otherwise instructed by the shareholder. The shares will be valued at the lower of the net asset value or market price on the pricing date, December 20, 2013. Fractional shares will generally be settled in cash, except for registered shareholders with book entry accounts at the transfer agent who will have whole and fractional shares added to their account.