Tri-Continental Corporation announced their consideration and unanimous nomination of Minor Mickel Shaw to the Corporation's Board, filling a seat to be vacated by Mr. Leroy C. Richie upon his retirement from the Board effective at the conclusion of the Meeting. In addition to her duties as a director, Ms. Shaw will also serve on the Board's Compliance Committee, Contracts Committee, and Investment Review Committee. Ms. Shaw currently serves on the board of directors/trustees of other Columbia funds.