The members of the Board of Tri-Continental Corporation announced their consideration and unanimous election of William A. Hawkins to the Corporation's Board of Directors, filling a seat vacated by Stephen R. Lewis, Jr., since his retirement from the Board on January 1, 2015. In addition to his duties as a director, Mr. Hawkins will also serve on the Board's Audit Committee, Compliance Committee, Executive Committee, and Investment Review Committee. Mr. Hawkins also serves on the board of directors/trustees of other Columbia funds, including one other closed-end fund and certain open-end funds.