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Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund
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October 23, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

April 19, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2024 (April 19, 2024) Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21507 36-4548459 (State or other jurisdict

April 19, 2024 EX-3

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS of ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust INTRODUCTION A.

February 13, 2024 CORRESP

February 13, 2024

February 13, 2024 Ms. Christina Fettig Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Staff comments to various annual shareholder reports and related filings made on behalf of the Allspring Funds (the “Funds”) listed on Exhibit A attached Dear Ms. Fettig: We have summarized your oral comments to the various annual shareholde

December 22, 2023 EX-99

Allspring Closed-End Funds Adopt Amended and Restated By-Laws

Allspring Closed-End Funds Adopt Amended and Restated By-Laws Charlotte, NC– December 21, 2023— The following Allspring closed-end funds announced today that the Board of Trustees for each Fund has approved the adoption of their respective Amended and Restated By-Laws: ● Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) ● Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD) ● Allspring Mu

December 22, 2023 EX-3

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BY‑LAWS ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BY‑LAWS of ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust INTRODUCTION A.

December 22, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 21, 2023 (December 19, 2023) Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21507 36-4548459 (State or other jur

October 26, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

January 31, 2023 NPORT-EX

Common stocks: 85.80%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 85.

October 26, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

January 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

Common stocks: 79.70%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2021 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 79.

October 26, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

DEF 14A 1 erhwrapper.htm WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND PROXY CARD SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitte

July 30, 2021 NPORT-EX

Common stocks:  80.20%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2021 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks:  80.

July 13, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

June 24, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

June 21, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

DEF 14A 1 erhwrapper.htm SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Addit

June 10, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

June 7, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

May 26, 2021 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

May 21, 2021 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

January 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

Common Stocks : 80.72%

Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund Portfolio of investments — November 30, 2020 (unaudited) Shares Value Common Stocks : 80.

January 8, 2021 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm January 08, 2021 Mr. Jeffrey Long Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Staff comments to annual shareholder report filed on behalf of the Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) for period ended August 31, 2019 (“2019 Report”) Dear Mr. Long: We have summarized your oral commen

October 21, 2020 DEF 14A

- WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND PROXY CARD

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

July 30, 2020 NPORT-EX

Dividend yield

HTML Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund Portfolio of investments — May 31, 2020 (unaudited) Shares Value Common Stocks : 81.

January 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Shares, beginning of

HTML Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund Portfolio of investments — November 30, 2019 (unaudited) Shares Value Common Stocks : 75.

October 22, 2019 DEF 14A

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund DEF 14A - - WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND PROXY CARD

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] [ ] No fee required.

July 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund Portfolio of investments — May 31, 2019 (unaudited) Security name Shares Value Common Stocks : 64.

January 29, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Owen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

January 29, 2019 N-Q

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principal executiv

October 19, 2018 DEF 14A

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND PROXY CARD

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

July 30, 2018 N-Q

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principal executiv

July 30, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit A CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Owen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not m

January 29, 2018 N-Q

Wells Fargo Utilities & High Income Fund - FORM N-Q

N-Q 1 d520015dnq.htm FORM N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address

January 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Owen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

October 20, 2017 DEF 14A

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT

DEF 14A 1 erhwrapper.htm UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X]

July 26, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Owen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

July 26, 2017 N-Q

Wells Fargo Utilities & High Income Fund - FORM N-Q

N-Q 1 d429602dnq.htm FORM N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address

April 5, 2017 CORRESP

Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund ESP

April 5, 2017 Jeff Long Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Staff comments to financial statement filing for Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (the ?Fund?) Dear Mr. Long: In response to your comment delivered via telephone on April 3, 2017 regarding the filing listed above, please note the following respon

January 26, 2017 N-Q

Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d328056dnq.htm FORM N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address

January 26, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Certifications CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Owen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

January 5, 2017 EX-24

WELLS FARGO GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUND WELLS FARGO INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND WELLS FARGO MULTI-SECTOR INCOME FUND WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (the “Trusts”) POWER OF ATTORNEY

WELLS FARGO GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUND WELLS FARGO INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND WELLS FARGO MULTI-SECTOR INCOME FUND WELLS FARGO UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (the ?Trusts?) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, whose signature appears below, does hereby constitute and appoint C.

October 21, 2016 DEF 14A

Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

July 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

July 28, 2016 N-Q

Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principal executiv

January 28, 2016 N-Q

Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d112069dnq.htm FORM N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address

January 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 d112069dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which suc

October 21, 2015 DEF 14A

Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND CARD

DEF 14A 1 wrapper.htm WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND CARD SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitt

July 28, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 d30046dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

July 28, 2015 N-Q

Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principa

January 29, 2015 N-Q

Wells Fargo Utilities & High Income Fund - FORM N-Q

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principa

January 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Certifications CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

November 20, 2014 CORRESP

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund CORRESP - -

November 20, 2014 Cathy Churko Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Response to Comments relating to Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) Dear Ms. Churko: This correspondence replaces in its entirety the correspondence filed by the Fund on November 5, 2014. In response to your comments t

November 5, 2014 CORRESP

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund CORRESP - -

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm November 5, 2014 Cathy Churko Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Response to Comments relating to Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) Dear Ms. Churko: In response to your comments to the Fund’s various filings which you relayed to us in our telephone conversati

October 22, 2014 DEF 14A

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund DEF 14A - - WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND CARD

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

July 29, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

July 29, 2014 N-Q

ERH / Evergreen Utilities & High Income Fund N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

FORM N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principa

January 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Certifications CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

January 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principa

October 22, 2013 DEF 14A

- WFA UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND PROXY CARD

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

July 29, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

FORM N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principa

July 29, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

February 8, 2013 144

- ERH - EVERGREEN FINANCING COMPANY SEED CAPITAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ATTENTION: Transmit for filing 3 copies of this form concurrently with either placing an order with a broker to execute sale or executing a sale directly with a market maker. - 1(a) NAME OF ISSUER (Please type or print) Wells F

February 7, 2013 SC 13G/A

XERHX / Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities / Invesco Ltd. - WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13D-1(b) AND AMENDMENTS FILED THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-2(b) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Classes of Securities)

January 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99. CERT CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made

January 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principal executi

October 22, 2012 DEF 14A

- WFA UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND PROXY STATEMENT AND PROXY CARD

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

July 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

July 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principa

February 14, 2012 SC 13G

XERHX / Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities / Invesco Ltd. - WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE UTILLITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 12312011 Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13D-1(b) AND AMENDMENTS FILED THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-2(b) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Classes of Securities) 949

February 14, 2012 EX-99

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) (l) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing of the attached Schedule 13G, and any and all amendments thereto, and expressly authorize Invesco Ltd.

January 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Certifications EX.99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements

January 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principa

October 20, 2011 DEF 14A

DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

July 27, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX.99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

July 27, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and Hi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principal executi

January 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

Date: January 26, 2011 /s/ Karla M. Rabusch Karla M. Rabusch President Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund

CERTIFICATION I, Karla M. Rabusch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

January 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and Hi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Address of principal executi

July 30, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and Hig

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July 30, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund, (formerly, Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

June 29, 2010 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [X] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

May 25, 2010 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

May 24, 2010 CORRESP

EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS 200 BERKELEY STREET BOSTON, MA 02116

EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS 200 BERKELEY STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 May 24, 2010 Linda Stirling Division of Investment Management U.

May 14, 2010 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required.

April 20, 2010 EX-99.CERT

Date: April 19, 2010 /s/ Kasey Phillips Kasey Phillips Principal Financial Officer Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

April 20, 2010 N-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q/A QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income F

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January 29, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fun

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January 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

Date: January 29, 2010 /s/ Kasey Phillips Kasey Phillips Principal Financial Officer Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

October 22, 2009 EX-99

PROXY

PROXY EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND COMMON SHARES NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2009 You may obtain a copy of this proxy statement, the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the proxy card and the Annual Report of the Fund for the period ended August 31, 2009 without charge by visiting the Web site indicated on your proxy card.

October 22, 2009 DEF 14A

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2009

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2009 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders for 2009 (the "Meeting") of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the "Fund") will be held on December 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.

July 30, 2009 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

July 30, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fun

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January 29, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fun

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January 29, 2009 EX-99.CERT

Date: January 29, 2009 Kasey Phillips Principal Financial Officer Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

November 21, 2008 EX-99

PROXY

PROXY EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND COMMON SHARES This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

November 21, 2008 DEF 14A

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS JANUARY 8, 2009 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders for 2008 (the "Meeting") of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the "Fund") will be held on January 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.

November 7, 2008 PRE 14A

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS JANUARY 8, 2009 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders for 2008 (the "Meeting") of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the "Fund") will be held on January 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.

November 7, 2008 EX-99

PROXY

PROXY EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND COMMON SHARES This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

October 14, 2008 PRE 14A

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS DECEMBER 12, 2008 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the "Fund") will be held on Decemer 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.

October 14, 2008 EX-99.17 (AS APPROP)

PROXY

PROXY EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND COMMON SHARES This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

July 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

July 29, 2008 N-Q

OMB APPROVAL

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January 29, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fun

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January 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

October 25, 2007 EX-99.17 (AS APPROP)

PROXY PROXY

PROXY EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND COMMON SHARES This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

October 25, 2007 DEF 14A

DECEMBER 14, 2007 EXHIBIT A 1) The Executive Committee shall be composed entirely of independent Trustees. 2) The purposes of the Executive Committee are: 3) To carry out its purposes, the Executive Committee shall have the following duties and, with

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS DECEMBER 14, 2007 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) will be held on December 14, 2007 at 10:00 a.

July 30, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fun

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January 29, 2007 N-Q

Principal Amount

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January 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

[GRAPHIC OMITTED] CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

November 16, 2006 DEFA14A

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND EVERGREEN UTILITY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND 200 Berkeley Street Boston MA 02116 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE EVERGREEN FUNDS

[Evergreen logo] EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND EVERGREEN UTILITY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND 200 Berkeley Street Boston MA 02116 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE EVERGREEN FUNDS Dear Shareholder, Two weeks ago we mailed proxy material to shareholders regarding the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for December 15, 2006.

October 25, 2006 EX-99.17 (AS APPROP)

PROXY PROXY

PROXY EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND COMMON SHARES This Proxy is solicited on Behalf of the Board of Trustees of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders The undersigned, revoking any previously executed proxies, hereby appoints Catherine F.

October 25, 2006 DEF 14A

DECEMBER 15, 2006 1) The Executive Committee shall be composed entirely of independent Trustees. 2) The purposes of the Executive Committee are: 3) To carry out its purposes, the Executive Committee shall have the following duties and, without limita

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS DECEMBER 15, 2006 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) will be held on December 15, 2006 at 10:30 a.

October 13, 2006 PRE 14A

DECEMBER 15, 2006 1) The Executive Committee shall be composed entirely of independent Trustees. 2) The purposes of the Executive Committee are: 3) To carry out its purposes, the Executive Committee shall have the following duties and, without limita

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS DECEMBER 15, 2006 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) will be held on December 15, 2006 at 10:30 a.

October 13, 2006 EX-99.17 (AS APPROP)

PROXY PROXY

PROXY EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND COMMON SHARES This Proxy is solicited on Behalf of the Board of Trustees of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders The undersigned, revoking any previously executed proxies, hereby appoints Catherine F.

July 31, 2006 N-Q

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Item 1 – Schedule of Investments Item 2 — Controls and Procedures Item 3 — Exhibits SIGNATURES

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July 31, 2006 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

April 27, 2006 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 27, 2006 EX-99.(A)(5)(V)

Evergreen Investments Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

pressrelease.pdf - Converted by SECPublisher 4.0, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing For Immediate Release April 26, 2006 Contact: Shareholder Inquiries Financial Advisor Inquiries Computershare 888.396.7866 Evergreen Investments 800.343.2898 Media Relations Inquiries Laura Fay 617.210.3867 Dan Flaherty 617.210.3887 [email protected] [email protected] Eve

April 25, 2006 EX-99.(A)(5)(IV)

– Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (AMEX:ERH), a non-diversified closed-end equity and high yield bond fund, announced today that its tender offer for up to 5% or 445,117, in the aggregate, of its issued and outstanding common shares, expired

For Immediate Release April 24, 2006 Contact: Shareholder Inquires Financial Advisor Inquiries Computershare 888.

April 25, 2006 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A).(1).(VIII)

GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

PAYER’S NAME: Computershare Shareholder Services, Inc. SUBSTITUTE Form W-9 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Payer’s Request for Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) Part 1–PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TIN IN THE BOX AT RIGHT AND CERTIFY BY SIGNING AND DATING BELOW Social Security # Employer I.D.# Part 2–Certificates–Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: (1) The number on this for

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A).(1).(IV)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 Notice of Offer to Purchase for Cash 445,117 of Its Issued and Outstanding Common Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 445,117 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON APRIL 24, 2006, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED.

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 445,117 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

March 22, 2006 SC TO-I

Introductory Statement

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A).(1).(VII)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Dear Shareholder: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated March 22, 2006 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) and the related Letter of Transmittal pursuant to which the Fund is offering to purchase up to 5% or, in the aggregate, 445,117 shares of its issued and outstanding common shares, no par value (the “Shares

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A).(1).(II)

FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Common Shares, No Par Value of EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 22, 2006 THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(G)

EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund's common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(D)

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement This Depositary and Information Agent Agreement is entered into as of this day of March, 2006 by and between Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund, a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”) and Computershare Shareholder Services Inc.

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A).(1).(III)

Depositary Addresses:

Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 445,117 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share This form must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if a Shareholder’s certificates for Shares are not immediately available, if applicable, or if time will not permit the Letter of Transmittal and other required documents to reach the Depositary on or before the Expiration Date.

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A).(1).(V)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 445,117 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 445,117 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: We are enclosing the material listed below relating to the offer by Evergreen

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(H)

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP ONE INTERNATIONAL PLACE BOSTON, MA 02110-2624 617-951-7000 F 617-951-7050 BOSTON NEW YORK PALO ALTO SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON, DC www.

March 22, 2006 EX-99.(A).(1).(VI)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 445,117 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Clients of Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 445,117 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Our Clients: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated March 22, 2006 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (t

January 30, 2006 N-Q

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Item 1 – Schedule of Investments Item 2 — Controls and Procedures Item 3 — Exhibits SIGNATURES

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: May 31, 2007 Estimated average burden hours per response: 21.

January 30, 2006 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Kasey Phillips, certify that: 1.

January 25, 2006 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 24, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment N

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 24, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 25, 2006 EX-99.A(5)(IV)

About Evergreen Investments

P R E S S R E L E A S E For Immediate Release 24 January 2006 Contact: Shareholder Inquiries: 888.

January 23, 2006 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment N

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20, 2006 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 23, 2006 EX-99.A(5)(IV)

EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER

P R E S S R E L E A S E For Immediate Release 20 January 2006 Contact: Shareholder Inquiries: 888.

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER

Exhibit (g) EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund's common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VII)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Dear Shareholder: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated December 19, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the ?Fund?) and the related Letter of Transmittal pursuant to which the Fund is offering to purchase up to 5% or, in the aggregate, 468,544 shares of its issued and outstanding common shares, no par value (the ?Sha

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 468,544 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 468,544 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(H)

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP ONE INTERNATIONAL PLACE BOSTON, MA 02110-2624 617-951-7000 F 617-951-7050 BOSTON NEW YORK PALO ALTO SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON, DC www.

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(D)

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement This Depositary and Information Agent Agreement is entered into as of this day of December, 2005 by and between Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund, a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”) and Computershare Shareholder Services Inc.

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 Notice of Offer to Purchase for Cash 468,544 of Its Issued and Outstanding Common Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(V)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 468,544 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 468,544 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: We are enclosing the material listed below relating to the offer by Evergreen

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Common Shares, No Par Value of EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated December 19, 2005 THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

December 19, 2005 SC TO-I

Introductory Statement

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VI)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 468,544 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Clients of Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 468,544 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Our Clients: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated December 19, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

Depositary Addresses:

Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 468,544 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share This form must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if a Shareholder’s certificates for Shares are not immediately available, if applicable, or if time will not permit the Letter of Transmittal and other required documents to reach the Depositary on or before the Expiration Date.

December 19, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VIII)

GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

PAYER’S NAME: Computershare Shareholder Services, Inc. SUBSTITUTE Form W-9 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Payer’s Request for Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) Part 1–PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TIN IN THE BOX AT RIGHT AND CERTIFY BY SIGNING AND DATING BELOW Social Security # Employer I.D.# Part 2–Certificates–Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: (1) The number on this for

December 9, 2005 SC TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or Section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 EV

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 9, 2005 EX-99.(G)

Text of Evergreen Liquidity Plan Tender Offer Q&A.

Exhibit (g) EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund's common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

December 9, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(I)

Text of Press Release issued by Evergreen Investments with respect to Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund on December 8, 2005.

Exhibit (a)(5)(i) PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 08 December 2005 Shareholder Inquiries: 800.

November 21, 2005 SC TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or Section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 E

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 21, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(I)

Text of Press Release issued by Evergreen Investments with respect to Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund on November 21, 2005.

Exhibit 99(a)(5)(i) PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 21 November 2005 Media Inquiries Dan Flaherty 617.

November 21, 2005 EX-99.(G)

Text of Evergreen Liquidity Plan Tender Offer Q&A.

Exhibit 99.(g) EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund’s common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days

November 1, 2005 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment N

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 1, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(V)

Press release issued on October 31, 2005.

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 31 October 2005 Contact: Shareholder Inquiries: 800.

October 25, 2005 DEF 14A

DECEMBER 16, 2005 EXHIBIT A 1. The Committee shall consider nominations for openings on the Board of Trustees from shareholders who have separately or as a group held for at least one full year 5% of the shares of a Fund. 2. The Committee shall give

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to (S)240.

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 Notice of Offer to Purchase for Cash 493,205 of Its Issued and Outstanding Common Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 493,205 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 493,205 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER

Exhibit 99(g) EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund's common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VIII)

GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

PAYER?S NAME: EquiServe LP SUBSTITUTE Form W-9 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Payer?s Request for Taxpayer?s Identification Number (TIN) Part 1?PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TIN IN THE BOX AT RIGHT AND CERTIFY BY SIGNING AND DATING BELOW Social Security # Employer I.

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(H)

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP ONE INTERNATIONAL PLACE BOSTON, MA 02110-2624 617-951-7000 F 617-951-7050 BOSTON NEW YORK PALO ALTO SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON, DC www.

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VII)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Dear Shareholder: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated September 26, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) and the related Letter of Transmittal pursuant to which the Fund is offering to purchase up to 5% or, in the aggregate, 493,205 shares of its issued and outstanding common shares, no par value (the “Sh

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(V)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 493,205 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 493,205 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: We are enclosing the material listed below relating to the offer by Evergreen

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

EX-99.(A)(1)(II) 3 d65397exa1ii.htm FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Common Shares, No Par Value of EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated September 26, 2005 THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON OCTOBER 27, 2005, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. SHARES MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE OFFER

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

Depositary Addresses:

Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 493,205 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share This form must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if a Shareholder’s certificates for Shares are not immediately available, if applicable, or if time will not permit the Letter of Transmittal and other required documents to reach the Depositary on or before the Expiration Date.

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VI)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 493,205 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Clients of Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 493,205 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Our Clients: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated September 26, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fun

September 26, 2005 EX-99.(D)

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement This Depositary and Information Agent Agreement is entered into as of this day of September, 2005 by and between Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund, a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”) and Computershare Shareholder Services Inc.

September 26, 2005 SC TO-I

Introductory Statement

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 26, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 23, 2005 EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER

Exhibit 99(g) EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund's common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

September 23, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(I)

—End—

Exhibit 99(a)(5)(i) PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 22 September 2005 Shareholder Inquiries 800.

September 23, 2005 SC TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or Section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SC TO-C 1 d65415sctoc.htm ISSUER TENDER OFFER As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or Section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (Name of Issuer) - EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND (

July 29, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Carol A. Kosel, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

July 29, 2005 N-Q

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Item 1 – Schedule of Investments Item 2 – Controls and Procedures Item 3 – Exhibits

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: Feb. 2, 2006 Estimated average burden hours per response: 20.0 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in

July 27, 2005 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

July 27, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(V)

? End ?

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 26 July 2005 Media Inquiries Dan Flaherty 617.

July 25, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(IV)

— End —

PRESS RELEASE DRAFTFor Immediate Release 22 July 2005 Contact: Shareholder Inquiries: 800.

July 25, 2005 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(D)

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement

Form of Depositary and Information Agent Agreement This Depositary and Information Agent Agreement is entered into as of this 17th day of June, 2005 by and between Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund, a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”), EquiServe, Inc.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 519,163 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 519,163 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Common Shares, No Par Value of EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated June 20, 2005 THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A

EX-99.(G) 11 d64286exg.htm EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN Q&A EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utility and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund’s common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VIII)

GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

PAYER?S NAME: EquiServe LP SUBSTITUTE Form W-9 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Payer?s Request for Taxpayer?s Identification Number (TIN) Part 1?PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TIN IN THE BOX AT RIGHT AND CERTIFY BY SIGNING AND DATING BELOW Social Security # Employer I.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

Depositary Addresses:

Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 519,163 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share This form must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if a Shareholder’s certificates for Shares are not immediately available, if applicable, or if time will not permit the Letter of Transmittal and other required documents to reach the Depositary on or before the Expiration Date.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VI)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 519,163 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Clients of Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 519,163 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Our Clients: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated June 20, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (th

June 20, 2005 SC TO-I

Introductory Statement

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(V)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 519,163 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 519,163 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: We are enclosing the material listed below relating to the offer by Evergreen

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(H)

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP ONE INTERNATIONAL PLACE BOSTON, MA 02110-2624 617-951-7000 F 617-951-7050 BOSTON NEW YORK PALO ALTO SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON, DC www.

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 Notice of Offer to Purchase for Cash 519,163 of Its Issued and Outstanding Common Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).

June 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(1)(VII)

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Dear Shareholder: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated June 20, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) and the related Letter of Transmittal pursuant to which the Fund is offering to purchase up to 5% or, in the aggregate, 519,163 shares of its issued and outstanding common shares, no par value (the “Shares”

June 17, 2005 SC TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or Section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 EVERG

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 17, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(I)

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Exhibit (a)(5)(i) PRESS RELEAASE DRAFT For Immediate Release 16 June 2005 Shareholder Inquiries 800.

June 17, 2005 EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER

Exhibit (g) EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utility and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund’s common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

May 20, 2005 EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utility and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund’s common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

May 20, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(I)

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 19 May 2005 Media Inquiries Laura Fay 617.210.3867 [email protected] Dan Flaherty 617.210.3887 [email protected] EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS TO PROPOSE THAT EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND MAKE A TENDER OFFER TO REPURCHASE SHARES WITHOUT ODD LOT PROVISION BOSTON – Evergreen Investments announced today that it would propose to the

May 20, 2005 SC TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 - -------------------------- SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or Section 13(e)(1) of the Securitie

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 25, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(V)

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 22 April 2005 Media Inquiries Laura Fay 617.210.3867 [email protected] Dan Flaherty 617.210.3887 [email protected] EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER BOSTON – Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (AMEX:ERH), a closed-end equity and high yield bond fund, announced today the final resul

April 25, 2005 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 21, 2005 EX-99.(A)(5)(IV)

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 20 April 2005 Media Inquiries Laura Fay 617.210.3867 [email protected] Dan Flaherty 617.210.3887 [email protected] EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER BOSTON – Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (AMEX:ERH), a non-diversified closed-end equity and high yield bond fund, announced tod

April 21, 2005 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2005

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.I

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 546,487 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH 546,487 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.VIII

GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 Guidelines for Determining the Proper Identification Number for the Payee (You) to Give the Payer.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.V

To Purchase for Cash 546,487 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share

Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 546,487 of its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: We are enclosing the material listed below relating to the offer by Evergreen

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.III

Depositary Addresses:

Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 546,487 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share This form must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if a Shareholder’s certificates for Shares are not immediately available, if applicable, or if time will not permit the Letter of Transmittal and other required documents to reach the Depositary on or before the Expiration Date.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.(H)

Very truly yours, Ropes & Gray LLP

Exhibit (h) [Ropes & Gray LLP Letterhead] March 22, 2005 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Re: Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund Tender Offer and Tender Offer Letter dated March 22, 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the ?Fund?) in connection with a tender offer to purchase for cash 546,487 of the Fund?s issued and outstanding shares (the ?Shares?) at net asset value per share, which offer will expire at 5:00 PM Eastern time on April 20, 2005, unless the offer is extended (the ?Tender Offer?).

March 22, 2005 SC TO-I

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.(D)

FORM OF DEPOSITARY AGREEMENT

FORM OF DEPOSITARY AGREEMENT This Depositary Agreement is entered into as of this day of by and between Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund, a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”), EquiServe, Inc.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.(G)

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER

EVERGREEN LIQUIDITY PLAN: TENDER OFFER Q&A BACKGROUND: As described in the Evergreen Utility and High Income Fund prospectus dated April 27, 2004, under the Enhanced Liquidity Plan, the Board is required to consider repurchasing shares in the event that the fund’s common shares trade at a discount to net asset value of greater than 5 percent for at least 15 out of 20 trading days during a predetermined measurement period.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.VII

Dear Shareholder:

Dear Shareholder: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated March 22, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (the Fund) and the related Letter of Transmittal pursuant to which the Fund is offering to purchase up to 5% or, in the aggregate, 546,487 shares of its issued and outstanding common shares, no par value (the Shares), for cash at a price equal to their net as

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.II

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Common Shares, No Par Value EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 22, 2005

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Common Shares, No Par Value of EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 22, 2005 THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.VI

Form of Letter to Clients of Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND

Form of Letter to Clients of Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees Regarding the Offer by EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND To Purchase for Cash 546,487 of Its Issued and Outstanding Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share To Our Clients: Enclosed for your consideration are the Offer to Purchase dated March 22, 2005 of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund (t

March 22, 2005 EX-99.A.1.IV

EVERGREEN UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5034 Notice of Offer to Purchase for Cash 546,487 of Its Issued and Outstanding Common Shares at Net Asset Value Per Share THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M. EAS

This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).

March 18, 2005 EX-99

17 March 2005

Exhibit 99(a)(1) PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 17 March 2005 Media Inquiries Laura Fay 617.

March 18, 2005 SC TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or Section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 EVER

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 15, 2005 N-Q/A

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Item 1 — Schedule of Investments Item 2 — Controls and Procedures Item 3 — Exhibits

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: Feb. 2, 2006 Estimated average burden hours per response: 20.0 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified i

March 15, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Carol A. Kosel, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 4, 2005 N-Q/A

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Item 1 — Schedule of Investments Item 2 — Controls and Procedures Item 3 — Exhibits

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: Feb. 2, 2006 Estimated average burden hours per response: 20.0 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified i

March 4, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Carol A. Kosel, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

February 23, 2005 SC TO-C

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 CALCULATION OF FILING FEE

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2005 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 23, 2005 EX-99

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Exhibit 99(a)(1) PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 22 February 2005 Media Inquiries Laura Fay 617.

January 27, 2005 N-Q

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Item 1 — Schedule of Investments Item 2 — Controls and Procedures Item 3 — Exhibits

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: Feb. 2, 2006 Estimated average burden hours per response: 20.0 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21507 Evergreen Utilities and High Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified i

January 27, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116-5034 CERTIFICATIONS I, Carol A. Kosel, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Evergreen Utilities and High Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

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